Mother's Day is right around the corner and nothing says I love you quite like a handmade card.
To help you craft the perfect card, we've gathered over 20 free printables Mother's Day papers and motifs. From floral designs to sweet cutouts, there's everything you need to make something truly special.
Plus, we've included some cardmaking tutorials to turn your papers into the perfect Mother's Day card!
Scroll down to download your free papers as a PDF and boost your stash today.
Download your first, free Mother's Day paper collection!
These floral brights look gorgeous when paired with white or kraft card - or how about going for black as the base colour to make the designs really pop?
To download the Mother's Day paper collection, click on the link and it will open in a new window. You can then save/download the collection. Scroll the gallery to see what freebies you’re getting!
Turn these Mother's Day printable papers into these cards!
Print your second Mother's Day paper collection
Why not pull out all the stops to make really beautiful cards for the wonderful ladies in your life with these beautiful pink-patterned papers?
Themed around Mother's Day, these papers come in a fab colour scheme of pink and purple and are sure to leave a big smile on your mum's, stepmum's, aunt's or gran's face.
These papers are really versatile, and you can easily swap the 'Mother's Day' sentiments for birthdays, thank yous or just because notes! There are lots of pretty motifs you can fussy cut too, including butterflies and florals.
Download your free pink patterned paper collection to get started!
Download your free Mother's Day patterned papers
To download your free pink patterned paper collection, click on the link and it will open in a new window. You can then save/download the pink patterned paper collection!
Turn your pink patterned Mother's Day printables into this card!
Step 1
First, download your free pink patterned paper collection.
Cut some of the pink frame paper to fit a landscape card, leaving a thin border around the edge, but don't stick it down just yet.
Cut an oval aperture in the middle of the card using an oval die, punch or freehand.
Layer on some of the geometric paper behind the aperture, then add the pink frame paper to your card blank using sticky foam pads for added dimension.
Step 2
Glue a frill around the edge of the oval aperture to cover the join.
Cut butterflies from your Beautiful Butterflies toppers (free in your pink patterned paper kit!) and stick on top of the frill using sticky foam pads.
Step 3
Thread the ‘Mum’ flags onto embroidery thread and cut to fit across your cut-out window with a bow at each end. Secure with glue on either side of the window to create this easy Mother's Day card!
Your butterfly card is complete!
Free floral Mother's Day printables and cardmaking tutorial
Designed by Jenny Ellory, these free floral digital papers feature flower-bud digital papers and toppers that create a breath of fresh air, whatever the weather or time of year.
The pretty pastel tones look great when paired with card blanks in deeper shades, and they are sure to lift your recipient’s spirits.
Try fussy cutting elements from the patterned papers to combine with the toppers in this collection then watch your design bloom into life.
The 'Mum' sentiments make this collection of free floral digital papers ideal for Mother's Day. The sweetheart motifs included in this free floral digital paper collection also make these designs ideal for Valentine’s Day, wedding cards and anniversaries, too!
Download your free floral Mother's Day digital papers
In total, there are six digital flower papers, five pretty borders and 39 floral toppers and greetings to enjoy.
To download your free floral digital papers, click on the link and it will open in a new window. You can then save/download the free floral digital paper collection!
Turn your papers into this sweet garden gate card
Step 1
First, download your free floral digital papers.
Cover a white, portrait card base with the wood-effect paper, use our free garden gate card template to create the gate shape then add the ‘slat’ panels with sticky foam pads for added dimension.
Step 2
Cut out the floral hearts from your free floral digital paper collection and stick along some thread, to create bunting, securing on the reverse with some tape. Add some of the floral toppers and a sentiment.
Step 3
Make 3D paper flowers by cutting a circle of card into a spiral shape and curling it inwards, starting with the outer point. Add these to your card to complete your easy garden gate card using the free floral digital papers!
Your floral card is complete!
Show her you care with a handmade card
Handmade Mother's Day cards are so special and we just know your partner will appreciate it. We hope this free Mother's Day paper collection is useful to you this Mother's Day!
Turn your Mother's Day papers into a beautiful card
We have lots of other Mother's Day freebies here at Gathered, including a list of free DIY Mother's Day card ideas.
We love seeing what you make, so don’t forget to share your craft projects with us on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter, too!
