Personalised birthday cards to print or send: for kids, for her and for him
Design your own birthday card online: type the name, age and message, pick a theme and pay a fixed price. One design for €12, three for €24. Usually within 2–5 minutes you get a print-ready PDF with 3 mm bleed and a PNG you can send as an e-card.
- Usually ready in 2–5 minutes
- From €12 incl. VAT
- Print PDF and PNG
- VAT invoice



Birthday card designs from our gallery
Click a design and the wizard opens in that creative direction. Add your own text and logo and see the price straight away.
See all designs in the gallery →
A personalised birthday card carries their name, their age and a theme that suits them: a rocket for a six-year-old, bold lettering for your brother, watercolour flowers for a friend, a cat in a party hat for a colleague. Tell us the idea, and we design the illustration and set your message so it reads clearly.
Unlike a birthday card template, there is no editing software to wrestle with. Milestones work the same way, whether it is a 21st, a 30th or a 60th: just type the age.
Birthday messages to copy into your card
- Happy birthday, [name]! May this year bring you more reasons to laugh than to worry.
- Hooray, [name] is [age]! We hope your cake is as tall as a mountain and your day is full of games and adventures.
- Another year on the clock and still running like new. Happy birthday, mate, and may the coffee always be strong.
- Age is just a number, but in your case it is a fairly big one. Only joking! Happy birthday, [name].
- Happy birthday from everyone at [company]! Thank you for the ideas, the patience and the biscuits you always share.
- Grandma, [age] years of kindness, Sunday roasts and good advice. Thank you for everything. All our love, [name]
What you get
- A flat card in A6, A5, DL or a 150 mm square, portrait or landscape, or a custom size up to 600 mm.
- A print-ready PDF with 3 mm bleed and a PNG to send as an e-card by email, WhatsApp or Messenger.
- A theme of your choice: balloons and confetti, a rocket, watercolour flowers, a cat with a cake or clean typography.
- An optional back with a longer message and signature (from €9 extra).
How much does a personalised birthday card cost?
| Package | Price incl. VAT | What you get | Time after payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | €12 | 1 design based on your brief | usually 2–5 minutes |
| Plus · recommended | €24 | 3 designs in different creative directions | usually 2–5 minutes |
| Studio | €35 | 6 designs in different creative directions | up to 10 minutes |
| Designer | €165 | 6 designs by our graphic designer, up to 3 hours of work, one round of revisions | first designs within 2 working days |
Prices include VAT, one-off payment, no subscription. Back side: Start +€9, Plus +€14, Studio +€19. At busy times it can take up to 15 minutes.
How to order a personalised birthday card
- Choose your personalised birthday card and packageYou see the price straight away. The package sets how many different designs you get.
- Describe your idea and add your logoName, headline, contact details, style and colour. Your logo is placed as a separate layer, never redrawn.
- Pay onlineSecure payment with Stripe. We email your VAT invoice.
- Download your filesUsually after 2–5 minutes you get an email with print-ready PDF (with bleed) and PNG files.
Birthday card sizes
| Format | Trim size | Print file |
|---|---|---|
| A6 | 105 × 148 mm | PDF with 3 mm bleed and trim box, PNG |
| A5 | 148 × 210 mm | PDF with 3 mm bleed and trim box, PNG |
| DL | 99 × 210 mm | PDF with 3 mm bleed and trim box, PNG |
| Square 15 cm | 150 × 150 mm | PDF with 3 mm bleed and trim box, PNG |
You can also enter a custom size in mm or cm, portrait or landscape. A6 fits a C6 envelope, DL fits a DL envelope. You can put your wishes on the back.
What to write in a birthday card
The front has room for a short line, such as their name and age, while longer wishes go on the back. If you are stuck, click Write it for me in the design wizard and adjust the suggestion.
- Pick one specific wish instead of a list, such as a good season on the bike.
- Add humour only if you know each other well: an age joke works for a sibling, less so for your manager.
- Sign it clearly, and on a work card add the team name.
Birthday card for him, for her and for kids
A birthday card for him does not need flowers or hearts: describe his interests, such as cycling, fishing or football, and choose navy, bottle green or charcoal. For her, watercolour flowers and soft gold work well, but if she loves motorbikes, say so. Kids birthday cards should be bright, with a big number, their name and one picture they will recognise.
Printable birthday card or e-card?
For a printable birthday card, use the PDF with 3 mm bleed: A6 fits a C6 envelope and the 150 mm square fits a 160 mm square envelope. Print at a local print shop, a copy shop or at home on thicker card. The PNG is a ready e-card to send by email, WhatsApp or Messenger, even if they live abroad.
Birthday card: free online maker, ready design in minutes or a designer?
| plakaty.shop | Free online maker | Freelance designer | Agency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| How it is made | From your brief, every word checked | You, from a template | A designer | A team |
| Time | Usually 2–5 minutes | As long as you spend on it | Usually several days | Days to weeks |
| Cost | Fixed price from €12 | Free or subscription | Depends on rate and scope | Highest |
| Files | PDF with bleed and trim box, PNG | You set them up yourself | Usually yes | Yes |
| Best when | You need the design today and know your text | You have time and an eye for design | You want to talk it through and revise | You are building a big campaign or brand |
Prefer to work with a designer? The Designer package (€165) gets you 6 designs by our graphic designer with one round of revisions.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a personalised birthday card cost?
€12 for one design (Start), €24 for three (Plus) and €35 for six (Studio), incl. VAT. A back with your message costs €9, €14 or €19 extra. You pay once, with no subscription.
How quickly will I get my birthday card?
Usually within 2–5 minutes of payment, by email and on the website. Studio takes up to 10 minutes, or up to 15 at busy times, so you can still order on the day.
Can a staff birthday card include our company logo?
Yes. Upload your logo and we place it as a separate layer, never redrawn. You can use the design in your business in line with our terms.
Can a designer work on my card?
Yes. The Designer package at €165 gives you six designs from our designer with one round of revisions, and the first designs arrive within 2 working days.


