Pop + Shorty’s Fizzy Cards Bubble Over

You’ve finished wrapping the perfect gift, put up streamers, and baked banana bread; you’re all set for bff Judy’s shower except for…the card. Before you reach for that syrupy Hallmark look-a-like, look for stationery that echoes how much parenthood’s evolved. Hip and frank, modern parents are ready to make fun of themselves (or so they say). So go ahead, be glib, and leave pram covered cards oo-ing and ah-ing over the miracle of life to the grandparents-to-be. The handiwork of independent DIY card-makers, like today’s featured Pop + Shorty, is just a few clicks away.

‘Congratulations, bitch.’ is one of Pop + Shorty’s bestsellers. (Pre-ordering a bunch of these is sound thinking – Judy might score the promotion and have another one!) If that’s a touch too sassy for you, the company’s ‘Bird + Bee’ card features a stick-legged bird and bee, nervously eyeing each other and both looking already pregnant. Suffice to say, they’re cute and the message is clever. Besides, there’s nothing like a nod to bedroom fun to get you through the gift-a-thon.

‘Congratulations, bitch.’ (in berrylicious and cotton candy) and ‘Bird + Bee’ are both $3 at Pop + Shorty.

—Emily Frost