Custom encouragement cards with your photos, for the big day they're bracing for

Make custom encouragement cards with your photos: a photo on the front, a line of courage on the back. They're 4x6 photo postcards, not folded cards, and we print and mail them, so there's no envelope and no stamp.

Loved by families across the countryEstimated delivery Oct 23 – 30
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A photo postcard of four family pictures resting on an open red mailbox in autumn
A laughing grandmother and grandfather holding up a photo postcard
A photo postcard held on the fridge with fruit magnets, beside a school photo and a child's rainbow drawing
A mom in the kitchen holding up a photo postcard next to her baby in a high chair
A photo postcard on a red gingham picnic blanket with lemonade and strawberries
A young couple and their dog on the couch holding up a photo postcard
A photo postcard on a party table with confetti, a party hat and birthday cake
A puppy asleep on a yellow couch next to a photo postcard

What people are saying

  • “I sent one to my best friend after she moved across the country and now we’re obsessed. We talk all the time but getting real pics is totally different.”
    Georgia K.
  • “I’ve been sending postcards back and forth with some long distance friends and I genuinely forgot how fun it is to get something in the mail that isn’t a bill lol”
    Steven G.
  • “My parents love my postcards and I never would have done it without Familyletter, I don’t think I have ever even bought a stamp before. Love it and will keep using them!”
    Tricia M.
  • “I visited my grandparents last week and it was awesome to see their fridge covered with my postcards! They seem to really appreciate them”
    Eric S.
  • “This is such a good “thinking of you” gift, it feels way more intentional than sending a text”
    Alex U.
  • “My boyfriend and I are long distance and this hits completely different than texting pictures. We already FaceTime constantly so having an actual picture of him on my desk feels less digital.”
    Claire O.
  • “I sent the first one as a joke and now everyone asks when the next one is coming”
    Patrick E.
  • “I send a few postcards a month to my buddies from college, it’s kind of like a monthly time capsule”
    Elijah P.

See how it works in 20 seconds

Pick photos, write a note, we print it, then stamp and mail it. Postage included.

Encouragement cards that land before the hard part

Mail it ahead of the day, so it's waiting in their mailbox when the nerves start. Nothing to open, just the photo and your words.

  • A student the week before the bar exam or a driving test
  • A friend starting a new job in a city where they know nobody
  • A brother after a layoff, a breakup or a move he didn't choose

Words of encouragement for cards

Name the day, say you believe in them, and sign it. Take a line if it fits:

  • You've done the work. Thursday is just the part where you show it.
  • New job, same you. They're lucky to have you.
  • You don't have to be brave all day. Just for the next hour.
  • Whatever the letter says, you're still the person we're proud of.

Scripture for Christian encouragement cards

These are King James, word for word. Write the reference under the verse.

  • “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Philippians 4:13
  • “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1
  • “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7

Encouragement cards for cancer treatment

Sound like you, not a pamphlet. Skip advice and statistics, write about the dog or the game, and send one each round.

A postcard is open to anyone who handles it, so keep private health news for a call.

Recovering rather than bracing? Our get well cards fit that moment better.

Cards made in this builder for a hard week

Card front with one photo of a child's coral sneakers beside a pair of worn white boots on a wooden porch, with a So proud! sticker
First day at a new job
Card back on the Stripes pattern with a first-day note from Dad in a handwriting-style font
Dad's note for the first day
Card front with one photo of a man in a coral T-shirt hugging a small boy on a garden bench
A photo from home
Card back on a lavender background with a note for round two, signed June and the kids, and a Hugs! sticker
For round two
Card back on the Gingham pattern with Philippians 4:13 in the King James wording, a note from Aunt Kate and a rainbow sticker
A verse and a note

Mail it before the day

Order at least 15 days before the day, and earlier in December.

Sending for a birthday or a holiday? Please allow up to 15 days. USPS can run a little slow, especially in December.

Most cards arrive in 5 to 10 business days: we print within 1 to 2 business days, then it travels by USPS First-Class Mail. We can’t guarantee a delivery date.

What it costs

PostcardsPriceEach
1$9.99$9.99
2$17.99$9.00
3$24.99$8.33
5$34.99$7.00
10$59.99$6.00

Shipping is free on every order, even one card. Each card in an order can go to a different US address.

Encouragement card questions

What do you write in an encouragement card?

Name the hard thing, say you believe in them, and keep it short. One true sentence beats a paragraph of advice.

What can you send someone for encouragement?

Something they can hold on the hard day. A photo postcard lands in their own mailbox and asks nothing of them in return.

What are some good encouragement cards for a friend?

A photo of the two of you and one line about the day ahead. An inside joke counts.

When should I mail an encouragement card?

About 15 days before the big day. Most arrive in 5 to 10 business days, but we can't guarantee a delivery date.