As Mothering Sunday looms ever closer, it’s easy to feel the pressure to buy the mother-figure in your life a wonderful and extravagant gift paired with the largest possible bouquet of flowers that you can find.
But we’re here to remind you of the simple fact that, for most mums, it’s the thought that counts. A few simple and loving words go a long way, more so than a piece of jewellery or a jumper (although these will go down a treat too). Likewise, we can pretty much guarantee that mum won’t want you to spend an arm and a leg to show her just how much you adore her.
Thanks to the countless online and paperless options available on the web, there’s simply no excuse not to send a thoughtful and beautifully designed greeting card to remind your mum just how special and valued she really is. If you’re an artist yourself yet live overseas, you can upload your own designs to sites like Paperless Post – ensuring that your mother receives a unique and special card as soon as the clock strikes midnight on Sunday March 19, no matter where she is.
Likewise, there are plenty of brands which offer speedy next day delivery until as late as March 18. Scribbler, Funky Pigeon, Thortful and Moonpig all offer super quick delivery services which will allow for those last-minute purchases.
Consider the ES Best team utterly non-judgmental. We understand that life can get in the way and plans may get entirely scrambled – which is why we’ve provided a run down of the best last-minute Mother’s Day cards on the market. Keep scrolling for more.
Thortful Heartfelt Mother’s Day Card
Choose between A4 or A5 cardstock to display this gorgeous illustration, designed by Helen Mackay. Printed on high quality 350 gsm paper with a contemporary matte finish, you can send this card direct or to yourself with a spare envelope.
All Thortful cards are sent via Royal Mail first class post and 93 per cent of order arrive the next day when ordered on Monday through Saturday – making them the perfect option for stunning last-minute cards delivered straight to your door.
Buy now £3.49, Thortful
Best Mum Ever Retro Photo Upload Card
Moonpig is often considered the gold standard when it comes to online card shops, and their large collection of photo upload cards in myriad of designs, colours and sizes for Mother’s Day 2023 is certainly helping to prove the point.
We particularly love this bright and beautiful retro-style option, which is entirely customisable and available as a standard 132 x 185 mm card, as well as a large or even giant card – the latter measuring a whopping 293 x 19 mm.
Cards are shipped using Royal Mail first class post for just £1.10 and are guaranteed to arrive within one to three working days. However, Moonpig also ensure that if you order by 7pm they’ll post your card the very same day.
If you’re truly running last-minute, you can also choose to send an eCard instantly via email for just 99 pence.
Buy now £3.89, Moonpig
Mum, I Love You More Than I Love My Air Fryer Card
Air fryer or The Mandalorian? Seemingly impossible to tell, yet a unique and hilarious Mother’s Day card nonetheless. If you’re an ES Best veteran, you’ll know that we’re obsessed with all things related to air fryers. If, like us, your mum can’t get enough of her wondrous, healthy and speedy cooking machine – this is the card for you.
You can purchase this card in a standard (120mm x 170 mm) or large (205mm x 290 mm) sizing, and UK first class delivery costs just 95 pence.
Buy now £3.49, Scribbler
Best Mum Ever Sausage Dog Personalised Card
Customise both the inside and outside cover of this adorable Funky Pigeon card this Mother’s Day. It’s the same first class deal with Funky Pigeon as it is for the above three cards, which means it’ll arrive just in time for Mothering Sunday if you order it ASAP.
Buy now £3.79, FunkyPigeon
Cute and Funny Mother’s Day Card
We’re absolutley in love with this cute and silly Mother’s Day card by ForeverFunny on Etsy – so much so that we just had to include it despite the expensive next day delivery. If that’s far too large a stretch for your wallet, but you know your mum will simply adore this design, delivery is guaranteed for as soon as Tuesday March 21. Who knows, mum might be busy on Sunday?
Buy now £2.75, Etsy
Mum Fab Lolly Card
For the sweetest and most fabulous of mums, this charming card can be delivered blank for you to write your own message, or you can choose to print your text. The design is printed on high quality 300gsm matt card and comes with a handy envelope.
More importantly, if you order today delivery is free and guaranteed for Saturday March 18. What are you waiting for? Stop reading, start buying.
Buy now £3.95, NOTHS
Great Mum Card
For the not-so-sentimental and the far more comedic offspring, we think this Scribbler card is the perfect combination of sweet and endearing. Once again, purchase in either standard or large sizing and add first class delivery to your order for just 95 pence.
Buy now £3.49, Scribbler
Dreams of Summer Liberty Card Paperless Post
Dotted with a range of the loveliest posies in a watercolour design, this customisable e-card is an animated treat. Choose between two colourways and edit the design and contents of the text to ensure a personal touch and send instantaneously, wherever you are. No more anxiety about whether your card got lost in the post.
Simply sign up to the unique service to send your first e-card and purchase tokens to use in-store.
Buy now, Paperless Post
Hallmark Mother's Day Card, Pop Up Plant 'Paper Wonder' Design
If you’re looking to send a quirky and kooky card this Mother’s Day, this pop-up paper wonder plant design should be going straight in your basket. This card is fully recyclable and made with paper derived from FSC-certified forests. The design is also blank inside for your own message and can be purchased with next-day delivery.
Buy now £3.95, Amazon
Mum I Love You From The Bottom Of My Heart
Another next-day delivery option for the funny child to give your mum a proper giggle this Mother’s Day. Professionally printed on thick 300 gsm card with a matte finish, this super cute A5 design is far from boring.
Buy now £3.99, Amazon
