Choosing a card for a cat lover often begins with looking for one that resembles their cat. You might pass over several perfectly nice designs because the colour is wrong, then find a ginger face and immediately think of the little terror who stole your seat last time you visited. That’s usually a good sign. You’re already thinking about the person who will open it.Oh Erik’s greeting cards give you plenty to choose from, whether you’re sending birthday wishes, celebrating good news or letting someone know you’re thinking of them. There’s room for a little silliness, too. People who routinely address their pets as if they understand the household budget can generally appreciate a cat pun.
Start with Their Cat
If you know the recipient’s feline companion, matching the design to them is a lovely touch. The birthday range includes different cat colours, with ginger, grey, white and black-and-white options among the designs. Have a look through the pictures rather than choosing the first birthday message you see.
It doesn’t have to be an exact likeness. A familiar colour or an expression that reminds you of their cat can be enough. You can mention the resemblance inside, especially if the illustrated cat looks as though it has just been caught doing something it fully intends to do again.
For a birthday, “Happy Purrday” or “Have A Cat-tastic Birthday” keeps things cheerful. If the recipient enjoys being made a fuss of, add a proper birthday message and a plan to see them. It’s easy to spend ages choosing a card and then rush the part they’ll probably read most closely.Other occasions have their own feline wording. “Huge Concatulations” suits good news, while “Be My Purrentine” offers a playful Valentine’s option. The collection also includes “Happy Furmum Day”, for someone who would be delighted to receive a little recognition from the cat. You may have to help with the handwriting. Their usual contribution involves standing on the card.
Then Write Something That Sounds Like You
You don’t need to become unusually poetic because you’ve picked up a pen. Think about what you would say if the person were sitting beside you, and start there.
For a friend’s birthday, you could write: “Hope you get a lie-in, something lovely for dinner and at least ten minutes in your own favourite chair.” If you’ve made plans together, mention them. A line about looking forward to lunch next week gives the message something personal to hold onto.
For someone who has helped look after your cat, be specific about what you appreciated. “Thank you for feeding Milo while we were away, and for sending the photos that proved he was having a perfectly good holiday without us.” Change the name and details to fit, of course. The point is to acknowledge the favour in your own voice.
A card can also be worth sending when there’s no celebration. “Sending You A Big Furrhug” is one option in the range for a warmer, gentler message. If somebody is having a difficult time, a few sincere words are enough. You can tell them you’re thinking of them or offer to call when they feel like talking. There’s no need to squeeze a joke into every space.
If you’re posting the card, leave yourself time to write it before the day you need to send it. Keep the address handy and check the delivery information when ordering. A beautiful card waiting unsigned on your kitchen table is a familiar problem, but an avoidable one.
The Oh Erik cards are printed on recycled paper and supplied with a recycled envelope in a biodegradable clear sleeve. You’ll find the designs in the Cat Greeting Cards collection.
Choose the one that makes you think of your favourite hooman, then give yourself a few minutes with a pen. And if you’re signing it from the cat, you’re allowed to take credit for buying the stamp.
