Thank You Notes
Thank you etiquette
 After
the party there is one last detail that needs to be taken care of … Sending thank you notes. It’s
important that your teen thank all the people who gave them a
birthday
gift.
To make this job easier, order
personalized thank you notes well in advance of the party. And consider
ordering birthday themed return address labels and envelope seals.
Carlson Craft has a wide selection of Thank You
cards, return address labels and seals.
Our
online store
also has a great selection.
Or go to
Snapfish.com
to create unique and fun Thank You cards using your favorite sweet 16
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PhotoStamps!
Don't forget to
get stamps, too. The latest trend in celebrations is
PhotoStamps. You can
turn your teen's photo into real US postage using
PhotoStamps.com.
Add another fun & unexpected
touch by using these one-of-a-kind stamps on your thank you cards
and invitations. |
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Photofetti
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Some people like
to spice up their thank you cards and invitations by including a
little bit of confetti in them. Why not go the extra step
and add some
Photofetti!
Photofetti
is photo confetti made with your
snapshots, mingled with colorful accents. In addition to
including it in your thank you cards and invitations cards, you can
also sprinkle it on your tables the day of your party. |
Saying “thank you” is easy ...
Never written thank you notes before? Don’t worry. Just follow our
simple guidelines. If you’re still stuck, check out our
sample letters
for some great ideas.
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Every gift, whether
received by mail or in person, should be acknowledged with a thank
you note.
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Send thank you
notes promptly. Start right away and finish no later than one month
after the party.
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Always hand write
thank you notes and hand address the envelopes. E-mail is not
appropriate.
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Mention the gift
specifically in the note and express appreciation.
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When you receive money as a present, don’t mention the amount. Do,
however, mention how you plan to spend the money.
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Avoid making thank you notes look like form letters by adding a
personal reference to each one. See our sample letters.
Money as gifts
“Before the
cards started arriving, we talked to our son about how he was going to
spend the money he received as gifts. We agreed that he could have half
of the money, but the other half went into his savings account. I taped
the checks to a cupboard and he was allowed to deposit them when the
thank you note was mailed. I’m glad we discussed it ahead of time.”
Barb in Dallas, Texas
Sample Thank You Notes
A few guidelines to help make writing Thank You
Notes a breeze
When writing thank you notes, always add at least one personal sentence
to let the reader know you are thinking of them. Here’s a few thank you
templates to get you started as well as some suggestions for various
people that you might send a note to.
Remember,
the most important thing is to be personable and to be yourself. Customize any of the following samples to better fit you.
Template
for a gift:
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Dear (use the name they signed on the card, or address it to them
formally)
Thank you
so much for the ________________________. It was very thoughtful. I'll
think of you every time I (see it/ use it/ wear it).
It was so
nice of you to come to my party. Having the support of family and
friends is very important to me. It was a special day and you are a
special friend. Keep in touch!
Warmest
wishes.
Sincerely,
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Template
for a gift of money:
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Dear ___________________________________
Thank you
so much for your generous gift of money. Your support will help me buy
the new _______________ I've been saving for.
Money can't
buy happiness...but it sure helps!
With
appreciation, sincerely,
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More Ideas
for Personalizing Thank You Notes
Add any of these where appropriate after thanking the recipient for the
gift:
You have
superb taste! And now I have a sample of it.
I enjoyed meeting you. My parents have talked about you for years.
Thank you for thinking of me.
Thank you for being there when I needed you!
Ideas for
relatives:
I am very grateful for the support I have received from family over the
years.
You’ve always been my favorite Aunt.
Thank you also for helping at the party.
Does this mean I don't have to sit at the kid's table anymore?
Call me for babysitting!
I hope we get to see you at the cabin this summer.
I look forward to seeing you at our next family get-together.
Ideas for
out of town guests:
It was so cool that you made the trip for my big day. It really means a
lot to me that you would travel so far.
If I ever
have the chance, I'll visit you in (their city).
Ideas for
friends' parents:
I've really enjoyed being friends with
(student's name). She is a true
friend.
You have helped me so much over the past few years and it was a
pleasure spending time with your family.
I always felt welcome in your
home.
I'll never forget the day we went to
(someplace special). It was
so nice of you to include me.
Ideas for
neighbors:
I will miss living here in (city or neighborhood name).
You have been so
helpful to our family and I will miss you.
I'll be sure to stop by when
I come home to visit.
I'll never
forget all the fun neighborhood get-togethers.
Ideas for
teachers:
You have made a big difference in my life. Keep up the good work.
Having you as a teacher has made such a big difference in my years at
(school name).
I'll try to keep up the good study habits.
You will always be my favorite teacher.
Ideas for
coaches:
Thank you for being such a great coach.
I've really enjoyed playing
(sport name here).
You're a great inspiration!
Ideas for
people who did not attend party:
I'm sorry you were not able to join us for the party. I missed you.
However, your support is greatly appreciated.
Ideas for
coworkers:
It has been a lot of fun working together.
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