With the restrictions and isolation that this pandemic has brought to the world ever since the lockdown, people have felt that it’s the right time to send love and affection to loved ones who are far from them. Before the coronavirus happened, people were free to travel to and from any part of the world just to see and check out their friends and family. Now, travels have been limited and even prohibited. There’s no other way for you to communicate with your loved ones but through social media.
Fortunately, there’s still one thing you can do to make your loved ones feel special amid the pandemic, and it is through sending them greeting cards. Receiving cards during your birthday, Christmas, or even regular days would make you feel special, right? People who send cards often customize the designs and make them more personalized by adding handwritten messages and quotes to them. Then, they put them inside scented envelopes and mail them to their loved ones.
If you want to send cards to people who matter most to you during this lockdown, here are a few ways you can go about it to ensure your message of love reach them despite the ongoing pandemic.
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Digital Cards
If you don’t want to risk both your own and the receiver’s health, know that there are plenty of digital birthday cards for you to choose from. This paperless method of sending cards online is an excellent way to lift their spirits up despite the lockdown. Luckily for you, there are plenty of websites that can assist you when it comes to creating digital cards.
The best thing about digital cards is that you can completely customize them according to your preference. You can freely incorporate your imagination, such as adding pictures, music, and your desired font and layout, among many other creative ideas. You can also take into consideration the receiver’s likes or personality.
Some people also opt for digital greeting cards as they are more eco-friendly compared to traditional greeting cards. Less paper is used and wasted, plus you’ll save some precious time going to the post office to drop your cards. With digital cards, you can send plenty of them to as many friends and family as you can, in the comfort of your home. In addition to that, all parties involved are safe from the virus.
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Social Media Greeting Cards
Another way to send cards for your loved ones is through social media. Compared to digital greeting cards, sending your greetings through social media is cost-free. Although the cards you’ll be sending through this platform may not be as artistic as those you can find in official ecard websites, they would still be a delight to receive.
For instance, there’s a feature on Facebook wherein you are notified if one of your Facebook friends is celebrating their birthday today. Below that notification is a shortcut where you can instantly send your greetings to them. There are various backgrounds for you to choose from, which will serve as the design of your greeting card. After typing your message, you can post it right away on their timeline.
Aside from this feature, you can also look up for greeting cards on the Internet. Choose which ones fit your liking. After that, you can send these off to the receivers’ Messenger or through Instagram direct message. It’s all up to you on which social media platform you will drop off your greeting cards. The important thing is that you’ll let them feel that they are loved, and that you get to wish them well on their birthday despite this lockdown.
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Traditional Greeting Cards
The most famous way of sending your well-wishes is no other than through the traditional greeting cards. This method started way back in the 1800s, and it’s still prominent even up to this day. However, ever since online greeting cards dominated the Internet, many people have already made the switch from the traditional way of doing things to the paperless method. Even so, traditional greeting cards are still one of the best options when it comes to sending your messages. Also, many people have till kept the habit of hanging their received cards inside their own rooms or on Christmas trees.
Over the years, two types of greeting cards have reigned in the industry: the flat card and the folded card.
- Folded cards: People consider folded greeting cards as more traditional. When you unfold a greeting card, it adds an element of surprise, which makes moments more flattering and special. Much more, folded cards are usually put inside colored or scented envelopes, which adds another layer of surprise and a sense of sophistication that receivers will surely enjoy.
- Flat cards: On the other hand, flat greeting cards are cheaper compared to the former. You’ll have to utilize the space on the back of the card. This option is best suited for people who are sending photos or artwork. Some businesses also use this type of card to send out invitations, giveaways, or promotions.
Despite the ongoing pandemic, there are still people out there who’d appreciate receiving this type of card. The thought of their loved ones making an effort to print out or buy a greeting card and drop it off themselves at the post office is simply flattering. Of course, don’t forget to take safety precautions when dropping your mail; also, don’t forget to remind your loved ones of such when receiving your cards. For one, always disinfect before touching anything.
Spread Love Through Cards
Greeting cards are used for any occasion or event. A greeting card can help express your true feelings for your loved ones; in turn, the receiver will feel remembered and special. Regardless of how you choose to send your card, greeting cards can absolutely help connect you to your loved ones no matter how far they are, even in the midst of this pandemic. In addition, greeting cards help in keeping messages and special moments alive forever.
