What to write in a birthday card? You can write anything you want on a birthday card, from hilarious to heartwarming messages for the birthday celebrant. Just don't settle for the typical Happy Birthday greeting card. You know, the ones with about the same types of messages you’ve seen over and over again growing up.

Did you know?…

The best birthday greeting cards are personalized. They're unique and straight from the heart. You'll know they're made just for you. 

Make your greeting card even more special and memorable when you turn it into a greeting card with videos.

Find out what a video greeting card is and what you can write on your birthday greeting cards below!

Video greeting card? Hmm… that's new

A video greeting card is another form of greeting card with a surprise twist. This greeting card has a dynamic QR code that, when scanned, redirects your receiver to a feed of multiple short-form videos from you or your friends. 

You're probably asking… 

‘Is it important to add videos to greeting cards?'

If giving a store-bought greeting card with a traditional design and the usual old greeting doesn't bother you, then you don't really have to. But if you want to impress your recipients with a memorable or funny greeting card they can get as a keepsake, consider adding a video to your birthday greeting card. 

GiftLips: An online generator for your birthday video greeting card 

You don't have to go to extreme lengths to add videos to your greeting cards. 

All you need is your phone and GiftLips—an online greeting card generator that lets you attach video or audio files to your greeting card. 

GiftLips lets you create greeting cards as printables or e-cards in PDF, PNG, JPEG, and SVG files that you can choose from. So you can send your greeting card through the mail or online through email.

It's the only greeting card maker that lets your recipients interact with your video greetings or birthday quotes by allowing them to like and post comments under each video.

GiftLips has over 100+ card template designs, from birthday cards to prayer and get-well cards and other cards for all occasions you can choose!

What to write on a birthday card

Need help figuring out what to write? We got you! Check out these birthday wishes and messages that really feel like a warm hug on your greeting card.

Birthday wishes

Another year of beautiful memories and experiences to cherish!

Wishing you another year filled with love, laughter, and adventure!

Cheers to another year of growth, knowledge, and success!

May your special day be packed with joy, excitement, and all your favorite things!

Here's to another year of making your dreams a reality!

May your birthday be a commemoration of all the fantastic things you have accomplished!

Wishing you a year filled with positivity, blessings, and good vibes!

May this year bring you new opportunities, happiness, and unforgettable moments!

Here's to a new year of health, happiness, and prosperity!

May you shine brighter and inspire those around you in the year ahead!

Birthday quotes

“The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.” – Oprah Winfrey

“Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.” – Mark Twain

“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis

“Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you!” – Dr. Seuss

“The greatest gift of life is friendship, and I have received it.” – Hubert H. Humphrey

“The more candles on your cake, the more you need to celebrate every day, not just your birthday.” – Unknown

“The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.” – Oprah Winfrey

“Life is like a camera. Focus on the good times, develop from the negatives, and if things don't work out, take another shot.” – Unknown

“Don't just count your years, make your years count.” – George Meredith

“Age is an opportunity. It levels the playing field for everyone. The more you learn, the more experienced you become, the better you get.” – Unknown

Birthday greetings for a friend

May your special day be poured with love, laughter, and dear memories that will last a lifetime.

I hope this new year of your life brings you excellent opportunities, personal growth, and lots of happiness.

Here's to another year of friendship and all the fantastic adventures we'll have together.

Wishing you a year filled with love, success, and endless joy.

May your birthday be the start of an incredible journey that leads to your dreams coming true.

On your special day, I wish you all the happiness and blessings you deserve.

Cheers to another year of making special memories together!

Sending you lots of love and positivity on your birthday and throughout the year.

May your birthday be a reminder of all the awesome things you have achieved and all the beautiful things yet to come.

Here's to a new year filled with laughter, joy, and all the good things life has to offer.

Birthday greetings for a best friend

I was going to make you a cake for your birthday, but then I remembered how awful my baking skills are. So, here's a virtual cake instead!

I hope your birthday is better than a monkey wearing a tuxedo riding a horse because that's pretty awesome.

I heard it's your birthday – don't worry, I won't tell anyone how old you are!

Congratulations on another trip around the sun. You're officially one year closer to saying, “I remember when…”

Another year older and wiser? Let's hope the wiser part kicks in soon!

On your special day, I hope you're treated like a king/queen. Or at least like the royalty you think you are.

Congratulations on getting through another year of my shenanigans. You deserve an award (or at least a birthday card).

On your birthday, let's pretend you're still young enough to stay up all night and party. Just remember to take a nap later.

I'm not saying you're old, but you might want to start lying about your age.

Cheers to another year of forgetting important things, like your own birthday!

Birthday messages for a coworker

Wishing you a birthday that's as productive as a Monday morning but with a lot more cake!

Happiest birthday to the person who knows just how much coffee it takes to get through the workday!

May your birthday be filled with everything that makes work bearable—good coffee, good friends, and a well-timed nap in the break room.

Happiest birthday to the coworker who makes the office a little less awful and a little more awesome.

Here's to another year of making deadlines, nailing presentations, and killing it at work!

You know what they say—another year older, another year wiser…but at least more caffeinated!

Happy annual celebration of the day you were born, which happens to fall on a workday this year.

Today, we're not celebrating your birthday. We're celebrating the fact that we get to work with you for another year!

I hope you have a birthday that's just like you—productive, efficient, and hopefully with a little bit of fun thrown in!

Here's to another year of successfully adulting, and hopefully finding some time to have a little bit of fun too.

How to add videos and messages on your birthday card

Get your phone, prepare your videos, and follow this step-by-step guide on how to add videos and messages to your birthday card.

1. Open your browser, go to GiftLips, and choose a birthday card template
2. Add a short personalized birthday card message and tap Next Step
3. To record a video, tap Record Video and select Front Camera or Back Camera
4. To record an audio clip, tap Record Audio
5. To upload pre-recorded videos on your gallery, tap Add Videos
6. If you're done, tap Done Uploading to preview your birthday card
7. Tap Download Card to save your generated birthday card

Optional Step: If you want to collaborate with friends, generate and copy the invite link on Invite Friends and send it through email.  

Don't just write. Say it, and make them really feel it..

If you don't know what to write in a birthday card, why not express it verbally instead?

Videos are more emotional, more immersive, and more engaging. Your birthday card recipients can not only read but also see, hear, and feel your sincerest Happy Birthday wishes.

With a video greeting card, you can send a physical greeting card with videos in it, so you can add a digital element to them without compromising quality.

Discover thousands of birthday video greeting possibilities with GiftLips when you sign up today for FREE!