If you’re anything like me, one of the most intimidating tasks post-party is writing all those thank you notes. What do you say besides “thanks”? I’ve been writing thank you notes ever since I could construct a legible sentence and so I have assembled a few of my own tips and tricks to help you get started.
1. Mention the gift - when you are writing a thank you note be sure to mention specifically what the person gave you. If you received a gift card or money tell the person how you intend to use it.
2. Get personal - writing the same “I’m so glad you came to my party” 50 times can get a bit mudane. Think of something specific to say to the person that lets them know you personally thought of them. For example, “I love your new dress from Banana Republic. So chique!”
3. Neatness counts - This is where I struggle. With my chicken scratch handwriting, I tend to start with big letters and wind up with next to no space before I am done with my note. Take your time when writing your thank you note to make sure it doesn’t look too sloppy.
4. Get others involved - if you are writing a thank you note on behalf of someone else (spouse, child etc.) be sure to have them atleast sign the note themselves. I know it sounds minor, but just think when grandma sees Molly’s scribbled four-year-old signature at the bottom of the thank you note - she’ll love it.
5. Back away from the keyboard - No! E-mail does not count. Trust me, with the amount of junk mail in cyberspace these days, there is a good chance your note might be missed. A handwritten, paper thank you note is so much more personal and really shows the person you took the time and effort. Besides, who doesn’t love the novelty of receiving REAL mail these days?
I hope these tips will get you started when writing your own thank you notes. If you need to stock up on note cards, check out the selection at PapersyouLove.com. Happy writing!
Debbie
