What to Write in a Birthday Card for a Crush

Struggling with what to write in a birthday card for a crush? We get it, trust us—but writing the perfect message might not be as hard as you think once you sit back and take a breath! We can help you come up with some message ideas, and even offer you the perfect card to put it all in to truly wow your crush—no need to thank us! 

Here at Lumibop, we have stunning cards for every occasion. From birthday cards or her or him, or the kids, to jaw-dropping Valentine’s Day cards. No matter the occasion, we have something that will be perfect.

Feeling Nervous? Start with Something Light

Depending on how old you are, how well you know your crush, and the dynamic you already have between you, figuring out what to write in a birthday card for a crush will look different for everyone. However, it’s always good to start off a birthday message to a crush with something a little bit light and friendly—because you don’t want to go over the line and make them uncomfortable (especially if you are not very close to your crush). 

You can start with a quick, classic, ‘happy birthday (name)’, and wish them well or that you hope they get to have all the cake they want—something simple, friendly, and easy to dig into. After that, you can tog on another sentence or two to make your crush feel extra special.

Flirty Birthday Wishes That Show You Care (Just Enough)

When figuring out what to write in a birthday card for a crush, you walk a fine line between being friendly and a bit flirty, and coming on too strong. Unfortunately, how well you know your crush, how close you are, and the relationship you already have with each other will play a big role in how far you can go, but that does not mean that you can’t have some fun, anyway! Keep it clean and tasteful (unless your relationship states otherwise), and write something that hints at flirtation in a way that anyone will appreciate. 

Some flirty birthday messages might include:

• You make getting older look so good

• I was going to bake you a cake before I remembered that you’re sweet enough

• If I could rearrange the alphabet, I would put U and I together

Cute and Sweet Messages to Make Them Smile

Cute and sweet messages are for everyone, and it doesn’t matter who your crush is—they will love it. You can talk about their personality (intelligence and sense of humour are great options!), you can talk about how much better your life is with them in it, or you can mention a specific characteristic (eyes and smiles are sweet and safe bets). 

Figure out what to write in a birthday card for a crush by taking a moment to think of something they would actually appreciate. Avoid writing a message that could be misunderstood, or one that might come on too strong (again, relationship depending), as these might only make things awkward moving forward. 

Try a variation of these sweet birthday messages for your crush:

• Wishing you a day as captivating as your personality and as enchanting as your presence.

• Happy birthday, dear. My life would have been so boring if I didn’t meet you.

• Happy birthday to the one who adds an extra touch of delight to my days!

Funny Messages That Keep It Casual but Fun

If all else fails, and you truly don’t know what to write in a birthday card for a crush, something funny is always a safe bet—and you can still be flirty and/or cute, too! You can try and use a purposefully cheesy pickup line if it is suitable for your relationship, or you can lean into their kind of humour and come up with a unique message that they aren’t going to be able to forget. 

Got a sense of humour? These funny messages will make your crush laugh:

• If you were a fruit, you’d be a fineapple. Happy Birthday, cutie!

• Happy birthday! If you were a vegetable, you’d definitely be a cute-cumber!

• Smart, good-looking, and funny. But enough about me. Happy birthday!

• I don’t mind being single if you’re with me. Happy birthday.

Tips for Writing a Message That Feels Like You

To write a birthday message that feels like you, you might need to take a deep breath, relax, and just let your creativity flow. If you aren’t writing this message anonymously (we believe in you!) you can lean into your very own writing style, mention topics that you are into, or even add little illustrations to your card (they don’t have to be works of art, either!). 

No one else is you, and that means no one else can write a card that feels like it comes from you. Avoid using cheesy or generic lines that you might find online, and come up with something that is unique to you—your crush is definitely going to notice.

Summing it up, follow these guidelines to write a birthday message that feels like you:

• Lean into your unique writing style

• Refer to topics that you like

• Add cute little illustrations

• Avoid generic and cheesy lines

• Come up with new and unique lines

Top Lumibop Card Picks to Match Your Vibe

At Lumibop, we know that everyone has different tastes when it comes to birthday cards—and that’s why we offer so many different styles! From classic cards like Singing Cake or Pop-Up Cake, to animal-themed cards like our Rockin’ Forest, Llamazing Birthday, or Wild Wagon. 

Or, if your crush loves dogs, why not treat them to Let’s Pawty or 360 Dog Pawty for something fun? Alternatively, if you think your crush would appreciate flowers, why not brighten their way with Blooming Love, Red Roses, Lavender Charm, Sunshine Blossoms, or Sunset Bloom card bouquets for a pop of colour?

Eco-Friendly Cards for Every Occasion at Lumibop

We have environmentally-friendly and sustainable cards for every occasion and every person (including your boss!). Made with 100% recycled paper and printed with soy-based ink, we offer WEEE collection on purchases from us to allow you to order guilt-free.

Whether you want to plan something special for those celebrating Father’s Day (or for anyone who forgot to order something for their dads), or you want to order for Christmas or Mother’s Day, we have something perfect for you. From our Rock Star Dad and Dad Robot to the fun and playful Gorilla Daddy, Camping Trip, or Father of the Galaxy, there are lots of great options to choose from. 

And, if you need help with putting together the perfect message to go on any card, we have guides on what to write for your best friend, someone you just met, your partner, your mum or dad, your boss, and even your little ones! With us, you will never have to struggle to come up with the right message again.

Make Their Day Extra Special With Lumibop

Figuring out what to write in a birthday card for a crush is scary—we get it! But you don’t have to stress over it with our guidelines and the perfect card to write your message in. Just be yourself, show your appreciation without getting ahead of yourself, and your crush is going to love the card you give them.

Ready to impress your crush? Pick the perfect card from Lumibop’s collection, write something unforgettable, and shoot your shot with style. Want to find out more? Feel free to contact us, learn our story, and find out about sustainability.