CARDS FOR ALL OCCASIONS
Who are you sending it to? Do they like something soppy or rude, or something with an edge? And what about the look of the card? Does the person like old fashioned (aka traditional) cards? Or something clean and modern? What’s their style? OK, we got that bit out of the way – now what to write. Let’s cut right to the chase with a list of things you can say. And just before we … Read more
How do I write a sympathy card? It can be difficult at the best of times to find the right words when someone is experiencing grief and loss. But even though it’s not easy, it is important to reach out, and a sympathy card is a powerful and meaningful way to do this. Whilst your words won’t take away the pain and suffering of loss that someone feels, they will go a long way towards … Read more
Now there’s the question: How to write a congratulations card. And there are so many moments in life worth celebrating: engagements, new job, new baby, graduation, passing exams, moving, just to name a few. Whatever the reason for sending your congratulations, saying it with a card will make it that bit more special. And it doesn’t matter whether you have already phoned the recipient, spoken to them face to face, or sent them an email … Read more
Knowing how to write a retirement card is a useful skill. After all, retirement is something that most people look forward to throughout their working life. That moment that finally gives them permission to kick back, relax and start enjoying life without the stress of work hanging around neck. So it’s important to mark such an occasion and a retirement card is the perfect opportunity to express gratitude for all the hard work that they’ve … Read more
How to write a thank you card? Showing gratitude is always a good idea. Doing it via a physical card is even better. Whether saying thank you for gifts received, a favour that someone has done for you or just a big old, thanks for being there – Thank You cards are a simple gesture that can mean a lot. If you need convincing, here are the two reasons why you should always send Thank … Read more
The words in an anniversary card are the perfect way to show you care, and when it comes knowing how to write an anniversary card the starting point of course has to be your relationship to the recipient. Remember it’s not the number of words that count when you’re writing an anniversary card, but the meaning behind those words. And whether you’re writing it to send your congratulations to a couple, to share a memory, … Read more