Birthday
A birthday card for your son that beats a text from mom or dad
Build your son's birthday card free on Giftable: photos from every ridiculous haircut era go up on one wall he lights with a pull, and then he answers you in a line. €3 to send it.
No account needed to start
Write it your way
Write every line yourself, or let the AI writing helper draft one for you.
€3 once to send
Building and previewing are free. Sending costs €3 one-time - 3 for €5, 10 for €10 - and never renews.
One private link
They open it in any browser on any phone. Nothing to install, no account for them.
Live demo
- 38 formats
- 6 languages
4.9/5 from early users
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This is what they get
What to write in a birthday card for your son
“Happy birthday, son. Watching you grow up has been my favorite thing I've ever done - and I once saw the northern lights. You win.”
“Another year older and you still haven't outgrown being my kid. Good. You never will. Happy birthday - I'm proud of you in ways I don't say enough.”
“Happy birthday to the boy who broke two lamps, one arm, and every record I had for loving somebody. Scratch the surprise at the end - it made me think of you.”
How it works
What they will see
- Pulls the film strip to the right, threads the projector, and the wall lights up.
- Reads your note, sees the captioned photos and the countdown to your date.
- Lays their own shots out on their phone, then sends you an answer in their words.
Pick the format and fill it in
Names, your message, and the details this format uses - a date, a place, wishes or a few photos. No account needed to start.
Preview it as they will see it
The live preview runs the real page: opening ritual, reveal, and the closing question. Building and previewing is free.
Send the link
Sending one giftable costs €3 (3 for €5, 10 for €10). It opens in any browser with no app, and their answer comes back to your dashboard.
Frequently asked questions
My son is grown and lives away - will this still land?
That's the exact use case. You send a link by WhatsApp or text, he opens it wherever he is, goes through the photos you picked, and writes an answer back. It's a two-minute call's worth of feeling without scheduling one.
How much does a birthday card for my son cost?
Free to create and preview; sending one Giftable costs €3. Packs: 3 for €5 or 10 for €10. No subscription.
Can I hide something extra inside the card?
Yes - besides the scratch-off reveal, you can attach a hidden gift behind a password, like a gift-card code or a note he unlocks at the end.
Made to feel personal
More like opening a gift. Less like reading an e-card.
Your real memories
Photos and words from your relationship, arranged as a small story.
A moment of discovery
Scratch, tap, and swipe interactions slow the moment down in a good way.
Their answer comes back
Their answer to the closing question lands in your dashboard.
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Ready when you are
Make the message feel like a moment.
Start with the photos already on your phone. You can edit every word before anything is sent.
Make your son's card - free to start