Businesses typically send a greeting card with their 4th of July message. Sending greeting cards to clients and customers during significant holidays is one way to keep in touch and nurture your relationship with them. 

However, because of the tough competition, businesses are looking for ways to personalize and make their greetings extra special. After all, any seasoned marketer would tell you that the way to your customer’s hearts is by always going the extra mile in delivering both your products and services. 

Introducing… video greeting card—an innovative and unique way of sending greetings for your business not just during the 4th of July, but for any occasion. 

Why a video greeting card is your best bet on an Independence Day business greeting card

You can opt for a  video greeting card instead of your traditional Independence Day greeting card. But what is this greeting card, what makes it unique, and how can you maximize its features to create entertaining business greeting cards?

For one, adding a video is a way of personalizing your card and showing your sincerity and effort in creating it. Also, greeting cards with videos are more engaging since videos perfectly express the message you want to say without limitations on word count or space. 

You can also add multiple videos to one card. This is possible through a dynamic QR code that can store numerous data, such as videos. 

Video ideas for your Fourth of July greeting cards

Creating ideas for your Fourth of July greeting card is easier than you think. You can add whatever comes to mind, like Independence Day quotes. 

If you're looking for video inspiration, here are some unique Independence day videos for your greeting card. 

1. Independence Day short message 

A simple video you can add to your personalized card is a short greeting or message. This video is ideal for business organizations, like a CEO wishing their employees a Happy 4th of July.

2. Barbecue recipe you want to share

Do people always compliment you on your barbecue? If yes, you can share your secret recipe with your dear friends through your Independence Day greeting card. It's fun, creative, and valuable. Your recipients will truly feel special and be thankful for sharing your personal recipe. 

3. Fourth of July barbecue invitation

Aside from greeting cards, you can also make formal or informal invitation cards for your backyard barbecue party. You can use videos instead of texts as invitations to make the celebration more festive. Or after your barbecue party, you can give your guests thank you cards as keepsakes.

4. 4th of July over the years

Do you participate in 4th of July celebrations, like hosting a barbecue party, vacationing, or watching fireworks? Whatever your Independence Day tradition is, you can include memorable clips from previous years in your greeting cards and share them with your friends.

5. Fun facts and history trivia

You can add clips and videos of interesting facts and historical trivia you think everyone should know on your invitation and greeting cards. So you're providing entertainment and educational greeting and invitation cards.

Tips on creating your personalized Fourth of July greeting cards

Creating personalized video greetings is easy with the proper knowledge of what to do. So here are some tips that can help you nail that video greeting.

1. Selecting a theme for your greeting card

First, you need to choose a theme for your greeting card. This will be the foundation of your video greetings and tie them together, making the messages clear and coherent. 

For instance, you can use the examples given above. You can make entertaining, educational, patriotic quotes or simple video greetings for your card.

2. Create a video prompt, outline, or script

After choosing a theme, you can create a prompt, outline, or script to ensure a smooth video shoot. For 4th of July business greeting cards, like a CEO sending greetings to their employees, it’s important to write the message beforehand. 

If you plan to include multiple people in your video, you can create questions or prompts for them.

3. Choosing a video background or shooting location

Before shooting, you must identify a location or background that matches your theme. A plain background is the most accessible background you can find that you can use for last-minute video greetings. 

For a professional-looking greeting card for your business, you can choose a historical or patriotic sight. You can also choose a natural setting for a more personal and natural feel.

4. Getting costumes, props, and decorations

To make your videos more entertaining, you could dress up, use props, and decorate to show the Independence Day spirit. You can add an American flag in the background for a subtle decoration. 

You can also wear 4th of July outfits or American icon costumes like the Statue of Liberty, Uncle Sam, and Benjamin Franklin, and superhero characters like Captain America and Wonder Woman. Remember to avoid controversial and offensive costumes. 

5. Preparing your video equipment

You don't need high-end cameras to record your videos. Start with your phone camera, but you can hire videographers or rent equipment if you want professional-looking videos.

Just remember to charge your batteries and test all your equipment beforehand. Also, have backup equipment if something breaks, and use memory cards to store enough of your videos. Consider using lighting equipment and a stabilizer or tripod for better video quality. 

6. Choosing a greeting card generator 

One of the most essential steps in creating a video greeting, aside from making video greetings (of course), is choosing a greeting card generator. There are many greeting card generators that you can find online. 

But keep in mind, there are only a few online greeting card generators that can help you add videos to your printable greeting cards. 

GiftLips: An online video greeting and invitation card maker

GiftLips is an online video greeting and invitation card generator that allows you to add videos to your e-cards or printable greeting cards through a QR code. This generator also offers hundreds of greeting card templates for all occasions that you can use for free!

But how does a greeting card with a video work? The simple answer is that greeting card recipients can view the videos by scanning the QR code. That's right, VIDEOS. 

The GiftLips greeting card can contain multiple videos in a scrollable feed where recipients can hit “like” and leave their comments on the videos. These videos can come from a single person or a collaboration of different people. The best part is that creating a GiftLips account is entirely FREE!

How to make an Independence Day video greeting card through your browser

From professional to amateur-looking video greetings, here's how to add videos to your Independence Day greeting card using GiftLips.

1. Open GiftLips on your web browser and choose an Independence Day greeting card template 
2. Add a short message and tap Next Step
3. Then, tap Record Video, then Select Front Camera or Select Back Camera to start recording videos directly using GiftLips
4. Tap Record Audio to add a 1-minute audio clip, or tap Add videos to upload pre-recorded videos
5. Then, tap Done Uploading to preview your card
6. (Optional Step) Tap Invite Friends, then copy the join link and email them to people you'd like to collaborate with.
7. Lastly, Tap Download Card to save your card on your device.

4th of July message from business to employees and clients

From a formal fourth of July message to employees to more casual greetings, here are different types of Independence Day messages that you can use:

Fourth of July message to employees

1. Happy Fourth of July! Let's honor the values of freedom, democracy, and opportunity that make our country great.
2. Wishing you a safe and happy American Independence Day. Thank you for everything that you contribute to our organization.
3. On this Fourth of July, let's take a moment to recognize the sacrifices made to secure our freedom and the opportunities we enjoy as Americans.
4. As we celebrate this Fourth of July, let's recall the importance of harmony and working together to achieve our goals.
5. Happy Fourth of July! Let's appreciate the hard work and commitment our team brings to our organization every day.
6. This Fourth of July, let's take pride in the values of equality, justice, and liberty that make our country great.
7. Hoping for a happy and safe Fourth of July for you and your family. Let's celebrate the gifts of freedom and independence.
8. Let's celebrate the spirit of independence and innovation that has made our organization successful. Happy Fourth of July!
9. On this Fourth of July, let's remember the importance of diversity and inclusivity in building a stronger and more united nation.
10. Happy Fourth of July! Let's recall the brave men and women who have battled for our country's independence and freedom.

Message to clients

1. On this Independence Day, we appreciate your continuous support and partnership. We hope you have a wonderful and memorable Fourth of July holiday with your loved ones.
2. Happy Fourth of July! May this day remind us of the strength and resilience of the United States of America and inspire us to work together toward a brighter future.
3. In honor of Independence Day, let us reflect on the ideals that have made the United States of America great throughout its history: liberty, equality before the law, and opportunity for everyone. To that end, we appreciate your support as we seek to uphold these principles.
4. Thank you for your patronage and confidence in us; we appreciate it. We hope you had a fantastic Fourth of July!
5. Remembering those who fought for our independence and the value of working together. The fact that you are our trusted business associate fills us with pride.
6. This Fourth of July, we honor the courageous men and women who have rendered their service to our country and protected our freedom. We are grateful for your business and look forward to continuing our partnership.
7. We hope this Fourth of July brings you joy, peace, and happiness. Thank you for deciding to work with us and being a part of our success.
8. We'd want to take this Independence Day as an opportunity to thank you for your continued support and loyalty. Involvement with you is important to us, and we want to keep serving you in the future.
9. On the Fourth of July, let us remember the bravery and resolve of our ancestors and renew our commitment to the ideals for which they fought. All of you have been invaluable to us, so thank you.
10. Happy Fourth of July! Let us celebrate the opportunities and blessings of being a part of this great nation and continue working together toward a brighter future.

Inspiring patriotic quotes for fourth of July 

“America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination, and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.” – Harry S. Truman

“The essence of America – that which really unites us – is not ethnicity, or nationality or religion – it is an idea – and what an idea it is: that you can come from humble circumstances and do great things.” – Condoleezza Rice

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” – Thomas Jefferson

“In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt

“The American, by nature, is optimistic. He is experimental, an inventor, and a builder who builds best when called upon to build greatly.” – John F. Kennedy

“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.” – Ronald Reagan

“My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.” – John F. Kennedy

“Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.” – Adlai Stevenson II

“I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.” – Nathan Hale

“America is a tune. It must be sung together.” – Gerald Stanley Lee

Independence Day messages are more impressive when sent through videos 

Impress your business clients and inspire your employees by uniquely expressing your 4th of July message. And there's no other outstanding way of saying your messages than by sending a unique greeting card.

A video greeting card is a new and rising innovation in the greeting card world that merges traditional and modern ways of sending greetings.

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