Schmidt Kathy - Completely lost for words: creative messages for all occasions

First published in Australia in 2009 by
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Copyright2008 in text: Kathy Schmidt and Louise Jourdan
Copyright2008 New Holland Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

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ISBN 9781741107401
eISBN 9781921655227

To everyone who struggles to put
pen to paper or words into cards.

We would like to thank Jeanette Fernandez
it was your farewell party and
goodbye card which caused us to be
lost for words and hence provided the
inspiration for this series of books.
A big thank you to our husbands for
their continued encouragement.

The art of sending cards is being lost in our culture. Email, text messaging and internet chat rooms are fast becoming our main forms of communication. Despite this, or perhaps because of it, the elation on receiving a card filled with heartfelt wishes or condolences can still touch someones heart. The recipient not only appreciates the words, but also the effort and thought that went into buying, writing and sending the card.

You may find it difficult to find a card that says what you want to say, or that exactly describes the emotions you want to share, despite the best efforts of professional greeting card writers. The choices are endless and, after browsing through the many available, you might opt for a card that is blank inside for your own verse or thoughts.

For some this might come easily, but for most of us its a struggle to come up with the right words that best fit the occasion. Do we want to use humour or reveal deeper feelings? Do we wish to acknowledge someones loss or success? Lost for Words and Completely Lost for Words have been written to help the hesitant card writer. Sometimes we need some inspiration to get the creative juices flowing, so use these sayings and quotes to inspire you to write something personalised and meaningful.

And while there are many occasions which call for a card to be sentfrom birthdays and weddings, to the birth of a baby or a graduationsometimes the best time to send, and receive, a card is for no particular reason.

Kathy Schmidt
Louise Jourdan

Birthdays are good for you. The more you have,
the longer you live. Unknown

You deserve to be spoilt rotten on your birthday.

May all your dreams come true in this special birthday year.

Hoping your birthday brings with it all the things your heart holds dear.

We all agree youre looking younger than ever Happy Birthday.

Its your dayso relax and enjoy all the good things coming your way.

May your Happy Birthday be perfect.

What a special day, the day you came into the world.
My life has been all the better for knowing you.

How would I describe (name)? In a word seasoned.

May all the wishes you make today come true.

When I see beauty, I think of you Happy Birthday.

No-one can avoid the passing of time, so smile and enjoy every minute.

Youre only as old as you feel Happy Birthday.

Fabulous, flirty and (age) Happy Birthday.

Wishing you love, joy and laughter on your day.

May your birthday be as warm and beautiful to you as you are to me.

May your day be so happy that your face hurts from smiling.

On your birthday, I just want to acknowledge the joy you
bring to all those around you.

Wish for the stars you deserve it.

May all lifes simple pleasures be yours today.

Do you feel a little wiser? Happy Birthday.

As the years go by we all soften a little around the edges.

Embrace life and all it holds for you.

May this year hold many fond memories for the future.

To my dear friend who lights up the room.

On the endless possibilities for the coming year dream big.

You make all the difference in my life.