Best Mother’s Day cards 2019: The sweet and funny cards you can still get delivered by Sunday

There’s still time to sort something for Mothering Sunday, but you'd better move fast

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In case it's escaped your attention, Mother’s Day is this Sunday 31st March. If the occasion has slipped your mind, don’t panic - you’ve come to the right place.

Even if you haven’t managed to pin down the perfect Mother’s Day present, we’re sure she’ll appreciate a lovely card, bouquet and quality time with you just as much.

We're not just talking about mums either; consider sending a little something to your grandmothers, aunts, step-mums... basically all the strong mother-figures in your life.

To help, we’ve rounded up some of the best cards around – from funny to sweet, and everything in between – to let her know exactly how much she means to you.

All the Mother’s Day cards in our edit can be delivered in time for the 31st; simply click on the links and choose next day delivery before checkout.

Thank You For Being A Grandmother To My Dogs Card

Delivery: standard delivery takes 3 days

Not only is she an amazing mum to you, but she cares for your fur-babies as if they were her own as well. For dog-lovers and their parents, this greeting card by Do You Punctuate? at Not on the High Street makes a brilliant option.

£2.99 | Not on the High Street | Buy it now

Rachel Ellen Best Gran Flower Pots Mother's Day Card

Delivery: next day

From looking after you when you were ill to sneaking you chocolates when you both knew you weren’t allowed, your grandma's always had your back. Show her some love this Mother’s Day with card all of her own.

£3.50 | John Lewis | Buy it now

Oliver Bonas Super Mum Pin Mothers Day Card

Delivery: Click and collect and UK standard available

For something she can keep after Mothering Sunday, we love the idea of handing over this square Oliver Bonas card that comes with a pretty brooch that reads ‘Super Mum’. Not all heroes wear capes, but now some of them can wear enamel pins.

£4.50 | Oliver Bonas | Buy it now

Oliver Bonas No Other Like My Mother Card

Delivery: Click and collect available or next day delivery

For the mum that’s one in a million, the front of this bold red and pink card says it all. The inside is left blank for you to add your own why-she’s-special reasons.

£2.75 | Oliver Bonas | Buy it now

Clintons Laser Cut White Doves Mother's Day Card

Delivery: choose standard or express at the checkout

Want something that’ll quite literally stand out? Try this 3D pop up card from high street favourite Clinton’s. Decorated with cut out birds and blooms, it’s an old school card with a pretty twist.

£4.25 | Clintons | Buy it now

Hello Lucky Beautiful Inside & Out

Delivery: standard, next day guaranteed and Saturday guaranteed

The design of this A6 card matches the brushstroked message on the front. The beautiful mix of pink hues and spring flowers is sure to raise a smile. The inside is blank with plenty of room for you to handwrite a note, and it comes with a brown envelope to tuck it into. Made from 100 per cent recycled materials.

£2.95 | Penny Black | Buy it now

Paperchase Superstar step mum Mother's Day card

Delivery: choose Next Day Delivery via Yodel at checkout

Not all mothers are biological. Include your step mum in the day with a thoughtful card from stationery purveyors Paperchase. This 150x150mm card recognises her efforts in shaping the person you’ve become. Sweet.

£2.50 | Paperchase | Buy it now

Paperchase Dad happy Mother's Day card

Delivery: choose Next Day Delivery via Yodel at checkout

A shoutout to all the single parents fathers who have play the role of mum and dad. Present them with a card on the day they’d least expect as a lovely surprise.

£3 | Paperchase | Buy it now

John Lewis Art File Foliage Heart Mother's Day Card

Delivery: next day delivery

This foliage heart card is so pretty we think it deserves to be framed and put on a wall. It’s blank on the inside, so all you need to do is carefully write your message and hand it over.

£3.75 | John Lewis | Buy it now

Snowdon Cards Mother's Day card

Delivery: items posted within the UK are shipped first class by Royal Mail so should arrive with you within 1-2 days of shipping.

Etsy is the perfect place to visit for unique cards, like this font-tastic Mother’s Day card with a super sweet sentiment.

£3.99 | Etsy | Buy it now

Papier Jade Fisher Mother's Day Card

Delivery: Royal Mail first class, should arrive the next working day

This card looks and feels special – just like the woman of the hour. Measuring 127 x 177.8mm the illustrated Wonder Woman design by artist Jade Fisher sits on premium Mohawk paper.

The card can be posted straight to your recipient or you can have it sent to you with an extra envelope if you wish to give it to her in person. Best of all, 30p from each sale goes to Breast Cancer Haven, an inspiring charity which offers support to anyone suffering from the disease.

£3.35 | Papier | Buy it now