A birthday card for your daughter, from a proud parent

Whether she is turning seven or thirty-seven, your daughter's birthday is also a reminder of how fast the years have moved. Pick a photo that shows who she is right now, or pair a baby picture with a recent one in your mind as you write. Pearl foil on rose paper gives the card a soft, glowing finish she will keep.

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So Very Cute card design: gold foil on cotton card
So Very Cute Gold foil on cotton card

Parents often want to tell their daughter they are proud, without sounding like a speech. Name one thing she has done this year that impressed you, mention a trait you see growing in her, and end with a hope for her. For younger girls, the round kitten in the cute design is pure delight.

What to write inside

Pick a message to start from. It goes straight into your card, and you can change every word.

  • Happy birthday to the girl who made me a parent and taught me what love really means.

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  • Watching you grow into yourself has been the joy of my life. I am so proud of you.

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  • You are kind, brave and funny, and you get better every single year. Happy birthday, sweetheart.

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  • No matter how old you get, you will always be my little girl. Sorry, not sorry.

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  • I hope this year brings you adventures, good friends and a little more sleep.

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  • Thank you for filling our home with music, mess and laughter. Happy birthday, darling.

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  • The world is lucky to have you. I am luckier still. Have a wonderful day.

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  • Dream big this year. I will be cheering the loudest from the front row.

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Design idea

Choose a recent photo of your daughter doing something she loves, like dancing, painting or playing a sport. Use Details so pearl foil traces her outline, on rose or blush paper. For a teen or adult daughter, rose gold on cotton looks more grown-up. Little ones will adore the cute kitten design with holographic foil.

  • Pearl foil
  • Rose paper

When to send it

Send it in the morning so it is waiting when she wakes. For a daughter away at college, time it before her first class.

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Questions

What should a parent write in a daughter's birthday card?

Tell her one specific thing you are proud of from this past year, a quality you admire in her, and a wish for the year ahead. If she is young, keep it simple and playful; if she is grown, a few sincere lines go a long way.

What design suits a young girl's birthday card?

The cute design with its round kitten above a flower meadow is a favorite, as are the bunny astronaut and pink butterflies. Holographic or pearl foil on blush or hot pink paper makes it extra cheerful.

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