Turning 50 is a huge milestone, depending on who you ask. It’s half a century of memories and trying to get by on this giant rock in infinite space, so maybe it’s worth celebrating (or not? Up to you)? Buuut if you’re looking for the perfect 50th birthday card, why not go with one of these five free printable 50th birthday cards? It’s budget friendly and ready in minutes (i.e. you don’t need to change out of your pyjamas to go to the store)!
So, someone’s hitting the big 5-0, and you need a card that says “hey, you’re officially vintage now!” without literally saying just that. The good news? You don’t have to settle for the shop’s sad and dull “over the hill” section. Here are five free, printable 50th birthday cards that won’t make you look like you forgot until the morning of. Or maybe you did forget and dehabilitating cramps prevent you from running to the store, but you still want to give your mom/brother/bestie a reasonable piece of folded cardboard to celebrate their 50th birthday.
50 years of making history birthday card
Yes, on average we humans can live to quite a ripe old age nowadays, but nevertheless it’s quite a milestone to make it to 50. We shouldn’t take that for granted. The design features a radial starburst in shades of green and blue, with white text that reads “50 years of making history” in the middle.
50 and still in the game birthday card
A playful nod to being active and unstoppable at 50, this 50th birthday card has a competitive video game vibe with a retro game aesthetic. The background is mustard yellow, with a small faded brown polka dot pattern. Each corner contains blocky brown arrows pointing to central text: 50 and still in the game. The text is also blocky and reminiscent of Atari (remember those?!) style text.
Happy fiftieth birthday card
This birthday card contains a more traditional message with a contemporary blocky design. The color scheme is purple, orange, and deep brown-red, and the text takes up the majority of space on the card front. Each character is encased in a block shape. To the right of the word “happy” and to the left of the word “fiftieth” there’s an illustration of a three tiered cake with a candle. This no nonsense bday card suits anyone, from parent to colleague.
Fifty and still unstoppable birthday card to print
This humorous birthday card for anyone turning 50 has a sarcastic-motivational themed message: fifty and still unstoppable, like a freight train (except with more coffee breaks). The color scheme is entirely brown and beige, with a background pattern of coffee cups. This one’s perfect for those resilient humans who thrive (survive?) on regular doses of caffeine.
Free “50 years of plot twists and still a best seller” greeting card
Perfect for anyone turning 50 who’s an avid reader and collector of books, this retro themed birthday card features funky retro text on a blue-grey background. There’s an illustration of stacks of books along the bottom of the card. This bookworm themed 50th birthday card has an air of nostalgia, calling attention to the inherently grand narrative that comes with being alive for 50 years.
A2 envelope
Finally, if you need an envelope, you can download and A2 sized envelope below. Just print, cut out, fold the flaps in, and glue together.