What to write
Pick the occasion. Each page has example messages, from a few words to a full note, plus the sets that fit it.
By occasion
Each guide has messages you can copy or change, plus what to leave out.
How to write one
Most people freeze because they think a card needs a paragraph. It needs a greeting, one specific thing, one wish and your name. Specific beats long.
Worked example
Dad,
Thank you for driving four hours to fix the deck and then acting like it was no trouble. I think about that more than you'd guess.
Happy birthday. Here's to seventy.
Love, Kate
Greeting, one specific memory, one wish, signature. Thirty-four words.
1
Open with their name.
"Dad," or "Dear Anna," is better than no greeting at all.
2
Name one specific thing.
A memory, a habit, something they did. This line is the whole card.
3
Make one wish.
One sentence about what comes next for them.
4
Sign it the way you talk.
"Love, Kate." Not "Warmest regards."
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Message guides
Birthday
What to write in a birthday card, for anyone on your list.
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Sympathy
75 sympathy card messages, plus what to leave out.
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Thank You
Thank you card messages for gifts, help, hosting and work.
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Get Well
Get well messages for friends, family, coworkers and after surgery.
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Pet Sympathy
What to write when a dog or cat dies.
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Retirement
Retirement messages for coworkers, bosses, family and group cards.
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Congratulations
Messages for a new job, promotion, new home, engagement and more.
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Thinking of You
Words of encouragement for hard times, illness, grief and friends far away.
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Farewell
Goodbye messages for a coworker, a boss or a team member who is leaving.
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How to Sign a Card
Card closings for sympathy, birthdays, thank you notes, holidays and work.
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Teacher Appreciation
Thank you notes for teachers, aides and coaches, from parents and students.
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Wedding
Wedding wishes from formal to funny, for friends and family.
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Engagement
Engagement wishes for friends, family, coworkers and the happy couple.
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Anniversary
65 anniversary messages for a husband, wife, parents or a couple.
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Baby Shower
Baby shower wishes for a boy, a girl or twins, plus quotes.
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Bridal Shower
105 bridal shower wishes for her card.
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Baptism
Baptism wishes, verses and messages for the parents.
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Graduation
Graduation wishes for high school, college and beyond, plus quotes.
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Thanksgiving
100 Thanksgiving messages for family, friends and work.
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Christmas
120 Christmas and holiday wishes.
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Hanukkah
65 Hanukkah wishes for the card.
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Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day messages for partners, friends and kids.
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Easter
Easter wishes for family, kids and faith, including for a son or niece.
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Passover
Passover wishes and greetings for the card.
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Mother's Day
Mother's Day messages for Mom, Grandma, a wife and more.
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Father's Day
Father's Day messages for Dad, a husband and Grandpa.
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