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Every year, we celebrate the amazing women who raised us on Mother’s Day. And what better way to show your appreciation than with a thoughtful, handmade card? In this article, I’ll explore some unique DIY Mother’s Day card ideas to help you create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that your mom will cherish. I’ve also included a section for each idea that lists recommended products and asks for your feedback after trying them out.
1. Quilling Card
Bring your Mother’s Day cards to life with the intricate art of paper quilling. This technique involves rolling and shaping strips of colorful paper to create delicate designs, such as flowers or hearts. The result is a stunning and sophisticated card that shows your mom just how much she means to you.
Tip: For an added touch of elegance, combine quilling with other techniques like embossing or stamping to create a beautifully textured masterpiece.
Recommended Products:
- Quilling paper strips – Pandahall (Found these for a nice deal on Amazon)
- Quilling tool by YURROAD (It’s great quality at a fair price)
- Cardstock
- Glue – MONO Multi XL Liquid Glue by Tombow USA
Please check out these products and let me know how they worked for you!
2. Watercolor Floral Card
A watercolor floral card is a perfect way to convey your love and admiration for your mom. Use watercolor paints to create soft, dreamy flowers and foliage on a blank cardstock. If you’re new to watercolor, don’t worry! Simply choose a few complementary colors and allow them to blend and blur together, creating a stunning and organic design.
Tip: To add a personal touch, consider painting your mom’s favorite flowers or incorporating colors that have special meaning to her.
Recommended Products:
- Watercolor-friendly inks to achieve this stunning effect
- Clear Stamps – Watercolor Wonders Stamp Set by Altenew (Limited Stock! Selling fast), CM599 Sweet As Honey by Hero Arts, PR105 HA + Altenew Bloom & Grow by Hero Arts, CM604 Peonies Bunch by Hero Arts, CM615 Mother’s Day Vase by Hero Arts
- Watercolors – Watercolor 36 Pan Set by Altenew, Artists’ Watercolor 24 Pan Set by Altenew, Everlasting Happiness Stamp Set by Altenew
- Watercolor markers – Watercolor Brush Markers – Spring Garden Set by Altenew, Watercolor Brush Markers – Tropical Fiesta Set by Altenew, Watercolor Brush Markers – Autumn Festival Set by Altenew
- Waterbase Pen – Zanzibar Dual Tip Pens (Water-based) by Altenew, Hawaiian Shores Dual Tip Pens (Water-based) by Altenew
- Watercolor pencils – Woodless Watercolor Pencil 24 Set by Altenew
- Distress Inks by Tim Holtz (there are wide variety of selections available on Kat Scrappiness)
- Patterned paper – Watercolor Wash Brights Paper Pad by MFT
- Glue – MONO Multi XL Liquid Glue by Tombow USA
I would love to hear your thoughts on these products and any additional tips you have for creating a beautiful watercolor floral card!
3. Shaker Card
Add a touch of glitter and shine to your Mother’s Day card with a delightful shaker card design. Use your crafting skills to create a shaker element card that springs to life when your mom opens the card. From cute critter images to beautiful floral backgrounds, or window designs, the possibilities are endless!
Tip: Use bright and happy colours and do not add sequins and/or glitters too much otherwise it will overshadow the focal image or sentiment inside the shaker window
Recommended Products:
- Cardstock
- Die Cut – Use dies like the My Favorite Things Happy Birthday Circle Frame Die-namics, to create a shaker window and frame.
- Pouches – Circle Shaker Treat Pouches by MFT, Square Shaker Pouches by MFT, Rectangle Shaker Pouches by MFT, Wine Glass Shaker Pouches by MFT, Circle Shaker Pouches by MFT, A2 Full Front Shaker Card Pockets – New & Improved! by Kat Scrappiness, Mini Slimline Full Front Shaker Card Pockets by Kat Scrappiness
- PS775 Clear Card Panels 4.25″ x 5.5″ by Hero Arts
- Shaker Mix Sequins – CH307 Frost Sequin Assorted by Hero Arts, CH313 Icicle Sequins Mix by Hero Arts, CH314 Snow & Berry Sequins Mix by Hero Arts, Confetti Mix – Blurry Flurries 2 by Whimsy stamps, Confetti Mix – Bokeh Bliss Purple by Whimsy stamps, Confetti Mix – Champagne by Whimsy stamps
- Stamps – SB312 Mother and Father Animals Bundle by Hero Arts
- Foam Tape – Black Craft Foam Tape Roll .375′ x 13′
- Foam Square
- Glue – MONO Multi XL Liquid Glue by Tombow USA
I can’t wait to see what you create using the shaker element for your card! Let me know which products worked well for you.
4. Perfect Sentiment Card
Show off your artistic flair with a hand-lettered or hand-stamped Mother’s Day card using a beautiful sentiment. Use brush pens, calligraphy markers, even plain old pencils, clear stamps or sentiment dies to write a heartfelt message or quote in beautiful, swooping letters. If you’re new to hand-lettering, practice on scrap paper before tackling your final card.
Tip: To add visual interest, incorporate small images, or borders that complement your hand-lettered message.
Recommended Products:
- Brush pens or Hethrone calligraphy markers
- Clear Sentiment Stamps – Wild Hibiscus Stamp Set by Altenew, Best Mom Stamp Set by Altenew, Extra Special Stamp Set by Altenew
- Sentiment-dies – DF114 Love and Florals Fancy Dies (D) by Hero Arts, DF053 Mother’s Day Window Die (D) by Hero Arts
- Pencils
- Eraser
- Cardstock
- Colored Cardstock
- Glue – MONO Multi XL Liquid Glue by Tombow USA
Please share your sentiment card tips and let me know which products worked best for you!
5. Stamped and Embossed Card
Create a truly unique and textured Mother’s Day card using stamping and embossing techniques. Start by choosing a stamp that represents your mom’s personality or interests, and then use embossing powder and a heat gun to create a raised shiny design. Combine different stamps, colors, and textures to make a striking and personalized card.
Tip: To achieve a clean and precise stamped image, use a stamp positioner to ensure perfect alignment and even pressure.
Recommended Products:
- Stamps – CG899 Flowers & Bees Bold Prints
- Embossing powder – PW125 Sand Embossing Powder by Hero Arts, PW122 White Detail Embossing Powder by Hero Arts, PW116 Copper Embossing Powder by Hero Arts, Antique Gold & Silver Embossing Powder Bundle on Altenew
- Embossing Ink
- Heat gun
- Cardstock
- Stamp Positioner – My Sweet Petunia MISTI – Mini
- Glue – MONO Multi XL Liquid Glue by Tombow USA
I’d love to hear how your stamped and embossed card turned out!
6. Photo Collage Card
Celebrate cherished memories with your mom by creating a photo collage card. Gather some of your favorite photos together and arrange them in a visually appealing design on the front of a blank card. Just like a scrapbook page but in A2 size. If you have not tried it, I would highly recommend it as it makes a beautiful personalized gift and it is a very unique gift for the recipient. This thoughtful card doubles as a keepsake that your mom will treasure for years to come.
Tip: Print your photos in black and white or sepia tones to give your card a cohesive and vintage-inspired look. Do not use too big images or embellishments.
Recommended Products:
- Cardstock
- Printed photos
- Cute Mom’s Day stamp designed by Krista Heij-Barber from Whimsy, SB314 Mother’s Day Vase Bundle by Hero Arts
- Double-sided tape or glue
- Scissors
- Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils (72 Pack)
- Copic Markers (72-Color Set)
- Glue – MONO Multi XL Liquid Glue by Tombow USA
Please share your own tips for creating a beautiful photo collage card in comments below
I would love to hear from you! If you try out any of these DIY Mother’s Day card ideas, let us know how it goes in the comments section below. Share your finished cards and any tips or tricks you discovered along the way. And if you have any other unique ideas for Mother’s Day cards, feel free to share those as well. Happy crafting!
