Free Greeting Card Templates

What Is a Greeting Card?

A Greeting Card is a decorative card that bears a greeting or message of support. If you want to raise the mood of a friend who is recovering from illness, console a loved one after they lost someone close to them, or encourage a young person who starts a new journey after leaving school, consider sending them a personalized note that will put a smile on their face or help them to deal with struggles and obstacles they face at the moment.

Greeting Card Template Types

No matter the occasion - an anniversary, retirement party, or funeral - you can express your feelings about the event in question and tell the recipient how you feel about them. Use one of the templates from our library below and send or give a Greeting Card to a person you care about.

  • Retirement Card Template. To celebrate the career of an employee who spends their last days at the workplace, you and your colleagues or subordinates should prepare and sign a card that wishes this person a happy and calm retirement;
  • Get Well Soon Card Template. If your friend or colleague was taken ill, you can wish them to feel better and heal in the nearest future using this Greeting Card template;
  • Sympathy Card Template. Express condolences for the loss of a loved one whether you are able to go to the funeral or not - a message of support will help the recipient to handle one of the darkest days of their life;
  • Anniversary Card Template. To celebrate your own anniversary or anniversary of your parents or friends, you should write a few words of support and admiration for the relationship of two people who made it through one more year or decade together;
  • Graduation Card Template. Congratulate your child or your classmates upon the successful completion of their school or college studies using this document;
  • Memorial Card Template. A very special kind of Greeting Card, this remembrance card will be useful to distribute at a funeral and let every attendee have a small memento about the deceased person.

How to Make a Greeting Card?

Here are some Greeting Card ideas you may use when creating your own card from scratch:

  1. Print out a Greeting Card mockup as a card base. Usually, a small piece of paper, folded in two, it contains a personal message inside. There are no rules when it comes to the Greeting Card size - even a very small card will be cherished if it is gifted with sincere emotion. The same applies to the Greeting Card paper - you can use any paper you like for your congratulations and kind words.
  2. Since a DIY gift is the best one, you may draw on the card or help your children to refine their drawing when you make a card for the other parent or their friend. The card maker should have fun working on a unique Greeting Card using patterned paper, embellishments, buttons, small embroideries, stickers, and colored pens and pencils, and the recipient will appreciate the gift.
  3. Consider matching a card and the main gift - they may have the same color or theme. One of the best gifts is a poem or song lyrics you write to congratulate the recipient - in this case, you should write down the lines from the poem or song in the card to make it more meaningful for the person you are giving it to, they will keep it as a souvenir and might even frame it.

What to Write in a Greeting Card?

Follow these steps to complete a Greeting Card you buy in a store or make yourself:

  1. Write the main message on the front of the card - one sentence is enough, for instance, "Happy Retirement!" or "Sorry for your loss".
  2. Include a short personal message for the recipient inside a card. You can elaborate on the main wish greeting the individual by their name and telling them you hope the celebration will be joyful or informing them they can count on your support in the future.
  3. In case you have not spoken to the addressee in a long time or you live far away from them, a Greeting Card can be a great way to restore your connection with them - use it to send the other person a letter. While you should focus on the occasion the card is for, you can ask them about their life and share your news and plans.
  4. Do not forget to write a phone number or e-mail address to the card to let the recipient contact you in case you want to talk to them soon and definitely sign your own name.

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This type of document is a template for a Father's Day card, featuring a blue color scheme.

This template is for creating a Father's Day card with a grey color scheme. Get creative and personalize it for a heartfelt message to your dad.

This template is for making a Father's Day card with a yellow theme.

This template is used to create Thanksgiving cards featuring a pumpkin design. It is a festive and creative way to send warm wishes during the holiday season.

This document is a template for a birthday card featuring a design with a rainbow. Use it to create a personalized and colorful greeting for someone's special day.

This document provides a template for creating a birthday card with a game theme. Customize it with your own message and design to create a fun and personalized birthday card.

This template is for creating thank you cards with an elegant design featuring a violet flower bud. Show your gratitude and appreciation with a personalized card using this template.

This postcard template features a red and blue design. Customize and send your own personalized postcards with this template. Perfect for personal or business use.

This card template features beautiful flowers and is ideal for celebrating anniversaries. Add your own personal message and make it extra special.

This document is a template for creating anniversary cards that feature a heart design. It can be used to create personalized and heartfelt cards for your loved ones on their special day.

This type of document is a template for a Get Well Soon card featuring a bear.

This document is a template for a red "Get Well Soon" card. It can be used to create a personalized card to wish someone a speedy recovery.

This document is a template for a Get Well Soon card featuring heart designs. Customize and print this card to send well wishes to someone who is ill or recovering from an injury.

This document is a graduation card template in a blue color scheme. Use this template to create a personalized card to celebrate someone's graduation.

This template is for creating a graduation card for a student. Make your graduate feel special with a personalized card using this template.

This template can be used to create a graduation card in a grey color scheme.

This retirement card template features a wine theme. It is a great way to celebrate someone's retirement with a touch of elegance.

This template allows you to create a personalized retirement card for a couple. Celebrate their milestone and wish them a happy retirement with this customizable card.

This template is for creating retirement cards with a beach theme.

This Sympathy Card Template in Pink is a printable design that can be used to express condolences and support to someone who has lost a loved one. It features a subtle pink color scheme and can be customized with a personal message.

This document is a template for creating a sympathy card with a rose design.

This template is used for creating a sympathy card with floral design. It is a thoughtful way to express condolences.

This document provides a template for creating an anniversary card.

This template is used for creating Christmas-themed borders with a snow frame. It's perfect for adding a festive touch to your holiday decorations and designs.

This document is a Mother's Day card template featuring a heart design. Use it to create a personalized card for your mom on Mother's Day.

This document is a Mother's Day card template featuring flowers. It can be used to create a personalized card for your mother on Mother's Day.

This document for creating custom greeting cards for various occasions such as birthdays, holidays, and anniversaries. You can personalize and design your own cards using this template.

This document is a template for a greeting card that you can personalize and send to someone to express your best wishes.

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This template is used to create a Christmas card featuring a snowflake design.

This document is a template for a Nutcracker-themed Christmas card, perfect for sending holiday greetings to family and friends.

This document is a printable template for a Christmas card featuring a Nutcracker design. Use it to send holiday greetings to your loved ones.

This type of document is a template for creating greeting cards to celebrate the arrival of a newborn baby. It provides a design and layout that can be customized with your own text and images.

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This template is used to create gift tags in the shape of a Christmas tree. Use it to add a festive touch to your holiday presents.

This type of document is a template for a gift tag that can be used for Father's Day. You can use this template to create personalized gift tags for Father's Day gifts.

This document provides a template for a gift tag to accompany a get well soon gift.

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This template can be used to create adorable gift tags for baby bunnies. Customize the tags with names or messages for a cute and personalized touch. Perfect for baby shower gifts or Easter presents.

This template is used for creating gift tags for a baby shower. Personalize your gift with this cute and customizable design.

This template is for a gift tag featuring a boy with a heart design. Use it to add a personalized touch to gifts for any occasion.

This document is a template for creating a thankful card.

This document is a guide for creating mini envelopes, ideal for personal note keeping, gifting or crafting purposes. It could involve instructions, dimensions, and perhaps an outlined pattern to be followed.

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