Convenient, Customizable & Printable Birthday Cards

With so many birthdays to celebrate each year, finding the time to shop for the perfect card isn’t always easy. That’s why the Creatacard™ birthday card maker lets you create personalized birthday cards in minutes, complete with your own photos, signature, music, confetti and even a digital gift. Whether you’re creating printable birthday cards or sending them digitally, you can create and send a birthday card free from home with a trial membership, so you never miss a celebration again!

How to Make Your Own Birthday Card

With Creatacard™, you can personalize birthday cards in minutes — no design experience required. Once you’ve chosen a birthday card, click “Personalize & Send” to begin using our birthday card maker.

1. 1. Upload photo or video. Add up to six photos or a short video, wishing them a happy birthday.
2. 2. Write your own message. Add your own happy birthday message or use our AI generator to craft the perfect birthday wish in seconds.
3. 3. Sign your name. Either type your name or sign using your mouse.
4. 4. Add music. Answer a few questions to create your very own custom song or choose from our music library. Your song will play when they open their birthday card!
5. 5. Surprise them with confetti. Have confetti fly out of your envelope when your recipient receives their card.
6. 6. Pick an envelope liner and stamp. Choose from an assortment of stylish designs.

How to Print Your Birthday Card at Home

With a 7-day trial, you can select the perfect printable birthday card design from our fun, festive selection of free birthday cards to print at home. Follow these quick and easy steps to make your birthday card printable in minutes:

1. 1. Choose the print option. Once you've finished personalizing your birthday card, select “Share or Print” and then “Print.”
2. 2. Prepare your birthday card printout. When you’re ready to print, a pop-up window will display options like the card fold, single or double-sided printing and printer feed type. Make selections and click the “Continue” button.
3. 3. Check browser settings. An additional message will appear with reminders on how to fix headers and footers, scale and adjust margins. Need more guidance? Here you can also view our recommended print settings FAQ (opens a new window). Review and click “Print Page 1” when you are ready.
4. 4. Print. On this screen you will choose your printer, number of copies, layout and more. Repeat this step to “Print the Inside” of your card. (As an alternative, you can save the pages as PDF files and take them to your local printer. It’s a great option if you have many birthday cards to print or want to access a higher-quality machine.)

See how easy it is to make a free, printable birthday card today when you start a 7-day free trial membership.

How to Send Birthday Cards Online

Choose to send your printable birthday card online for faster delivery! Once you’ve finished personalizing your birthday card, select “Share” to send your birthday card via text or email. You can also choose to share your birthday card on Facebook, Snapchat, WhatsApp or any other social media or messaging app.

How to Add a Gift to Your Birthday Cards

When sending your happy birthday card by print or email, you will have the bonus option of adding a gift card! It’s a quick and easy way to give them a gift they’ll actually want! Choose from top brands like Starbucks, Target, Nike, Sephora and Fandango to send a gift card to their favorite retailer or restaurant for any amount you’d like to spend. Your recipient will be able to start using the gift card right away, either in-store or online.

What to Write in Your Birthday Card

A great way to show that you care about friends, family and even co-workers is to personalize their birthday card with a message of your own. Write as much or as little as you’d like! Need some help? Find inspiration on what to write in a birthday card from one of our greeting card writers or try our AI message generator. Simply answer a few quick questions and the perfect birthday message will be written for you! 

Other Way to Say Happy Birthday

By sending your loved ones a customized birthday card, you're sure to brighten their day! American Greetings also offers birthday ecards, if you need to send an online birthday greeting card in a flash! Be sure to check out all our other great birthday products and inspiration as well.

Start a Trial Membership for Free Birthday Cards

Our members sent over 3 million birthday wishes last year! Start a free trial membership to join the fun and see for yourself how quick, easy and fun it is to make your own birthday cards with American Greetings! As a member, you’ll have access to hundreds of birthday cards as well as birthday reminders, so you’ll always remember to say "Happy Birthday!" every time.

Not ready to sign up? We also offer a limited number of free birthday cards to try.