by Kailin Witte

Apr 11, 2024

Fact: nothing means more than a handwritten card filled with words straight from the heart!

Mother's Day Greeting Cards from Etsy
Photo by: Hereafter LA

This year, show mom you speak her language with a unique Mother’s Day card she might secretly cherish even more than her present! We searched far and wide to compile this list of wholly original options, all made with care by independent sellers—and while selecting one of these extra-expressive cards doesn’t excuse you from also penning a heartfelt message inside, it does relieve a little of the pressure. And last-minute gifters take note: Some of these Mother's Day greeting cards are printable so you can make same-day magic if you find yourself in a bind.

Simple "Happy Mother's Day" cards

Sometimes a short, sweet, and sincere message is the only one Mom needs to read—and even a meaningful image on its own can often do the trick. These simple yet sentimental cards are a sure bet for Mother's Day.

Mother's Day greeting card message - I choose you as my friend card from Etsy SHOP: “I’d choose you as my friend” card from The Anastasia Co, $5

Mail a sweet and simple Mother's Day card to your bestie since birth.

Mother's Day greeting cards - Steadfast supporter Mother's Day card SHOP: “Without you” card from Wild Hart Paper, $6

Send a show of appreciation for your most steadfast supporter.

Personalized floral wooden card from Etsy SHOP: Personalized floral wooden card from Florette, $28

She might know how to keep her greens alive, but this one won’t wilt, even if she’s occupied for days.

Mother's Day greeting cards - Blue-ribbon stepmom card from Etsy SHOP: "Best step-mom" card from Pen and Paint, $6

A happy Mother's Day card for your ribbon-worthy step-mom.

Mother's Day greeting cards - Madre Mother's Day card from Etsy SHOP: "Madre" card from The 8309, $6

For your all-caps, no-nonsense mom.

Mother's Day greeting cards - Mommy and me Mother's Day card from Etsy SHOP: "Give Mommy a Kiss" card from Lovely Earthlings, $20 for a box of five

For your favorite fashion icon.

Mother's Day greeting cards - Mama card from Etsy SHOP: "Mama" card from Pit Pat & Dot, $7

A simple visual tribute to the one you treasure.

Mother's Day greeting cards - Best Nana card from Etsy SHOP: "Best Nana" card from Designs LM, $5

For your mom’s mom, whatever you’ve chosen to call her. See also: Nonna, Memaw, Mimi, MawMaw, Grammy, Gigi, Grandma, Granny, and Oma.

Paper cut Mother's Day card from Etsy SHOP: Paper cut Mother’s Day card from Miss Bespoke Papercuts, $7

For the one who went from wiping your nose to roasting you like a marshmallow, a card as bright and lovely as her.

Funny Mother's Day cards

Whatever her specific sense of humor—be it slapstick or sarcastic—there's a funny Mother's Day card designed to make your mom chuckle, guffaw, or snort in that particular way that only she does.

Mother's Day greeting cards - Goat-themed Mother's Day card SHOP: Mother goat card from Amy Heitman, $6

A funny Mother's Day card for the mom who appreciates (baaad) dad jokes.

Whale card for mom from Etsy SHOP: Whale card for mom from Laura Danby, $5

Tell her you love her whaley, very much with this adorable card.

Mother's Day greeting cards - Gardening Mother's Day card from Etsy SHOP: You keep things alive card from Worthwhile Paper, $5

For the gardening guru with a plethora of plants.

Thanks for the sweet genes card from Etsy SHOP: Thanks for the sweet genes card from Michelle Brusegaard, $5

A card that screams, "Thanks for the good looks and classy fashion choices, Mom!”

Mother's Day greeting cards - Cheese-themed Mother's Day card from Etsy SHOP: Cheesy Mother’s Day card from Becka Griffin, $6

A little something for the lady who’s always reaching for the brie.

Cute Mother's Day cards

Say it with us now: Awww. These cute happy Mother's Day greeting cards will give her the warm fuzzies this May.

Mother's Day greeting cards - Trailblazing Mother's Day card SHOP: Footsteps card by Little Truths Studio, $5

An outdoorsy design for your favorite trailblazer.

Mother's Day greeting cards - Pug mom Mother's Day card from Etsy SHOP: Pug card from La Familia Green, $6

For the proud pug mom.

Mother's Day greeting cards - Patient mom Mother's Day card from Etsy SHOP: “Thank you for being so patient” card from Happy Dappy Bits, $6

A Mother's Day card for your own personal paragon of patience.

Mother's Day greeting cards - A little bit weird Mother's Day card SHOP: “A little bit weird” card from Joanne Hawker, $4

For the mom who never made you feel anything but A-OK.

Mother's Day greeting cards - Crossword-themed Mother's Day card from Etsy SHOP: Crossword card from Forage Paper Co, $6

For the mom with all the answers (even on Sunday).

Mother's Day greeting cards - Guiding light Mother's Day card from Etsy SHOP: “Lost without you” card from Noteworthy Paper Press, $6

For your guiding light.

Mother's Day greeting cards - Cheetah-themed Mother's Day card from Etsy SHOP: “Always learning from the best” card from Yeppie Paper, $5

For the cool cat who taught you all her tricks.

Love Mother’s Day card from Etsy SHOP: Love Mother’s Day card from Nadine Loves Papers, $5

A beautiful card with a big heart energy—the secret ingredient for making your mom’s day even better.

Mama bird card from Etsy SHOP: Mama bird card from Triangle Trees, $5

Say thanks to your mom for teaching you how to fly.

Mother's Day greeting cards - Sweet grandmother card from Etsy SHOP: Sweet grandmother card from Hoopla Love, $5

For the grammy as wonderful as her baked goods.

Koala Bear greeting card from Etsy SHOP: Koala Bear greeting card from Studio Tuesday, $6

Cute koala-ty cuddles and bear-y big hugs for the mom who supports all your endeavors!

Greenhouse Thank you card from Etsy SHOP: Greenhouse Thank you card from Nabeela Rumi, $5

For the mom who brought out the best version of you—whether you were a prized cherry tomato or prickly cactus while growing up.

Unique Mother's Day greeting cards

Thanks to the endless creativity of card creators on Etsy, you can find a unique Mother's Day card that encapsulates what makes your mom—or the relationship you share—totally one of a kind.

Mother's Day greeting cards - Adoptive mother appreciation card from Etsy SHOP: Adoptive mom card from Lucky Horse Press, $6

Sign and seal a unique Mother's Day card for the apple-of-your-eye who gave you roots.

Mother's Day greeting cards - Long-distance Mother's Day card from Etsy SHOP: Long-distance thank-you card from Made in Brockton Village, $6

A card for the long-distance mom (with unlimited data).

Newspaper Mother's Day card from Etsy SHOP: Newspaper card from Paper Built Shop, $6

For your lede-ing lady.

Mother's Day greeting cards - Talented mom Mother's Day card SHOP: “Faucet and button” card from Little Trees Studio, $6

For the mom with many talents.

Mom queen Mother’s day card from Etsy SHOP: Mom queen Mother’s day card from Worthwhile Paper, $6

A card for the queen of all hearts—she rules with love, laughter, and the occasional eye roll.

Block-print wooden card from Etsy SHOP: Block-print wooden card from Here after LA, $15

Be sure that your mom will be overjoyed with a wooden carved card as everlasting as your love for her.

Mother's Day card templates

We've all been there: Sometimes you just don't get the card ordered in time. But that doesn't mean you need to settle for something uninspired from your local big-box store. These printable Mother's Day cards will make a bigger impression in no time flat.

Mother's Day greeting cards - Printable Mother's Day card for coloring from Etsy SHOP: DIY printable Mother's Day card from Studio Merriment, $4

You get to put the finishing touches on this charming printable Mother's Day card for the one who always nurtured your artistic instincts.

Mother's Day greeting cards - 18 languages Mother's Day card SHOP: Printable I Love You card from Yukie Matsushita, $4

For the mom who always knows the right thing to say (in any language).

Mother's Day greeting cards - Printable cat mom card from Etsy SHOP: Cat mom printable card from Miumi Cat Printables, $5

For the generous feeder (keep that kibble coming!).

Mother's Day greeting cards - Replaced by a dog Mother's Day card SHOP: Printable “Replaced me with dogs” card from The Printable Card Shop, $4

For the (not-so) empty nester.

Mother's Day coupon book from Etsy SHOP: Mother's Day coupon book from Mile 275 Studio, $6

Redeemable for breakfast in bed, all sorts of chores around the house, or just a relaxing spa session.

Now that you've got the card picked out, it's time to find the perfect Mother's Day gift to accompany it! Here are some ideas to get you started: