Alternative Mother’s and Father’s Day Cards for Goths, Emos, and Weirdos (Like Us)

Alternative Mother’s and Father’s Day Cards for Goths, Emos, and Weirdos (Like Us)

If frilly florals and generic Dad-jokes just don’t cut it in your household, welcome! You’re among friends. Whether you’re shopping for a witchy mum who deserves a little spooky love, or a dad who’s more black nail polish than barbecue apron, this one’s for you.

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Across Europe, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day land on different dates depending on where you live. This year, Spain and Portugal celebrate Mother’s Day on May 4th. Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, and others mark it on May 11th. In France and Sweden, it’s May 25th. Father’s Day dates shift too—Germany on May 29th, Sweden on June 1st, Denmark on June 5th, and most other countries (including Ireland, the UK, and Canada) on June 15th.

That’s a lot of dates—and a lot of chances to skip the boring stuff!

So what do you get for an alternative parent who actually wants something cool? At The Misfit Paper Co., you’ll find cards that say “I love you” without selling out your soul. Think gothic arches, metallic foil snake designs, punk pins, skulls with heart eyes, and rosettes that scream “Ghoulest Mom Ever.” These aren’t novelty cards—they’re beautifully designed pieces with premium finishes, lush colours, and a spooky twist that makes them feel personal.

There’s something for every kind of alternative parent:

A glossy black greeting card featuring a white witchy illustration of mystical hands. Between the hands is a removable 58mm badge with the words "Magical Mama" in white over a purple cloud background. The inside is blank except for a crescent moon motif. Comes with an envelope.A glossy black greeting card featuring a white witchy illustration of mystical hands. Between the hands is a removable 58mm badge with the words "Magical Mama" in white over a purple cloud background. The inside is blank except for a crescent moon motif. Comes with an envelope.

  • Spooky parents? The black Ouija Board card is calling out to you!

Gothic Mother’s Day card with black and white Ouija board design and ornate planchette details, blank inside with illustrated interior and matching envelope.A5 gothic Father’s Day card featuring black and white Ouija board design with ornate “Happy Father’s Day” lettering and planchette detail. Blank inside with envelope. Ideal for witchy, spooky, or alternative dads.

  • Dads more Off The Wall then Office Life? Pin this one down

Alternative Father’s Day card featuring a red tie and punk pins spelling “Happy Father’s Day” on a black jacket, with red envelope and illustrated inside panel.Alternative Father’s Day card featuring a red tie and punk pins spelling “Happy Father’s Day” on a black jacket, with red envelope and illustrated inside panel.

  • Parents raising Mini Misfits? We’ve even got designs perfect “from the kids.”

A large landscape A5 greeting card featuring a spooky cute mummy illustration with the phrase "Happy Mummy’s Day" in bold Halloween colours. The inside is decorated with a spiral motif but has no text. Comes with a bright orange envelope.A black A5 greeting card with a chalkboard-style background, featuring a hand-drawn witch illustration casting a spell with floating love hearts. A sweet rhyming poem is written in chalk-style lettering. The card reads Happy Mother's Day inside and comes with an envelope.

So whatever country you’re in, and whenever you’re celebrating—there’s a weird, wonderful way to say “I love you” without giving in to glitter roses and beer puns.

Stay spooky. Gift better.
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