Best of birthday cards from Snapfish!

We know custom photo gifts are all the rage. It’s so easy to make something one-of-a-kind for friends + family for any special occasion. But you know what’s equally as heartfelt? A custom card! Having spent the last year away from the people we love the most, cards and snail mail in general have helped us to stay feeling close and connected.

At Snapfish, we’ve got cards for every occasion under the sun. From graduation to Galentine’s, Mother’s Day to moving announcements, and lots more. But today we wanted to take a second and showcase some of our best-in-class birthday cards!

Sprinkle Cake birthday greeting card standing next to a beautiful blue sprinkled cake with candles

Colorful + cheerful

When it comes to birthdays, you can’t go wrong with fun and vibrant colors. We have lots of cheerful, bright designs to choose from, but we’re sharing just a few of our favorites with you today.

Our Sprinkle Cake card design is such a classic cutie! The baby blue background paired with the brilliant colored sprinkles just shouts “Let’s celebrate!”. Change the number on top of the cake to match your loved one’s age, plus personalize the text at the bottom for your own special message.

Pink birthday greeting cards standing up surrounded by bright pink ribbon

If you’re looking for something trendy yet playful, check out the Handwritten Happy Birthday card! The stylized handwritten font and the vibrant color selections — pink, green, or yellow! — create such bubbly birthday vibes.

On the hunt for something modern + bright? Our Happy Birthday Candles design has a unique, striking effect! Featuring lined up birthday candles in either pink or green, this graphical design is perfect for the artsy friend in your life.

Folded birthday cards laying on a desk

Trendy typography

Interesting and impactful type treatments can ensure your birthday message packs a lot of punch! Our Bday Type card is a great option that comes in two beautiful colorways. With a solid color on the back of the card (either pink or teal, depending on color selection) and the multi-colored text on the front, this is the type of card your loved one will want to display in their home!

A showstopping way to send best birthday wishes is with the Typographic Happy Birthday card. Between the peppy colors and bold font, this design makes a clear statement… your friend or family member will have an amazing day, no doubt!

Looking for something sweet + sentimental that will still leave an impression? Our Splendid Happy Birthday card is truly gorgeous while also showcasing a heartfelt message. Add your own beautiful birthday note on the inside for extra impact. Personalize it with your loved ones favorite color, as well — choose from sunny yellow, light blue, and pastel pink.

Retro Birthday Card folded greeting card standing up next to a party hat

Short, sweet, and to the point — our Retro Happy Birthday card is pretty and punchy! This design also features a bold font style but with loads of retro flair and personality. Perfect for the most fun friend or family member in your life.

Chalk Birthday Burst design card featuring a happy couple photo

Personalized with photos

We’ve showed you lots of typographical and illustrative birthday cards… What about a card that showcases the favorite photo memories of you + buddy? The Chalk Birthday Burst design is a cute + classic option! The faux washi tape effect across the photos is so playful + adorable, and we love the white script font featured, too. Choose from a vertical layout with one photo, or a horizontal layout with two photos to customize the perfect card. Add a message on the front in the font of your choice, as well!

Bloom Collage birthday card featuring friendship photos, laying surrounded by flowers

If you’re going for more dreamy, natural vibes, opt for the Bloom Collage card. The blooming botanicals paired with sweet photos creates such a gorgeous effect. Plus, personalize the message under each photo for the ultimate birthday wishes. Plus, the vibrant green is so on trend right now!

Did you create a unique custom card for the birthday boy or girl in your life? Share it with us on social media! You can tag us on Instagram or Facebook or use the hashtag #snapfish. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter and Pinterest, too.