Creative Card Messages
It's surprising how many people spend so much time and effort picking the perfect gift and then can't think of anything to say on the card message. If you are one of these people and think of the right words, then check out our card messages below for some inspiration. We have a range of card messages for every occasion including: Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Anniversaries, Birthday, ones to make them laugh, ones to make them cry, ones to make them feel better, and ones to convey every other feeling. They can be given with any gift including Roses, Bouquets, Arrangements, Sympathy Flowers, Celebration Gifts, Gift Baskets, Plants.
Valentine's Day
- I love you so much I couldn't wait for Valentine's Day! (For flowers sent before the 14th)
- Cupid's aim is still pretty good.
- Today's a very special day for sending all my love your way!
- With you Valentines is 365 Days a Year!
- One rose for every year you've brightened my life.
Secretaries Day
- Thank you for your ongoing support
- Thanks for being on my team. Good job!
- Keep up the great work!
- Your hard work and dedication are appreciated today and all the year.
Mother's Day
- You're the best!
- Hope your day is sunshine and flowers with happy thoughts to fill the house.
- Mum, thank you for always being there. I love you. Happy Mother's Day
- If I have never said thank you for all you have done for me and all you are to me, I'd like to do that now
- Thanks for always helping me to remember what is important in life…and today it is you!
- If mothers were flowers I'd Pick you
- God Gave Me The Best When He Gave Me You
Father's Day
- Thank you for being my Father and my friend.
- You're the best!
- Thanks for all you do. Happy Father's Day.
- Take time to enjoy your favourite things…you deserve it
- Anyone can be a father, it takes someone special to be a Dad
Easter/Christmas/Thinking of you
- Tucked inside these flowers are thoughts from afar.
- Every time you look at these know that someone far away is thinking of you.
- Blowing you a kiss from across the miles.
- Wish I were there.
- Miss you!
- If I had a single flower for every time I think about you, I could walk forever in my garden
- Sending you a floral hug!
- Missing you and sending you my/our love.
- Thinking about you is one of my favourite "thinks"
- Giving up doesn't always mean you are weak. Sometimes it means that you are strong enough to let go.
- Though There Are Miles Between Us, There Is No Diminishing The Closeness We Share
Anniversary
- For all these years you have been my first thought in the morning and my last thought at night.
- Every year is sweeter than the last.
- Celebrating us!
- I'd do it again…and again…and again!
- With many happy wishes for joy in your hearts.
- Happy anniversary to my partner, my best friend.
- One rose for every year you've brightened my life.
Birthday
- Celebrating you!
- Wishing you a year filled with the same joy you bring to others.
- You're not getting older…you're getting better.
- May today be filled with sunshine and smiles, laughter and love.
- Your not 40- your 18 with 22 years experience!
- I don't know how you feel about old age... but in my case I didn't even see it coming. It hit me from the rear.
- Like a fine wine you get better with Age!
- With Age Comes Wisdom. (You're One Of The Wisest People I Know!)
- Happy Birthday! Sorry, I Can't Pop Out Of Your Cake!
Cheer up
- Thinking of you!
- May things get better soon.
- Sending sunny thoughts to brighten your day.
- Hope this brightens your day!
- I hope this ruin a perfectly bad day!
Congratulations
- Congratulations on one of your best moments.
- This calls for a celebration.
- Congratulations-you did it!
Get Well
- Hoping these flowers brighten not only your room, but also your heart today.
- Good health starts with a happy heart. Hope these flowers start the job!
- Hope you're feeling better soon.
- I hope this gift helps make your recovery a little more pleasant
- Longing for you to get back to the office - we're tired of having to do your work.
- Here's something to help you relax!
- We Know You're In Good Hands, But Don't Get Too Comfy There!
- Sounds Like The Procedure Was A Great Success, But I Don't Think It's Advisable To Chase The Nurses Yet!
Love/Romance
- All my love
- I love you
- You take my breath away…today and everyday.
- "True love is friendship set on fire" French Proverb.
- Always and forever, love (insert name)
- Flowers today. Fireworks tonight!
- If actions speak louder than words…this is my way of shouting.
- I'm delivering you a kiss to last all week.
- Kiss me and you'll see stars, love me and I'll give them to you.
- WARNING! Only The Sweet & Beautiful May Touch This. That's Why I'm Sending It To You.
Friendship
- Wherever you are, it is your friends who make your world
- Friendship is when people know all about you but like you anyway
- You're braver than you believe. Stronger than you seem. And smarter than you think
New Birth
- Congratulations and enjoy the years together!
- Another miracle in this world. Welcome!
- A little one brings so much fun. Congratulations!
- We share in the celebration of the new life you have created.
- From a little spark may burst a mighty flame
- While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about
- Babies! What a wonderful way to start people!
- (You Think It's Over - But It's Just Beginning)
No Special Occasion
- The pure joy of the unexpected can be a source of wonder to me!
- For the best reason of all none.
- May your day be as wonderful as you are!
Sympathy
- Please accept these flowers and hear the words we are not able to speak.
- My thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Thinking of you in these difficult times.
- May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.
- We're sharing your sorrow.
- Cherished memories keep our loved ones close forever. May they help to ease your loss
- Death Is Not Extinguishing The Light, It Is Putting Out The Lamp Because The Dawn Has Come
Apology
- I wouldn't have made a mistake with my mouth shut
- I'll never forgive myself...but I'm hoping you will. I'm sorry.
- I may not be perfect, but my apology is close.
- Will these keys let me out of the doghouse? I'm sorry.
- If the person you are talking to doesn't appear to be listening, be patient. It may simply be that he has a small piece of fluff in his ear.
Wedding
- Best wishes on your wedding day.
- A day filled with happiness - a future filled with love.
- Today is the beginning of a lifetime of love.
- May your love grow stronger as the years grow longer.
- Wishing you many blessings as you begin your new life together.
- May you have a love of life and a life of love.
Help writing card messages:
We are all touched by beautiful messages that portray one's feelings at a particular time and you don't have to rely on the card companies to provide that creative touch.
Give your card that personal touch with these few tips:
Before you start writing think about the person your writing to and the reason you are sending them the gift and then follow these tips:
If your writing for romance describe how that person makes you feel – focus on details and use lots of descriptive words to paint a picture for the recipient. Use song lyrics, words from a favourite poem or film to capture and convey that feeling.
If you are writing for a parent/grandparent or person who has been significant in your personal development let them know exactly what they have taught you, or the parts of them that have inspired you to become a better person or changed you in some way.
If you are writing to a younger family member or friend tell them what it is that makes them special to you or pass on a life lesson you learnt.
If you are writing for friends make your card message personal to them- remind them of the good times you've had, or the personal jokes that mean nothing to anyone else but everything to those involved. Don't forget to thank them for all the times they have helped you in a troubling time and tell them how they inspire you to do things differently or what quality in them you aspire to have.
When writing for kids make your card messages fun – a nursery rhyme or a poem written especially for them make great messages. Make sure you use language appropriate to the child's age – it is more fun for them to read the card themselves than having an adult explain it to them.
Sympathy cards are often the hardest to write because you know that the person receiving the card is going through a terrible time and nothing you can say or do will make it go away.
However when writing put yourself in their shoes and think about what you would like and wouldn't like to hear. If you knew the deceased a card can be a wonderful tribute to them – what they meant to you, memories of that person, how they affected you. Reminding the recipients of how much that person meant to others as well as to them will assist in the process.
Remember that at times like these the recipient is likely to be getting numerous cards and letters so keep yours short and sweet. The main thing is that the recipient knows you are thinking of them.
Christmas/Easter and other holidays
When writing cards for these festive occasions make your card messages fun and light it is a joyous time and your messages should reflect the mood of the holiday.
Many holidays have religious significance so it is always a good thought to keep that event in mind and use that for your inspiration. Another idea is to use words linked to the particular holiday to create your message- for example “hope you have a hoppy Easter!”
This list is not intended to govern the way you write card messages, merely to give you some creative inspiration if you are stuck- the main thing to remember is that you are not writing a literary masterpiece you are expressing your feelings to another person. If you are true to your feelings your card will reflect and convey that to the recipient, and in the end remember "it's the thought that counts."
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