An 18th birthday card as big as the milestone
Turning 18 is a big step. Joycards lets family, friends, coaches and teachers each record a video message, so the birthday star gets one card packed with advice, memories and plenty of cheering.
Create an 18th birthday card in 3 easy steps
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Step 1: Record your video
Start with your own birthday message. Use the built in recording tool or upload a video from your device.
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Step 2: Invite friends & family
Share the invite with relatives, school friends, teammates and anyone else who has watched them grow up.
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Step 3: Share the joy!
Send the card on their 18th and let them see how many people are excited for what comes next.
A story-like experience
Joycards play just like Stories on Instagram and Facebook, which most 18 year olds already know well. No video editing. It’s all about the message!
18th Birthday Card Creators
There are no backgrounds, edits or music to sort out. Create the card, invite people and let the birthday messages roll in.
18th Birthday Card Recipients
Press play, sit back and watch each message one after the other. Every video is kept separately, so favorites can be replayed again and again.
Features you’ll love
An 18th birthday often comes right before big changes, like college, a first job or moving out. A group video card captures the people who helped get them here, and it’s something they can watch again on the day they need a little encouragement.
Ideas for an unforgettable 18th birthday card
Here are a few ways to make an 18th birthday card they will want to keep.
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Ask for advice for adult life
Invite each person to share one piece of advice they wish they had heard at 18. The mix of serious and silly answers is half the fun.
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Dig up childhood memories
Ask relatives and family friends to share a story from when the birthday star was small. It shows how far they have come.
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Include teachers and coaches
A message from a favorite teacher, coach or mentor can mean a lot at this stage of life.
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Plan it as a surprise
Share the invite away from the birthday star’s group chats. On paid plans you can hide contributed videos from other contributors to keep each one a surprise.
Tears of joy!
I received videos from friends and family from all over the world. It’s probably the most heart warming gift I’ve ever received. I was in tears after watching the videos.
Get started free
Start making your video card today. It’s quick & free to get started and is probably the easiest group video maker to use.
FAQs
How does it work?
Sign up for free and record your video. Invite friends and family to add theirs. When everyone has contributed, send the 18th birthday card.
Who should we invite to an 18th birthday video card?
Parents, siblings, grandparents, close friends, teammates, coaches and favorite teachers all make great contributors. Mix people from different parts of their life for a fuller picture.
What should I say in an 18th birthday message?
Share a memory from growing up, one piece of advice for adult life and a wish for the year ahead. Need ideas? See our birthday wishes.
How many people can contribute to the 18th birthday card?
On the Joyful plan you can have up to 50 people contribute a video to your Joycard. Plus, the creator of the card can upload 3 of their own videos on the Joyful plan.
Is Joycards free?
Joycards offers a generous free tier. The free Starter card includes 4 videos of up to 40 seconds each. For larger cards and extra features there is a small one-off payment per card, not a subscription. Visit our pricing page for all the options.
How long are the videos?
Most birthday messages are around 20 to 90 seconds. On the Joyful plan each person can record for up to 180 seconds (3 minutes), plenty of time for a story from when they were little.
Is this an 18th birthday eCard?
No. Joycards are different to eCards and traditional paper greeting cards.
Joycards collect video messages from many people in one card. The birthday star can keep the videos and watch them again in years to come.