Mother's Day cards she'll want to open again and again
Mother's Day is a chance to thank the women who raised us, whether that is a mom, stepmom, grandmother, aunt, foster mom or an older friend who stepped in. In the US and Canada it falls on the second Sunday of May, while the UK celebrates Mothering Sunday in spring, a few weeks before Easter. Other countries have their own dates.
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The best Mother's Day messages are specific: the packed lunches, the late-night phone calls, the advice you ignored and later took. Many people also send cards to new moms celebrating their first year, or to friends who are missing their own mothers. A photo of the two of you, framed in rose gold foil, turns a few lines into a keepsake.
What to write inside
Pick a message to start from. It goes straight into your card, and you can change every word.
Design idea
Upload an old photo of you with your mom, or a picture of her garden in bloom, crop it portrait, and choose "Shadows" so the deepest tones turn to rose gold foil on watercolor paper. For a fresh, floral look, use "A colour" on the pink of a peony with pearl foil on blush.
- Rose gold foil
- Watercolor paper
When to send it
In the US and Canada, Mother's Day is the second Sunday of May. The UK and Ireland celebrate Mothering Sunday in spring, three weeks before Easter, and many other countries choose their own dates.
Links work for 90 days and open in any browser, so it arrives the moment you send it, wherever they are.
Questions
What do you write in a Mother's Day card?
Thank her for something specific, such as a sacrifice she made, a habit she taught you, or a time she showed up when it mattered. Add a fond memory and tell her what you admire about her. A few honest sentences mean more than a long poem.
Can I send a Mother's Day card to someone who isn't my mom?
Of course. Grandmothers, stepmoms, aunts, mother figures, new moms and friends raising kids all appreciate being recognized. You can also send a gentle note to someone grieving their mother, letting them know you are thinking of them on a hard day.
