Saturday 9 May 2015

Freebie: Love Her Tender (Mothers' Day Special)

It wasn't an extraordinary day for the family. By this, I mean it was treated as any other good day. Once in a few years, we might have had a little dinner out, but most years, Mothers' Day wasn't a big deal, yet it didn't creep over the weekend inconspicuously either. 

I didn't realise why this was until I had a relatively fruitful discussion with my sister about it. She pointed it out that we regarded Mother's Day as a reminder, not a celebration. And this was something that was more significant than having a mere celebration of the occasion itself. 

The Internet is filled with ideas and ways to celebrate Mothers' Day and things to do with our mothers but it is underlying purpose of Mothers' Day that is often overlooked. This doesn't mean we give the day depleted attention to entertainment either. Though unnecessary, a party or a day out is still acceptable because it allows us to spend time with our loved ones and eventually, it may serve as an alternative course to express our appreciation. 

Inevitably, Mothers' Day is a time of reflection. It is in human nature for people to forget. This day allows people to realise the importance of mothers and their innumerable contributions. What can we do to improve ourselves to be more understanding to them? What can we do to be better sons or daughters? 

Depending on the country we live in Mothers' Day is just a day or two away, (it falls on 10 May). Cards are great simple ways to write a short letter of gratitude and apology instead of a big day out. They are also more heartfelt and genuine. For anyone who hasn't made any preparations to give thanks, here's some printable cards I've made that you can use and print easily if you decide to give something to your mother at the last minute. :) 

There are 2 versions of the cards, one that says, "Happy Mum's Day" and another that says, "Love You Mum." The cards have a touch of watercolour with floral details, but I've also created plain cards without the floral details available for download. They also come in various sizes. If you'd like a mini card (that's half of an A4-sized paper), the links to those have been included below as well. There's lots of choices you can make to suit your individual preferences. :)

Free Download Mothers Day Brush Lettered Cards

Version 1 // Happy Mums' Day

Floral Download
Floral (Small) Download
Simple Download
Simple (Small) Download
Version 2 // Love You Mum

Floral Download 
Floral  (Small) Download
Simple Download 
Simple (Small) Download

I started learning more methods to watercolour in the past week and the flowers on the card are just a little detail I added to apply what I learnt. I am fully aware that it's not the best, and there's a lot more to improve on, but I'd just like to take this as an experience and see how it goes. :)

People are often misguided that mothers only need to rest and take time to relax on this day. Yet in truth, she deserves a break whenever she wants and whenever she needs it, not just on this day itself. When the chips are down, she's been there for us and if she experiences something similar, she deserves timeouts as well.

It may also suffice to adopt an alternative perspective where if any day should ever be celebrated as and deserving enough to be a "mothers' day", it should be our birthdays - the celebration of our birth that has made the woman who took care of us mothers. These are the days that actually celebrate their new adventure into motherhood, and have made them stronger, happier and more blessed.

This Mothers' Day, let's remember to be thankful of these dedicated women. Run a detailed inventory and take stock of all the things she has sacrificed and done for us. After all, we are indeed indebted to her.

Happy Mothers' Day. ♥

+ All cards are for personal use only. Not for distribution or resale. Please give credit if reshared. Thank you.
Photo + Lettering + Illustrations by me

14 comments

  1. This was SO sweet.... how kind and thoughful it is if you to design these an offer them for a free dowload.... I hope one day you charge as you deserve payment for your creative work ;-) ♡

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    1. Thank you for your generous comment, Launna. :) Still brushing up on the techniques, but it's definitely something to think about. And Happy Mothers' Day to you! :)

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  2. These are so so sweet definitely using these tomorrow! You are so talented it's crazy! xx

    Gina
    www.lifeandlights.com

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    1. Thank you so much, Gina! That's great to hear, hope your mother liked it. :)

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  3. Hey Dian!
    Amazing work as expected from you! :D
    I used to make cards for mum when I was little.Any occasion her birthday,Mother's day,her wedding anniversary anything.Can't seem to find that much time now but now we (Me and sis) usually wish her and try making a photo collage for her on Photoshop she loves photo collages.It's a good thought you have expressed here and I believe that unfortunately a lot of people don't. :)
    Also it is amazing how you are still learning more in watercolors despite being as talented as you are but learning never stops does it!
    Happy mother's day to you and your mom :)
    PS : Did you watch Age of Ultron yet?

    Neal Kind
    Daily Diaries

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    1. Hi Neal, thanks! :) That's so sweet of you to make cards for your mum on those numerous occasions. She must have been really touched. Photo collages are fun! Thank you. :)

      Yes, I just watched AoU today. *To other readers, I'm about to reveal some details of the movie in the following paragraph, so if anyone reading this haven't watched the movie, you're advised not to read this further because there might be spoilers.* :)

      It was definitely much more action-packed than the first Avengers. I didn't expect some of the little sub-plots, and there was a decent amount of character exploration. It's interesting how they've also managed to introduce several new characters and their backstories without it being too overwhelming for viewers. :) But I think what I liked most about it was the parallels created between different characters - Ultron and Stark, Hawkeye and Pietro. :)

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    2. How about that end credit scene? Thanos and the infinity gauntlet.
      I loved that language joke through out the movie. :P
      Hawkeye was the character who had been used the least in the movies even Bruce Banner had his share of limelight in the first movie this movie kind of made up for that.I like how they gave him a family making him seem vulnerable and human.Hawkeye had the best lines in the movie.His speech to scarlet witch and then the joke about killing Quicksilver and nobody knowing was hilarious.Most of the jokes were hilarious especially the one's involving Thor's hammer.
      I didn't like Quicksilver *coughdyingattheendcough* >.<"
      I can't wait until I get a good copy of this movie to download to rewatch it several times :P

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    3. Yeah, Thanos has the Infinity Gauntlet (that's pretty scary), haha. The language joke was fun! :) I loved how they explored Hawkeye's character more in this film, and the presence of a family definitely made him more vulnerable. I was so touched that he named his child 'Pietro' as a middle name after Quicksilver - Nathaniel Pietro Barton is a lovely name. I agree, Hawkeye did have great lines in the film, his speech to Wanda was very inspiring. And the humour in Marvel films never seem to disappoint. I was quite happy that Peggy made an appearance too, despite the fact that she was technically just a dream, haha. Now, I'm looking forward to the Ant-Man film in July. :)

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  4. Your lettering is always amazing! And don't worry about the flowers, they're quite nice.

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    1. Thank you so much for your kind comment, Elsa. :)

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  5. You are extremely talented! That's a wonderful idea!

    -Kathie K
    A Sea Change

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  6. Your lettering is flawless! I love it!

    ~Noor

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