Card Inspiration for making Mother's Day cards

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Posted on 13th March 2025 by Papermilldirect
Filed under Card Making Ideas, Seasonal Crafts, Mothers Day Crafts

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If you need inspiration for your card this year...Have a nosey at some of these gorgeous cards created by our design team.
Not all of these cards were created for Mother's Day but all of them are beautiful and can be personalised for any ladies in your life that inspire you!
Because that's the joy of creating your own handmade card! Inspiration can be taken from anywhere and the card can be created to match the interests and preferences of the person you're creating it for.

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Nicole created this lovely Card for her Nanna using her Cutting Machine!
We recommend these Cards:
Rose Gold Non-Shedding Glitter Card 285gsm

Crimson Red Non-Shedding Glitter Card 200gsm

Red Wagon Non-Shedding Glitter Card 285gsm

Glaze Pink Pure Pearl Double Sided Card 300gsm
Glaze Gold Pure Pearl Single Sided Card 300gsm

Grandparent's Day in the UK is an unofficial holiday on the First Sunday of October however it has been a tradition in many families to celebrate your Gran, Nanna, Mimi, Babba, or Glam-ma on Mother's Day because why not celebrate your Mum's mum on Mother's Day! If you wanted to personalise this card you could adjusting the tag to say the name or nickname of the recipient or add a MUM stamp onto the vase if you have one.

Thanks Nicole

Create this gorgoeus card by Nicole using only two types of card!
We recommend these cards:
New Super Smooth White Card 300gsm

New Super Smooth White Card 250gsm

Baby Pink Plain Card 240gsm

Did you know feathers can symbolise protection and guidance in some cultures? And Pink often symbolises unconditional love so to have both on a card for a woman who has loved you and helped you grow could be the perfect way to express your adoration and admiration for her! We love how Nicole added a Thank you sentiment to her card but you could always change it up by adding your own sentiment or heartfelt message.

Nicole green card

Premium card paired with a lovely embossing folder and simple die can make an elegant and inspiring greeting card!
Card created by Nicole.
We recommend these cards:
New Teal Plain Card 300gsm

Extra White Linen Card Blanks 300gsm

Spring Green Plain Card 240gsm

Apple Green Card Plain 240gsm


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Barbara used two cards to create this gorgeous layered card.
We recommend these cards:
New Super Smooth White Card 300gsm
New Super Smooth White Card 250gsm

Intensive Pink Plain Card 160gsm
Watermelon Pink Plain Card 240gsm

Sweet Pea Pink Plain Card 240gsm

Layered cards are a wonderful way to fill in blank space on your card whilst drawing the eye into the centre where your beautiful design will be.
Barbara chose a pink card to match the colour of her stamped flower which ties the card altogether. If you're unsure about colours then we offer small samples then you can find the closest card to match your stamp colour!

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Annette let her beautiful stamping techniques do all the talking with her gorgoeus cards!
If you want to elevate your stamping then try out or New Super Smooth Card.
We recommend using these cards:
New Super Smooth White Card 300gsm
New Super Smooth White Card 250gsm

Violet Plain Card 290gsm

Samantha purple

Samantha created this incredible gatefold card!
We recommend these cards:
Violet Plain Card 290gsm

New Lilac Plain Card 240gsm

White Card Plain 250gsm

Samantha attached extra card pieces to either side of the of the Gate panels to create her intricate look. Samantha used only three card colours to ensure her card has unity. You could personalise this card by using a different die to replace the butterflies or swap the colours if to your recipient's favourite colours!

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Have you tried making an Iris Card? Samantha created this stunning sunshine card!
We recommend these cards and papers:
New Super Smooth White Card 300gsm
New Super Smooth White Card 250gsm

Neon Mandarin Plain Paper 80gsm
Deep Orange Plain Paper 80gsm

Deep Red Plain Paper 80gsm

Pastel Canary Plain Paper 80gsm

Neon Banana Yellow Plain Paper 80gsm

Deep Yellow Plain Paper 80gsm

Iris cards are super popular at the moment but they require patience and care, a little like parenting! Iris cards involve layering paper strips across a cutout shape, they typically involve following a printed template. We recommend taking a look at Craft With Sarah who have free patterns, step-by-step picture tutorials, or videos to follow along with!

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Sandre Dunne has a step by step blog on how she created this shaker card by hand!
Follow the link if you want to know more: Click Here to Check out the Blog!

Want More? Check out these Blogs

How to Create a Personal Touch with Your Mother's Day Card
Handmade Mothers Day Cards

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