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Greeting Cards
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A6 portrait greeting card
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Illustrator
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Discover premium card printing and invitation printing services tailored for businesses and event planners. Whether you're looking to design custom Birthday Cards, personalised Invitations, or branded Loyalty Cards, we offer a range of options to suit your needs. Choose from textured and recycled papers, special finishes like foiling and shapes plus more. With features like no minimum order quantities and next-day delivery on select items, now is the perfect time to print your own cards or invitations. From elegant event print to impactful business materials, bring your ideas to life with our printed cards and custom invitations!

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Frequently asked questions

Got a question? We might have answered it here. If not, feel free to get in touch with The Team, we’re here to help! 

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How long will my print take to arrive?

Find out how quickly you can get your print by filling in your selected options in the product builder, and check out the delivery options at the bottom. You can also explore the available delivery options from your basket once you’ve added a product. 


You’ll notice that if you put multiple items into your basket, they may be sorted into “delivery groups” based on delivery days, in order to help us ship your items as quickly and efficiently as possible. Find out more about delivery groups here. 

Once your order has been dispatched you’ll get an email from us which includes a tracking code. You can also easily track the status of your delivery at any time by logging into your Account and checking the Orders page. 

Find out more about our delivery services here, including details of delivery options based on your region. 

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How do I set up my artwork for print?

Do you provide downloadable templates? 

On most of our product pages, you can find free downloadable templates to help you set up your artwork for print. They’re available in AI, IDML and PDF formats to suit the design software you’re working in. Our downloadable templates include key information on creating artwork as well as instructions on how to save out your print-ready PDF. 

What is bleed? 
Bleed is an area of print outside the document that must be added to your artwork before it’s sent off for print. By adding the all-important bleed (a minimum of 3mm on all edges), there’ll be no risk of white space left on your document and it'll be trimmed correctly without cutting into any design. Some products require a different amount of bleed, so be sure to check our downloadable templates to find out the correct amount. 

What is safe area?
The safe area is the space inside where your print will be trimmed. Keeping any important parts of your design away from this area will make sure that they aren’t accidentally trimmed off due to the natural movement while your print gets finished. Our downloadable templates will indicate the recommended amount of safe area for your print. 

What’s the difference between RGB and CMYK? ​​
RGB is the colour gamut used to display images on a computer screen, and stands for Red, Green and Blue. CMYK is the colour gamut used for conventional printing, and stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black. Unless you’re printing Gicée Fine Art Prints, Photographic Prints or Mugs, please set up your artwork in CMYK. 

Why do I need to embed fonts? 
If you don’t embed fonts and your document is opened on another computer system that doesn’t have access to the original fonts, different fonts will be substituted instead. This could really affect the look of your finished print. Embedding fonts into your original design will stop them from changing. Find out how to embed your fonts here. 

How to export a PDF 
Exporting your design into a print-ready PDF is easy. We’ve created some handy video guides which will take you through the process which you can find here. 

Find lots more artwork tips here, including if you’re printing any special finishes such as foiling. For products with multiple pages, such as Brochures or Booklets, explore our book printing guide here. 

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How do I set up my card or invite design?

To kickstart your card or invite design, you can use one of our free templates. These templates are designed to make the process seamless and ensure your artwork is perfectly prepared for printing. Simply select a template that matches your chosen card or invite size, customise it with your design, and save it in a print ready format.  

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What size card can I print?

We offer a variety of standard sizes to suit your needs. Here’s a quick breakdown of the options available for some of our products: 


  • Invitations: A5, A6, A7, DL, and 148mm x 148mm 
  • Greeting Cards: A5, A6, A7, DL, 148mm x 148mm, and 5" x 7" 
  • Postcards: A5, A6, A7, DL, 148mm x 148mm, and 105mm x 105mm 
If you’re looking for a specific size not listed here, feel free to contact The Team to discuss custom options!  

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Should I set up my artwork as spreads or single pages for card printing?

If you're printing Greeting Cards, Birthday Cards or any other folded card, either option works—it just depends on how you’d prefer to design your cards! 


Spreads are great if you want to see how the front and back pair up side by side, while single pages make it easier to focus on each section individually. Just remember to follow the correct layout order so everything aligns perfectly when folded. 

For best results, ensure your artwork is in CMYK color mode, 300 DPI resolution, and includes a 3mm bleed on all sides. If you're unsure, you can use our downloadable templates, available in the "Downloadable Templates" widget on the relevant product page, to guide you through the process.

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What type of paper is best for writing on?

Uncoated papers are the best choice for writing or stamping as they prevent smudging and allow for clean, crisp marks. Options like Uncoated, Tintoretto Gesso, Cream, and Acquerello are popular for achieving a polished and professional look while still being practical.
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