How to Sign a Card with Multiple Names

Getting a card signed by a group of people is one of those tasks that’s so much harder than it sounds – what started as a small request for the team to write their piece turns into a game of hide-and-seek over the card.

Whether you're organising a birthday card for a colleague, a farewell for a work bestie or a thank you from your kid’s class, there's a solution that doesn’t involve crying under the desk. Here's how to sign a card with multiple names, what to write and how to make sure everyone gets to contribute.

So, you have the card, you've got the occasion covered, but now you need to get everyone's message into it…and no, it’s not just you, this is most always the trickiest part of organising a group card.

With a physical card, that usually means passing it around, figuring out who's in the office and hoping it doesn't disappear into someone's desk drawer for three days…or worse, lost in the recycling bin. We've even heard of teams emailing their messages to one person, who then had to print them all out and glue them onto a card. Points for effort but at this stage, it's jumped from group card to craft project.

That’s why an online group card is the first step away from admin agony.

With GroupTogether, you can create a beautiful card and invite everyone to sign it using a shared link – that means they can open the card and add their own contribution in their own time, rather than you having to go around and remind people.

What Can The Team Add to a GroupTogether Online Group Card?

One of the best things about an online group card is that everyone's message can reflect their personality. Not everyone expresses themselves in the same way, and a group card doesn't have to be a collection of identical "Happy Birthday!" messages.

That’s why GroupTogether card lets contributors personalise their part of the card with things like:

Unlimited messages: You can write as many heartfelt words as you’d like, or perhaps an inside joke or memory that only you and the recipient know!

Photos and GIFs: Add a favourite photo or funny GIF to speak louder than words for farewells, birthdays and team celebrations where there's plenty of history to look back on.

Stickers: A few stickers can add personality and a little extra fun to a message – and GroupTogether has gone all out on stickers with options for every occasion.

Different fonts: Contributors can change the font and personalise the look of their message, whether they’re after a more hand-drawn scrawl or a formal print.

We reckon it’s just a little more interesting than 20 people writing their names in increasingly tiny handwriting at the bottom of a piece of folded cardboard.

What Should You Write in a Group Card?

Not everyone is a natural card writer – some people can produce a TED Talk-worthy paragraph in seconds, while others stare at a blank card until the screensaver appears. But there is an easy formula to make procrastination a thing of the past – and that’s keeping it simple and short.

Try this formula: Acknowledge the occasion + mention a memory or point of interest for the recipient. (This could be anything from their fav sitcom to a fun first meeting memory!)

Here are a few ideas for each occasion:

For a birthday card:

• "Hope your day is filled with all your favourite things. Especially cake – lots of cake."
• "Another trip around the sun, and somehow you're still putting up with all of us. Happy birthday!"
• "Wishing you a brilliant birthday and a year full of lovely surprises – and a Harry Potter movie marathon."

Here’s the full rundown on What to Write on a Birthday Card.

For a farewell card:

• "It's going to be very strange without you around. Who are we supposed to send all our questions to now?"
• "So excited for your next chapter, even if we're a little jealous of whoever gets to work with you next."
• "Thanks for all the laughs, the support and the excellent memories. Don't be a stranger!"

Try these 50 Best Farewell Messages for a Friend if you need more inspo!

For a congratulations card:

• "Look at you, making big things happen! Couldn't be happier for you."
• "Very well deserved. We’re glad we can say we knew you before you skyrocketed."
• "Here's to everything that's coming next. We can't wait to see what you do!"

For a thank you card:

• "Here to say a very big thank you. We appreciate you more than you know."
• "You've made such a difference, and we hope you know how much it means."
• "Thanks for being the sort of person who makes everything a little easier.”

What If Some People Don't Want to Write a Message?

That's okay – a group card should be an invitation, not an obligation. And if you're organising a group gift like the AnyCard alongside the card, remember that signing and contributing money are two separate things. With GroupTogether, people can add a message whether or not they're contributing towards a present.

Make Your Next Group Card a Little More Personal

A group card is more than some signatures squished together, it's a chance for everyone to share the love with the person being celebrated – whether that's a funny memory, a photo from years ago or a GIF that makes absolutely no sense to anyone outside the group.

With GroupTogether, you can bring all those messages together in one online card. Simply create your card, invite everyone to sign using the link and let each person add their own message, photos, GIFs, stickers and personal touches.

Get your card started in less than two minutes – it’s that easy.