What to Write in a Gift Card: 30 Thoughtful Message Ideas

February 22, 2026 Kevin B

We’ve all been there.

You’ve picked the perfect gift box, chosen the ribbon colour and tying style… and then you freeze when it’s time to write the message.

Don’t worry — we’ve got you covered.

Here are 30 thoughtful gift message ideas you can copy, tweak, or use for inspiration the next time you send a BoxedTreasure chocolate gift box.

🎂 Birthday Gift Messages

- Wishing you a day as sweet as this box.

- Hope your birthday is filled with laughter and chocolate.

- Another year older, another excuse for treats.

- You deserve all the happiness today brings.

- Eat the chocolate first. Adulting can wait.

- No reason. Just you.

- A little something to brighten your day.

- Thought you could use a sweet surprise.

- Because you deserve it.

- Sending a smile through your letterbox.

- Life’s sweeter with you in it.

- A small treat for my favourite person.

- You + chocolate = perfect combination.

- Thinking of you (always).

- Date night starts here.

- A small token of a big thank you.

- I truly appreciate you.

- Thanks for always being there.

- Couldn’t have done it without you.

- Grateful doesn’t even cover it.

- Well done — you smashed it.

- A sweet reward for hard work.

- Congratulations on your achievement.

- Team effort, but you deserve the treats.

- Thanks for being brilliant.

- You’ve got this.

- One step at a time.

- Sending you strength (and chocolate).

- Thinking of you.

- Here whenever you need me.

If you’re really stuck, remember:
You don’t need to write an essay. A genuine sentence often means more than something overcomplicated.

At BoxedTreasure, your message is printed neatly and placed on your gift box — making your words just as important as what’s inside.