Mother's Day Cards

DIY Mother’s Day Card Tutorial: Fabulous Filigree Leaves

May 3, 2022 by Lindsey Bugbee 6 Comments
Greeting Card Tutorials· Mother's Day Cards· Tutorials

My mom is all about simple elegance; her house features a black, white, and gold color scheme. (That’s why you’ll find this illustration and this illuminated letter prominently displayed in her living room!) With that in mind, I decided to make her a card that complements her aesthetic. I think every mom is elegant in her own way, which is why a lot of mothers will appreciate the motif on this year’s TPK Mother’s Day card tutorial.

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Staggered Floral Trifold Card Tutorial by Phyllis Macaluso

March 17, 2022 by Lindsey Bugbee 3 Comments
Birthday Cards· Floral Illustration Tutorials· Greeting Card Tutorials· Guest Post· Mother's Day Cards· Thank You Cards· Tutorials· Watercolor

When Phyllis Macaluso sets out to make out a card, she always comes up with something interactive and beautiful. Take the trifold card in that you’ll learn how to make in today’s tutorial: it’s the paper version of a bouquet! Interactive and gorgeous. Today, Phyllis will walk you through how to make this card through a series of instructions, photos, and a free printable.

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Botanical Illuminated Letter Tutorial

April 29, 2021 by Lindsey Bugbee 21 Comments
Free Printables· Gifts· Hand-Lettering· Mother's Day Cards· Tutorials· Wall Art

I don’t know many people who don’t love seeing their initial embellished with eye-catching flourishes. For that reason, I often make illuminated letters to give as gifts or send as greeting cards! Today, I’ll walk you through how to make an illuminated letter that features a clean botanical motif.

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Gorgeous Gold and Watercolor Flowers Tutorial

September 3, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee 36 Comments
Birthday Cards· Floral Illustration Tutorials· Greeting Card Tutorials· Mother's Day Cards· Thank You Cards· Tutorials· Watercolor· Watercolor Tutorials

In today’s tutorial, we’ll work some magic to make watercolor flowers that shimmer and dance in the light! Put on a good podcast or some music, get out your watercolors, and get ready to relax.

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Teapot-Themed Mother’s Day Card Tutorial by Phyllis Macaluso

April 23, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee 49 Comments
Guest Post· Mother's Day Cards

Without a doubt, Phyllis Macaluso is the queen of creative cards. Her cards always feature some sort of interactive element and a clever, captivating design! Today, she’s going to show us how to make a beautiful tea-themed Mother’s Day card.
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How to Make the Perfect Mother’s Day Card

May 7, 2019 by Lindsey Bugbee 78 Comments
Greeting Card Tutorials· Mother's Day Cards

Simple Mother's Day Card Tutorial | The Postman's Knock — You can check out this tutorial for instructions over how to make this flourished Mother’s Day card!

Every year since 2016, I’ve created a Mother’s Day card tutorial for the TPK blog. This year, though, I want to do something different! Today, I’m going to help you come up with the best card presentation for your mom (or the mom[s] in your life). Mothers aren’t all the same, after all, and your card should fit your mother’s personality and preferences!
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