Mother’s Day will be here soon so let’s create some amazing handmade cards for the Mom’s in our lives. When creating these cards we might think of using flowers, lots of pink and very feminine designs but not all Mom’s are into that so think about making the card more personal to match her personality and tastes, maybe she has a great sense of humor, loves crazy bold colors or loves animals, try incorporating that into her Mother’s Day card. I’ve gathered together some cards ideas that have a bit of an unconventional or non-traditional style to help inspire you.
Below each photo you’ll find a link, click it to learn more like products used, tutorials and techniques.
If your Mom is a big dog lover then this cute card is perfect. Natasha created a bright background with paper strips adding stenciled pawprints overtop. And aren’t those stamped dachshunds too cute!? Watch her video tutorial on the Heffy Doodle blog.
If you’re Mom is artsy and likes celestial designs check out this beautiful dragonfly card from Caly. Thank her for everything she does for you with a mixed media style that uses heat embossing and an ink smooshing technique. Find Caly’s video tutorial at Simon Says Stamp.
I love the funny sentiment on this darling design from Nicky! She used stamps from My Favorite Things to create a woodland scene perfect for Mom’s who love wildlife. Take a closer look at the MFT blog.
Yes, this beautiful card from Tenia is feminine but I wanted to include it for those Boho, Hippie Mom’s. This card has great texture with a die cut circle, gems, staples and washi tape background. The sweet stamped girl has a soft wash of watercolor. Learn more at the Unity Stamps blog.
Here’s a sweet card for the Mom’s that love Mermaids and the sea. Mendi used stamps, colored with Copic markers and coordinating dies to create this wonderful Under the Sea Mermaid card. I love the puny sentiment! Take a closer look at the Sunny Studio blog.
If you’re Mom is crafty check out this card from Arsenia that features dies that creates beaded and woven bracelets. I love the trendy color combo of cardstock she used! I spotted her card on the Concord and 9th Instagram page.
For those Mom’s who love wild animals this adorable elephant and mouse card from Michelle is so cute and has such a fun sentiment. She sharing a video showing how she used a masking technique to create this design over on The Card Grotto blog.
This amazing easel card from Sandi is perfect for the Mom who loves to sew, quilt or cross stitch. The jar is filled with thread bobbins, pins, scissors, needles, buttons and more, all made with dies from Spellbinders. I spotted this card idea in the Spellbinder Gallery.
Mom’s should be taking it easy on Mother’s Day, sitting in PJ’s, drinking coffee, eating ice cream and chilling. This super cute card from Cynthia captures just that. I love how she used markers to create her own floor and walls to complete the scene. Learn more at The Greeting Farm blog.
I squealed with delight when I saw this adorable card design from Vera. It features artistic pigs for Mom’s who love to paint and draw or who love cute little piggies. Take a closer peek at the Mama Elephant blog.
I hope you’ve been inspired to step outside of the box for your Mother’s Day cards this year and make some fun and personal designs.
-Heather
