Thank You Cards

Different types of thank you postcards

There are dozens of designs, styles, and variations of thank you note cards. Many brands, including Great Papers invitations, offer packages that include the initial event invite, thank you notes, and envelopes that all match. For responses that don't need coordination, think about using packs of thank you cards. Keep these at home or the office so when an unexpected gift is received, a gratuitous note can be sent promptly. These come in a landscape orientation and are prefolded. Although sizes vary slightly by brand, most are half the size of a standard greeting card. Check packages to verify they have matching envelopes.

Find the right thank you note card theme

Instead of sending a generic card, personalize it toward the specific occasion like Christmas thank you cards after a holiday office party. These also work great for making sure kids remember to thank grandma and grandpa for their gifts. For homes with more than one child, slip index cards in the envelope that has personal messages from each child regarding their present.

Choose from cards with beautiful lithograph nativity scenes or snow and sleigh bells. Birthday thank you postcards are another option to add a special touch. These are less personal but easier to send out because you don't need to think about an envelope. Just write out a short note, add an address label, and a stamp and mail it to the recipient. 

For formal occasions, consider using wedding shower thank you cards. While some versions come directly in invitation kits for nuptials, they are available in packages of 10 or more. 

Compare brands of thank you note cards

Review each brand of personal and business thank you cards for finding the necessary features. Consider one of these brands:

• Crane & Co. offers a variety of formal choices
• William Arthur has several formal options
• Hortense B. Hewitt™ is a good selection for personal themes
• Avery® can help create individual ones with an inkjet printer

After choosing the right stationery thank you cards, think about the other accessories available at Quill including fine, medium, and bold point gel ink pens or use blank postcards instead of preprinted ones to add extra personalization.