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Where do you buy nice birthday cards?

24 replies

Illbefinejustbloodyfine · 04/11/2025 20:38

For a male partner, that dont say husband or boyfriend on them?

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Sillysoggyspaniel · 04/11/2025 20:39

Amazon

Muchtoomuchtodo · 04/11/2025 20:39

Our local independent shop. They’ll write any wording you ask for on any of their designs.

PineappleCoconut · 04/11/2025 20:40

Whistlefish
they usually have 10 for £10 offer

Bigearringsbigsmile · 04/11/2025 20:41

John lewis

pizzaHeart · 04/11/2025 20:43

Surely you just buy the one which says Happy birthday and not pink, sparkly, childish etc .
National trust places, museums and libraries often have interesting, unusual cards. My last one was bought at a post office and it was the 3d place I visited.

NotDelia · 04/11/2025 20:44

I like the Whistlefish cards too. Good quality and lots of choice

MinnieMountain · 04/11/2025 20:46

WH Smith, or whatever it’s called now.

Waterstones.

WinterBerry40 · 04/11/2025 20:47

Do Whistlefish have anything wrote in the cards as I cannot abide blank ones ?

Onionsleekspotato1989 · 04/11/2025 20:48

Whistlefish. They often have offers on, I buy a years worth in one go.

JudgeBread · 04/11/2025 20:48

There's some fun ones on Etsy, or I always swear by garden centres for nice cards.

Illbefinejustbloodyfine · 04/11/2025 20:48

Thanks, I'll look at Whistlefish. Tried 3 card shops, WH Smoths and Waterstones today

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ReignOfError · 04/11/2025 20:52

Museums, art galleries, National Trust, local art festivals, open studios etc. I buy a few at a time so I always have some for different occasions.

Luxio · 04/11/2025 20:53

A little left field but TK Maxx have some lovely cards.

Nicefreshbedding · 04/11/2025 21:24

Asda

SeaAndStars · 04/11/2025 21:47

I bought DHs in Waitrose today because I saw the perfect one, but normally I buy them in independent local shops.

TheChosenTwo · 04/11/2025 21:51

Oh god most of my card purchases are made in the corner shop near me en route to celebrating someone’s birthday 🫣
I put literally no thought or effort into cards, in fact it’s my ds birthday tomorrow and I’ve not even got him one yes! Will pick one up in town on my lunch break tomorrow - I have a range of shops to choose from but it will be coming from the first shop I go in!!

itbemay1 · 04/11/2025 21:51

Thortful do some fab ones!

Lostuser · 04/11/2025 21:53

Thortful
Not on the High Street

Sprig1 · 04/11/2025 21:55

Charity shops round here often have nice cards.

SharpWriter · 04/11/2025 21:58

JudgeBread · 04/11/2025 20:48

There's some fun ones on Etsy, or I always swear by garden centres for nice cards.

Yes - a good garden centre has a really good selection - much better than supermarkets

PineappleCoconut · 04/11/2025 22:45

WinterBerry40 · 04/11/2025 20:47

Do Whistlefish have anything wrote in the cards as I cannot abide blank ones ?

Yes all blank.
So you can write
what you want.
Doesn’t have to say ‘happy birthday’ when you what another sentiment

FullOfMomsense · 04/11/2025 22:47

Etsy, or local independent gift shops and boutiques. I'd rather spend £5 that goes to an artist than £1 that goes to a corporation

soddingspiderseason · 04/11/2025 22:53

Manchester Central Library. Nice little shop with funky cards.

MCNAMARA · 04/11/2025 22:56

Are you arty? I love making cards

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