If you love a fun creative activity and are looking for a way to reconnect with friends, we have some advice for you: send a handwritten card! Not only can this put a smile on your face when selecting, signing and sending your card, it’s also a fun and rewarding way to energize your relationships.
Together with Hallmark, we’re sharing tips and
tricks for creating meaningful and lasting personal connections through mailing cards.
#CardsDoMore
“Four years ago I got in the habit of sending cards frequently and it’s a habit that stuck. You can read more about that here. Now I love to send cards so much and it’s become a fun ritual. I know that receiving a card out of the blue always brightens my day. Whether it’s
a card of support or encouragement or just
to say hey I haven’t seen your face in a while it truly makes a difference in someone’s life.”
@beautifuldetour
Need some card writing inspo? Click on the
cards below to get inspired by our creative prompts!
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Let's be real, we could all use a refresher on how to address and mail a card correctly. Check out these tips and tricks for sending your next Hallmark card.
Editors: Madeleine Bokan & Tianna Soto • Designer: Megan Charles
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• Here’s why the world needs s’more people like you.
• 5 reasons you make me feel all gooey inside:
• Thanks for being the chocolate to my marshmallow.
• Can’t wait to cozy up next to the fire with you
Our Sugggested Prompts:
Collect addresses from your family and friends, so you can be ready to send a card at any time. Store them in your phone’s directory or write them in a journal.
Write your return address in the top left corner of the front of the envelope or on the back of the envelope in the middle of the flap.
On the center of the bottom half of the envelope, write the recipient's address.
• If you’re sending a letter to someone at a specific business or school, the first line should be the company's (or school’s) name. The next line should then say "ATTN:" or "c/o" with the individual's name.
• If your recipient lives in an apartment building, don’t forget to add this on the second address line.
• When adding the city and state, make sure also to add the Zip+4 code. If you need help finding the code, use
this tool here.
• Pro tip: Print neatly in all capital letters.
Leave at least a half-inch of blank space across the bottom of the envelope as the post office bar code goes there.
Add some fun mail art!
Just make sure the address is legible and the stamps
are visible.
• Pro tip: this may confuse the post office scanners, so plan a bit of extra time for the card to arrive at its destination.
• Postage is based on the weight and size of the card. Most Hallmark cards only require one Forever stamp if being sent domestically.
• Non-standard-size envelopes—square, oversized, or unusual envelopes typically require more postage.
• If you’re still not sure, check out the US Postal Service website for resources on all things postage.
Add a stamp (or stamps).
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• Here are 5 reasons I’m your biggest fan:
• You earned it. Today, I hope you celebrate by…
• I can’t think of a more deserving person than you!
• You’ve worked so hard for this. I’m so
proud of you for…
Our Sugggested Prompts:
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• I know how important __________ is for you.
Cheering you on!
• You’ve worked hard to get this far. Best of luck as you __________ !
• Sending you ALL of the good luck hugs!
• I believe in you.
Our Sugggested Prompts:
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• Virtual happy hour soon? I miss you!
• Sending happy thoughts your way today. Next time
we see each other, I hope we can...
• Can’t wait to give you a big hug in person someday.
Our Sugggested Prompts:
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• ...No matter how prickly things get. I miss you, and can’t wait to...
• No matter how far apart we are, I’ll always love ya bunches
• Thanks for growing with me!
Our Sugggested Prompts:
“No matter what’s going on in my life, taking a
moment to read a card is the perfect way to pause and appreciate the present. I have friends all over the country doing amazing things in their careers, families and life in general- so I’m committing to sending them cards to let them know just how proud of them I am, and to encourage them to keep going!”
@heyraychh
“I haven’t seen my sister in over 6 months, and I miss her sooo much! She graduated from college in December, received her vaccine in January, and is working with those in her community dealing with mental health problems. I am insanely proud of the young woman she is becoming and while I wish I could celebrate all these amazing things she is doing, the best I can do right now is tell her how proud of her I am. I hope this card puts a smile on her
face like it put on
mine writing it!”
@smileyrhylae
“Four years ago I got in the habit of sending cards frequently and it’s a habit that stuck. You can read more about that here. Now I love to send cards so much and it’s become a fun ritual. I know that receiving a card out of the blue always brightens my day. Whether it’s a card of support or encouragement or just to say hey I haven’t seen your face in a while it truly makes a difference in someone’s life.”
@beautifuldetour
“I haven’t seen my sister in over 6 months, and I miss her sooo much! She graduated from college in December, received her vaccine in January, and is working with those in her community dealing with mental health problems. I am insanely proud of the young woman she is becoming and while I wish I could celebrate all these amazing things she is doing, the best I can do right now is tell her how proud of her I am. I hope this card puts a smile on her face like it put on mine writing it!”
@smileyrhylae
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• Here are 5 reasons I’m your biggest fan:
• You earned it. Today, I hope you celebrate by…
• I can’t think of a more deserving person than you!
• You’ve worked so hard for this. I’m so proud of you for…
Our Sugggested Prompts:
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• I know how important __________ is for you.
Cheering you on!
• You’ve worked hard to get this far. Best of luck as you __________ !
• Sending you ALL of the good luck hugs!
• I believe in you.
Our Sugggested Prompts:
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• Virtual happy hour soon? I miss you!
• Sending happy thoughts your way today. Next time
we see each other, I hope we can...
• Can’t wait to give you a big hug in person someday.
Our Sugggested Prompts:
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• ...No matter how prickly things get. I miss you,
and can’t wait to...
• No matter how far apart we are, I’ll always
love ya bunches
• Thanks for growing with me!
Our Sugggested Prompts:
Write your return address in the top left corner of the front of the envelope or on the back of the envelope in the middle of the flap.
• If you’re sending a letter to someone at a specific business or school, the first line should be the company's (or school’s) name. The next line should then say "ATTN:" or "c/o" with the individual's name.
• If your recipient lives in an apartment building, don’t forget to add this on the second address line.
• When adding the city and state, make sure also to add the Zip+4 code. If you need help finding the code, use
this tool here.
• Pro tip: Print neatly in all capital letters.
On the center of the bottom half of the envelope, write the recipient's address.
Leave at least a half-inch of blank space across the bottom of the envelope as the post office bar code goes there.
• Pro tip: this may confuse the post office scanners, so plan a bit of extra time for the card to arrive at its destination.
Add some fun mail art! Just make sure the address is legible and the stamps are visible.
• Postage is based on the weight and size of the card. Most Hallmark cards only require one Forever stamp if being sent domestically.
• Non-standard-size envelopes—square, oversized, or unusual envelopes typically require more postage.
• If you’re still not sure, check out the US Postal Service website for resources on all things postage.
Add a stamp (or stamps).
FIND YOUR CARD HERE