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July birthdays are great. You've got sun, and the chance to go away on holiday, or out for a nice day.  If you're looking for birthday card, gift and message ideas, we give you ideas to inspire your gift and card choices with everything July related, from birth signs and stones to famous people born in July, flowers and colours representing the July birth month!  You may also be interested in our birthday card messages blog, with tonnes of messages for everyone important in your life. Use the headings below to get to the bit you want quickly and then you...

So you forgot when Father's Day is again this year, yes? Well, the answer is: The UK (The United Kingdom) celebrates Father's Day on Sunday 21st June 2026 The US also celebrates Father's Day on 21st June 2026 Okay, so now you know... ...did you want a simple way to  remember Father's Day each year? I mean, you don't want to forget about your dad, do you? Not after everything he's done for you.  That would be as bad as forgetting when Mother's Day is. Right? Just click on that annoyingly tempting little pressy below and your problem's solved. You get...

There's something magical about being born in January. It’s the start of a new year, filled with fresh opportunities and the excitement of turning another page in your life. If your birthday (or someone special's) is in January, it’s a fantastic time to celebrate in style. To celebrate those special January birthdays we explore everything about January birthdays, from zodiac signs to famous celebrities, and even unique birthday card ideas. Click on the jump links to get where you want to, or just scroll down for a five minute read with your cuppa... January Birthday Zodiac Sign | January Birthstone(s) | January Birth...

Welcome to our Father's Day quotes blog and, the good news... ....you've hit the jackpot if you were searching for Father’s Day quotes & messages! There are well over 100 Father’s Day quotes suitable for cards, right here at your fingertips. These quotes can be used as part of messages, for a Father's Day card or stand on their own. And we’ve organised them into handy little sections for you, to boot. Click on the links to jump to the section you want, or just scroll down and find your perfect message. Inspirational Quotes | Quotes showing appreciation and gratitude | Funny Quotes...

9 Smart Tips for Writing Thoughtful Thank-You Card Messages or Notes A memorable thank you card or note doesn’t need to be long. It just needs to sound sincere, show why you’re grateful, and leave the other person feeling appreciated. The Rude And Funny Thank-You Messages You’d Like to Send (But Probably Won’t) Let’s be honest. Sometimes what you feel like writing doesn’t quite match what you should write. Maybe it's a bit rude and just a bit funny? Your internal voice can be screaming the funniest things, that you never actually get to write.  These are the fun thank-you messages...

December is a festive month, full of special celebrations, holidays, and of course, cards and pressies!  There are also people who are lucky enough to have a  Christmas birthday which means the day is all about them, too!? Make your mind up if that's good or not... You might want to grab them a cheeky Christmas birthday card to cheer them up?! Whether you're looking to learn more about December-born celebrities or the special symbols associated with the month, this blog will give you everything you need to know about December birthdays. December Zodiac | December Birthstones | Symbolism & History | Birthstone Meaning | Birthstone...

Christmas cards have always been about connection. A simple piece of card that says "I'm thinking of you" across the miles, across busy lives, across everything that keeps us apart. This year, we wanted one of our cards to say something more. Something that could save a life. The Card That Started a Conversation When we sat down to design our first charity Christmas card, we knew we wanted to support Andy's Man Club – a men's mental health and suicide prevention charity that's close to our hearts. As Mr Cards is a facilitator with the charity, we know the...

Have you’ve been staring at that pile of Christmas cards and wondering what on Earth you’ll write in each? Or maybe you just find writing Christmas cards a chore and need a little inspiration even for short Christmas messages? Well here’s a selection of Christmas card messages for your family & friends that will inspire you to get motoring through them before you can eat that packet of mince pies you’ve had your eye on. Jump to the section you want by clicking on these headings below: For Parents | Mum | Dad | Children| For Son / Daughter | Sister |...

Welcome to our blog dedicated to the unique and special experience of having a birthday on Christmas Day! Let's face it, you'd probably be rather hacked off if someone said you shared your birthday with Christmas. Sort of steals your thunder, yes?  First things first. Remember to buy them a funny Christmas birthday card to cheer them up. Next, let's grab the day back for them, with the perfect birthday message. Tell them about some celebrities and famous people born on Christmas Day, who share their birthday (and who were probably equally hacked off) and even sing them a special song for the...

Christmas is very nearly here. In fact, it is so close we had our first mince pies of the season already, and they were delicious. We have been excited to see the start of early Christmas orders coming in, with plenty of customers loving our new 2025 designs! And this time of year, it’s great to send cards to family and friends, the perfect way to keep in touch or maybe reconnect with someone. And so we want to remind everyone about or shipping rates, policies and the best value way to send your cards on to their recipients. Last...