Printable birthday cards are perfect for the sincere and thoughtful giver. If you’re that person, then this article is for you. 

You’ll learn how to make a DIY greeting card that you can turn into sentimental cards by adding videos. 

Why videos? They are eye-catching and flexible, and they allow you to create and express anything you want. Videos simply capture real emotions that words just can’t. 

We’re introducing a video greeting card, which is a printed greeting card with digital videos. But how is this possible?

Find out how you can make a printable greeting card with video and why it’s better than your traditional greeting card.

Here’s why a printable video greeting card is better than the usual greeting cards

As the name suggests, a video greeting card is a printed or digital greeting card with videos. Yes, you read that right. You can *PRINT* your videos together with your card.  

This feature is best for people who want to upgrade their cards but still want to receive that authentic card feel. 

This is made possible by a dynamic QR code where you can embed your videos. So, your recipients can view your videos through their phones after scanning the QR code. 

A personalized card is a sentimental card with personal messages, videos, photos, and songs specifically for the birthday celebrant. 

You can truly be creative with your cards and add your unique touch. Treat your video message cards as blank cards for your video ideas. 

Greeting cards with videos are made in less than 5 minutes in the comfort of your own home, making them convenient last-minute greeting cards.

You can send your greeting card with videos as birthday cards printable or digital cards, so you can send your cards online if you don’t know the birthday celebrant’s address.

Printable video ideas for your birthday cards

Spice up your printable birthday card template and make it more interesting by adding videos. Need video ideas? Check these out:

1. Celebrant introduction

Make your birthday greeting like an introduction video to a television reality show. Create a script and list the qualities of the birthday celebrant you’re most proud of.

You can use a green screen for your background to make your videos more realistic and fun.

Introducing the birthday celebrant using their best traits makes your appreciation more sincere and, at the same time, more entertaining. Appreciation is a great way to give anyone a confidence boost and make their day. 

2. Birthday slideshow

3. Video message collaboration project 

Invite the celebrant’s dearest friends and loved ones for a video message project.

Explain to them the project that you’re trying to make, so they’ll easily get your point and achieve your idea.

Create prompts that they can use, or ask them questions about the celebrant. 

A solo personal video message is intimate, but including the support of special people in the celebrant’s life makes the birthday card more sentimental. 

4. Memoir video

Narrate a story about the birthday celebrant from the day they were born to their upcoming birthday.

You can add a voiceover to photos and videos, and then incorporate music and animation. Ask their friends or loved ones for photos and video clips. 

For the story, you can make it biographical or add a fun twist by creating a story based on the celebrant’s favorite TV shows.

5. Keep up with the trends  

Ride with the video trends on social media and video-sharing platforms like Instagram and TikTok.

These platforms are a treasure trove of fresh and fun video ideas that you can use for your greeting card. 

You can always make your own trend. You’re already creative, so if you have an idea, make it into a reality with the help of the right people and by using the right tools.

Find free printable birthday cards on GiftLips

Now that you have the right ideas, all you need is greeting card software that can help you realize your video greeting ideas.

You can check out Giftlips, an online greeting card shop where you can browse through hundreds of different templates for all occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas, or even special holidays like Lunar New Year cards.

Aside from unique printable templates, GiftLips allows you to personalize birthday cards so that you can add videos in less than 5 minutes using your phone or any device.

So, there's no need to worry when creating last-minute birthday and other special greeting cards.

Recipients of your greeting cards can scan the QR code to view your videos. Not only that, did you know they can also like and comment on your videos?

So your birthday cards are not only for sending greetings but for receiving “thank yous” as well.

But here’s the best part, which we all love. You can create greeting cards with videos that you can print using GiftLips for FREE! 

Tips for creating video birthday wishes for your printable greeting card

Before making and adding videos to your printable greeting cards, here are some tips that you can use to create video greetings for your DIY card.

1. Make a plan 

Think about your recipient's likes and dislikes, as well as their unique personality, before you start creating your video. You can use this to generate concepts for your video's theme and message.

2. Keep it short and sweet

Remember that your recipient will probably view the video more than once, so keeping it short and sweet (about 2 to 3 minutes) is a good idea.

3. Use sharp and high quality photos and videos

If you want your final output to look polished and professional, use high-quality photographs and video.

4. Turn up the fun with music

Adding music can help set the tone and feel of your video, but make sure that it’s not overpowering or draws attention away from the message or other sound effects.

5. Add texts or subtitles

Use captions or text to give the images and videos more context and to send the receiver a personalized message. This ensures that your messages are clear and understandable.

6. Test scan your QR code card

7. Print on a high-quality paper card

After making a greeting card with video, print it on high-quality paper, insert it in a fancy envelope, and send it through the post so the recipient has a physical keepsake they can treasure forever.

 Making a printable birthday video greeting card

You’ve got the video ideas, the tool, and now you’re ready to create your greeting card. Here’s how you can make one on your phone in four easy steps:

1. Choose a birthday template

Open GiftLips in your browser and select a birthday template for your card. 

Then, tap Use This Template

2. Write your message

Add a customized personal message to your card and tap Next

3. Attach your videos

Create video and audio messages directly using GiftLips and tap Record video or Record audio 

Or add videos from your device and tap Upload videos

4. Save and Download

Tap Save Card for Later to save and edit your card for later

Or tap Download Card to

Greeting cards with videos are better with printed videos

Printable birthday cards with videos are a creative and fun way to celebrate someone's special day. You can add a personal touch and make the birthday card truly unique to the recipient. 

With these tips and video ideas in mind, you can create a memorable and personalized video birthday card that the recipient will cherish for years to come. 

If you're looking for a special way to celebrate a loved one's birthday, consider creating a printable video greeting card!

Check out GiftLips today and choose the best template. Enjoy FREE printable digital cards when you sign up today!