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The best alternative Mother's Day cards to stand out from your siblings

For the mums, the almost-mums and the mother-figures in your life

Monday 25 March 2019 18:46 GMT

Finding the perfect Mother's Day card can be a real ordeal. You want your mum to know just how long you spent carefully assessing each card in the shop, determined to find something special that speaks to her unique and wonderful personality.

Nope, an insipid floral card bought hastily last minute simply will not cut it.

Like memes for grown-ups, greeting cards have really upped their game in recent years and Mother's Day is no exception.

From favourite child jokes and apologising for being an ongoing financial burden, to our personal favourite: the Bohemian Rhapsody card, there's something on shelves for all cynics and jokers these days.

And, in an age where family comes in all shapes and sizes, it's important not to forget the women who have a mother-like presence in our lives, whether they brought us up or not.

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If you went to watch Rami Malek's Oscar-winning performance in Bohemian Rhapsody with your mum this year, this might just be the perfect card. Just try to look at it without singing. Go on... £2.25, The Digi Sloth (Etsy)

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For the coolest mum 'pon road. £3.35, Papier

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Say it like it is with this heartwarming but not remotely cheesy card from Emily McDowell. £3.50 Emily McDowell

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You don't have to be a mum to qualify as a mother-figure and we think that is just as important. So here's the perfect card to celebrate your almost mum. £3.50 Emily McDowell

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As they say, it's the thought that counts. £5.00, Urban Outfitters

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Mildly harsh, but honesty is the best policy after all. £2.49, Scribbler

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For the Labour-voting Eurosceptic mums out there £2.25, The Digi Sloth (Etsy)

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Something we rarely apologise to our mums for, but perhaps should consider doing more often... £2.49, Scribbler

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Humility isn't important when you're being grateful for good genes. £2.50, Paperchase

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Short and sweet but perfectly to the point. £2.50, Paperchase

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For the mum who likes to think she's a little bit gangster. £2.49, Scribbler

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She might not be the Queen, but she sure is the queen of your heart. £2.49, Scribbler

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It's important not to forget the things she did for you before you could do them yourself... £2.50, Brain Box Candy

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The mum-envy is real. £3.35, Papier

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Hands up who else feels this way about their brothers and sisters? £3.15, PerraDesigns (Etsy)

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Sometimes the message only gets through when you say f**k several times £2.25, The Digi Sloth (Etsy)

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For all the child-free mums out there. £3.50, Emily McDowell

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This is absolutely not fake-mom news. £3.69, TopHatAndMonocle (Etsy)

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Deliver this card without the accompanying wine at your own peril. £2.95, Oliver Bonas

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Her proudest achievement, you have no doubt. £2.50. Paperchase

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Don't forget the step-mums on Sunday. £2.50, Paperchase

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This card will never get old - and the fact that it will annoy your brother gives it an even higher value. £3.29, Thortful

We've rounded up the best quirky and alternative Mother's Day cards out there. If you order one now, it will almost look like you actually planned ahead...

Click the gallery above to see our selection of the best Mother's Day cards.

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