10 new, trendy cards we’re loving right now

A collection of cards on a light purple grid background.

Hot take incoming: Cards are basically mini time capsules. Not only do you get to hold on to a piece of someone’s handwriting forever, but the card itself represents a special moment in time. A certain message or icon can instantly make you think of someone in your life who’d enjoy it or even act as a fun form of self-expression for you as the sender.

We rounded up 10 of our current favorite cards fit for every sending situation you can think of, each leaning into trending designs and messages. Scroll on to find some new favorites!

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1. The friendship card of the summer  

A bright, cheerful greeting card with illustrations of cherries on the front and a sentiment that reads,

Move over, brat green—it’s officially a cherry-red summer! With pops of pretty florals to balance out all that tart goodness, this sweet friendship card is our current go-to for friendship anniversaries, bestie birthdays and all your platonic soul mate celebrations.

If you need ideas for what to write inside, check out some of our favorite friendship card messages to get started!

2. Our favorite celebration card  

A pop-up card featuring illustrations of disco balls and a message that reads

Will disco ever go out of style? We think not. Adorned with metallic disco balls and bursts of confetti, this 3D pop-up card brings extra fun to any occasion. No matter what you’re celebrating, we’ve got tons of message ideas for a congratulations card to help, too!

If you’re really leaning into the disco love, this groovy disco ball plush is guaranteed to have your recipient happy dancing their heart out.

3. For the world’s best pet sitter  

A card with several illustrated framed pet portraits on the front, along with a message that reads,

This year, I learned from one of my best friends that soul mates truly can come in any form. On her pup’s birthday, she gave him the royal treatment with breakfast at a special dog-friendly restaurant, a scenic boat ride and a custom cake. On Valentine’s Day, she took him to a festive photoshoot for the most adorable pet portraits (a tradition I need every pet parent to adopt so I can see the cute pics, please). If you’re thinking about snapping your own pet photos, we’ve got 10 supercute ideas to get you started.

Finding someone who loves your precious baby/soul mate/favorite family member the way you do is not easy, so if you hit the awesome pet sitter jackpot, they deserve this sweet card.

Check out some DIY gifts and even more meaningful ways to celebrate pets here, with inspo for birthdays, Gotcha Days and more!

4. Funniest birthday card  

A card with an illustration of a cake on the front with the message

Recent cake trends have truly taken playing with your food to new heights, as shown in this wonderfully upbeat birthday cake card made for the most sarcastic person you know. 🙂

We can’t forget cakes made to resemble random things like giant cheeseburgers, too (aka one of my most recent birthday cakes). Or cakes decorated with pictures of unexpected characters or celebrity crushes (my fellow chronically online friends have definitely seen these masterpieces). Here are a few other ways to create your own wacky cake:

  • Ask your friends and family what your catchphrase would be if you were a TV show character and use that in place of the standard “Happy Birthday” message written on your cake.
  • Steal your favorite catchphrase from a fictional character.
  • Cover the cake in your funniest childhood photos.
  • If you have a celebrity doppelganger, use pictures of them and see if anyone notices.

If you’re into silly cakes, there’s a good chance you’ll love a lot of these silly Shoebox gifts, too.

5. Favorite custom card  

A card that reads,

One of the most meaningful ways to make someone feel seen is by taking the time to personalize their card or gift. With this custom congratulations card, you can add pictures, inside jokes and other thoughtful messages to let your recipient know how loved and celebrated they are. Plus, the iconic one-liner on the front is just too good.

If you really want to lean into the personalization angle, we’ve got over 25 ideas for creative, personal birthday care packages. (And even if you’re not celebrating a birthday, they’re great for any occasion that calls for confetti!)

6. Sweetest romance card  

A card with a dimensional papercraft horseshoe and a message in gold lettering that reads,

If you’ve felt pressured to own at least one pair of cowboy boots or a cowboy hat this year, you aren’t alone. The cowboy aesthetic is dominating pop culture this year, from Western fashion to country music to travel trends.

Show some gratitude to your partner in crime with this subtle romance card, perfect for big moments or sharing love just because.

For fans of Western TV shows, these Yellowstone-themed gifts are great, too.

7. Best card to keep stocked at all times  

A card that reads

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but you never need a reason to tell someone you’re thinking of them! It doesn’t matter if it’s 4 a.m. and you just had a dream of them snorkeling in chocolate pudding—that’s exactly what this thoughtful card was made for.

If for some reason you’d prefer a few more ideas that don’t involve pudding snorkeling, these “thinking of you” message ideas should help.

8. For someone with a green thumb  

A pop-up Paper Wonder card in the shape of a bouquet of flowers bursting out of a pot, with a note that says,

We all know someone who would choose plants over people in any scenario. They’ve introduced you to all of their perfectly named plant babies, their house is basically a botanical garden and they’re forever trying to convince you to become a plant parent. This gorgeous Paper Wonder pick is their soul mate in card form.

This card is also great for the friend who wants to have plants but isn’t quite ready for the commitment. (RIP to Clementine, the pothos plant I didn’t deserve.)

9. Our favorite encouragement card  

A light turquoise card that reads,

This cheery card is our pick for sending to someone during a tough time. With vibrant pastels and an uplifting message to raise their spirits, it’s great for any occasion or recipient.

Not sure what to write inside? Add extra words of encouragement with these kind wishes.

10. Most dreamy birthday card  

A white card with gold embossed constellations and stars on the front, with a similarly embossed message that reads,

Noctourism (travel that revolves around nighttime activities) has taken over 2025 travel trends and my personal vision board. Think stargazing, dark-sky and constellation viewings, and chasing cool cosmic events.

If you have a starry-eyed friend leaning into this trend or who simply loves all things related to astronomy, this magical birthday card is for them!

 

We hope you found some new inspiration from these trending card designs! But please don’t forget that the real fun is always in choosing cards that reflect your unique personality and relationships with the people who matter most. Happy card aisle surfing!

 

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