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Even though physical <\/span>birthday cards<\/span> are a classic, there are so many perks to <\/span>digital birthday cards<\/span>. They\u2019re eco-friendly, they can be scheduled to be sent ahead of time, you can attach a <\/span>gift card<\/span> with no plastic waste and no <\/span>hassle<\/span>, and on Greenvelope, we have <\/span>free birthday cards<\/span> in tons of stunning designs. There are countless customization possibilities so you can craft your card to fit the recipient\u2019s personality.<\/span><\/p>\n

This roundup has <\/span>birthday cards<\/span> for all ages, all genders, and all personalities. Whether you want to pour your heart out on an understated card, make them laugh with a punny message, or share your love with a hand-drawn illustration, these <\/span>free birthday cards<\/span> will get the job done.<\/span>
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How to Send a <\/b>Free Birthday Card<\/b> on Greenvelope<\/b><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s simple to send a <\/span>greeting card<\/span> on Greenvelope. Here\u2019s how get the party started:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Create a free account<\/a><\/strong> on Greenvelope. You\u2019ll be in <\/span>Trial Mode<\/a><\/strong>, which has no time limit and doesn\u2019t require a credit card. You\u2019ll be able to use virtually all the same features as our paid mode, so you won\u2019t run into any <\/span>hassles<\/span> with designing or sending, as long as you are sending to less than 10 people.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Pick your design, and customize the text and colors.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Attach a gift card<\/a><\/strong> (optional, but fun!).<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Send your card via email or text immediately, or schedule for a later date.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    That\u2019s it! We have tons of designs for birthdays, <\/span>Mother\u2019s Day<\/span>, <\/span>Father\u2019s Day<\/span>, <\/span>Valentine\u2019s Day<\/span>, <\/span>anniversary cards<\/span>, <\/span>Christmas cards<\/span>, <\/span>thank you cards<\/span>, and more. If you are weighing your options before you send, our roundup of the <\/span>best digital greeting card sites<\/a><\/strong> compares eight of them on design, scheduling, per-recipient personalization, and what the recipient sees when the card opens.<\/span><\/p>\n

    21 Fun and Beautiful <\/b>Birthday Card Designs<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Here\u2019s a roundup of our favorite <\/span>birthday cards<\/span>, all able to be customized with text, photos, music, gift cards, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

    1. Birthday Beauty Card<\/b><\/h3>\n
    \"Free
    Design: Signature Greenvelope<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Our <\/span>Happy Birthday Beautiful card<\/a><\/strong> has a vintage botanical design with red and yellow flowers. They\u2019ll certainly appreciate starting their big day off with a sweet compliment. Add a <\/span>personal message<\/span> on the blank backside.<\/span><\/p>\n

    2. Biiirthday Card<\/b><\/h3>\n
    \"Free
    Design: Signature Greenvelope<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    This <\/span>bold card design<\/a><\/strong> is like giving a biiiig <\/span>birthday hug<\/span> to your <\/span>loved one<\/span>. The I\u2019s in \u201cbirthday\u201d are dotted with gold foil flames to look like candles, ready for them to blow out as they make a wish. Pick a blue, red, purple, or green colorway for the birthday honoree. <\/span>Send it to your cool sister<\/a><\/strong> or your <\/span>funny grandma<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

    3. Celebrate Big Card<\/b><\/h3>\n
    \"Free
    Design: Signature Greenvelope<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    This is the <\/span>perfect birthday card<\/a><\/strong> for a little boy or girl, or a fun-loving adult. The card features an illustration of a smiling circus elephant blowing <\/span>confetti<\/span> out of her nose. Celebrate BIG with this <\/span>free birthday card<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

    4. Super Radical Card<\/b><\/h3>\n
    \"Free
    Design: Signature Greenvelope<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    This <\/span>happy birthday ecard<\/a><\/strong> is for one radical person. It\u2019s decorated with a skateboard illustration and comes in six color options to pick the best one for their <\/span>special day<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

    5. Cheery Cocktails Card<\/b><\/h3>\n
    \"Free
    Design: Signature Greenvelope<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Cheers to the birthday girl! Send your <\/span>birthday wishes<\/span> for a sweet <\/span>new year<\/span> of life with the <\/span>Cheery Cocktails Card<\/a><\/strong>. The four funky color palettes give a stylish and vintage look. You can customize the text to craft the <\/span>perfect birthday message<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

    6. Polaroid Celebration Card<\/b><\/h3>\n
    \"Free
    Design: Signature Greenvelope<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Highlight your favorite picture of you and the birthday person with a <\/span>Polaroid greeting card<\/a><\/strong>. The simple <\/span>template<\/span> lets your photo take center stage. The <\/span>birthday greeting<\/span> is scrawled in a delicate calligraphy <\/span>font<\/span>, all wrapped up in a gold-lined kraft paper envelope. We love this card for a <\/span>golden birthday<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

    7. Main Squeeze Card<\/b><\/h3>\n
    \"Free
    Design: Signature Greenvelope<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Send a little love to your main squeeze with this <\/span>citrusy happy birthday card<\/a><\/strong>. It\u2019s dotted with colorful blood oranges and bits of greenery. The blank backside allows you to put your <\/span>personal touch<\/span> on the card.<\/span><\/p>\n

    8. Birthday Sweets Card <\/b><\/h3>\n
    \"Free
    Design: Signature Greenvelope<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    This <\/span>shimmery cupcake card<\/a><\/strong> is loaded with frosting and good wishes for the special birthday honoree. The festive, holographic foil effect is the perfect way to celebrate your special person.<\/span><\/p>\n

    9. Things Are Bananas Card<\/b><\/h3>\n
    \"Free
    Design: Signature Greenvelope<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Go bananas with this <\/span>digital birthday card<\/a><\/strong> featuring realistic-looking bunches of fruit and a cool handwritten <\/span>font<\/span>. This card acknowledges that life gets crazy, but you\u2019ll always be there for them.<\/span><\/p>\n

    10. Plaid <\/b>Birthday Card<\/b> <\/b><\/h3>\n
    \"Plaid
    Design: Signature Greenvelope<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    This <\/span>plaid online birthday card<\/a><\/strong> has an understated look: a tartan background in a rich, deep hue and a gold foil \u201c<\/span>Happy Birthday<\/span>.\u201d It\u2019s simple and elegant, leaving plenty of room for you to paint a picture with your <\/span>birthday message<\/span>. This is a popular <\/span>birthday card for dads<\/a><\/strong> or grandpas.<\/span><\/p>\n

    11. Birthday <\/b>Confetti<\/b> Sparkles Card<\/b><\/h3>\n
    \"Birthday
    Design: Signature Greenvelope<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    The peppy <\/span>Birthday Confetti Sparkles Card<\/a><\/strong> is covered in shiny dots of <\/span>confetti<\/span> in a green, pink, purple, teal, and gold color palette. There are four other color options so you can pick the perfect one for your friend or family member.<\/span><\/p>\n

    12. Birthday Post Card<\/b><\/h3>\n
    \"Birthday
    Design: Signature Greenvelope<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Make their birthday front-page news with the <\/span>Birthday Post Card<\/a><\/strong>. You can add a photo of them, then customize the <\/span>free ecard<\/span> with your own headline and mini article. This <\/span>birthday card<\/span> works perfectly for milestone birthdays, from 30 to 100.<\/span><\/p>\n

    13. Magical You Card<\/b><\/h3>\n
    \"Magical
    Design: Signature Greenvelope<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    The little one in your life will love this cool centaur with flowing, colorful hair. With rainbows, a wand, a party popper, and different skin tone options, <\/span>this whimsical card<\/a><\/strong> will bring the magic.<\/span><\/p>\n

    14. Fabulous Forty Card<\/b><\/h3>\n
    \"Fabulous
    Design: Signature Greenvelope<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    This <\/span>sparkling, free birthday card<\/a><\/strong> can be customized for the year your <\/span>loved one<\/span> is celebrating. Commemorate this special occasion with a green and gold <\/span>confetti<\/span>-speckled card, or pick from other fun color combos. Send this <\/span>birthday card to your mom<\/a><\/strong>, your mother-in-law, or your favorite aunt.<\/span><\/p>\n

    15. Simple Birthday Banner Card<\/b><\/h3>\n
    \"Simple
    Design: Signature Greenvelope<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Feature your <\/span>birthday message<\/span> on the front of this <\/span>photo birthday card<\/a><\/strong> that\u2019s decorated with a holographic banner strung across the top. Choose your favorite photo of you and the birthday guy or gal to pair with your words.<\/span><\/p>\n

    16. Birthday Cheers Card<\/b><\/h3>\n
    \"Birthday
    Design: Signature Greenvelope<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Clink! You can practically taste the overflowing beers on this <\/span>vintage-inspired card<\/a><\/strong>. The blank backside lets you pour your heart out to your pal.<\/span><\/p>\n

    17. Birthday Doodles Card<\/b><\/h3>\n
    \"Birthday
    Design: Signature Greenvelope<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    We love the delicate, hand-drawn illustrations on this <\/span>trendy digital card<\/a><\/strong>. It features <\/span>birthday cake<\/span>, wine, candles, presents, and polka-dot <\/span>birthday balloons<\/span>. Each colorway is somehow cuter than the last.<\/span><\/p>\n

    18. Getting Older Card<\/b><\/h3>\n
    \"Getting
    Design: Signature Greenvelope<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    The <\/span>Getting Older Card<\/a><\/strong> says \u201cGetting older is mandatory, growing up is optional\u201d in bold typography that bursts off the page. Send this to your funniest friend.<\/span><\/p>\n

    19. Celestial Elegance Card<\/b><\/h3>\n
    \"Celestial
    Design: Signature Greenvelope<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Inky blue and green swirls together to create a night sky dotted with stars on this <\/span>poetic birthday ecard<\/a><\/strong>. It features a meaningful <\/span>birthday greeting<\/span> filled with wonder and magic.<\/span><\/p>\n

    20. It’s Your Birthday! Card<\/b><\/h3>\n
    \"It's
    Design: Signature Greenvelope<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    This <\/span>punchy happy birthday card<\/a><\/strong> features a cute <\/span>font<\/span>, striking typography, a bright color palette, and twinkling starbursts. The calligraphy is featured on the backside as well, where you can write a heartfelt message.<\/span><\/p>\n

    21. Fun Sophistication Card<\/b><\/h3>\n
    \"Free
    Design: Signature Greenvelope<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    This <\/span>sunshiny card<\/a><\/strong> can be customized with your own text and photo to burst into your <\/span>loved one<\/span>\u2019s inbox with joy. The modern layout and black-and-white pattern make for a striking design that highlights the friendship you share.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Send a <\/b>Free Birthday Card<\/b> Today<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Get the birthday love started by picking one of the designs above, selecting your colors, writing a custom message, and sending off your <\/span>birthday card<\/span>. You can have it arrive immediately or schedule it for the future. Attach a digital <\/span>gift card<\/span>, too, if you want to make their birthday extra special. <\/span><\/p>\n

    Get started by scrolling our <\/span>full collection of birthday cards<\/a><\/strong> and finding your favorite design.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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