# 50 thank you card messages for return gifts, all under 160 characters Source: https://www.celebrationgifting.in/blog/thank-you-card-messages-for-return-gifts Published: 2026-10-27 Publisher: Celebration Gifting (https://www.celebrationgifting.in) > Keep it short, from your child, and true for every guest, such as 'Thank you for coming to my party! Love, Aarav'. The printed thank-you card in every Celebration Gifting pack takes up to 160 characters, enough for a theme line or a festival wish. Below are 50 messages that fit, from simple to funny to Diwali and twins. ## Key takeaways - Write from your child, add their name, and keep it true for every guest. - Don't thank guests for a present: the same card goes in every pack, and not every child brings one. - Our printed card takes up to 160 characters; every message below is under 90. - Our team confirms the wording with you on WhatsApp after you order. Thank you card messages for return gifts should be short, come from your child and be true for every guest who takes a pack home. Every Celebration Gifting pack includes a printed thank-you card that takes up to 160 characters, and our team confirms the wording with you on WhatsApp after you order. Here are 50 messages that fit, grouped by party type. Every one is under 90 characters with the sample name, so you have room to swap in your own. To start a pack, open [Build Your Pack](/buildyourpack). ## What makes a good thank you card message for return gifts? Four things: - **It comes from your child.** "Love, Aarav" reads warmer than a message from the family, except at a first birthday, when the parents are the hosts. - **It is true for every guest.** The same card goes into every pack, so don't thank children for a present; some won't bring one. Thank them for coming. - **It fits the card.** Up to 160 characters, including spaces and the name. Shorter reads better in print. - **It sounds like your family.** Plain words beat a borrowed poem. Our guide to [return gift etiquette](/blog/return-gift-etiquette) covers the rest of the do's and don'ts. ## Which simple messages work for any party? 1. "Thank you for coming to my party! Love, Aarav" 2. "Thanks for celebrating with me today. Love, Diya" 3. "You made my birthday so much fun. Thank you! Love, Ishaan" 4. "Thank you for the laughs, the games and the cake. Love, Meera" 5. "My birthday was better because you came. Thank you! Love, Kabir" 6. "Thank you for being part of my special day. Love, Anaya" 7. "Thanks for coming and dancing with me! Love, Vihaan" 8. "Thank you for making my 6th birthday so special. Love, Riya" 9. "It was so much fun having you at my party. Thank you! Love, Arjun" 10. "Thank you, friend! See you at school. Love, Saanvi" ## What should parents write for a first birthday? At a first or second birthday, most guests are family and friends of the parents, so the message can come from you. 11. "Thank you for celebrating Aadya's first birthday with us. Love, the Reddy family" 12. "Thank you for your blessings on Vihaan's first birthday. Love, Priya and Karthik" 13. "Our little one turned 1, and you made it special. Thank you! Love, the Sharmas" 14. "Thank you for your love and blessings. Love, Ayaan's family" 15. "Thank you for making Myra's 2nd birthday so joyful. Love, Myra, Amma and Nanna" 16. "Thank you for spending the day with us. Love, the Iyer family" ## Which funny messages work? 17. "Thanks for coming! The cake is gone, but the fun isn't. Love, Reyansh" 18. "Party's over, but this bag is all yours. Thanks for coming! Love, Ira" 19. "Warning: this bag contains fun. Thank you for coming! Love, Aditya" 20. "You came, you played, you ate cake. Thank you! Love, Tara" 21. "One year older and lots of friends richer. Thank you! Love, Advik" 22. "Thanks for being awesome at my party! Love, Kiara" 23. "High five for coming to my party! Love, Shaurya" 24. "Thanks for coming! Please don't tell Amma how much cake I ate. Love, Avni" ## What fits a theme party? Match the line to the bag. Our [theme party guide](/blog/theme-party-return-gifts) shows the nine printed bag designs. 25. Unicorn: "Thank you for adding sparkle to my unicorn party! Love, Myra" 26. Space: "Thanks for blasting off at my space party! Love, Kabir" 27. Dinosaur: "Roar! Thanks for stomping along at my dino party. Love, Arjun" 28. Jungle: "Thanks for joining my jungle adventure! Love, Vihaan" 29. Carnival: "Thanks for coming to my carnival! Love, Anaya" 30. Superheroes: "Thank you for being a superhero at my party! Love, Aryan" 31. Cricket: "Thanks for coming to my birthday innings! Love, Rohan" 32. Princesses: "Thank you for coming to my royal party! Love, Siya" ## What should the card say for a festival or a class gift? 33. Diwali: "Wishing you a bright and happy Diwali! Love, Aarav and family" 34. Navratri golu: "Thank you for visiting our Bommala Koluvu. Happy Navratri! Love, the Raos" 35. Kanya Puja: "Thank you for blessing our home this Navratri. Love, the Gupta family" 36. Children's Day: "Happy Children's Day from Aarav, Class 2B!" 37. Christmas: "Merry Christmas from your Secret Santa!" 38. Bhogi Pallu: "Thank you for coming to our Bhogi Pallu. Happy Sankranti! Love, Sri" 39. Birthday at school: "Thank you for celebrating my birthday with me! Love, Diya, Class 3A" ## What should twins write? Both names, one message. Our guide to [return gifts for twins](/blog/return-gifts-for-twins) covers bags with both names too. 40. "Thank you for coming to our birthday! Love, Aarav and Anaya" 41. "Two birthdays, one party, lots of fun. Thanks for coming! Love, Myra and Kabir" 42. "Double the cake, double the thanks! Love, Riya and Rohan" 43. "Thank you for celebrating with both of us! Love, Sai and Sahasra" ## Can the card be in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil or Kannada? Yes, written in English letters. Each of these says "thank you for coming": 44. Hindi: "Aane ke liye shukriya! Love, Aarav" 45. Telugu: "Vachinanduku dhanyavaadalu! Love, Sri" 46. Tamil: "Vandhadharku nandri! Love, Kavin" 47. Kannada: "Bandiddakke dhanyavaadagalu! Love, Tanvi" Our team confirms the exact wording with you on WhatsApp, so ask if you want a longer line in your language. ## Which very short messages work? For a small card, short often reads best: 48. "Thanks for coming! Love, Ved" 49. "You made my day. Love, Aarohi" 50. "Thank you, friend! Love, Kiaan" ## How does the card get printed? Every pack includes a printed thank-you card at no extra cost, and the same message goes into every pack in the order. After you order, our team messages you on WhatsApp to confirm the wording; keep it to 160 characters, including spaces and your child's name. If you would like a theme design on the card, it is available on request for ₹10 per pack. Order two weeks before the party, so there is time to agree the wording; our [3-week countdown](/blog/when-to-order-return-gifts) has the dates. ## Quick answers ### What should I write on a return gift thank-you card? A short thank-you from your child with their name, such as 'Thank you for coming to my party! Love, Aarav'. Add the theme or a festival wish if you like. ### How long can the message be? Up to 160 characters, including spaces and the name. Shorter messages read better on a small printed card. ### Should I thank guests for their gifts on the card? No. The same card goes into every pack, and some children won't bring a present. Thank them for coming instead. ### Can the card be in Hindi, Telugu or Tamil? Yes, written in English letters, such as 'Vachinanduku dhanyavaadalu!' in Telugu. Our team confirms the exact wording with you on WhatsApp. ### Can the card have a design? Every pack includes the printed card at no extra cost. A theme design on the card is available on request for ₹10 per pack. --- Celebration Gifting is an India-based return gift company that builds personalised birthday return gift packs for kids, from ₹150 per child, delivered across India.