Even for someone who writes several thank you cards per week, it can be hard to come up with the right words to express your gratitude.

When that happens, I find that using a little starter message can get me unstuck.

Here are a few starter thank you messages for gifts that you can customize and get inspired from:

SAMPLE THANK YOU NOTE 1:

Wow, you really (_get me/were so generous_)! The (_gift_) you gave me was beyond perfect. I appreciate your thoughtfulness and am so excited to (_use the gift_).

SAMPLE THANK YOU NOTE 2:

It means so much that you (_gave me/surprised me with_) (_the gift_)! I can’t wait to (_tell how you’ll use it_), and I know I will (_feel../accomplish) when I do. Thank you so much for the great gift!

SAMPLE THANK YOU NOTE 3:

Thank you for making my _(holiday/birthday)_ so (_fucking awesome/special_) this year! I really appreciate the _(adorable/cool)_ _(gift)_ you gave me, and look forward to _(using it)_. You’re such a great _(friend/mom)_!