Mother’s Day is that special time of year when we tell our moms and mother figures just how much we love and appreciate them. And whether you do that with breakfast in bed, a yummy brunch, or a spa day, it’s always the thought that counts. But there’s one thing that may seem small but can mean a lot to moms – cards. Chances are you started making them for her back in preschool, and you’ve continued the tradition of paper and envelope gift-giving ever since.
But finding the perfect card can be difficult, especially if you wait too long to get one. The store shelves are picked over, and the few that are left just don’t capture all that you want to say. So this year, on May 14, opt for a printable Mother’s Day card. All you have to do is print, cut, fold, and write a heartfelt Mother's Day message thanking mom for all she’s done for you — no trip to the drugstore required! We’ve picked out dozens of our favorite printable Mother’s Day cards, and there’s something every type of mama out there, whether she likes classic prints, floral patterns, or funny puns.
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Mommin' Ain't Easy
Let mom know that you understand (or at least try to understand) the struggles of motherhood with this tongue-in-cheek Mother's Day card.
Kids will get a kick out of filling in the blanks on this adorable Mother's Day printable that doubles as a coloring page. Adults can help younger children with the prompts.
This card is the perfect canvas to let little ones artistically express their love for mom. Go crazy with those crayons, and maybe even add a bit of glitter.
This brightly patterned card is sure to stand out among the many your mom will receive this Mother's Day (and there are several more color and design options available, too!).
When you print this out, it will look like you took the time to watercolor the card yourself — plus, the pastel color scheme goes so well with the season.
Corinne Sullivan is an Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers a variety of beats, including lifestyle, entertainment, relationships, shopping, and more. She can tell you everything you need to know about the love lives of A-listers, the coziest bedsheets, and the sex toys actually worth your $$$. She is also the author of the 2018 novel Indecent. Follow her on Instagram for cute pics of her pup and bébé.
Christina Montoya Fiedler is a Los Angeles-based freelancer with over 15 years of experience writing for online publications. Her work can be seen in Good Housekeeping and Woman's Day, where she covers everything from gift guides to personal essays. She holds a B.A. in English from Chapman University and is working toward her Early Childhood Education teaching credentials. She is proud to be of Native American (Ohkay Owingeh) and Mexican American descent.