** HOLIDAY GREETING CARDS **

I have many different ways you can display your photograph in order to share it with friends and family during the Holiday Season. Check out the different designs I offer by clicking on the links under each description.

OVERVIEW: There are various sizes, styles and designs of cards that come printed on various paper choices. You have the economical choice of photograph based cards that come in 8 different sizes; the most popular is the 4X8 slimline card and 5X7 size. You can do a flat design on various sizes on either photograph paper or card stock. I have folded cards that can have any of the designs offered, or a full bleed photo of your choice with custom printing on the inside. Take it a step further and showcase beautiful cards with vellum and ribbons. Just want pictures to insert into a non-photo holiday card? You can get bulk pricing on reprints starting at quantities of 30.

All cards come with envelopes and return address imprinting is available for an additional charge.

Don't see what you like? I can make a custom card for you... or if you have seen something you like on the web somewhere, show me and we can try to replicate it!

PRICING:  To see the pricing on all cards, click here or click on the pricing link on the left menu bar and select the holiday option.

DETAILS:  Here are some decisions you will need to make to order a holiday card. Please be aware that most of the designs can be customized from changing text or greeting, font styles, card color, layout and number of photo openings.

 Quantity & Size
 Image Choice(s)
 Design Style
 Keeping or changing the shown greeting on card
 Adding personalization?
 Font style and color
 Choice of paper
 Design layout and photo placement
 Ribbons and backing card colors, if applicable
 Return address info - try gold foil address labels!

I look forward to creating a holiday greeting card for you this year. Please let me know of your interest and if you have any questions!

Thank You,

Sue.

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Photographic Based Cards

Photo based cards are your most economical choice. Your minimum order requirement is 25 cards and you can order in increments of 5 thereafter. They are printed on photo paper in your choice of glossy, luster (which is a matte finish) or metallic paper. The metallic paper costs 10 cents more per card as it is an upgrade. Most designs are offered in the popular 4X8 and 5X7 sizes. I offer many designs in the 4X6 size as well. Please see the holiday price grid for other sizes offered as most designs can be converted over.

These designs include personalization, so you can include your family names, year and any other greeting you'd like to add. It also includes making any changes to greetings you currently see on the samples. Having them personalized saves you lots of time from having to sign them all!

DESIGNS: Please be aware that almost all the designs you see on this site are CUSTOMIZEABLE.  They are truely just starting points.  They are all layered photoshop templates that can be modified in various ways including adding more image openings or taking some away, adjusting the size and placement of image openings, changing the background color and texture, using different greetings and text, changing the placement of the text, changing the font style or color, etc., etc.

To view design ideas for different sized cards, please click on links below.  Please be aware that the colors of the designs may appear different on your monitor than they will when printed.  Also, be patient as they may take a while to load.  You will see a black screen and a progress percentage on the bottom.

Click here to see new 2009 designs for 4X8 slimline cards.

To see the designs for 4X8 Photo Based Cards, click here.  

To see the designs for 5X7 Photo Based Cards, click here.  

To see the designs for 4X6, 4X5 and 5X5 designs, click here.  

To view your FONT choices for photo based cards, click here.

ORDER FORM.  If you would like to pull up a holiday card order form to print out and complete, or to review so you know all the details required to place an order via phone or email, click here.

Press Printed Cards

Press printed cards are offered in a variety of sizes and styles, from flat to folded, even a line of wide format cards that include trifold and accordion styles. These cards are NOT photograph based cards, but come on various card stock papers. They are produced on state of the art digital printing presses that use real liquid ink, not toner like a color copier. These are high quality printed pieces at an affordable price. All orders include envelopes in the appropriate size. My company name, logo and phone number are printed on the back of all cards.


Press Printed In-House Design Cards

In-House Designs are available through my lab press and are available in four paper choices. Included in the price is their Standard Paper, which is a slightly gloss cover stock. For an additional fee, there are two "art paper" choices: watercolor and linen, as well as the fourth option of pearl paper, which has a metallic like sheen. Each has its own appearance and color sheen. You may get a UV coating for an additional charge on the Standard and Pearl papers (it looks fantastic!). This provides a high gloss surface, a sharp crisp look and extra durability to the card, although not recommended on the inside of a folded card as it is hard to write on. But you can order it on the front only. Minimum order requirement is 25 and all orders must be placed in sets of 25 thereafter.

You have 3 styles (postcard, folded and multi folded) and 9 sizes to choose from. Each side of each card design is fully customizable and in full color (B&W is fine too!). This was a new product in 2008 and I was so excited to offer it as a step up from photo based cards without too much of a step up in price!  It proved to be the most popular type of card ordered by my clients.   

Please note: all my designs are for both photo based and press printed cards so please be aware that some design sizes will conform to the sizes offered and some won't.

1- Postcards. These are a flat design that comes in 3 sizes: 4X5.5, 5X5 and 5X7. They have 2 panels of information - front and back. Pricing includes front imagery only which consists of photo(s), greetings and personalization. This could be a design from my collection, a full bleed photo with text overlay or some other custom design. If you want to utilize the back of the card, then it costs $5 for text and $10 for an image. Images can be in color or B&W. Check pricing guide for paper upgrades and UV coating.

2- Folded Cards. These are such a traditional style card. Your favorite photo becomes the front of a custom card with your choice of unlimited printing inside, on one or two panels. Your photo can be displayed from edge to edge which is called a "full bleed" or you can have a white or other colored border or even a feathered edge. You can also utilize any of the designs from my in house collection. They come in 3 sizes: 4X5.5, 5X5 and the 5X7 size can come with the fold on the long end (standard) or short end (wide format). Pricing includes one panel of imagery and up to two panels of text. If you want to incorporate another image, then it costs $10 extra. You are able to utilize all 4 panels if you want. Images can be in color or B&W. Check pricing guide for paper upgrades and UV coating.

3- Multi-Folded Cards. These are an upscale and unique style. The trifold has 6 panels to utilize and the 5X5 sides fold into the middle. The accordion folds like its name and has 8 panels to utilize! Pricing includes imagery on all panels. These are usually custom designed so we can incorporate any designs into them. Images can be in color or B&W. Check pricing guide for paper upgrades and UV coating.

POSTAGE ALERT:  Please be aware that the 5X5 size (or any square letter) is subject to a non-machineable postal surcharge so you might want to factor that into your cost. As of May 2009, normal letter postal rates are $0.44, but this size card would require $0.64.   The 4X5 and 5X7 size cards do NOT require additional postage; they cost $.044 as long as they weigh 1 ounce or less.

Click here to see all designs.
Please be aware that the colors of the designs may appear different on your monitor than they will when printed.

Click here to see your font choices for in-house press printed cards.

Click here to see suggested greetings and text

ORDER FORM.  If you would like to pull up a holiday card order form to print out and complete, or to review so you know all the details required to place an order via phone or email, click here.

Press Printed Stationery Cards

"M" Designs are available through my stationery press. Their flat cards can be printed on a 100 lb. semi gloss or matte card stock and their folded on an 80 lb. linen, semi-gloss or matte card stock.  These designs are set and cannot be modified other than personalized text. They come in collections that have 7 different layouts within each design that can be printed in various sizes on both flat and folded cards. Currently I have 17 designs available plus the "mantle" design that allows a full bleed of any photo. Your minimum order requirement is 25 cards and you can order in increments of 5 thereafter. Return address imprinting is available at $0.35 per card.

1- Flat Cards. These are offered in each of the 17 designs in 3 different sizes. Size A is 5.75 square, Size B is 5X7 and Size C is 3.5 X 8.5. Most designs feature just one photo, but some have 2-4 photos. Printing available on front only. Choose printing on semi-gloss or matte card stock.  Images can be in color or B&W.

2- Folded Cards. These are offered in each of the 17 designs in 4 different sizes. Size D is 5X7, Size E is 4.25 X 5.5, Size F is 5.75 square and Size G is 3.5 X 8.5. Most designs feature just one photo, but some have 2-4 photos. Printing is available on front and inside panels. Pricing includes printing on upgraded linen card stock, but you may request semi-gloss or matte card stock (same price). Images can be in color or B&W.

POSTAGE ALERT: Please be aware that the 5.75 square size (or any square letters) is subject to a non-machineable postal surcharge of 20 cents, so you might want to factor that into your cost. As of May 2009, normal letter postal rates are $0.44, but this size card would require $0.64.  All other sizes listed in this category do NOT require additional postage; they cost $.044 as long as they weigh 1 ounce or less.

Click here to see new 2009 designs.

Click here to see all designs from 2008 and prior.

Please be aware that the colors of the designs may appear different on your monitor than they will when printed.

Click here to see font choices for stationery cards.

Click here to see suggested greetings and text

ORDER FORM.  If you would like to pull up a holiday card order form to print out and complete, or to review so you know all the details required to place an order via phone or email, click here.


Vellum & Bows Line of Cards

This is a custom line of high end, elegant cards that will set your card apart from all the rest this year. These unique cards have your photo(s) printed in color or B&W on vellum that gets attached with ribbon to a flat backing card. They come in various sizes and shapes and each is custom made according to your vision for the photo and text layout as there are no set designs you must adhere to. These are really beautiful and are sure to garner compliments from all your friends and family.

There are 3 styles and 5 sizes to choose from. Your minimum order requirement is 25 cards and you can order in increments of 5 thereafter. Pricing includes standard satin ribbon. Premium Upgrades & Services are available at a cost of $0.35 per card, which include gingham or plaid bows, full bows, return address imprinting and ribbon tying (the cards are delivered unattached if you don't get this service). My company name, logo and phone number are printed on the back of all cards.

1- Celebration Style. This comes on a semi gloss card stock backing with choice of 3 border colors: gold, red or silver. Your photo and text is printed on ultra white vellum and attached with a satin ribbon (or premium upgrade). This is available in one size only. Size H: 5.25 X 8.

2- Column Style. This comes on a patterned card stock backing available in 3 colors: black, white or red. Your photo and text is printed on ultra white vellum and attached with a satin ribbon (or premium upgrade). This is available in 3 sizes. Size I is 5X7, Size J is 4X9 and Size K is 5.75 square.

3- Overlay Style. These cards instead have your photo printed on the backing card which is a semi gloss card stock. Then the text is printed on translucent vellum and placed over the photo and attached with a satin ribbon (or premium upgrade). This is available in 3 sizes. Size L is 5.75 square, Size M is 5X7, and Size N is 3.5 X 5.

POSTAGE ALERT: Please be aware that the 5.75 square size (or any square letter) is subject to a non-machineable postal surcharge of 20 cents, so you might want to factor that into your cost. As of May 2009, normal letter postal rates are $0.44, but this size card would require $0.64.  All other sizes for this category do NOT require additional postage; they cost $.044 as long as they weigh 1 ounce or less.


Click here to see all design, ribbon and font choices.
Please be aware that the colors of the borders, cards and ribbons may appear different on your monitor than they will in person.

Click here to see suggested greetings and text.

ORDER FORM.  If you would like to pull up a holiday card order form to print out and complete, or to review so you know all the details required to place an order via phone or email, click here.


Bulk Photo Reprints

Don't want to buy a custom designed card? Just need some photos to include with cards you already have? No problem. You can order reprint sizes at a discount if you meet the bulk pricing minimum quantity of 30. You can get prints in the 3.5X5 or 4X6 size at the same price. You can order in any quantity above 30. These are great for the "photo insert cards" that many people buy on sale after Christmas in previous years. Many insert cards have the photo size needed printed on the cards themselves so make sure you order the right size!

Prints are available in matte (lustre) finish only, but you have additional options. For an additional $0.10 per photo, you can get a linen textured finish to each photo, which not only adds to the presentation, but to the durability of the photo. Also, for an additional $0.02 per photo, you can get a .25 inch border in white or black around the photo which gives it a nice "finished" look if you are just giving out photos and not inserting them into the sleeve of a photo insert card.