Happy Mother’s Day Greeting Cards (Free Printable)

This year, say “Happy Mother’s Day” with a free printable card and skip the store aisle altogether! This Mother’s Day printable card collection features vintage watercolor designs by Jessie Willcox Smith—warm, nostalgic scenes that capture motherhood in its most tender moments.

From mothers walking with their children through a garden, to quiet moments reading together, gathering apples, or swinging in the sun, these heartfelt illustrations celebrate the good times shared between mothers and children.

Whether you’re honoring your mom, grandmother, mother of your children, or another important woman in your life, these thoughtful Mother’s Day cards are the perfect way to show love and appreciation.

What’s Included:

These aren’t your average store-bought cards. Each one comes with its own charm, its own soft touch of nostalgia. They feel like something your mom might tuck away and keep forever.

You’ll get everything you need to make a beautiful, meaningful card at home:

In Honor of Mothers: Quotes and Poetry Sentiments

Not sure what to write? No problem. The included sentiments range from literary quotes to poetic reflections on motherhood—something for every kind of message.

Add a special touch with one of the included heartfelt messages:

1. Henry Ward Beecher

When God thought of mother, He must have laughed with satisfaction, and framed it quickly — so rich, so deep, so divine, so full of soul, power, and beauty, was the conception.

— Henry Ward Beecher

2. Washington Irving

“A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden fall upon us… she will sacrifice every comfort of her life to her child’s welfare.”

Washington Irving

3. William Makepeace Thackery

“Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children.”

— William Makepiece Thackaray, Vanity Fair

4. Charles dickens

“Pride is one of the seven deadly sins; but it cannot be the pride of a mother in her children, for that is a compound of two cardinal virtues — faith and hope.”

Nicholas Nickleby

More optional sentiments

• “A mother’s love for her child is like nothing else in the world.” — Agatha Christie
• “You are a kindred spirit.” — Anne of Green Gables
• “I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.” — Louisa May Alcott
• “Blessed be the mother who keeps a child’s heart light…” — Unknown

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Why You’ll Love This Free Printable Collection:

This collection was made to feel personal—because it should be. A quick note from the heart on beautiful paper goes further than you think.

• More personal than a store-bought card, with elegant design elements and a special touch
• Designed for thick paper to give a professional, high-quality feel
• Perfect for last-minute Mother’s Day gifts or quick print-and-go options
• Great for baby shower gifts, notes to mother figures, or a beautiful message to the best mom you know
• Ideal for those who prefer free Mother’s Day cards that don’t look like a generic card from the shelf

You don’t have to spend hours crafting the perfect card.

Feel free to mix and match your favorite sentiment with any card illustration you like. Want to keep it simple? Skip the sentiment and write your own heartfelt message inside.

Either way, it’s a personal touch that makes all the difference. Choose your favorite design, print it out, jot down your message, and you’ve got a thoughtful gift in minutes.

How to Get this Free Mother’s Day Card Collection

Download your free printable Mother’s Day cards and give the perfect Mother’s Day card to someone who deserves it.

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Printing Tips:

Printing your cards at home is simple and quick—here’s how to get the best results:

• Choose the specific pages you want to print (for example, “3, 14” if you only want those card designs).
• Select double-sided printing, and make sure to flip on the short edge—this ensures the sentiment lines up properly on the inside.
• Use thick paper or cardstock for a more professional, elegant feel.
• These cards are designed to fit A2 envelopes (4 3/8 inches by 5 3/4 inches), so you won’t need to hunt for a custom size.