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US Letter, 8.5 x 11 inches. Print at 100% for craft pieces; use Fit to page if your printer clips the margins. An adult should help with scissors and fitting wearable crafts.
Thanksgiving cards to text work best when the greeting is short enough to read comfortably on a phone. This page includes original message ideas and a printable card sheet. You can copy a greeting into your own message or use the supplied image where your messaging app supports image attachments.
Choose words that fit the recipient
A close friend may appreciate a shared memory. A relative may prefer a simple “Thinking of you.” A colleague may need a brief, professional note. Choose a greeting first, then add one personal sentence rather than combining every message on the sheet.
- Read the available greetings and select one.
- Add the person’s name if it makes the message feel natural.
- Write one specific sentence of thanks or a warm wish.
- Preview the wording or image on your own screen.
- Check the recipient and send through your chosen app.
Keep an image readable
If you attach the card image, use the provided file rather than a photograph taken at an angle. Make sure the full greeting appears in the preview and that the app has not cropped away the message. You can put the personal note in the text field so it stays readable even on a small screen.
For a printed version, cut out one greeting panel and mount it on a folded card. The same short wording can work in both formats, but a handwritten note adds a different personal touch. These original greetings are separate from commercial ecard catalogs and do not require you to imitate a named card provider’s design.
Frequently asked questions
Will a PDF automatically send as a text-message card?
No. Attachment support depends on your messaging app. Copy the wording into a message or attach the supplied image if your app allows it.
Can I use the greetings without an image?
Yes. A short text with a personal sentence can be the complete greeting. The printable image is optional.