When a formal thank you note just won’t do

If you’re lucky, your mother, grandmother or, perhaps, a teacher taught you how to write a traditional thank you card. It goes something like this:  “Dear _______, Thank you for the ______.  I will get a lot of use out of it. Thanks again.  Love, ________.”

We all fall back on this basic format when we are in a hurry, or don’t know the recipient very well. But often a formal note doesn’t feel right, especially for a close friend or someone who’s done something unexpectedly nice.  Sometimes a simple heartfelt thanks in your own words works better.  But what to say?

Some of our customers have quoted writers or religious verses, written their own personal haikus, said thank you in multiple languages, or included artwork or photos of themselves or their children holding a hand-painted “Thank You.”  We’re amazed by the creativity!

Depending on the relationship you have, being a little cheeky and clever is welcome and sure to incite laughter. We think any friend would smile at this most simple personalized note card: “You’re the best. I’m lucky to know you.

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