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Free fonts for greeting cards and invitations

A greeting card has room for one sentence and one feeling, so the lettering does most of the talking. This collection covers the range: cheerful rounded display faces for birthdays, elegant scripts for congratulations and sympathy, and casual handwritten styles that look like a note from a friend.

Use them for printed cards, digital greetings, gift tags and party invitations. Downloading is free; selling a card design is commercial use, and the ZIP license says whether that is allowed.

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Free Christmas, holiday and festive fontsFree playful fonts for kids, schools and children's booksFree fonts for certificates, diplomas and awardsAll uses

24 fonts for greeting cards

Ranked by fit for this use, then by popularity. Every font has a preview page and a free download.

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Setting a card so the message lands

Give the main phrase most of the front and keep everything else small. Scripts need 24 pt or more and generous line spacing, especially with flourishes. Centre the message optically rather than mathematically; letters with ascenders can make a line look off-centre. Inside the card, use a plain readable face so the handwritten note stays the star.

Questions about fonts for greeting cards

Which font suits a birthday card?
Rounded playful display faces or cheerful brush scripts. Pair with a simple sans for the smaller text.
Can I sell cards made with these fonts?
Only if the license permits commercial use, which is stated in the ZIP. Cards for friends and family are always fine.
How do I print cards at home?
Use 250 to 300 gsm card, design at 300 dpi with a 3 mm bleed, and print a single proof before the batch to check how the colours and stroke weights come out.
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