Don’t limit your birthday card messages to just words. Add a unique twist to your birthday cards and say more through videos. 

Birthday cards are an important part of a birthday celebration.

These cards represent the special bond you share with the celebrant that lets them know you remember their special day.

Turning your usual birthday greeting card into a video greeting card is a unique and fun way to personalize your card.

With videos, you can say your happy birthday wishes, exactly how you want it.

In this article, you’ll discover unique birthday message ideas for everyone. You’ll also learn why adding videos to your greeting card is important and how you can add videos using your mobile devices. 

Your video greeting card vs. a regular birthday card

For starters, a video greeting card is pretty straightforward—it’s simply a greeting card with a video.

But why do you really need to add videos? What difference does adding videos to your greeting cards make? Here are 7 things you should know:

Adds more value to your birthday greeting card

Personalizing your cards makes them more heartfelt and valuable than commercial cards. Make them more special by adding personal video messages from the heart.

Say more than just words

A picture paints a thousand words, but a video paints a million. Through videos, you can express your most genuine wishes of happiness, success, and love directly, just as how you’d say them in person.

Relive a fond memory

Apart from birthday video greetings, you can also add memorable clips and videos. By doing so, you’re not only wishing someone a happy birthday, but also immortalizing a special moment through your cards.

Allows creative freedom

Something that a greeting card with a video does best is promote the freedom of expression needed to create a memorable greeting. In an era where ideas are readily available with a few taps and clicks, uniqueness and creativity have become rare commodities.

Express emotions

You don’t need to write a lengthy letter just to show your sincerity. With a video greeting message, you’re free to show expressions that say more than what you feel. So when words fail, use videos.

More interactive and immersive

Videos on your greeting cards are eye-catching and more engaging for receivers. They’re great at capturing anyone’s attention. Just imagine how many greeting cards anyone receives on their birthdays, especially on milestone birthdays like a golden birthday. If you want to stand out, use videos.

Move you closer to your loved ones

A greeting card is an emotional and, somehow, physical connection between you and your recipients. These connections are built through the video messages that you send and the physical greeting cards that you give. 

But you don’t need to undergo a complicated process, download complex apps, or install tricky software to do this. Here’s a simple greeting card generator you can try.

GiftLips: A greeting card generator can print your video greetings

GiftLips is a greeting card generator that you can use to create an e-card or a printable greeting card. But what happens to your videos? Well, they’re also printed. Here’s how:

A dynamic QR code on your greeting card carries your videos, so when your recipients scan your QR code, they’re redirected to your videos. They can scroll through multiple videos. And the most interesting part is GiftLips cards’ interactive features where recipients can like and comment on each video. 

When to send a birthday greeting card

According to USPS, it takes about 2 to 5 business days to send a greeting card. If you’re planning to send a physical greeting card through the mail, send your card at least 8 to 10 days before to accommodate for any delays.

You can always let GiftLips ship your greeting cards directly to your recipients for FREE. 

If you’re running out of time, you can send your greeting card online as an e-card online, which is also free.

Classic birthday card messages

Use the best birthday wishes on your greeting card for simple, yet genuine greetings. You can choose simple and sweet, inspirational or, happy birthday card funny messages.

Simple and sweet birthday messages

Today is your day to shine! May your birthday be filled with all the things that make you happiest.

Wishing you a birthday filled with all the people and things you love most. May this year be your best one yet!

Happy birthday to someone who always brings a smile to my face. May your day be just as joyful as you make mine every day!

Another year of blessings, another year of growth, and another year of making memories. Happy birthday, and may this year be your best one yet!

Wishing you a very happy birthday! May your day be filled with joy, laughter, and lots of birthday cakes!

Today is a day to celebrate you! Happy birthday, and may your day be filled with love, laughter, and all the things that bring you happiness.

Happy birthday to someone who makes the world a better place just by being in it. May your birthday be as wonderful as you are!

Happy birthday funny messages

Another year older, but don't worry…you're still not as old as you'll be next year. Happy birthday!

Happy birthday to someone who's almost as awesome as me. Just kidding, you're way cooler. Enjoy your special day!

(insert emotional birthday quotes here) Just kidding! Happy birthday bud! May your candles be too many to count, but not so many that you set off the fire alarm. LOL

Congratulations on another year of questionable decisions and embarrassing stories. May your birthday be as entertaining as you are!

Happy birthday to someone who's aging like a fine wine…and getting just as expensive.

Another year of your shenanigans! Let's make this birthday one for the books. Or at least one that we'll pretend never happened.

Happy birthday to someone who's more fun than a barrel of monkeys, but slightly less well-behaved. Let's party like it's… never mind, we're too old for that.

Birthday messages for someone who inspires you

Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance inspire me to be a better person every day. Happy birthday to someone who truly makes a difference!

On your special day, I just wanted to say thank you for being an inspiration to me and so many others. May your birthday be as amazing as you are!

You are not just a role model, but also a true inspiration to me. Happy birthday, and may your birthday be as amazing as you are!

Your unwavering commitment to excellence and your ability to inspire others is truly admirable. Happy birthday to someone who makes the world a better place!

Wishing a very happy birthday to someone who inspires me to be a better person, and whose kindness and generosity knows no bounds!

Happy birthday to someone who embodies the true meaning of success, and inspires us all to pursue our passions with purpose and determination!

Heartfelt birthday messages

Add heartwarming messages for mom and dad, and add touching birthday wishes for a friend on your greeting card.

Birthday messages for dad

Dad, you have always been my rock, my mentor, and my biggest supporter. I can't imagine where I'd be without you. Happy birthday!

You have always been my hero, my confidante, and my best friend. I love you more than words can express. Happy birthday, Dad!

Dad, you are the person who has taught me the most important lessons in life, and for that, I am forever grateful. Happy birthday!

Dad, you are the person who has shaped me into the person I am today. I am so proud to be your child. Happy birthday!

Your unwavering strength, wisdom, and kindness have always inspired me. I am grateful to have you as my dad. Happy birthday!

Dad, you are more than just a parent, you are my best friend. Thank you for all the laughter, love, and memories. Happy birthday!

Birthday messages for mom

Happy birthday to the most amazing mom in the world! Thank you for your love, your patience, and your unwavering support. I love you more than words can express!

On your special day, I just wanted to say thank you for all the sacrifices you have made for me. You are my inspiration and my guiding light, and I am so lucky to have you as my mom.

Wishing a very happy birthday to the woman who has taught me everything I know about love, kindness, and compassion. You are the embodiment of everything that is good in this world, and I am so grateful to have you as my mom.

Wishing a very happy birthday to my biggest cheerleader, my sounding board, and my voice of reason. You are my best friend and my mom, all rolled into one amazing person.

Mom, you have always been there for me, no matter what. You have supported me, encouraged me, and believed in me when no one else did. Happy birthday to the most amazing mom in the world!

Happy birthday to the mom who has given me everything I could ever ask for and more. You are my blessing, my inspiration, and my greatest treasure. May this year bring you all the joy, love, and happiness you deserve!

Birthday wishes for a friend

Wishing a very happy birthday to the person who always knows how to make me laugh, and who never fails to lift my spirits when I'm feeling down. You are a true gem, my friend!

Happy birthday to my dearest friend! You have been a constant source of light and happiness in my life, and I am so grateful for your friendship.

Happy birthday to the friend who makes every day brighter!

You have a heart of gold, and your kindness and generosity never cease to amaze me. Happy birthday to the friend who always goes above and beyond!

Thank you for being my partner in crime, my sounding board, and my confidant. Happy birthday to the friend who always has my back!

Happiest birthday to the friend who has brought so much joy and laughter into my world.

Happy birthday to the friend who has stood by my side through thick and thin, and who I know will always be there for me.

Casual birthday wishes

Write lighthearted birthday messages for your coworker and neighbor with these greeting ideas. 

Birthday messages for a coworker

On your special day, I hope you know how much we appreciate everything you do. You're an invaluable member of our team, and we're lucky to have you.

Happy birthday to the person who always knows how to put a smile on everyone's face. You are a true gem, and we're lucky to have you on our team.

You make work fun, and for that, we are grateful. Happy birthday to the person who always brings a little bit of sunshine into our workday.

Wishing a very happy birthday to the person who never fails to brighten up the office with their contagious smile and infectious laugh.

Happy birthday to the coworker who has become more than just a colleague – you're a true friend. Here's to another year of laughs, good times, and great work!

Birthday messages for a neighbor

On your special day, I just wanted to remind you that you're the neighbor everyone wishes they had. Thanks for being awesome!

Happy birthday, neighbor! I hope your birthday is as great as the view from our front porches.

Wishing you a happy birthday and hoping you get all the cake and presents you deserve. You're a great neighbor, and we're lucky to have you!

Happy birthday to the person who keeps our street looking good and our neighborhood feeling like home. You're a rockstar, neighbor!

You're the kind of neighbor who makes our neighborhood feel like a small town. Happy birthday to the person who always keeps things cozy and comfortable!

Happy birthday to the person who always has the best garden on the block. Here's to another year of green thumbs and great times!

You make living next door to you a joy. Happy birthday to the neighbor who never fails to brighten our day!

Other birthday messages

Make sure the special people in your life know that you’re still thinking of them even when you’re late or when you can’t come to their birthday with these messages for your card.

Birthday messages when you can’t make it

Although I can't be there to raise a glass with you, I'll be toasting to your health and happiness from afar. Happy birthday!

Even though I can't be there to sing “Happy Birthday” in person, know that I'm sending you all the love and positive energy on your special day.

I wish I could be there to give you a big birthday hug, but for now, please accept this virtual hug and my warmest wishes for a fantastic birthday!

Even though I can't be there to blow out the candles with you, I hope your birthday is everything you dreamed of and more. Happy birthday!

I'm sorry I couldn't be there to join in the festivities, but just know that I'm celebrating you from afar. Happy birthday to my favorite person!

Birthday messages with belated wishes

I know I missed the big day, but I hope you had a birthday as awesome as you are! Wishing you all the best in the year ahead.

Happy belated birthday! Sorry I missed the big day, but I hope it was everything you wished for and more.

I'm sorry I'm late to the party, but I still wanted to wish you a very happy birthday! May this year bring you all the joy and blessings you deserve.

Even though I'm a little late to the party, I still wanted to wish you a very happy birthday! May your year be full of happy surprises and amazing adventures.

I'm a little late to the celebration, but that doesn't mean I'm any less excited to wish you a happy birthday! May this year be your best one yet.

Create a birthday video greeting card in 7 easy steps

Make your cards more interesting with videos. Creating greeting cards with videos is so easy! Here’s how:

1. Open GiftLips in your browser and choose the template for your birthday card
2. Add a short birthday message and tap Next
3. Then, tap Record Video, Record Audio, or Upload Videos to add media to your greeting card
4. After adding your videos or audio recordings, click Done Uploading
5. Then tap Generate Preview to check your card
6. Lastly, proceed to Download Card to save the card you just made on your device
7. Optional: Tap Invite Friends, copy the link, and send it to the people you want to work with.

Combine videos with your messages for unique and special birthday card

Add birthday card messages that perfectly convey what you want to say. You can make sincere, hilarious, or heartwarming messages to let the special people of your life know you’re thinking of them on their special day.

But when words fail, you can always use videos and create a video greeting card. These personalized cards are more heartfelt, add value to your greeting card, more engaging, and moves you closer to your loved ones.

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