Blank greeting cards on 100% recycled paperShop on Amazon
Search
Shop on Amazon
Menu
Home/What to Write/Message Finder

Free tool

Find a message for your card

Choose the occasion, who the card is for, and the tone you want. Write a message as it is or change it to fit the person. The Copy button lets you paste one into your phone's notes, a text, or a gift message on an online order.

195 messages for 21 occasions, written by Twigs Paper.

Birthday messages

messages

Warm

Congratulations on Ella's baptism. May she grow up surrounded by love and by faith.

Copy

baptism

any

Religious

“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.” (Numbers 6:24-25) Blessings on your baptism day.

Copy

baptism

any

Short

Another year of you, which is good news for the rest of us.

Copy

birthday

Friend, Sibling

Religious

Asking God to give you strength and peace in the days ahead. You are in my prayers.

Copy

thinking-of-you

any

Warm

Being your godmother is an honor I do not take lightly. I promise to pray for you and to be there for you.

Copy

baptism

any

Religious

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) Congratulations on your Confirmation.

Copy

baptism

any

Religious

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4)

Copy

sympathy

any

Religious

“By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established.” (Proverbs 24:3) May your new home be full of peace.

Copy

housewarming

any

Religious

“Children are a heritage from the Lord.” (Psalm 127:3) Congratulations.

Copy

new-baby

any

Religious

“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” (Proverbs 16:3)

Copy

congratulations

any

Short

Congratulations. Go celebrate properly.

Copy

congratulations

Friend, Sibling

Short

Congratulations, graduate. We are so proud of you.

Copy

graduation

any

Funny

Congratulations, graduate. You can finally stop saying you have a paper due.

Copy

graduation

any

Religious

Congratulations. Grateful for how clearly this came together.

Copy

congratulations

any

Warm

Congratulations. I hope the first week feels as good as the news did.

Copy

congratulations

any

Funny

Congratulations. I'll expect a raise in my birthday gift budget.

Copy

congratulations

Sibling, Friend

Short

Congratulations. Lucky them.

Copy

congratulations

Coworker, Boss

Funny

Congratulations. May your arguments be short and your leftovers plentiful.

Copy

wedding

any

Warm

Congratulations. No gifts needed. Just tell me when to bring food.

Copy

new-baby

Friend, Coworker

Funny

Congratulations on another lap around the sun. Nobody's timing you.

Copy

birthday

any

Warm

Congratulations on finishing your degree while working and raising a family. I know how many late nights it took.

Copy

graduation

Friend, Partner, Sibling

Warm

Congratulations on the move. I'll miss having you close by, but I'm so happy for you.

Copy

housewarming

Friend, Sibling, Parent

Funny

Congratulations on the new place. I'll bring the pizza if you promise I don't have to carry any boxes.

Copy

housewarming

Friend, Sibling

Warm

Congratulations on the promotion. Well earned and overdue.

Copy

congratulations

Coworker, Boss

Short

Congratulations on your Confirmation. Keep walking with God.

Copy

baptism

any

Warm

Congratulations on your First Communion. We are so proud of you today.

Copy

baptism

any

Warm

Congratulations on your first house. You worked hard for this, and it already feels like you.

Copy

housewarming

Child, Friend, Sibling

Religious

Congratulations on your graduation. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord. (Jeremiah 29:11) We can't wait to see what's next.

Copy

graduation

any

Warm

Congratulations on your graduation. You've grown into someone we admire, and we're excited to see where you go next.

Copy

graduation

Child

Short

Congratulations on your new home. Wishing you many happy years there.

Copy

housewarming

any

Short

Congratulations on your retirement. Well earned.

Copy

retirement

any

Funny

Congratulations. Remember me when you're important.

Copy

congratulations

Friend, Coworker

Short

Congratulations. Sleep when you can.

Copy

new-baby

any

Short

Congratulations. Thoroughly deserved.

Copy

congratulations

any

Short

Congratulations to you both. What a day.

Copy

wedding

any

Short

Congratulations. Welcome to the world, little one.

Copy

new-baby

any

Warm

Congratulations. You're going to be so good at this, on most days.

Copy

new-baby

Friend, Sibling, Child

Funny

Congratulations. Your life is over in the best possible way.

Copy

new-baby

Friend, Sibling

Warm

Dad, thank you for the years you gave to the Navy. I'm proud to be your kid, today and always.

Copy

veterans-day

Parent

Religious

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given.” (Isaiah 9:6) Wishing you a blessed Christmas.

Copy

christmas

any

Warm

From all of us on the team, thank you for your leadership and for having our backs. Happy Boss's Day.

Copy

bosses-day

Boss

Warm

From the whole team, thank you for your patience, your kindness and your good humor.

Copy

administrative-professionals-day

Coworker

Funny

Get well soon. The office coffee is worse without you complaining about it.

Copy

get-well

any

Short

Get well soon. We miss you around here.

Copy

get-well

any

Religious

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” (Psalm 107:1) Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

Copy

thanksgiving

any

Short

God bless you on your baptism day.

Copy

baptism

any

Warm

Grandpa, thank you for serving. I love hearing your stories, and I'm grateful for everything you did.

Copy

veterans-day

Grandparent

Religious

Grateful for a life that pointed to something larger. Thinking of you all.

Copy

sympathy

any

Religious

Grateful for you. “Every good and perfect gift is from above.” (James 1:17)

Copy

thank-you

any

Religious

Grateful for your years of good work. May God bless this next season.

Copy

retirement

any

Funny

Happy Admin Day! You keep more of this office in your head than the shared drive does.

Copy

administrative-professionals-day

Coworker

Short

Happy Administrative Professionals Day. Thank you for keeping us all on track.

Copy

administrative-professionals-day

Coworker

Short

Happy birthday. Glad you're here.

Copy

birthday

any

Religious

Happy birthday. Grateful for you, and for the God who gave you to us.

Copy

birthday

Parent, Grandparent, Partner

Short

Happy birthday. Hope it's a slow, good day.

Copy

birthday

any

Short

Happy birthday. The place is better with you in it.

Copy

birthday

Coworker, Boss

Short

Happy birthday. Thinking of you today, and most days.

Copy

birthday

Parent, Grandparent

Warm

Happy birthday to the person who makes the ordinary days the good ones.

Copy

birthday

Partner

Funny

Happy birthday. Your secret is safe with me, and so is your real age.

Copy

birthday

Friend, Coworker

Funny

Happy Boss's Day. Thanks for being the kind of boss we never complain about at lunch.

Copy

bosses-day

Boss

Short

Happy Boss's Day. Thank you for your support this year.

Copy

bosses-day

Boss

Short

Happy retirement. Enjoy every slow morning.

Copy

retirement

any

Funny

Happy retirement. Your stapler is now officially up for grabs.

Copy

retirement

any

Short

Happy Thanksgiving. I'm grateful for you this year and every year.

Copy

thanksgiving

any

Funny

Happy Thanksgiving. I'm thankful for you, and slightly more thankful for stuffing.

Copy

thanksgiving

any

Short

Happy Veterans Day. Thank you for everything you gave to serve.

Copy

veterans-day

any

Warm

He had a way of making a room feel easier, and I keep thinking about that. I'm so sorry.

Copy

sympathy

any

Religious

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” (Psalm 147:3) Holding you in prayer this week.

Copy

pet-sympathy

any

Religious

“I am the bread of life.” (John 6:35) Congratulations on your First Communion. May Jesus always be close to you.

Copy

baptism

any

Warm

I don't know what this week is like for you. I'd like to, when you're ready.

Copy

sympathy

Friend, Partner

Warm

I drove past our old diner last week and it made me miss you. Thinking of you and hoping you're well.

Copy

thinking-of-you

Friend, Sibling

Warm

I got the better end of the sibling deal and I know it. Happy birthday.

Copy

birthday

Sibling

Warm

I know how much of your day was built around her. The house must feel very quiet. I'm so sorry.

Copy

pet-sympathy

any

Warm

I know the last few months have been hard. You don't have to write back. I just wanted you to know I'm in your corner.

Copy

thinking-of-you

any

Warm

I learned more from working next to you than from any training. Thank you, and congratulations.

Copy

retirement

any

Warm

I'll always remember how he answered the phone, like he'd been waiting for you to call.

Copy

sympathy

Friend, Sibling

Warm

I'm dropping off soup on Tuesday. No need to answer the door.

Copy

get-well

any

Warm

I miss our Saturday coffees. Let's find a date soon, even if it's a phone call.

Copy

thinking-of-you

Friend

Warm

I'm sorry you lost your buddy. If you want company on a walk this week, I'm around.

Copy

pet-sympathy

Friend, Neighbor, Sibling

Short

I'm so sorry. No reply needed.

Copy

sympathy

any

Warm

I still make the pie the way you showed me, badly. Happy birthday.

Copy

birthday

Grandparent

Religious

“I thank my God every time I remember you.” (Philippians 1:3) Thank you for all you do for our team.

Copy

administrative-professionals-day

Coworker

Warm

I've been thinking about you as the anniversary gets closer. I remember her too, and I'm here if you want to talk about her.

Copy

thinking-of-you

any

Warm

I've used it every day since. Thank you for knowing what I'd actually want.

Copy

thank-you

any

Funny

I was going to make a joke about your age but I'd have needed a bigger card. Happy birthday.

Copy

birthday

Friend, Sibling

Short

I was so sorry to hear your news. Thinking of you this week.

Copy

sympathy

any

Warm

I was very sorry to hear your news. Take whatever time you need. We'll cover things here.

Copy

sympathy

Coworker, Boss

Warm

I watched how hard you worked for this. Congratulations.

Copy

congratulations

any

Warm

I will always remember how he greeted everyone at the door like they were his favorite person. He was a very good dog.

Copy

pet-sympathy

any

Short

Just wanted you to know you've been on my mind.

Copy

thinking-of-you

any

Religious

“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” (Mark 10:14) Congratulations on this special day.

Copy

baptism

any

Religious

“Love is patient, love is kind.” (1 Corinthians 13:4) Congratulations on your marriage.

Copy

wedding

any

Religious

May this year bring good health and answered prayer. Happy birthday.

Copy

birthday

any

Religious

May you feel carried on the days you can't carry yourself.

Copy

sympathy

any

Short

Merry Christmas. Thinking of you this season.

Copy

christmas

any

Funny

Merry Christmas. This card counts as your present. Kidding, mostly.

Copy

christmas

any

Warm

Nobody's surprised but you. Congratulations.

Copy

congratulations

Friend, Sibling, Child

Warm

No rush to reply. I'm bringing dinner Thursday and leaving it on the step.

Copy

sympathy

Friend, Coworker

Religious

Praying for comfort as you grieve. “The righteous care for the needs of their animals.” (Proverbs 12:10) You cared for yours so well.

Copy

pet-sympathy

any

Religious

Praying for God's blessing over your new home and everyone who comes through the door.

Copy

housewarming

any

Religious

Praying for healing and rest. “The Lord sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness.” (Psalm 41:3)

Copy

get-well

any

Religious

Praying for rest, patience, and a very sleepy baby.

Copy

new-baby

any

Religious

Praying for you and holding your family close. “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.” (Psalm 34:18)

Copy

sympathy

any

Warm

Rest up. The rest of us can handle things until you're back.

Copy

get-well

any

Warm

She's lucky. You two are the warmest people I know.

Copy

new-baby

Friend, Partner

Warm

She talked about you constantly, and always like you'd just done something remarkable.

Copy

sympathy

any

Religious

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.” (Isaiah 41:10) Praying for you this week.

Copy

thinking-of-you

any

Short

So happy for you.

Copy

congratulations

any

Short

So happy for you three.

Copy

new-baby

Friend, Sibling

Short

So sorry about your sweet boy. He was lucky to have you.

Copy

pet-sympathy

any

Religious

“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” (Psalm 90:12) Happy birthday.

Copy

birthday

any

Religious

Thanking God for you this Thanksgiving and praying for a blessed season for your family.

Copy

thanksgiving

any

Warm

Thank you for all your help this year, from shoveling our walk to watching the dog. We're grateful to have you next door.

Copy

thanksgiving

Neighbor

Warm

Thank you for always making time for questions, even on busy days. It makes coming to work easier.

Copy

bosses-day

Boss

Short

Thank you for a wonderful year. We are so grateful for everything you did.

Copy

teacher-appreciation

Teacher

Short

Thank you for being a great manager. We appreciate you.

Copy

bosses-day

Boss

Short

Thank you for being at the service. It meant a great deal to see you there.

Copy

funeral-thank-you

any

Warm

Thank you for catching the details the rest of us miss. Things go smoothly here because of you.

Copy

administrative-professionals-day

Coworker

Religious

Thank you for celebrating this baby with us. “Every good and perfect gift is from above.” (James 1:17) We count your friendship among them.

Copy

baby-shower-thank-you

any

Short

Thank you for celebrating with us. It meant the world.

Copy

wedding

any

Warm

Thank you for coaching this season. The kids learned a lot, and they had fun doing it.

Copy

teacher-appreciation

Teacher

Short

Thank you for covering for me last week. I owe you one.

Copy

thank-you

Coworker

Warm

Thank you for driving four hours to fix the deck and then pretending it was nothing. I think about that more than you'd guess. Happy birthday.

Copy

birthday

Parent

Short

Thank you for everything you do behind the scenes.

Copy

administrative-professionals-day

Coworker

Warm

Thank you for hosting such a lovely shower. We know how much work went into it, and we felt very loved.

Copy

baby-shower-thank-you

Friend, Parent, Sibling

Warm

Thank you for juggling every schedule, order and question this year with so much patience. We notice, and we are grateful.

Copy

administrative-professionals-day

Coworker

Short

Thank you for making school a place my child wanted to be.

Copy

teacher-appreciation

Teacher

Warm

Thank you for making time to meet yesterday. The point about scope stayed with me.

Copy

thank-you

Coworker, Boss

Religious

Thank you for remembering Mom in your prayers. Your faith and friendship have carried us through these weeks.

Copy

funeral-thank-you

any

Warm

Thank you for serving as a pallbearer. Our family is grateful you were there for her.

Copy

funeral-thank-you

any

Warm

Thank you for teaching me this year. I liked the science experiments the best.

Copy

teacher-appreciation

Teacher

Funny

Thank you for teaching my child all year. I helped with homework for one night and I have a whole new respect for you.

Copy

teacher-appreciation

Teacher

Short

Thank you for the beautiful flowers and for keeping our family in your thoughts.

Copy

funeral-thank-you

any

Warm

Thank you for the beautiful serving bowl. It has already held its first Sunday dinner, and we thought of you.

Copy

wedding

any

Short

Thank you for the books. They're already on the nursery shelf.

Copy

baby-shower-thank-you

any

Religious

Thank you for the care you show your students every day. “Start children off on the way they should go.” (Proverbs 22:6) You have done that for ours.

Copy

teacher-appreciation

Teacher

Warm

Thank you for the car seat. It was the biggest thing left on our list, and we feel so much more ready now.

Copy

baby-shower-thank-you

any

Warm

Thank you for the casserole, and for not asking how we were doing. Exactly right.

Copy

thank-you

Friend, Parent

Funny

Thank you for the diapers. We have a feeling we'll be thanking you again at 3 a.m.

Copy

baby-shower-thank-you

any

Warm

Thank you for the graduation gift and for coming to my party. I'm putting it toward books for the fall.

Copy

graduation

any

Warm

Thank you for the handmade quilt. We'll keep it long after the baby outgrows it.

Copy

baby-shower-thank-you

any

Warm

Thank you for the introduction. It turned into something. I appreciate it.

Copy

thank-you

Coworker, Boss

Religious

Thank you for the kindness, and for the prayers. Both were felt.

Copy

thank-you

any

Warm

Thank you for the meals you brought over last week. Not having to think about dinner was a real help.

Copy

funeral-thank-you

any

Short

Thank you for the sweet blanket and for coming to celebrate with us.

Copy

baby-shower-thank-you

any

Warm

Thank you for the weekend. We're still talking about the second morning.

Copy

thank-you

Friend, Grandparent

Warm

Thank you for trusting me with the new project this spring. Your support made a big difference, and I learned a lot.

Copy

bosses-day

Boss

Religious

Thank you for your courage and your service. “Here am I. Send me!” (Isaiah 6:8) We thank God for you.

Copy

veterans-day

any

Warm

Thank you for your donation in Dad's memory. He cared about that cause, and he would have been glad to know about it.

Copy

funeral-thank-you

any

Warm

Thank you for your kind words about Grandpa. We have read your card more than once.

Copy

funeral-thank-you

any

Warm

Thank you for your mentoring this year. I've grown a lot on your team, and I'm grateful.

Copy

bosses-day

Boss

Warm

Thank you for your patience with Sam this year. He came home talking about your class every day, and his reading has grown so much.

Copy

teacher-appreciation

Teacher

Religious

Thank you for your prayers and kindness. We have leaned on friends like you and on “the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles” (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)

Copy

funeral-thank-you

any

Warm

Thank you for your service, and please thank your family for the time they spent without you while you served.

Copy

veterans-day

any

Short

Thank you for your service. We are grateful for you today and every day.

Copy

veterans-day

any

Warm

Thank you for your service. We're lucky to have you as a neighbor, and we're grateful on Veterans Day and every day.

Copy

veterans-day

Neighbor

Funny

Thank you. I'd have gotten around to it eventually, in about nine years.

Copy

thank-you

Friend, Sibling

Funny

Thank you. I'm accepting this as proof you like me.

Copy

thank-you

Friend

Short

Thank you. It made the week.

Copy

thank-you

any

Short

Thank you, truly.

Copy

thank-you

any

Religious

“The Lord bless you and keep you.” (Numbers 6:24)

Copy

birthday

any

Short

There are no right words. I'm holding you in my thoughts.

Copy

sympathy

any

Short

Thinking of you and hoping each day is a little easier.

Copy

get-well

any

Short

Thinking of you and missing her with you.

Copy

pet-sympathy

any

Short

Thinking of you this week and sending love.

Copy

thinking-of-you

any

Short

This was so kind. Thank you.

Copy

thank-you

any

Warm

This year was a hard one, and you made it easier. I'm thankful for your friendship. Happy Thanksgiving.

Copy

thanksgiving

Friend

Warm

This year was full, and you were one of the best parts of it. Merry Christmas.

Copy

christmas

any

Warm

Today you said yes to your faith. May it carry you through your whole life.

Copy

baptism

any

Warm

Twenty years of you answering the phone on the second ring. Happy birthday.

Copy

birthday

Friend

Warm

Watching you cross that stage was one of the proudest moments of my life. Congratulations. I love you.

Copy

graduation

Child

Warm

Watching you two say your vows was the best part of our year. Congratulations.

Copy

wedding

any

Short

Welcome home. We can't wait to see the new place.

Copy

housewarming

any

Short

Welcome to the family of God, little one.

Copy

baptism

any

Warm

Welcome to the neighborhood. We're three doors down and happy to lend a ladder, a cup of sugar or the name of a good plumber.

Copy

housewarming

Neighbor

Funny

Welcome to the world. Sorry in advance about your parents' taste in music.

Copy

new-baby

Friend

Warm

Welcome to the world. Your parents have been waiting a long time for you.

Copy

new-baby

any

Warm

We'll miss having you at the table this year. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us, and we'll save you a slice of pie.

Copy

thanksgiving

Parent, Sibling, Grandparent, Child

Warm

We miss you at the table this year. Merry Christmas, and see you soon.

Copy

christmas

any

Warm

We're sorry you couldn't make it to the shower, but the onesies arrived and they are perfect. Thank you for thinking of us.

Copy

baby-shower-thank-you

any

Religious

What a blessing. Congratulations to you both.

Copy

new-baby

any

Religious

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart.” (Colossians 3:23) Thank you for showing us what that looks like. Happy Boss's Day.

Copy

bosses-day

Boss

Short

Wishing you a warm and restful Christmas.

Copy

christmas

any

Short

Wishing you a warm Thanksgiving with the people you love.

Copy

thanksgiving

any

Short

With gratitude for your service this Veterans Day.

Copy

veterans-day

any

Short

With love, and with you.

Copy

sympathy

any

Warm

You didn't have to, and that's precisely why it mattered. Thank you.

Copy

thank-you

any

Funny

You don't look a day over whatever age you'd prefer. Happy birthday.

Copy

birthday

Friend, Coworker

Warm

You gave her a long, happy life and a lot of love. That was the best thing anyone could have done for her.

Copy

pet-sympathy

any

Warm

You made this a better place to work. Enjoy what comes next.

Copy

retirement

any

Warm

You make this office a better place to work. Thank you for all you do for our team.

Copy

administrative-professionals-day

Coworker

Warm

You noticed when she was struggling and you took the time to help. We won't forget that. Thank you.

Copy

teacher-appreciation

Teacher

Warm

You've been the steady one for as long as I've known you. Happy birthday, and thank you.

Copy

birthday

Parent, Grandparent

Warm

You've gotten funnier and braver this year, and I noticed both. Happy birthday.

Copy

birthday

Child

Short

You worked hard for this. Congratulations on your graduation.

Copy

graduation

any

Nothing for that combination yet.

Try a wider tone or relationship, or read the full guide for this occasion.

Read the guide

Copied

Mail it in time.

Enter the date and we will work back to the day you should order. Or set a yearly reminder and we will email you two weeks before next time.

Need it by a certain date?

Pick a date and we will work back from it.

Cards that fit

Card sets for birthday

All card sets

Never miss one

We will remind you two weeks before.

Add the birthdays and anniversaries you want to remember. Two weeks before each one, we email you a few message ideas and a card set that fits, which leaves time for the card to arrive.

Example reminder

Mom's birthday is October 18.

Two weeks before the date, we email you:

✦ A few messages you can copy

✦ A card set that fits the day

✦ Enough time to order, write and mail it

Set up reminders

It is free. You get one email per date and can unsubscribe at any time.

Go deeper

The long-form guides.

The full library

Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com The “NIV” and “New International Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.®