15+ writing prompts for a greeting card

there's something very special about receiving a greeting card in the mail, especially when the convenience of a quick email or text does the trick. however, i’m here to advocate there's nothing quite as personal as an old-fashioned greeting card arriving in your mailbox. it allows us to connect in a more personal way than simply shooting off an email. that being said, i know it's hard to know exactly what to write. never fear, i’ve got your weather! i'm here to help you create the perfect card inscription for any occasion that might arise. below you will find over 15 writing prompts for different occasions to get your word-smith smithing. 

thank you
1. i'm incredibly touched by _____.
2. words cannot express how grateful I am for _____.
3. thank you from the bottom of my heart for _____.
4. _____ meant so much to me because… 
5. i appreciate you more than words can say.

you’re on my mind / just because
6. i wanted to reach out and share a smile with you today.
7. remember that time when _____?
8. just wanted to check in and see what's been going on with you.
9. you've been on my mind a lot these past few days.
10. i would love to catch up with you soon.

happy birthday
11. warmest wishes on your special day!
12. here’s to many more trips around the sun!
13. (insert age) and on fire! happiest birthday to you!
14. i hope you have a wonderful time celebrating your special day. 

congrats
15. we are so proud of you for ____. 
16. congratulations and best wishes on your _____.
17. you did it! sending you so much congratulations for your incredible accomplishment.
18. what an impressive achievement!
19. hooray! bravo! you finished _____, let the next chapter begin!

sad face / condolences
20. we are thinking of you during this difficult time.
21. we are so very sorry for your loss.
22. we were so saddened to hear of your loss. _____ will truly be missed.
23. i am here for you if there is anything you need.
24. sending love to you and yours during this difficult time.

i hope these prompts offer you a jumping off point to craft your own personalized greeting card message. my biggest tip: keep it simple, heartfelt and don’t overthink it! remember, snail mail is so out of the ordinary these days, the recipient will be so touched you opted to go an extra mile above and beyond to send a physical card instead of a digital message. and if at the end of the day, picking up a pen, writing in a card, addressing an envelope and finding a stamp isn’t your jam, that’s okay too! consider sending a note through the XO project instead –  click here to submit a short message and your recipient’s mailing address, and I’ll script your note on a card and mail it out on your behalf. not only is it super easy, the best part is it’s 100% free! no joke.

if you have any questions, feel free to drop a comment below or email me at heyluxco(@)gmail.com.

until next time!

x
niki