According to Steven Willensky, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for American Greetings, the collaboration between American Greetings and DeGeneres is the result of extensive research the company conducted to get to the root of what's funny today.

"The research revealed that a majority of women prefer to laugh at material that is more relatable, especially when it's based on everyday situations, and that's the humor that Ellen is known for," said Willensky. "the ellen collection is one of the many ways we are marking the launch of our newest funny cards that find humor in the real-life experiences women encounter."

"I look at having a line of cards as another extension of being a host; helping you wish your loved ones well, piggy-backing on your birthday greetings," DeGeneres said. "I like to be up in the middle of everything and doing it this way is much easier than crashing parties."

Cards in the ellen collection highlight many of the comedian's trademark fashions, like crisp white pants, argyle sweaters and Chuck Taylor-like sneakers. Her love for animals is also incorporated into several designs that show her with "Pig," her white French bulldog.