28 Not-Cheesy Cards Your Friends And Family Will Actually Love To Get
Even if you can't see them in person, receiving any one of these will bring a smile to their face.
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1. A soulful "Bohemian Rhapsody" Mother's Day card she might actually get mad at you for giving her — now she'll never get that song out of her head!!!
It's blank inside so you have plenty of space to ~rhapsodize~ about what makes your mama awesome.
Get it from SketchyPrintCo on Etsy for $3.77+ (available in two sizes).
2. A funny card that's touching but still honest about the lengths you're willing to go for them.
It's blank inside so you'll have space to elaborate on this touching sentiment. This is actually a quote from a Ryan Reynolds tweet, but please tell me I'm not the only one who read the first part in Harry Styles' dreamy voice.
Promising review: "It is hard to find a funny card nowadays without it being insulting. This one is fun, funny, and perfect for a family member or friend's birthday or just to check in." —Austin Shopper
Get it from Amazon for $6.99.
3. A 3D doggo birthday card they'll actually want to keep and display, instead of just awkwardly storing it in a drawer for a while like they do most birthday cards.
You can write a little message in the pup's tummy!
Get it from SydneyGalore on Etsy for $3.25 (available in two breeds).
4. The most romantic card I can possibly imagine for your partner who likes small antelope species almost as much as they like boning you. After all, dik-diks are known for being horn-y.
It's blank inside so you can fill it with your own sweet or filthy message, up to you! Also, if you don't know what a dik-dik is, you're welcome.
5. A lovely heart diagram card that lets them know exactly where they stand. You definitely have your priorities in order.
You can have this printed with a message inside up to 80 characters and your "signature" and sent straight to the recipient from Amazon!
Get it from Amazon for $3.69 (+$3.99 shipping).
6. A sassy card for the person you most miss seeing IRL.
It's blank inside for you to write whatever you want. Might I suggest a list of things you want to do together as soon as it's safe to meet up?
Get it from TopHatAndMonocle on Etsy for $4.66.
7. A doggone cute card because we shouldn't forget the moms whose children have four legs (or wings or fins) on Mother's Day.
The inside has the same adorable design as the envelope!
Get it from Amazon for $3.99.
8. A kind card to send to your favorite essential worker or just anyone who is essential to you.
It's blank inside you you can write in a personal message. Check out more sweet gifts to send to the healthcare workers you know.
Get it from Human for $6.95.
9. A LOL-worthy birthday card for the (present or future) dad sneaker enthusiast in your life.
It's blank inside so you can ~sneak~ in your own message.
Get it from NineTwoDesign on Etsy for $7.27.
10. A sentimental sushi card you can ~roll~ out for any occasion, be it a b-day or a thank you note or to send to you bestie just 'cause.
It reads "I'm soy glad we're friends." 😂
Promising review: "It's very high quality! I love the texture of the sushi rolls." —The S Family
Get it from Amazon for $3.92.
11. A heartfelt card for your favorite plant parent. Because they and their cactus ♬ belongggggggg togeeeeetherrr nowwwww (yeah yeah) ♬.
It's blank inside so you can jot down anything you think would ~spike~ their interest.
Get it from Human for $6.95.
12. An out-of-this-world Baby Yoda Mother's Day card sure to cement your status as ~The Child~ she loves the most.
Get it from AbeGalleryArt on Etsy for $4.45+ (available with add-ons of a custom message and/or a pop-up Star Wars gift box inside).
13. A simply adorable and to-the-point rainbow card for the person you're gonna hug so hard when quarantine is over that they'll never be able to escape your grasp again.
It says, "Sending you the biggest hug ever!"
Get it from LadyKDesignsUK for $2.93+ (available with a blank inside or a custom message).
14. A pawsitively precious thank you card that's adorbs right down to the envelope and conveys the message I'm sure their pets would say to them if they spoke English.
It reads "You're a good human." Awwww.
Get it from Amazon for $4.98.
15. An absolutely incredible card for the very specific person you would call on for both art history trivia and Schitt's Creek trivia.
It's blank inside so you can add in a message that's hopefully kinder than "eat glass" or "lick rust."
Get it from Human for $6.95.
16. A sweet Father's Day card with a message that clearly comes straight from the ~tart~.
It's blank inside so you can fill it with something sweet — not unlike an actual Pop Tart.
Get it from MudsplashStudios on Etsy for $4.55.
17. A straight-up iconic Elle Woods card that's perfect for a graduate or anyone else who's seriously wowed you with their badassery lately. I'm sure they won't ~object~.
It's blank inside so you can write in ~a little something extra~.
Get it from TangyPress on Etsy for $4.85.
18. A beautiful bejeweled card for the loved one who always shines bright like a diamond in your eyes.
There's a cutout on the front that lets the 3D gem on the inside poke through!
Get it from Amazon for $4.49.
19. A brilliant Tom Hanks thank you card to declare your gratitude for the person who has always been there for you like Tom has been there for American cinema.
Get it from thesadsquatch on Redbubble for $3.84+ (available in two sizes).
20. A Mary Poppins Mother's Day card for a mom who's truly magical and whose purse is so well stocked for emergencies, it could easily pass for Mary's magic carpetbag.
Get it from SansoneStationery on Etsy for $3.79+ (available with a blank inside or a custom message the seller can ~poppin~ for you).
21. A pun-tastic card you'll want to send to your fave to ~legume~ know you're thinking of them.
Get it from YLWBKillustrations on Etsy for $2.46 (available with a blank inside, or you ~can~ add a custom message).
22. A punny wedding card that'll stand out in the sea of sappy, glittery greetings they'll be receiving.
23. A sparkly and straightforward card for a graduate or other awesome person to perfectly ~punctuate~ how you feel about them.
Be aware that reviewers say it does tend to shed glitter!
Promising review: "It's a nice card. It's got some sparkle and eye-catching pop and I like that it's very complimentary without being too gushy. The quality of the paper is pretty standard for Hallmark cards, and really I think this is simple enough to easily be a birthday card or something instead of necessarily needing to be for congratulations." —B.L.
Get it from Amazon for $3.99.
24. A hilarious card for anyone who shares your weird sense of humor, if you've been in a ~pickle~ trying to think of a unique way to reach out to them while you're socially distancing.
It's blank inside, leaving you to ~dill~ with what you want to say!
Get it from Human for $6.95.
25. A wholesome Wonder Bunny card ~ear~ to leap into action and brighten their day.
Anyone who knows me knows that I love bunnies and Wonder Woman, and so I was thrilled when a coworker gave me this as a thank you card! It's blank inside so it works for any occasion.
Get it from Paper Source for $5.95.
26. An adorable b-day card for your ~bubbliest~ buddy.
27. A whimsical new baby card, because you may not be able to attend an IRL shower, but you donut want to miss the chance to congratulate your friend.
28. And finally, a card that is actually a little cheesy, but in the best possible way.
It's blank inside, so feel free to add some extra cheese puns of your own — I ~dairy~ you.
Get it from Milkyprint on Redbubble for $3.22+ (available in two sizes).
Them when they open your delightful and touching card:
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