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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...

OMG someone left you in charge of coming up with the office party games, didn't they?! Got a large group of people relying on you, too and you need the office party to be one to remember - for the right reasons? Okay, well, you're in luck, as here's a list of truly side-splitting office party games for 2025 now we've see the return of office Christmas parties!  So, if you're looking for games to play at the office Christmas party, we’ve gathered some rather ridiculous office Christmas party games from around the Internet which you might like to try...

Oh no! Secret Santa gift time, again! Bah humbug! Once again, our year is hurtling towards Christmas – how has 2025 gone so quickly, eh? So we thought we’d do a quick update post on our Secret Santa gifts  for under £5 or under £10 - to help all of you get into that Christmas spirit, if you’re not there already?! What Secret Santa gifts have we got for you? Pretty much everything you'll need, really and all for under £5 or £10. A nice range of pens, mugs, badges, coasters and even travel wallets. Such great value that you'll be able...

If your friend or family member has a November birthday, and you're looking for ideas on what to get them, or write in a birthday card note, or you're looking for the symbols or birthday Zodiac signs for November, then you've hit the November jackpot.  Below are tonnes of topics on November from signs and symbols, messages, the birthstones and meaning of it for November. We've even thrown in some November themed party ideas. So, grab your pumpkin juice and keep reading or jump straight to the section you want, using the links below. November Birthday Zodiac Sign | November...

Every year on my birthday, I put out all the cards I’ve been sent — from friends, family, colleagues, and the lovely people who somehow always remember the date. But one card means more than the rest. It’s the last birthday card my mum ever sent me, over ten years ago. It’s just an ordinary card, the kind you might walk past on a shop shelf without a second thought. But to me, it’s priceless. Her handwriting, the message inside, they bring her back in a way that nothing else does. Every year, when I put that card alongside all...

If you're looking for how to wrap Christmas presents or birthday presents, you've just hit the jackpot. As I'm sure you'll agree most people dread wrapping presents, especially odd shaped, large ones!  Our team have made lots of videos for you and found others. Use the jump links to quickly get to the present wrapping technique of interest, or you can wander your way down the page and read the lot - we're not going to stop you!   Wrap books & oblong presents | Wrapping odd shaped gifts | Wrapping with not quite enough paper | Wrap small presents | Wrap...

We’re delighted to announce that Dean Morris Cards has been shortlisted as a finalist in the 2025 Henries Awards, often referred to as the UK greeting card industry’s Oscar’s. The Henries celebrate outstanding design, creativity, and innovation across the industry. To be recognised among such exceptional talent is an honour in itself. We are particularly proud that our Fabulous range has been nominated for the Henry Cole Classic – the award that holds a unique place in the Henries as it acknowledges card ranges that have truly stood the test of time. Named after Sir Henry Cole – the man...

October is a month filled with vibrant colours, historical significance, and numerous notable birthdays. From the birthstones that sparkle in a variety of hues to the flowers that bloom brightly, October is a special month for many reasons. Whether you're celebrating a birthday or simply enjoying the crisp autumn air, there's plenty to appreciate about October birthdays. October Birthday Zodiac Sign | October Birthstone(s) | Symbolism and History of the Birthstone(s) | October Birth Flower | Famous Birthdays in October | October Celebrities by Date | Fun Facts About October Birthdays | Historical Events in October | October Birthday Card Ideas...