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19 Adorable Mother's Day Cards You Should Be Putting In the Mail Now

It's no secret that being a mom is hard work. Whether you go to yours for career advice, tough love, style inspiration, or awesome hugs, Mother's Day is your chance to acknowledge all she does for you. This May 11, say thanks with one of these adorably cute cards. Oh, and put it in the mail today, you slacker! Here's to you, Mom.

by Allyson Dickman

Seriously Awesome

It only takes a few words to tell her just how great she really is: Seriously Awesome sums it up, we think.

Seriously Awesome, $4.95, Papyrus

Laugh Out Loud

There’s nothing like some honesty to make her laugh out loud; Yes, mom is both best friend and free therapist.

Cheapest Therapist Mother’s Day Card, $4.50, Etsy

Flower Power

Give her a card just as beautiful as she is. She’ll love this wooden azalea note just as much as those flowers you bring along with it (hint, hint).

Azaleas Mom Card, $6, Night Owl Paper Goods

Momtini

There must be a special recipe to make up a great mom, and we think this card’s version comes pretty close!

Momtini Card, $3.10, Seltzer Goods

I Heart You

Sometimes, there are no words to express how much you love her. This Mother’s Day, say it all with a beautiful colorful heart design.

Dots and Dyes Heart Card, $4, Yellow Owl Workshop

In Case of Emergency

When the going gets tough, who do you call? Mom! She’s number one in your phone favorites for a reason.

“Call Mom” Telephone, $6.95, Papyrus

Measure Up

If she’s a mom who’s always in the kitchen, she’ll really love this baking-inspired card.

Measuring Cup Mother’s Day Card, $4.50, Smudge Ink

Number One

She certainly deserves the medal on this card for putting up with you and your siblings for all of these years.

Mom Ribbon, $5.50, Egg Press

Your Favorite

She might not be able to choose a favorite kid (c’mon, you know it’s you!), but she is no-doubt your favorite mom.

Your My Favoriteist Mom Ever Card, $3.25, Emily Ann Designs

All About Mom

You may not be able to sum her up into a few words, but this letterpress card certainly can!

Mother Letterpress Card, $4.50, Etsy

Home is Where Mom Is

No matter where you go, being with mom always feels like home. Give her this needlepoint print to tell her so.

Home is Where Card, $4.95 Paper Source

Fridge Art

She may get misty eyed over this nostalgic letterpress card, and she’ll certainly be adding it to her collection of fridge art.

Magnetic Letters Mother’s Day Card, $4.50, Smudge Ink

From Your Little Brat

You’ve put her through some tough times, but you can both laugh about it now — especially with this silly food-inspired stationery.

Little Brat Card, $3.50, Seltzer Goods

Mom Knows Best

You’re old enough to admit that mom is always right, like, all the time. Put it in writing by signing your name to this card.

Mom You Were Right, $4.67, CoolStuffIWant

Say Thanks

She plays a lot of roles in your life. Thank her for each and every one of them with a beautiful letterpress and foil card that covers it all.

Mom For All You Do Card, $5, Smock.

Eye Love You

She won’t need glasses to see how much you care with this wood eye test card.

Entirely Amazing Mother Card, $10, Cardtorial

Mother's Day Mix Tape

If there’s one thing 80s rom-coms taught us it’s that nothing says I love you like a homemade mix tape. Bonus points for including a playlist of your favorite mom tunes with it.

Mother’s Day Mix Tape Card, $3.95, Rock Scissor Paper

Anchor's Away

She’s been you anchor since day one and that’s never going to change. Say so with this eco-friendly card, made from 100 percent recycled paper.

Anchor-Mom, $4.50, Hello! Lucky

Hot Mama

If “You look just like your mom” is basically the best compliment you’ve ever received, this card is for her.

Hot Momma Card, $4.50, Moorea Seal

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