How to Make a Thank You Card — Create One on Boomf
Thank-you cards are timeless and relevant all year round. You may be thinking about making thank-you cards for the special people who sent you presents after your birthday, wedding, or Christmas. Or you may want to thank someone for their help, good work, or just because they are present in your life.
Designing your own thank-you card might feel like a big task, but with the help of this article and Boomf’s expertise, making someone a personalised thank-you card is easier than ever! So read on, and create something special for your loved ones.
What types of thank-you cards are there?
There are many different types of thank-you cards to choose from, so whoever you’re making one for, there’s plenty of choice. If you’re artistic, you can draw or paint your design by hand, If you are a fan of using online tools, there are plenty of online options, including those provided by Boomf.
First, let’s look at the three main types of thank-you cards.
Store-brought thank-you cards
This is the most tried-and-tested type of thank-you card. If you’re in a rush and simply don’t have the time, you can find a pre-designed thank-you card in most shops. Boomf has a collection of pre-made thank-you cards available, which you can order without even having to leave the house! You can also add a gift to your card to show your friend how much you appreciated what they did for you.
Handmade thank-you cards
Handmade thank you cards are a great idea if you are into DIY-ing thins or have kids who can’t wait to thank everyone for their Christmas or birthday presents. They can be a little messy, however, and often requires a trip to the local craft store. But the result will be stunning and the effort alone you put into making this card will speak volumes to the recipient.
Personalised thank-you cards designed online
This is a happy medium between a store-brought card and a handmade card. You can add your own design to a card (including family photos) without any of the mess of a handmade card! Plus, it’s less time-consuming. Boomf offers plenty of options for designing your own thank-you cards so you can be sure to make a brilliant one.
What to know before making a thank-you card
Before you venture into making your very first personalised thank-you card, you need to make sure you’re ready.
First, think of the recipient. If you’re thanking for presents, write up a list of everyone who brought you a present this year, so no one’s left out. It’s helpful to take note of what they gifted you too. That way, you can add a personalised touch to your inside message!
Once you know who your recipients are, decide on the type of thank-you card you want to make. If you choose to make one online, then this article will give you all the information you need.
Now you’re almost ready to make your first thank-you card. If you’re drawing it yourself, head to the local craft shop and gather your supplies. Or, if you’re designing a card online, head over to our personalisation tool. Boomf has its own card creator that makes designing thank-you cards a cinch. We’ll explain all about how to use it in the rest of the article.
How to make a thank you card with Boomf
Before you head to Boomf and start choosing your designs, first, take a moment to consider what you want to write in each card. Maybe write a plan next to each person’s name on your list to ensure that once you’ve got your perfect design, the words will flow. It’s completely up to you if you want your card to simply say ‘thank you!’, ‘thanks a bunch!’, or ‘I owe you one!’. In fact, planning your words early also lets you modify the card design based on what you want to say!
Once you’ve completed all these steps, it’s finally time to start designing. Take a look at some examples of thank-you cards on Boomf (there are plenty of templates and ideas) and begin to consider what you want your thank-you cards to look like. Then, grab some paper and a pen and sketch a rough outline of your very own card. There’s no need to be super specific at this point—you can always change your design in the process! Once you’ve got you’re ideas ready, it’s time to head to Boomf and start designing.
What does Boomf offer?
If you choose to make a thank-you card with Boomf’s tool, you can be sure it’s going to be beautiful. Boomf offers the Create Your Own Greetings Card option, which is a great way to design a personalised card without the fuss.
There are four different types of cards available, ranging from standard cards to cards that will sprinkle confetti. You can also choose the size of your card.
If you’re looking for something a little more out-there, Boomf also offers a 3D cube card that comes with exploding confetti to give your thank you a little more oomph. To make it even more perfect, you can put cute pictures and designs on all sides of the box. Additionally, Boomf offers a Cannon confetti shooter card. Great for kids, this cannon card has a pull tab that, once activated, showers your recipient with colourful confetti!
For the classy card givers amongst you, you can ditch the confetti shooter for a personalised chocolate edition card. This card comes with a 75g chocolate bar, and you can choose from salted caramel, plain, honeycomb, strawberry, and even Christmas pudding flavour! The chocolate bar will come embedded into your card, providing a tasty surprise for your recipient. A vegan option is also available.
Once you’ve picked your card, click personalise and go into the Boomf card creator. From there, it’s super easy to start transferring your design from paper to the big screen!
Making a card with Boomf
So, if you’ve chosen to make your thank-you card with Boomf, here’s some help in the form of a detailed guide on creating the perfect card.
1. Choose your card type
As previously mentioned, the big benefit of choosing a thank you card from Boomf is the range of card types we have to offer. As well as a standard card, you can order a Ta-Dah Card which is a confetti bomb that will explode colourful paper all over your loved one! You can also design a card that a butterfly will spring out of, or, if you’re designing a card for someone younger, you can pick a cute 3D creature to jump out of your card. Alongside these card choices, the 3D Cube Card, Confetti Cannon card, and Chocolate card are available.
2. Pick a size
Personalized greeting cards come in two sizes. There’s a standard size (144mm by 144mm) which is around the size of card you will find in most shops. There’s also a large size (210mm by 210mm) which is the perfect way to add a special touch to your gift!
3. Personalise
It’s time for the main part! Once you’re done choosing your card type and size, click the personalise button to go to Boomf’s card creator.
First, take a look at the right part of your screen. If you’ve chosen to design a Ta-Dah or other special card, you can select the colour of your confetti or butterfly, or choose which cute 3D character you would like.
4. Design your front page
Select the front page at the bottom of the screen (or choose a side if you’re designing a cube card). Then, using the buttons on the left, you can begin to write out your text and add some pictures!
Make sure to refer to your initial design at this stage and feel free to add photos of you and the recipient, or you using the gift, or the recipient in the process of helping you—whatever the card is about or whatever you want, actually. This will give the card a personal touch. If you find you don’t have enough pictures, there’s no need to worry. Choose from Boomf’s collection full of great images for any card.
5. Design the inside pages
Now you’ve got a beautiful front page of your card, it’s time to add your special message on the inside. Select the inside pages at the bottom of the screen and type out your message (if you’re designing a 3D card, you can put your message on the top!). Make sure to personalise your words depending on the gift you received and the person you’re writing to! You can even change the font, size, and colour of the text to be sure you design the thank-you card of your dreams.
6. Finish
Once you’re happy with your card and sure it’s as beautiful as can be, add it to your basket and fill in the delivery details. Boomf will allow you to dispatch your card on any weekday you choose. Plus, if you want to add a little extra something, you can add a chocolate bar, some shortbread, or even a bottle of wine to your gift! That way, you can be sure the person who receives your card feels loved and appreciated!
Now you’ve made a wonderful card with Boomf, why not get a special someone a present to go with it? Boomf has plenty of choices available, including our famous Boomf Boxes, which are sure to bring some fun to your festivities!