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12 Mother’s Day Cards That Will Make Her Melt

This Mother’s Day, tell your #1 lady how much she really means to you! We promise a hand-written letter will absolutely trump a text message—so go old-school with one of these gorgeous greeting cards that tell her how you really feel. 


Greatest Mom Certificate, $4.50, available at Rifle Paper Co. 

Your mom’s so good she deserves an award. This certificate will have to suffice.


Jumped Off a Cliff, $3.95, available at PaperSource

Teaching me common sense all these years has really paid off. 


Beautiful Mom, $5, available at Hello Lucky

When in doubt, compliment her.


Lorelai to My Rory, $4.50, available at Etsy 

Comparing her to our favorite TV mom is high, high praise.


Great Job Mom, $4.95, available at Etsy 

Compliment her by complimenting yourself. Obv.


I’m Sorry I Haven’t Moved Out Yet, $4.05, available at Etsy

(You’re not that sorry, but she’ll appreciate the sentiment.)


Mom Jeans Card, $5, available at Farewell Paperie

Your mom makes mom jeans look good.


Not Technically My Mom, $4.50, available at Emily McDowell Studio

She may not be biologically your mother, but she’s the best mom anyone could ask for.


Apple Tree, $5, available at Hello Lucky 

You both are clever, fab women. As they say, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree!


Coolest Mom, $7.50, available at Moglea 

Keep it simple with this straightforward-but-elegant card.


Mother’s Day Card, $5, available at In God We Trust 

Well, it’s true! And you learned all of your swear words from her, anyway. 


Katie was the former Senior Associate Editor of Her Campus. She graduated from Johns Hopkins University in 2015, where she studied Writing Seminars, psychology, and women's studies. Prior to joining the full-time staff, Katie was a national contributing writer and Health Editor for HC. In addition to her work with Her Campus, Katie interned at Cleveland Magazine, EMILY's List, and the National Partnership for Women & Families. Katie is also an alumna of Kappa Alpha Theta. In her spare time, Katie enjoys writing poetry, hanging out with cats, eating vegan cupcakes, and advocating for women's rights.