Previously, I wrote about how to figure out what to write in a card, you can find that post HERE. In this post, I’m going to build on that idea of formulating that message, and then help you figure out how to sign off. So, that awesome message is written, but you’re thinking, “how do I end this card message?”
At this point, you’ve already figured out who your audience will be, maybe thought a little about your relationship to them, and perhaps even conjured up a memory that includes both of you in order to help you get to the heart of exactly what it is you want to say in your card. Well done! You are just about ready to seal that envelope and pop that beauty in the mail. But wait! You’re not quite finished yet. There is still that little matter of how to finish your message. Again, you ask, “how do I end this card message?”
Make Sure You’ve Got Your Message Sorted Out
If you haven’t read my last post HERE, it’s a must read! You’ll be able to get all of that message writing sorted out. It will guide you to put all of your “stream of consciousness” ideas down on scrap paper, make your adjustments, and finally choose and write your final message in your card. While not really a difficult process, it just requires some thought and time. Enjoy a great little “feel good” exercise in slowing down and taking the time to think about the recipient, and maybe taking a walk down memory lane –a great way to re-connect and re-energize in our crazy, fast-paced lives.
However, there is still the “sign off” to think about. You’ve created a masterpiece – you don’t want to blow it now! How the heck do you end this thing? Well, you have many options, and my best advice would be to again, as in my last post, consider your relationship to the recipient, read the room, and this time, end on the right foot.
You’ve Done The Hard Part, Now Don’t Blow It!
Again, it seems simple, but there could be potential pitfalls with your “sign off.” As I said before, you really have to know your audience and consider your relationship. How well do you know this person? Have you known each other FOREVER or maybe just met a short time ago? Are they a close personal friend or maybe just a work colleague or a friend-of-a-friend? These are important points to think about because, while the knee-jerk reaction is to just end your card with “love,” that might not be your best bet – although it’s often a good choice. You don’t want to have that awkward meeting with that cute co-worker right after you signed their card “love, Sally”. Admittedly they are kinda cute, and you think you could see yourself with them – but wait, that’s a whole different blog post, lol!
Some Closings To Choose From
Listed below are just some of the many, many closing statements that you can use to close out your message. Choose wisely, you want to make sure you are sending the right message, and not leaving people wondering “what the heck did they mean by that??” Again, think Goldilocks, your sign-off should be just right.
1. Love,
2. With Love,
3. Lots of Love,
4. Love always,
5. Yours,
6. Yours truly,
7. My Best,
8. Best,
9. Very best,
10. Sincerely,
11. Warmly,
12. Cordially,
13. Yours Respectfully,
14. Best Regards,
15. With Appreciation,
16. Warmly,
17. Sincerely,
18. Respectfully yours,
19. Thank you so much,
20. Thank you,
One Last Thing
One last thing, when signing your card, there are again, a few things to consider. If you are just signing only for yourself, go for it, sign your name proudly, you have done nice work! However, if you are signing a card from you and your spouse, traditionally, the woman’s name would appear first followed by her husband’s. If you are signing from the entire family, dad’s name would come first, followed by mom’s name and then the children’s names – I usually write them in age order, oldest to youngest.
That’s It! You’ve Done It!
Ok, there you have it, you are not only sending an actual card instead of that impersonal text, but you’ve written a great message for the inside of that card, and finished it with just the right sign-off. No more need to ask “how do I end this card message?” Congratulations! Now put a stamp on that baby and get it in the mail before you forget about it and all of that work was for nothing!
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