Personalizing Greeting Cards Tips

Stuffing Envelopes

Greeting cards, no matter the holiday or occasion, should be inserted with the image side of the card facing the back flap of the envelope with the fold of the greeting card facing up.

This makes the greeting card easier to remove from the envelope and if the image is horizontal it will be right-side up when the recipient removes the card from the envelope.

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Salutations for Religious, Military, and Dignitary Professionals

Professionals in religious, military and dignitary fields are addressed differently from non-professionals and physicians.

When addressing someone of military or religious affiliation, always spell out their title. Sister, Father, Professor and Colonel are all examples of this.

Many dignitaries, including senators, governors, mayors and representatives are addressed as "The Honorable" with their first and last name following this title. However, it is perfectly acceptable to write Sir or Madam. You can even use the word "Dear" followed by their title and last name.

Be sure you know what the professional prefers as their title. This will keep you from having any embarrassing moments or from possibly offending someone.

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Turn Old Greeting Cards into New Postcards

We buy greeting cards for so many occasions and als receive them throughout the year. You may have tons of greeting cards from years gone by for a variety of different holidays and occasions. You can use those old greeting cards for your card sending occasions!

Carefully cut the front panel from the old greeting card you would like to use. With a ruler and a fine tip black marker, draw a line down the horizontal center of the card. Now you have a postcard! Use one side of the card for your address, postage stamp small drawings or embellishments and the other side for your message.

This is a great way to recycle and reuse, while saving you money on greeting cards! It takes very little time to convert a greeting card into a post card, but once you're finished you have a one of a kind postcard that the recipient can cherish and enjoy for years to come!

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Greeting Card Terms

There are many terms for the different styles and varieties of greeting cards. Below, you'll find a list of just a few of those terms and what they mean.

Accomodation Cards - These cards are sent to out-of-town guests who need to make hotel reservations. They include contact information to hotels close by.

Calling Cards - These cards were traditionally used when making a social call. Today, they are more commonly used as gift enclosures with a variety available for men, women and children.

Direction Cards or Map Cards - This type of card is sent when a party, reception or event are being held at a location that isn't well known. The card includes a written and drawn out map.

Engagement Announcements - These cards are sent out to friends and family to announce the engagement of a couple and usually includes the date of the engagement.

Moving Cards - This type of card is usually sent out to friends and family with the new address and phone number when a family moves.

Reply Cards - These cards are often sent along with formal invitations. This is a great method for anyone to use to make RSVPs more simple.

These are a few of the different styles and varieties of greeting cards that people send for all different occasions. In this day and age, there is a card for nearly everything, it really just depends on how much time you plan to put into your event, occasion or party.

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Personalizing Your Card with Scent

At one time, it was a popular practice by women to use their signature scent in all of their correspondence to let the recipient know immediately who it was from. Many women of later generations still do this today. You can do this to add a personalized touch to your greeting cards! You don't even have to use a signature scent in order to do this. You can add a touch of essential oil that corresponds with the type of greeting card you are sending to help convey your message!If you choose to go with a signature scent, use your preferred perfume or an essential oil that reflects who you are. Only use a very small amount of the perfume or essential oil on your greeting card so the scent is not overpowering. You want the scent to linger with the recipient, not bowl them over.

If you choose to go with an essential oil that is fitting for the sentiment in your greeting card, think about what you are trying to convey with the card you are sending. For example, if you want to convey love, you could try using a scent like rose. If you are sending the card to cheer someone up or send them well wishes, you could use peppermint.

Do not apply perfumes or essential oils directly to your greeting card, because it can stain the card stock! After you've signed the card, simply place it in a plastic baggie and add the essential oil or perfume to a cotton ball. Then, place the cotton ball inside the baggie though not touching the card itself. Allow the card to sit over night in a dark, dry place and then it will be ready to mail out.

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Personalizing Greeting Cards

When we send a greeting card to someone we care about, we want it to be special and completely personal. Here are some simple ways you can personalize your greeting cards to give them that added touch that makes a card more special.

• Decorate the inside of the card and the envelope with small drawings, such as hearts and stars or add stickers.
• Enclose some themed confetti inside the greeting card to surprise the person you are sending the card to when they open it.
• Underline or circle meaningful words inside the greeting card to add emphasis to those words.
• Write a heartfelt note inside the card, even if you aren't good with words. Let the person you are sending the greeting card to know how much you care just by simply speaking from your heart.

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Quiz Cards

Interactive quiz cards are a new, very interesting avenue in sending e-cards on the Internet. The quiz card has all the standard options as an e-card, but with the added features of including a quiz, poll or trivia test. You also have the option of attaching a picture if you wish!

These quiz cards are a great way to challenge your friends, reconnect with others and have a lot of fun in the process. You can find these e-cards at www.quizcard.com.

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Birthday Greetings From The White House

Is someone you know celebrating a special milestone birthday in the coming year? Is there a special anniversary or a new baby coming soon? You can surprise them with a special greeting card from the White House!

You must be a U.S. citizen in order to receive a greeting card from the White House. Be sure you include the following information when making your request:

• Name of honoree(s)
• Address of honoree(s)
• Form of address (ex. Mr., Mrs., etc.)
• Date of the special occasion you are requesting the greeting card for. Be sure to include the month, day and year.
• Your own name and daytime phone number.

Birthday greeting cards from the White House are sent to people celebrating their 80th or greater birthday. Make this request at least six weeks in advance to ensure timely arrival.

Wedding cards will be sent after the couple is married, so be sure to request this card after the actual event.

Anniversary greeting cards from the White House are sent to couples who are celebrating their 50th or greater wedding anniversary. Be sure to make requests for these greetings six weeks in advance of the anniversary.

You can make a request for a greeting card from the White House here:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/index.html

Or you can send the request and information to:

The White House
Attn: Greetings Office
Washington, D.C. 20502-0039

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Concerning Salutations

There are certain rules to follow when thinking of salutations to include in a letter or greeting card. You may be wondering when you should use a professional title or how to address a married couple. These questions and more will be answered below.

• If the recipient of the greeting card or letter has a professional title, such as Dr. or Professor, it is best to use that title and their last name.
• If the recipient does not have a professional title, it is appropriate to address a male as Mr. and a female as Miss, Mrs. or Ms., depending on her marital status.
• When addressing a couple in a greeting card or letter you would use both Mr. and Mrs. then the husband's first and last name. If the letter or greeting card is not formal it is OK to use just first names inside the card, but use the proper salutation on the envelope.

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