A greeting card says what a text message can't: that you took a moment to think about someone. Whether you are celebrating a birthday, thanking a teacher, welcoming a baby or sending sympathy, the right design sets the tone before a single word is read.
Below are 50 greeting card ideas for every occasion, each with a complete AI prompt you can copy and adjust. Every prompt sets the card size, saves space for the headline, spells out the exact words to render and names the style, so your greeting cards come out ready to print or send. Use them in Chat Smith or any AI chatbot that creates images.
Whatever the occasion, these four details make a card prompt work:
Size first. Start with “a 5x7 portrait card front” or “a square 1:1 e-card” so the composition fits.
Match the mood. Celebrations can be bold and bright; sympathy and get-well cards need calm colours and lots of space.
Exact words in quotes. Keep the headline short and put names in [brackets] until you fill them in.
One style, a few colours. Name a single style and three or four colours, and add “print-ready margins” for printing.
Nano Banana Pro is a strong all-round choice for cards with text on the front.
Birthday Greeting Card Prompts
Best for friends, family and anyone you want to celebrate. For wording by age and relationship, our happy birthday wishes pair well with these designs.
1. Pastel balloon bunch
A 5x7 portrait birthday greeting card front. A bunch of pastel balloons tied with ribbon floats against a soft cream background. “Happy Birthday” in playful hand-lettered coral type in the lower third. Peach, mint and lilac palette, light watercolour texture, print-ready margins.
2. Cake with sparklers
A 5x7 portrait birthday card front. A tall layered cake topped with gold sparklers on a marble stand, sparks glowing against a dark backdrop. “Make a Wish” in elegant gold script at the top. Black, gold and blush, festive product photography, shallow depth of field.
3. Wildflower bouquet
A 5x7 portrait birthday card front. A loose bouquet of cosmos, daisies and poppies tied with twine. “Wishing You a Wonderful Birthday” in delicate serif below. Soft pinks, yellows and greens on white, botanical watercolour style.
4. Woodland party animals
A 5x7 landscape birthday card front. A fox, a bear and a rabbit in party hats share a cupcake in a sunny meadow. “Party Time!” in bouncy rounded letters across the top. Warm autumn colours, cute storybook illustration, open sky above for the text.
5. Confetti burst
A 5x7 portrait birthday card front. A burst of multicolour paper confetti exploding from the centre on a white background. “Celebrate You” in bold black sans-serif in the middle of the burst. Bright primary confetti, crisp graphic style.
6. Glowing gift box
A 5x7 portrait birthday card front. A single gift box with a huge satin bow, its lid slightly lifted with golden light spilling out. “Happy Birthday to You” in warm serif above. Emerald, gold and cream, magical soft lighting, polished 3D render.
Best for teachers, hosts, colleagues and anyone who went out of their way. Thank-you cards work best when they feel calm and sincere. Try each prompt in text to image and keep the version that feels most like you.
7. Anemone spray
A 5x7 landscape thank-you card front. A spray of white anemones and greenery along the left edge. “Thank You” in large flowing black script on the right. White, green and black, elegant botanical watercolour, generous negative space.
8. Brush-stroke heart
A 5x7 portrait thank-you card front. A single hand-painted red heart in loose brush strokes, centred on textured off-white paper. “Thank You So Much” in small handwritten type beneath. Red and charcoal, minimal and heartfelt.
9. For a teacher
A 5x7 portrait thank-you card for a teacher. A red apple on a stack of books beside a pot of pencils and a small chalkboard. “Thank You for Helping Me Grow” in friendly chalk-style lettering on the board. Warm classroom colours, cheerful illustrated style.
10. Thanks a bunch
A 5x7 portrait thank-you card front. Three bright sunflowers in a mason jar against a soft blue wall. “Thanks a Bunch” in bold rounded letters at the top. Sunny yellow, sky blue and leaf green, bright cheerful photography.
11. Thank you in many languages
A 5x7 portrait thank-you card front with typography only. “Thank you” written in a dozen languages in different weights and sizes, arranged in a tidy grid. Navy on cream, editorial design, every word clearly legible.
12. Thanks for the gift
A 5x7 landscape thank-you card front. An open gift box with tissue paper and a ribbon trailing beside a small handwritten note. “Thank You for the Lovely Gift” in neat serif at the top. Blush, cream and gold, soft flat-lay photography.
Best for weddings, engagements and anniversaries. Keep the palette soft and the lettering elegant. For the words inside, see our wedding wishes and wedding anniversary wishes.
13. Two rings on silk
A 5x7 portrait wedding card front. Two gold wedding bands resting on a sprig of baby's breath on ivory silk. “Congratulations on Your Wedding” in elegant serif at the top. Ivory, gold and soft green, romantic macro photography.
14. Under the floral arch
A 5x7 portrait wedding card front. A couple's silhouette beneath a floral arch of roses and greenery. “Happily Married” in flowing gold script below. Blush, sage and gold, delicate watercolour illustration.
15. Bridal bouquet
A 5x7 portrait wedding card front. A bridal bouquet of white peonies and eucalyptus tied with a silk ribbon. “Here's to Love and Laughter” in modern serif beneath. White, sage and champagne, soft watercolour style, print-ready.
16. Years in roses
A 5x7 portrait anniversary card front. A large number “[Years]” formed from tiny red roses on a cream background. “Happy Anniversary” in elegant script below. Red, cream and green, romantic floral style.
17. Anniversary toast
A 5x7 landscape anniversary card front. Two champagne glasses clinking with sparkles in front of a softly blurred candlelit table. “Cheers to [Years] Years Together” in gold serif across the top. Gold, burgundy and warm cream, elegant photography.
18. Entwined hands line art
A 5x7 portrait wedding or anniversary card front. Two hands wearing rings, intertwined and drawn in a single continuous gold line on white. “Happily Ever After Starts Now” in thin serif below. Gold and white, minimal line art, inclusive and timeless.
Best for new parents, baby showers and naming days. Soft pastels and gentle characters suit the moment. The AI drawing generator is great for sweet nursery-style art.
19. Stork delivery
A 5x7 portrait new baby card front. A gentle stork flies over rooftops carrying a little bundle wrapped in a soft blanket. “Welcome to the World, Little One” in rounded pastel lettering at the top. Soft blue, cream and peach, nursery storybook illustration.
20. Tiny footprints
A 5x7 portrait new baby card front. Tiny baby footprints in pastel watercolour with a small heart between them. “Welcome, Baby [Name]” in delicate script below. Soft [pink / blue / sage], gentle watercolour style, plenty of white space.
21. Teddy on a cloud
A 5x7 portrait new baby card front. A plush teddy bear holding a single balloon sits on a fluffy cloud. “Hello, Baby!” in bubbly letters on the balloon. Powder blue, cream and honey, soft 3D render, cosy and sweet.
22. Moon and little star
A 5x7 portrait new baby card front. A sleepy crescent moon cradling a tiny star in a soft night sky. “Sweet Dreams, Little One” in thin silver script at the bottom. Navy, silver and soft gold, dreamy illustration.
23. Double the love
A 5x7 landscape new baby card for twins. Two matching baby onesies hanging side by side on a tiny clothesline with wooden pegs. “Double the Love” in playful rounded type above. Mint, peach and white, cute flat illustration.
24. Baby animals under a rainbow
A 5x7 portrait new baby card front. A baby elephant and a baby giraffe snuggling under a pastel rainbow. “Congratulations on Your New Arrival” in soft serif beneath. Pastel rainbow palette, gentle watercolour style, friendly faces.
Best for friends recovering from illness, injury or surgery. Choose warm, hopeful imagery and avoid anything clinical. GPT Image 2.0 handles soft lighting and cosy scenes well.
25. Sunshine through clouds
A 5x7 portrait get-well card front. A smiling sun peeking through soft clouds, its rays reaching the edges. “Get Well Soon” in warm hand-lettered type in the centre. Sunny yellow, sky blue and white, cheerful flat illustration.
26. Soup and a blanket
A 5x7 landscape get-well card front. A cosy scene of a steaming bowl of soup, a cup of tea and a knitted blanket on a sofa. “Sending Healing Hugs” in friendly script at the top. Warm cream, sage and honey, soft lifestyle photography.
27. Teddy with a plaster
A 5x7 portrait get-well card front. A small teddy bear with a plaster on its arm, holding a bunch of daisies. “Feel Better Soon” in rounded letters above. Soft pastel palette, gentle children's book illustration.
28. Tulips on the windowsill
A 5x7 portrait get-well card front. A jar of fresh tulips on a sunny windowsill. “Thinking of You — Get Well Soon” in clean serif at the bottom. Pink, yellow and green, bright natural-light photography, calm and hopeful.
29. Rest and recharge
A 5x7 portrait get-well card front. A cartoon battery icon slowly charging, with a small heart in place of the lightning bolt. “Rest Up and Recharge” in bold sans-serif below. Mint, white and coral, simple flat graphic style.
30. Rainbow after the rain
A 5x7 landscape get-well card front. A soft rainbow arching over green hills after a light shower. “Brighter Days Are Coming” in gentle serif in the sky. Pastel rainbow and fresh greens, calming watercolour landscape.
Best for loss, grief and difficult times. These designs stay quiet and respectful: one simple subject, muted colours and plenty of space. Keep the words short and gentle.
31. A single white lily
A 5x7 portrait sympathy card front. A single white lily on a soft grey background, lit gently from one side. “With Deepest Sympathy” in quiet serif at the bottom. White, grey and soft sage, calm fine-art photography, respectful and simple.
32. Dove at dawn
A 5x7 portrait sympathy card front. A white dove carrying an olive branch against a pale dawn sky. “Thinking of You in This Difficult Time” in soft serif below. Pale blue, cream and silver, gentle painterly style.
33. Forget-me-nots
A 5x7 portrait sympathy card front. Small clusters of blue forget-me-not flowers along the lower edge. “Forever in Our Hearts” in delicate script above. Soft blue, white and green, light watercolour style, plenty of quiet space.
34. Candle in the dark
A 5x7 portrait sympathy card front. A single candle burning softly in the dark, its warm glow lighting a small circle. “Holding You in the Light” in thin cream serif at the bottom. Charcoal and warm gold, still and peaceful photography.
35. For the loss of a pet
A 5x7 portrait pet sympathy card front. A small paw print made of soft watercolour petals on white. “Sorry for the Loss of Your Beloved [Pet Name]” in gentle serif below. Muted pastel tones, delicate and kind.
36. Still lake at sunset
A 5x7 landscape sympathy card front. A still lake at sunset reflecting soft pink and lavender clouds. “May Memories Bring You Comfort” in quiet white serif in the sky. Soft pastels, serene landscape photography, no people.
Best for high school, university and kindergarten graduates. Celebrate the achievement and the future ahead. Our graduation wishes offer wording to match each design.
37. Caps in the air
A 5x7 portrait graduation card front. Graduation caps thrown into a bright blue sky with confetti. “Congrats, Graduate!” in bold white letters in the upper third. Blue, gold and white, energetic photography style.
38. Diploma and books
A 5x7 portrait graduation card front. A rolled diploma tied with a red ribbon resting on a stack of books beside a graduation cap. “Class of [Year]” in classic serif at the top. Navy, burgundy and gold, polished still-life photography.
39. The road ahead
A 5x7 landscape graduation card front. A winding path through rolling hills toward a sunrise, with a small graduation cap resting on a signpost. “The Future Is Yours” in bold serif across the sky. Warm sunrise colours, inspiring illustrated style.
40. School colours cap
A 5x7 portrait graduation card front. A bold graduation cap with a tassel in [school colours] on a clean white background. “Congratulations, [Name]!” in strong sans-serif beneath. Flat graphic design in [school colours].
41. Kindergarten graduate
A 5x7 portrait kindergarten graduation card front. A smiling crayon wearing a tiny cap and gown. “Big Kid Graduate!” in bright crayon-style letters. Rainbow crayon colours, playful hand-drawn style.
42. Floating on gold balloons
A 5x7 portrait graduation card front. A cartoon graduate floating upward holding a bunch of gold balloons. “Sky's the Limit” in bold white type in the sky. Navy and gold, cheerful flat illustration.
43. You did it
A 5x7 portrait graduation card front with typography only. “You Did It” in large bold serif, with “[Degree / School] · [Year]” in small caps beneath. Black and gold on cream, elegant editorial design.
Best for friends, long-distance loved ones and anyone who needs a lift. These cards don't need an occasion. For a short line to go with them, try the AI quote generator.
44. Coffee with a heart
A 5x7 portrait just-because card front. A steaming mug of coffee with a heart in the foam on a wooden table. “Just Thinking of You” in casual script above. Warm brown, cream and soft pink, cosy photography.
45. Two cats watching the rain
A 5x7 landscape friendship card front. Two cartoon cats sit together on a windowsill watching the rain, tails intertwined. “Friends Make Everything Better” in gentle hand-lettered type. Soft grey, blue and peach, cosy illustration.
46. Paper plane across the map
A 5x7 portrait card front. A paper aeroplane flying across a vintage map, leaving a dotted trail. “Miss You Lots” in bold friendly letters at the top. Pastel blue and cream map tones, playful flat illustration.
47. You've got this
A 5x7 portrait encouragement card front. A small seedling pushing up through soil toward the sun. “You've Got This” in bold sans-serif above. Fresh green, earthy brown and sunny yellow, hopeful macro photography.
48. Hello, sunshine
A 5x7 portrait card front. A cheerful lemon with a smiling face wearing tiny sunglasses. “Hello, Sunshine!” in bright yellow script on white. Yellow, green and white, fun flat illustration.
49. Pressed leaf hello
A 5x7 portrait card front. A single pressed autumn leaf on handmade paper beside a tiny handwritten note reading “Hi.” Muted earth tones, minimal still-life photography, quiet and personal.
50. Friendship bracelets
A 5x7 portrait friendship card front. Two colourful woven friendship bracelets knotted together on a linen background. “Friends Forever” in playful hand-lettered type above. Rainbow threads on soft beige, bright craft photography.
Match the message to the moment: celebratory for birthdays and weddings, warm for thank-yous, gentle for sympathy. A few lines that work for many occasions:
Thinking of you and sending lots of love.
So happy for you — you deserve every bit of this.
Thank you for everything you do.
Wishing you brighter days ahead.
Here's to you and this wonderful moment.
Need something longer? The AI letter generator helps you write a full message, or use this prompt for any occasion:
Write a short message for a [occasion] greeting card to my [relationship] [name]. The card front shows [describe the design]. Give me three options under 40 words in a [warm / funny / gentle] tone, and include one that mentions [a personal detail].
Design and Send Greeting Cards with Chat Smith Design Studio
A prompt gives you the artwork; Chat Smith Design Studio turns it into a finished card. Start from a template for any occasion or describe your idea, then change colours, fonts, wording and layout just by asking.
Templates for every occasion. Birthdays, weddings, new babies, sympathy and more, ready to customise.
Edit in plain words. Ask for a softer colour, a bigger headline or a different font and see it update.
Add your own photos. Include family or pet photos and restyle them to match the card.
Print or share. Export for printing at home or send straight to messages and email.
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