What to Write

Message ideas and practical help for finding the right words.

Black and white butterfly sympathy card standing beside an open blank greeting card and pen.

What to Write in a Sympathy Card

If you're unsure what to write in a sympathy card, this guide offers simple, thoughtful message ideas to help you express your condolences and let someone know you're thinking of them.

What to Write

Shannon Cyr

2 days ago3 min read

Handcrafted Lobster Boat at Sea greeting card displayed on a white tabletop beside an open blank greeting card and black pen in a bright, minimalist setting.

What to Write in a Lobster Boat Card

If you're unsure what to write in a Lobster Boat card, this guide offers message ideas for Father's Day, birthdays, friendship, encouragement, gratitude, Maine memories, and everyday moments.

What to Write

Shannon Cyr

Aug 62 min read

Handcrafted Maine wild blueberries paper art greeting card with open blank card and pen on a white tabletop.

What to Write in a Blueberry Card

If you're unsure what to write in a wild blueberry card, this guide offers message ideas inspired by friendship, gratitude, encouragement, Maine memories, and the simple joys of staying connected.

What to Write

Shannon Cyr

Jul 162 min read

The Secret to Writing a Great Thank You Note

If you've ever stared at a blank thank you card wondering what to say, you've come to the right place to learn how to write a great thank you note.

What to Write

Shannon Cyr

Jun 254 min read

What to Write in a Pine Tree and North Star Card

If you're unsure what to write in a Pine Tree and North Star card, this guide offers message ideas for everything from encouragement and new beginnings to outdoor adventures and staying connected.

What to Write

Shannon Cyr

Jun 42 min read

Handmade red lobster greeting card displayed beside an open blank card and pen on a white tabletop

What to Write in a Lobster Card

If you’re unsure what to write in a lobster card, this guide offers message ideas for everything from playful hellos to party invitations and more.

What to Write

Shannon Cyr

May 212 min read

Blue and white lighthouse 5x7 greeting card displayed upright next to an open blank card with black pen on white table

What to Write in a Lighthouse Card

If you’re unsure what to write in a lighthouse card, this guide offers meaningful message ideas for guidance, resilience, leadership, and support.

What to Write

Shannon Cyr

Apr 303 min read

Handmade Easter egg greeting card with pastel layered paper design, displayed upright beside an open notebook and pen on a white surface

What to Write in an Easter Card

What do you write in an Easter card? It depends on what the day means. Easter messages often center on faith, renewal, or simple connection—here are a few ways to say it clearly and naturally.

What to Write

Shannon Cyr

Apr 92 min read

Open blank greeting card with pen on a white table and a standing St. Patrick’s Day card featuring a green mosaic clover design.

What to Write in a Saint Patrick’s Day Card

If you’re unsure what to write in a St. Patrick’s Day card, this guide offers simple, copy-ready messages for friends, family, partners, and anyone who could use a little luck.

What to Write

Shannon Cyr

Mar 262 min read

What to Write in a Valentine’s Day Card

If you’re unsure what to write in a Valentine’s Day card, this guide offers simple, copy-ready phrases for partners, friends, children, teachers, and more.

What to Write

Shannon Cyr

Feb 263 min read

Handwritten greeting card open on a wooden table, pen hovering over a blank interior beside a butterfly card

Finding the Right Words

If you’ve ever chosen a greeting card and felt unsure what to write inside, this post offers simple phrases for thank you, encouragement, comfort, and staying connected.

What to Write

Shannon Cyr

Jan 293 min read

Thanks for Reading

If you've made it this far, thanks! We appreciate you taking the time to explore the stories behind our handcrafted greeting cards.

If you'd like to see where those stories lead, discover our collections.

Visit the Mainely Cards Shop