Messages for the Inside of Cards
While I was visiting my booth at Touch of Country Mall recently, I received a suggestion to add messages to the inside of my handmade cards. I know it’s not always easy figuring out what to write; I struggle with this too.
I have thought about adding messages but it’s difficult to know what style of message to add. Obviously if it’s a Mother’s Day card or Christmas card the message needs to reflect the holiday. But what kind of “feel” should the message have? Some people like a serious heartfelt message while others like a light-hearted humorous message. I decided a stick with the blank inside so the customer can add a message that is personalized for the card’s recipient.
But, understanding that a little help with a message may be appreciated I’ve decided to place a small handout of sample message in my booth. This way customers can take one along with the card they are purchasing. I can change the handout for the different occasions and holidays. For now I’ve put together a handout of Graduation messages and am working on a handout for Father’s Day. Based on the response I’ll decide if this is something I want to continue.
Here’s the handout with sample Graduation messages. I’ve tried to include a range of sentiments so there is something for everyone. Or, will at least give the customer a starting point to create their own message.
Ideas for Graduation messages | |
Congratulations on your well-deserved success. |
Caps off to you, Graduate! Well done! |
Congratulations on your graduation and best wishes for your next adventure! |
You deserve all KINDS of high fives and hugs! You worked hard and got it done. |
Hope you’ll always find yourself as happy and full of big, crazy dreams as you are today! |
Sending warm thoughts and big congratulations to a graduate we’re so very proud of. |
Our warmest thoughts and highest hopes are with you as you celebrate your graduation. |
Always remember: There’s no limit to what you can do if you keep believing in yourself. |
This calls for celebrating! Congratulations! |
Congratulations today and best wishes for all your tomorrows. |
To create the handout I did an internet search for “greeting card messages” and found several sites that were helpful. My favorites were:
- https://ideas.hallmark.com/tag/greeting-card-messages/
- https://www.americangreetings.com/inspiration/what-to-write
- https://pinterest.com