16 DIY birthday cards for mom 2025
Your mom deserves a birthday that’s as special as she is, and nothing embodies this sentiment more than a handmade card. We’ve gathered a selection of easy and more advanced DIY birthday cards for mom so you can show her how much you care.
Alongside tutorials, you’ll find free printables and downloadable templates, making all of the cards in this round-up affordable to make! No matter your budget, whip up a DIY birthday card this weekend and give your mom the gift of handmade.
16 DIY birthday cards for mom to make today
1. DIY birthday cards for moms who love biscuits
The perfect birthday morning consists of a cup of tea and a sweet biscuit birthday card! Download our free British biscuit papers and follow our cardmaking tutorials to make your own card.
2. DIY double-shaker birthday card
Shaker cards are fun for people of all ages, including your mom! This is the perfect DIY birthday card for moms who love to bake. Learn how to make this double shaker card with our step-by-step instructions and video.
Write a sentimental note for your mom
Write a special message to your mom on her birthday with our What to write in a birthday card article.
3. Pop up peacock card
How beautiful is this DIY birthday card for moms? Recreate this gorgeous pop up birthday card using our tutorial and free template.
4. Cross stitch DIY birthday card
Wish your mom the tastiest of birthdays with our free birthday card cross stitch pattern. Stitch this beginner-friendly design and add it to a card, ready for the big day.
5. DIY birthday card for moms who love a tipple
If your mom loves a cheeky birthday drink, then these are the cards for her. Use our free cocktail printables to create these colourful cards. Cheers!
6. DIY birthday cards for moms who love to swim
These fun swimming-themed cards are sure to make a splash! Use our free swimming printables to create your own DIY birthday card for mom.
Don’t forget your dad!
Once your mom’s birthday card is sorted, it’s time to think about your other parent!
Take a look through our DIY birthday cards for dads and make your own.
7. Stitch your mom a floral card
Our quick-stitch flower cross stitch charts make a wonderful weekend project, especially for those looking to get into cross stitch.
With some scissors, glue and card, you can take your finished design and turn it into a DIY birthday card for mom.
8. DIY birthday cards for moms who love to sew
If your mom is a dab hand at sewing, she’ll appreciate these sewing-inspired birthday cards. Turn our free vintage sewing printables into delicate cards this weekend.
These cards are ideal for Great British Sewing Bee fans too!
9. Birthday card for keen cyclists
These free summer bicycle printables celebrate the best of summer and cycling. Print and cut out a bicycle in your mom’s favourite colour and turn it into this DIY birthday card that’s bursting with joy.
10. DIY inside easel cards
Try a new cardmaking method with our how to make inside easel cards tutorial. This dynamic card is a great one for testing your skills and for creating a DIY birthday card that’s truly unique.
Looking for something a little different?
Head over to our collection of DIY Mother's Day card ideas for plenty more inspiration.
11. Tropical DIY birthday cards for mom
From flamingos to toucans, these tropical birthday cards will leave your mom dreaming of a sunny getaway. Download our free tropical cardmaking printables and whisk her away to a desert island.
12. Fairground-inspired DIY birthday cards
Celebrate with the circus! These DIY birthday cards for mom take inspiration from the fairground and all its childhood joy. Use our free fairground carousel printables and make your own.
13. DIY birthday cards for moms who love fashion
Fashionista moms will adore this paper dress birthday card. We’d love that dress in our own size! Print our free folded paper dress cardmaking template and customise the dress design to one she’d wear.
14. Pretty DIY bow cards
Make your mom a 3D birthday card this year with our how to make a bow fold card tutorial. These bows look extravagant, but they’re much easier to make than they look.
15. Baking DIY birthday cards
Get your Great British Bake Off on with these DIY birthday cards for moms. Our free retro baking printables can be turned into a wide range of cards, suitable for any occasion.
16. Lavender cross stitch birthday cards
Stitch our lavender cross stitch patterns and create an elegant DIY birthday card for your mom. These delicate blooms look even better than they smell.
Show your love with a handmade card
Nothing says ‘I love you’ quite like a DIY birthday card. Take the time to make one of our DIY birthday cards for mom and watch her face light up as she opens it.
Make a matching gift for your mom
DIY birthday card for mom is sorted, so now it’s on to gifts! Explore our DIY birthday gifts for mom and make her something special this year.
