How to Draw a Mother’s Day Card (Easy Step by Step)
A Mother's Day card is a lovely drawing to give away. It is built from a tilted rectangle, a big heart, a bow made of loops, and a little flower with round petals. Each part is simple, and together they make a card any mom will want to keep.
- Easy
- 15 minutes
- 10 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawing
In this article (7 sections)
How to draw a Mother's Day card step by step
How to Draw a Mother's Day Card · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch this oval. It only shows where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase it at the end.
Step 2: The card
Draw a tall rectangle that leans a little to one side, like a card standing up. Leave a gap along the top, because the bow will go there.
Step 3: The big heart
Draw a big heart in the middle of the card. Start with a small dip at the top, curve out into two round bumps, and sweep down toward a point at the bottom. It is fine to leave a small gap on the right side.
Step 4: The left bow loop
In the gap at the top of the card, draw a rounded loop on the left side, like a sideways letter C. Leave its right side open.
Step 5: The right bow loop
Draw a matching loop on the right side of the gap, like a backward letter C, so the bow looks balanced. Make it about the same size as the first loop.
Step 6: The bow knot
Draw a small rounded square in the middle where the two loops meet. Add a short line sticking out on each side of it for the bow's folds.
Step 7: The bow tails
Draw two little pointed tails hanging down from under the knot, one on each side. Each one is a long, skinny loop.
Step 8: The flower petals
Near the bottom right of the heart, draw a wiggly cloud shape with five or six round bumps. These are the petals.
Step 9: The flower center
Draw a small circle in the middle of the petals. Leave it empty.
Step 10: Stems and leaves
Draw two short curvy lines going down from the flower for the stems. Add a small pointed leaf curling out on each side near the bottom.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your Mother's Day card? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a menorah or how to draw a dreidel next.
Tips for drawing a Mother's Day card
- Draw the heart lightly first. If one side looks bigger, erase and nudge it until both bumps match.
- Make the two bow loops about the same size. Draw the left one, then look at it while you draw the right one.
- Draw the flower petals as little bumps, one after another around a circle. Don't worry if they are uneven, because real flowers are not perfect.
Free Mother's Day card coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this Mother's Day card coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your Mother's Day card drawing
Try a pink or red heart, a bright bow, and a yellow flower center with purple petals. For a creative twist, write a short message inside the heart or glue on a real pressed flower.
Mother's Day card fun fact for kids
Mother's Day in the United States became an official holiday in 1914, after Anna Jarvis worked for years to honor her own mother. She handed out white carnations at the first celebrations.
Questions about drawing a Mother's Day card
What shapes do I need to draw a Mother's Day card?
You need a rectangle, a heart, two loops and a small square for the bow, and a wavy circle for the flower. Add a few curved lines for stems and leaves.
How do I make my heart look neat?
Sketch the heart lightly with two round bumps at the top and a point at the bottom. Then go over your best lines and erase the rest.
What can I write inside a Mother's Day card?
Try a short note like 'Thank you for hugs' or 'I love you, Mom.' You can also add a drawing of something you like to do together.
