How to Write “Happy Birthday” in Cursive (3 Free Printables)

Working on a birthday surprise for a special someone? Learning how to write “Happy Birthday” in cursive is a great step toward making a homemade and heartfelt card. Use these 3 free “Happy Birthday” cursive font printables to get started!

A card may seem like a minor thing … something, like gift wrap, to tear through in order to get to the good part—the gift. That’s probably because at least usually, very little thought goes into the card. However, when a little time and love goes into it, the card can be the best part of any gift or a gift in and of itself!

If you want to make an occasion, such as a birthday, stand out in someone’s mind give them a heartfelt card. Seriously. Whether you make the card from scratch, go the semi-homemade route (like Happy Birthday printable cards to color), or attach a thoughtful message to ready-to-go free happy birthday card printables, a little effort can go a long way!

Happy Birthday in cursive writing is a relatively easy way to add a personal touch to a printable or to dress up a homemade or semi-homemade birthday card. You can even customize it to the birthday boy (or girl) by opting for different colors or Happy Birthday cursive fonts. If you’re wondering how to get started, keep reading!

How to Write “Happy Birthday” in Cursive

When it comes to how to write “Happy Birthday” in cursive, you have two options:

1. Channel your childhood. If cursive was a part of your elementary or middle school curriculum, you may be able to just bust out “Happy Birthday” in cursive writing free-hand. Cursive writing isn’t exactly like riding a bike but if you look at a few how to spell “Happy Birthday” in cursive examples at least some of those lessons will probably come back to you!
2. Trace and repeat. Print your chosen pretty “Happy Birthday” in cursive template, place a thin piece of paper over top, and trace. Repeat again and again until you’re satisfied with your tracing or ready to try a free-hand “Happy Birthday” in cursive writing.

Regardless of which method you use to learn how to spell “Happy Birthday” in cursive, the key is to practice. Remember, practice makes perfect! 🙂

Tip: A real-world application, such as creating a card that reads “Happy Birthday, Mom” in cursive, may be just the thing to help your kid finally get interested in and master cursive! So, don’t be afraid to let your child lend a hand when creating your homemade birthday card.

Bonus: Looking for more “Happy Birthday” writing styles? Try “Happy Birthday” calligraphy or “Happy Birthday” bubble letters. Either is a fun and creative option!

Happy Birthday in Cursive: Party Animal

This “Happy Birthday” cursive font is for the party animal in your life! The word “Birthday” is quite bold and there’s a fun party hat atop the “B”. This is a fun option that can be made to pop by re-creating the party hat in a color that is different than the words “Happy Birthday.”

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Happy Birthday in Cursive: Balloon Bash

This pretty “Happy Birthday” in cursive printable offers a touch of whimsy with the two balloons appearing to hold the “a” in “Birthday” aloft. It’s also sweet thanks to the hearts that appear around the word “happy.” This would be a great option for a loved one; you could even add words in other writing styles, such as bubble letters or calligraphy, to create “Happy Birthday, Mom” in cursive or “Happy Birthday, Dad” in cursive!

For “Happy Birthday, Mom” in cursive:

• the Word “Mom” in Bubble Letters

• “Mom” Calligraphy

for “Happy Birthday, Dad” in cursive:

• How to Write “Dad” in Cursive Writing

• The Word “Dad” in Bubble Letters

• “Dad” Calligraphy

And if you want to create a different message, like “Happy Birthday wishes” in cursive writing, be sure to download the:

• Lowercase cursive alphabet and uppercase cursive alphabet letters.

• Cursive bubble letters alphabet, which is a fun hybrid!

With those alphabets, you can create any message on the front of the card you want whether it’s “Happy Birthday wishes” in cursive writing or “best wishes on your birthday!”

Happy Birthday in Cursive: Whole Lot of Heart

If you’re looking for a template that shows you how to spell “Happy Birthday” in cursive with a little extra style, try this one! I love how the heart flows into the word “happy” and how the word “birthday” trails off into a balloon. Those little details really take this template to the next level!

Bonus: In addition to birthday cards, you can use these templates to create birthday décor! For example you could create a cursive version of these Happy Birthday sign printables or create a banner that says “Happy Birthday” in cursive and is decorated with colorful free printable star templates.

How else would you use these “Happy Birthday” in cursive printables? Share your ideas in the comments!