Printable Sentiments for Handmade Cards

10/22/2025

I’ve always liked having a stash of ready-to-use words and phrases for my handmade cards. Sometimes I don’t feel like taking out stamps, cleaning them, or finding the right ink color — and that’s where printable sentiments come in handy. Printable sentiments are a simple way to add beautiful messages to your handmade cards without any extra tools or effort. Just print, cut, and glue — that’s it!

You can even make it a relaxing part of your evening — print a few sheets, grab your scissors, and cut them out while watching your favorite show. It’s such a calm, satisfying little task, and you’ll have a whole pile of ready-to-use sentiments for your next card-making session. Perfect for a relaxing crafting evening with your scissors in hand and a cup of tea nearby.

Quick, Affordable and beginner-friendly

Printable sentiments are a great choice if you’re just starting with card making. You don’t need any fancy tools or supplies — just regular paper, or if you want a special look, try printing on textured cardstock, kraft paper, or glossy photo paper. The same design can look completely different depending on what you print it on!

Plus, since you can print them as many times as you like, they’re super budget-friendly. No need to buy new stamp sets every time you want a new phrase.

Handmade greeting card with a butterfly, newspaper background and "You Did It" printable sentiment.
Handmade greeting card with a butterfly, newspaper background and "You Did It" printable sentiment.

Always Ready When Inspiration Strikes

One of the best things about printable sentiments is how easy it is to stay organized. You can keep cut-out sentiments in a small box, folders, albums, or envelope, sorted by occasion — birthday, thank you, love, friendship — and grab the perfect one whenever you need it. No more searching for the right words while you’re in the middle of crafting!

Printed sheets with circular sentiments on them, pink handmade card with "Just for You" sentiment.
Printed sheets with circular sentiments on them, pink handmade card with "Just for You" sentiment.

Make Them Your Own

Even though they’re printables, you can still give them your personal touch!

  • Ink the edges or add a bit of glitter for dimension.

  • Layer them on colored cardstock or patterned paper for extra contrast.

  • Combine them with your favorite clipart, die cuts, or embellishments to match your card’s style.

Printable sentiments are flexible and easy to personalize — you can make them look elegant, playful, or cozy, depending on your project.

Fall handmade greeting card with trees and "Autumn Vibes" sentiment on it.
Fall handmade greeting card with trees and "Autumn Vibes" sentiment on it.

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Themed Sentiments for every occasion

No matter what kind of card you’re making, there’s always a sentiment that fits just right. Having a few themed sheets printed and ready saves so much time when you want to make a quick card. You can mix and match them with your favorite backgrounds, papers, or embellishments — and it’s fun to see how one sentiment can look completely different depending on the theme or color palette you choose!

I’ve created different themed printable sets so you can easily match your words to your project — whether it’s a cozy fall greeting, a sweet baby shower card, or a cheerful Christmas wish.

Great for Other Paper crafting Projects

If you enjoy making more than just cards, printable sentiments fit right in with all sorts of paper crafts — from gift tags and bookmarks to exploding boxes, mini albums, and handmade packaging. A short message or quote can turn a simple project into something truly thoughtful.

They’re quick to add, fun to mix with your favorite embellishments, and can make even the smallest handmade gift feel extra special.

Two handmade cards, cheerful and fun, with "Congrats" and "Hi" sentiments on them.
Two handmade cards, cheerful and fun, with "Congrats" and "Hi" sentiments on them.

Perfect for Scrapbooks and Junk Journals

Printable sentiments aren’t just for greeting cards — they work beautifully in scrapbooks and junk journals too! You can use them to highlight memories, add little quotes next to your photos, or decorate journal pages with meaningful words. They’re great for adding that extra personal touch, whether you’re documenting a trip, a special moment, or just filling your pages with inspiration.

Try printing them in different sizes or on vintage-style paper for a cozy, handmade look. They’re an easy way to make your pages feel finished without needing extra supplies.

Simple handmade greeting card with colorful butterfly and "Happy Birthday" sentiment
Simple handmade greeting card with colorful butterfly and "Happy Birthday" sentiment
white sheet with card making sentimentswhite sheet with card making sentiments

Looking for Printable sentiments?

You can find a variety of card-making printables in my shop — from sentiments for every occasion to other cute designs that make creating handmade cards super easy and fun.

Cover for a circular printable sentiments for cardsCover for a circular printable sentiments for cards
Sheets with sentiments for a newborn baby in pink and blue colorsSheets with sentiments for a newborn baby in pink and blue colors

Printable sentiments make card making simple, fun, and stress-free. Whether you craft often or just now and then, having a little stash of ready-to-use words makes it so much easier to jump right into creating. Print a few sheets, cut them out while relaxing, and you’ll always have the perfect message waiting for your next handmade card.

Happy crafting!

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