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15 Mother's Day Cards On Etsy That Are Unique And Heartfelt, Because Mom Deserves Better Than A Drugstore Buy

As Mother's Day approaches, we're starting to scramble to find the best presents to get Mom to show her how grateful we are to her for, well, everything. But a present isn't truly complete without an amazing card — so we've been on the hunt for the best unique Mother's Day cards. And we've found plenty.

While a DIY Mother's Day gift may make a wonderful present, we've started to outgrow the card-making tendencies of our youth. So for a card that says everything we want to say — without being too cliché — we turned to Etsy. Because after all, Mom really does deserve something you can't buy in a drugstore.

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by Rebecca Deczynski

Gilmore Girls

We may not be in Stars Hollow, but our friendship definitely rivals that of Lorelai and Rory.

Card, $3.50, etsy.com

Wine Mom

For the best effect, present this card with a bottle of wine that you two can subsequently share.

Card, $4.19, etsy.com

BFFs Forever

There’s no friend quite like your mom. We know she’ll always have our back.

Card, $4.20, etsy.com

Mother Knows Best

After all these years, we are finally accepting that Mom was right about pretty much everything.

Card, $3.86, etsy.com

Mean Girls Mom

She may not be the mother of Regina George, but your mom sure knows how to rock it.

Card, $6, etsy.com

Feeling Fruity

Fact: No mom is immune to the hilarity of food puns. This one is guaranteed to be a hit.

Card, $3.86, etsy.com

Glam Mom

Thanks for being there to teach us how to apply mascara without poking out our eyes, Mom.

Card, $4.50, etsy.com

Kangaroo Love

It is a truth universally known that cute animals make just about every occasion better.

Card, $4.50, etsy.com

The Better Sibling

Beat out your brother for Best Mother’s Day Card of the Year with this one. We all know who the favorite child is anyway.

Card, $4, etsy.com

Word Search

Make it easy for your mom to find your gratitude this Mother’s Day.

Card, $4.50, etsy.com

All The Best

Sometimes a simple, pretty card says the most. Fill out the inside with some words she’ll cherish.

Card, $4.25, etsy.com

Help!

Mom’s the person to call when we even have trouble figuring out how to make no-recipe meals.

Card, $4.50, etsy.com

Good Work!

Proof of good parenting? An amazingly successful (or at least functional) adult child. Congrats, Mom!

Card, $4.50, etsy.com

Call Me

Growing up means that your mom has to stop reminding you to call home — you do it every day by default.

Card, $4.50, etsy.com

Stellar Mom

This card shows your mom just how out-of-this-world amazing she is.

Card, $3.50, etsy.com

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