Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and if you’re already sick of all the schmaltz in the shops, we’ve got just the ticket.

The anti-romantic movement is just as big as the Hallmark Holiday itself, with dozens of greeting card creators opting for words that will either win over particularly unsoppy couples or warm the cockles of lonely hearts. 

This year we’re seeing some brilliant examples of female empowerment in all the Galentines cards on offer which we are, of course, absolutely loving. From some seriously cool independent artists to nation-wide brands, there’s a whole host of ways to say ‘i love you’ to the women in your life.

So cast aside the pictures of teddy bears grasping heart balloons (although we do have some unique small gift ideas as well as luxurious  and try something a little more unique and tongue in cheek, like this brilliantly funny selection below. 

For the art expert

Carolyn Suzuki at Papier, £3.35 

For the emotional cheerleader 

Small Adventures at Papier, £3.35     

For the one who’s still making their mind up 

Rosie Wonders, £3.95

For the one who makes it all about her 

Katie Leamon, £3.50

For the narcissist 

Nocturnal Paper, £2.99

For the enduring galentine

Jade Fisher at Papier, £3.35

For the one who’s got her priorities right

Poppy’s Papercuts, £3.25

For the poetry fan

Matt Murphy, £2.50

For the one with a special invitation

Oh Deer, £2.50

For the Donald Trump loather (that’s all of us then)

Darwin Designs, £2.50

For the pessimist 

Coconut Grass, £2.50

For the one with the black soul 

I Am Nat Designs, £3

For the one who is all about the sisterhood

Papier, £3.35

For the one who’s passionate about politics

Darwin Designs, £2.50

For the man-hater

Nocturnal Paper, £2.99

For the one whose idea of a romantic dinner is going to McDonalds 

Scribbler, £2.99

For the feeler

Coconut Grass, £2.50

So what are you waiting for? Go forth and spread the unconventional love.

Images: Courtesy of brands