Print on one side, fold in half from top to bottom (printed side out), then in half again from left to right.
Making the PDF…
About the thank you card maker
A handwritten thank you still means a lot. This free thank you card maker gets you most of the way: choose what you are thankful for — a gift, a wedding gift, a baby gift, a teacher, coming to a party, help with a move or kind words — and the front, the message and the design are ready. Change the words, print, fold, and sign it with a pen.
The card prints on one sheet of paper, on one side only. Fold it in half, then in half again, and you have a small folded card with your thanks inside.
Features
- 9 ready thank you cards — any reason, a gift, a wedding gift, a baby gift, a teacher, party guests, help, a coworker or boss, and kind words
- Message ideas — pick one of 9 short thank you lines for the inside, or write your own
- Designs that fit a thank you — leaves and greenery, flowers, hearts, confetti, stars, balloons, polka dots, stripes or an elegant frame
- 16 colour themes — sage green and blush pink, plus 14 more — and 11 heading styles
- Your own words — change the front, the small line, the message and how you sign it
- One sheet, two folds — the inside is printed upside down on purpose, so it reads right after folding
- US Letter or A4, with a live preview, Print and Download PDF
What to write in a thank you card
A good thank you note has three parts: say thank you, name the gift or the help, and say why it mattered.
| Thank you for | Example |
|---|---|
| A gift | Thank you for the beautiful scarf! I wear it all the time. |
| Money or a gift card | Thank you for your generous gift. We will put it toward our new sofa. |
| A wedding gift | Thank you for celebrating with us, and for the lovely gift. |
| A baby gift | Thank you for the sweet little outfit and for all your love. |
| A teacher | Thank you for your patience and for making learning fun. |
| Coming to a party | Thank you for coming and for the great present. I had so much fun! |
| Help | Thank you for helping us move. We could not have done it without you. |
| Kind words | Thank you for your kind words. They meant so much to our family. |
Then close warmly: *With love*, *Many thanks*, *With gratitude* or *Best wishes*.
When to send a thank you card
| Occasion | Send it within |
|---|---|
| Birthday or holiday gift | 1–2 weeks |
| Baby shower gift | 2–3 weeks |
| Wedding gift | 3 months (sooner is nicer) |
| Help, a favour, a dinner | 1 week |
| A job interview | 1–2 days |
| Kind words or flowers after a loss | When you feel ready — there is no deadline |
Many cards at once
After a wedding or a baby shower you may need 30 or more cards. Print the same card several times and change only the name and the gift in the message. To address the envelopes from your guest list, use Address Labels from Excel or Print Envelope.
Frequently asked questions
Is the thank you card maker free?
Yes. It is free, with no sign-up and no watermark. Make as many cards as you like.
Should a thank you card be handwritten?
A printed card is fine, but add a short line by hand and sign it with a pen. That small personal touch is what people remember.
Why is the inside printed upside down?
Because of the fold. When you fold the top half behind, it turns over. So the inside is printed upside down, and it reads the right way once the card is folded.
What paper should I use?
Normal paper works. Card stock (about 65–110 lb / 170–300 g/m²) in white or cream looks best, especially for wedding thank you cards.
How big is the finished card?
A quarter of the sheet: about 4¼ × 5½ inches from US Letter, or 10.5 × 14.8 cm (A6) from A4. A standard A2 envelope (C6 in Europe) fits.
Is my card private?
Yes. The PDF is made in your browser and nothing is uploaded. Your card is saved in this browser only.
Related tools
- Greeting Card Maker — cards for birthdays and other occasions
- Birthday Card Maker — a folded birthday card with ready wishes
- Address Labels from Excel — address all the envelopes from your list
- Print Envelope — print an address straight onto an envelope
- Handwritten Social Post — a thank you note as a picture to share
- Wedding Invitation Maker — invitations and save the dates
How to use it
- Choose what you are thankful for — the front, the message and the design fill in
- Change the front and the small line under it
- Pick a message idea or write your own message inside, and how you sign it
- Pick a design, the colours and the heading style
- Press Print — on one side of the paper — or Download PDF
- Fold it in half from top to bottom (printed side out), then from left to right
