guide to being a greeting card guru

Let’s say… your friend just had a bouncing baby.  You pick out an appropriate card, but want to say more than just congratulations, but word-smithing isn’t really your strong suit.  Well, have no fear because Words to the Rescue is here!

With the help of this handy dandy guide, you could write something funny like:

A new baby!  What more could you ask for? Other than sleep, that is.

or encouraging like:

Being a mom is no easy task.  Seeing the way you’ve lived your life, I have no doubt you’ll be a fantastic one!

how ’bout sentimental:

Miracles DO happen!  This one couldn’t have graced a more deserving couple.

And the ideas don’t stop there… other categories include: anniversary, apology, birthday, congratulations (on a variety of subjects), encouragement, get well, goodbye & miss you, romance & fun, sympathy, thank you and thinking of you!

This book has found a permanent place in my office so I can reference quick quips to make my cards more personal.  Here are some other favorite phrases I found:

Don’t think of yourself as old.  Chronologically gifted sounds much cooler.

Eight words for success:  Do what you love.  Love what you do.

Some say love is all you need.  From my experience, taking turns doing the dishes doesn’t hurt either.

When you return, I expect a full report on the joys of hospital food.

On a scale of marvelous to fantastic, you get a triple stupendous!

I wanted to send you a warm fuzzy, but couldn’t find one at the store so this note will have to do.

Pretty soon your friends & family will be calling you the greeting card guru.  Don’t worry we won’t share your secret!