The blank page is the hardest part. Here are ten openers that work for almost any card.

Ten openers

  • "I still remember when…"
  • "What I admire most about you is…"
  • "Thank you for…"
  • "I hope this year brings you…"
  • "You always make me laugh when…"
  • "Today I am thinking of…"
  • "If I could give you one thing, it would be…"
  • "The best thing about working with you was…"
  • "I wish you…"
  • "Never forget that…"

A pen and a stack of blank cards

A simple structure

Start with the person, add one detail, end with a wish. That is already a lovely message.

Fonts and photos

On Emailkaarten.nl you can pick a handwriting font and make a few words bold or italic. A photo says what words cannot.

A notebook with hearts next to a cup of tea

Do not wait for perfect

People remember that you wrote, not how polished it was. A short honest message is better than none.

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