Saturday, November 19, 2011

What is the best kind of paper to buy to print greeting cards w/ an inkjet printer?

I want them to look professional. I bought some inkjet cards from strathford but they are too thin. I would like something heavier and glossy on one side but not sure if something like that exist that is compatible with an inkjet printer. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

What is the best kind of paper to buy to print greeting cards w/ an inkjet printer?
For a normal ink-jet printer you need heavy weight paper from 110 to 180 gramweight. (anything heavier will clog up the printer).


I usually use 100S-180g. white or off-white cardboard for my greeting cards.


For special cards almost any nice looking paper that catches your eye can be used.


(The cardboard that is glossy on one side is too heavy and usually gets "stuck" in the printer (at least the only one I've found). Not all papers accept the ink jet ink correctly, on some glossy type papers the ink runs, on others it looks "pale".


You can replace the glossy cardboard with a heavyweight photographic paper.. Just make sure it's one with a plain reverse side (some have the brand name printed on the back).


Elephant skin paper (110g.) has a satiny finish and is excellent for cardwork, so are the "marbled" papers...


I often use the pink and blue marbled ones for baby announcements.


I printed my daughters wedding invitations on grey marbled cardboard, and it gave them a very lovely effect. (Most of the marbled papers have matching envelopes).


One that gives good results and looks very elegant is a heavy-weight tracing (vegetable) paper. (the kind architects use).It is a semi-transparent paper, reminds one of parchment. Be careful when folding it, the lesser weight one folds better


I sometimes print my cards on 2 pages...the outer one in cardboard, and the inner page on heavy tracing paper. It looks very smart (also great for wedding menus).
Reply:I make a lot of greeting cards for family and friends. I use plain old card stock. Sometimes I print the inside of the card on parchment type paper and glue it into the card. You can experiment with the edges of the card stock with different cuts (you can buy scissors that cut different designs). I have actually torn the edge and then gone over it with a little sandpaper to give it a frayed look. I also use an inkjet printer and have had no problem with card stock (110lb). Good luck and have fun :)
Reply:Unless the packaging specifically says the paper is compatible with inkjet printers, the only way to know is to experiment. Some paper types might bleed with inket. Some may not absorb the ink at all.
Reply:Kodiak brand is the best.
Reply:try matte or they have greeting card paper
Reply:I would say cardstock


What is the Best program for making greeting cards?

It needs to be easy to use. I need to make stuff like birthday cards and invites.

What is the Best program for making greeting cards?
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I dont want to subscibe to yahoo greeting cards.so i was wondering if i get cards for free without subscibing?

i was trying to send a card to a friend.i was wondering if u have free greeting cards without subscibing to yahoo greeting card site?

I dont want to subscibe to yahoo greeting cards.so i was wondering if i get cards for free without subscibing?
try www.myfuncards.com
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http://www.lavacards.com





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How can I find a sales rep for my greeting cards which are from my photos & drawings/paintings ?

I don't live near a large city. I'm professional artist/photographer %26amp; I have prototypes of cards. How do I make the connection to retail?

How can I find a sales rep for my greeting cards which are from my photos %26amp; drawings/paintings ?
If it were me, I would start by compiling a portfolio, of as many as you can. I would start with smaller card companies, Write letters,


request appointments to view samples.


I would look at specialty shops and novelty type card shops, get the publisher name of the back, do some research about them, try to find companies with not the same style but the same feel of what you do, so there will be interest.


And Try, Try again.


You may also look at local printing companies, produce your own


cards. Market them to small businesses. Figure the cost and what you need to make, and "pre sell" or take orders for them., Think ot of the box man, (you're the artist) :)
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Reply:I would check out the websites for Hallmark and American Greeting card companies.


Can you get good results from printing your own greeting cards?

Is it cost efficient to print and sell your own art cards with envelopes?

Can you get good results from printing your own greeting cards?
Try Cafepress: http://www.cafepress.com/cp/info/storere...


You can upload your images, create and sell a variety of customizable products (cards, posters, tshirts, gadgets...) with zero upfront costs and zero inventory investment.
Reply:Visit this site http://surl.in/HLFCI261252BMRMTGQ to get free greeting cards of your choice.
Reply:I have found it to be very cost efficient to print my own. Just be sure that the printer you use is top notch (Epsons are excellent for reproduction work) and that your inks are archival quality and lightfast. Also, find a good source for your envelopes, clearbags, ect. Make sure to factor in these costs for your price plus your time. I generally package mine as single or 5packs and have sold with great success. I find that heavyweight matte papers from Epson work the best for clear crisp images with the truest color match. I truly hope this helps a bit. Have fun and good luck! :)
Reply:yes u can if u use the new technology.


and use picture paper
Reply:If you print in small quantities it's ok, depending on your paper - if it's a good quality non-absorbent paper %26amp; you can use a reduced ink setting and the colour still comes true.





Remember you'll need a cost-efficient source of not just ink %26amp; paper, but also envelopes and clear bags (a MUST for retailing since inkjet/laser inks can smear). I find my cards often sell my work, %26amp; I have a good wholesale source - so it's effective for me.





But if you want to print large quantities, the price per piece goes way down - shop around and get quotes. If you can give the printer the camera-ready file that saves a lot since printers charge big bucks for photographing/ scanning and setup.





Good fortune on your journey!


Does anyone still send out greeting cards through the mail?

If so, have you/do you use any greeting card services?

Does anyone still send out greeting cards through the mail?
Every Christmas I still get picture cards from Walgreens. Just upload the picture and select a backdrop and they make the cards. It is very nice and pretty cheap.
Reply:Yes, I still send cards thru the mail. I live far from my family and this is always nice to send. I send cards for ALL holidays (including St. Patrick's Day) as well as Birthday's and anniversary cards.


If you buy them in bulk from Hallmark they give great discounts and also have a point system for free stuff.
Reply:i still sent greetings card by mail for all ocasions to my family and friends, without the service
Reply:I use this site called http://www.myposties.com I always find what I exactly need here. Awesome site

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I need creative ideas for saving sympathy greeting cards?

I want to do something special with the sympathy cards we got when my brother passed away. We've got about 40 or 50. I am not really wanting to put them in a scrapbook. But if I can't come up with something else I guess that is what I will do.

I need creative ideas for saving sympathy greeting cards?
We used to display our Christmas cards by taking a large juice can and remove both ends. Wrap yarn or ribbon around the can, lengthwise until it is covered and then slipping the cards under a string all around the can. It can take a lot of cards and doen't take up a lot of space.


I love the idea from ukquilte of scanning the cards.
Reply:Apart from the previous excellent answer - scan them into your computer, make a folder and then burn dvd's for members of the family, so you can all 'share' the cards.
Reply:If you want to display them, get a poster frame (sold at Wal-mart), arrange and attach the cards with a dab of glue and hang.
Reply:The way I display cards in general is get a a long piece of ribbon that matches your room color and pin the cards on to the ribbon then hang it on the wall, and viola you have a functional beautiful wall hanging!
Reply:make a collage out of them and use as the backround of your favorite picture of your brother and frame it... you could make several and give to family as a rememberance


What are the laws and rules when selling greeting cards?

What does the "---,Co." or " ---,corp." or "---, inc." on the back of a greeting card mean? What makes Hallmark so famous (why do people like Hallmark)?

What are the laws and rules when selling greeting cards?
quality.


How do you handle getting Christmas greeting cards out?

What is your timeframe?


How long does this take you? I am trying to do ten cards a day.


Do you have your list on a computer file or hand-written?


How many Christmases did it take you to compile the list?


How do you find people who have moved? Do you even try?


Do you write notes in each one?


About how many do you send out?


It's sort of overwhelming me..... Any tips on making it easier?

How do you handle getting Christmas greeting cards out?
I do a little each day. Like when I am sitting around watching t.v. or something. Also I have a address book for Christmas cards. When I get one from someone new then I add it to the book. If someone has moved I get there new address off the card they sent. If they don't send me one or I don't have an address some other way I just take them off the list.
Reply:I usually get pics taken at sears, make up my list, address them and mail. Last year I used Shutterfly with my own image, and they were nice.


I kind of want to do that again this year, but I'm not motivated to do ANYTHING. I have to get in gear in the next week or so.


Make a lot of lists--who you're going to send them to, what exactly you want, how much postage you'll need (dont' forget notes on extra postage if you're sending overseas).


If people have moved, I try the last # I had for them, or someone who may have known them.


Look online for people too, www.zabasearch.com is pretty decent.


Good luck with it all.
Reply:I put together a list of names and addresses in Excel that I can print out on labels (using Microsoft Word). I put the list together (about 36 addresses) during my wedding planning time a few years ago. I order my cards online (photo cards) in November and try to have the cards out by the first week in December. Using Word for the to and from labels really saves time. I worry about address changes after I order my cards.
Reply:I think you are on the right track by doing 10 a day. I keep my addresses in an old fashion address book. I update has needed by marking through the old ones.


I do write a short message in some of the cards, but I just sign for my family.


In the past I have sent many cards. I gave one to each person I worked with, each child I taught and then family and friends. This year is different so I will send less to family and friends. We moved and I have not been able to get a new job. I looked at cards this week, but didn't see any that I loved yet.





Merry Christmas to you!
Reply:First, gather all of your addresses and put them in a word document, create labels. Save it and update when you need them. If you don't have a computer, get a three ring small binder for this purpose and just keep them all there. Update when you receive the changes. Organization is your best friend. I don't send out that many Christmas cards. I'm not that organized. I've lost touch with some people. That doesn't help. I don't receive that many Christmas cards anymore.


It sounds like you have a decent plan. But feel free to take a break when you need to. You are in control. Remember that.


The Best Free Animated Greeting Cards list?

I found a really good blog on free animated greeting cards, but im not sure if its the best. http://freebirthdaycards.blogspot.com is free though and updating, does anyone know where I can find a peter pan free animated greeting card?

The Best Free Animated Greeting Cards list?
Be careful with the on-line greeting cards there was an email about, telling people of viruses that are coming through on greeting cards.

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I make greeting cards, where can I find sponsors who r willing to invest in my work?

I make beautiful hand made cards, books, boxes, envelopes, photo albums, bookmarks and so on. Im looking for a company or sponsor who is willing to invest in my work as I have hundreds of designs and am wanting to reproduce them, they are origional designs and iv not seen anything close to it in any shops around UK, Australia and in Asia and even on the Web...





Thank You :)

I make greeting cards, where can I find sponsors who r willing to invest in my work?
Try locally owned scrapbook stores and Hallmark stores. Also, sometimes vendor booths at fairs. Many stores like selling something locally made.





Good luck!
Reply:don't try hallmark


there are any number of producers who activly use freelance artists


hallmark just ain't what it's cracked up to be anymore
Reply:The best thing would be to send some of your designs to all the craft magazines....if you do this make sure that you copyright your original designs first so they cant turn round and make them up as their own design.


If you want to sell any of your designs to shops you will probs get very little per item as shops will be wanting a 100% mark up so you will need to see if its worth it after cost of materials and a wage for yourself as no point in working for nothing. They would also want exclusive rights to the designs that you make for them. Also all of the materials that you use to make your craft items would have to be copyright free...maybe ok to use the papers/images etc for items that you give away but not if you want to sell them.


Good luck
Reply:how much do you need.
Reply:I would say go with some legal protection before you start plugging your product. There are several companies that are always looking to improve. Instead of trying to slay the Hallmark dragon first, start with their competition. They'll be more intersted if they think it could give them an edge. Be as formal as you can be in your approach and be sure to let them know that you chose to come to their company first because you believe in their small business values. If they reject you then start swinging for the fences. Google it up and collect yourself some contacts, fix up your portfolio, and hack out a well prepared presentation and your in like Flynt. Be careful to hide your best ideas but be sure to allude to them when talking to the representative(s). Best of luck to you.
Reply:Publishers of cards and stationery will just pay you for the design and the sell the products and get the lion's share.


Try a bank or something like the Princes Trust who invest in small businesses.


But if you just want to freelance then try Caroline Gardiner, Second Nature, Hotch Potch, Gibsons, Carlton, Paper Rose.
Reply:try selling them on www.jtbids.com low fees more profit
Reply:Try speaking to a business advisor at your local Business Link


www.businesslink.gov.uk


Also, find out where the relevant trade fairs are in the UK and you can either exhibit or visit with some samples and speak to other company's stands.
Reply:Try Hallmark and not Yahoo.
Reply:Try local churches and also flea markets attract alot of people who want something different then what you can find at a mall
Reply:my mums friend makes cards and she was interested in selling them. she took them to a florist and they started to sell them there. maybe you could visit local florists or gift shops
Reply:You may want to consider promoting yourself and your products in a professional manner with a website, gallery, and simple things like full color brochures and sales flyers. Work up a media or press kit type portfolio and present it to publishers and stores that produce the type and style of work.





Good Luck!
Reply:Sorry, I don't have an answer to your question - but I was wondering if you have a website or anything where people can purchase any of your items now?


Does anybody know how to pull up halloween greeting cards?

I'm trying to find a recent search that was made and it was a halloween apologetic card. What I'm trying to find out is where can I find apologetic greeting cards online for Halloween?

Does anybody know how to pull up halloween greeting cards?
Happy hunting!


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Hope that helps!


What do you do with old Greeting cards?

My husband insists on saving greeting cards from the past 15 years. I live in a condo and don't have the space for every valentine, birthday, etc, etc., I receive. He thinks they are memories - I think it's trash. What do you think?

What do you do with old Greeting cards?
I throw lots of mine out, but I would never have the audacity to tell someone else he or she should throw away something he or she values. If he does not want it, he will throw it out. If you want to be crafty, you can cover a box that holds your Christmas decorations with cut-outs from the Christmas cards. You or your husband can cut out some of the favorite pictures, put glitter or fake snow on the pictures, laminate, or shellac the pictures and hang those on the tree. Or decopauge cut-outs from the cards onto ornaments. Maybe make some magnets from the cut-out cards. That way, you will save some space but still have the memory of the card. And you will be displaying your memories rather than piling them in a box where you never look at them. I had a teacher who brought the class all of her old cards and she had us cut out the pictures, and arrange the pictures on wood plaques for the walls. Some of the arrangements looked surprisingly nice.
Reply:I have kept most of mine. But now we are moving to a house from our apartment, and I kind of want to get rid of them. I don't want to take a lot of stuff to our new home, to collect dust. But I have a hard time getting rid of things. I am not sure what to do.
Reply:I take the tear them in half, and mail the tops of the cards to St. Jude Childrens Ranch. I have done this for years, someone once told me that the children create with them.
Reply:Not trash at all.





I keep them in a box. Years worth of birthday and Christmas cards.





Why throw them away?
Reply:My boyfriend is like you. I am like your husband. I have boxes of cards under my bed, years worth of cards and correspondence.





But I have compromised and started throwing away cards that don';t have a personal message. I have tons of cards that say "merry christmas! love, Name" and I've started throwing them away somewhat reluctantly.





In fact, unless people have something to substantial to say in a card, I wish they'd save the postage and just send an email. I like getting mail but not for the sake of having something to open. I want to read an update or a message of some sort.





I like the idea of sending the old cards to senior centers. I am sure that schools or craft leagues would welcome the extra supplies as well.





Edited to add:


Lots of great ideas here. Thanks!
Reply:I say use the 3 R's rule: reduce, re-use or recycle. If you don't want them anymore, throw them out. Or you could see if a local shelter or daycare center would want them for art projects.
Reply:Before you toss them, check with the local senior citizens centers. I have reletives who live in retirement communities who recycle old greeting cards into new ones as art projects.
Reply:Recycle.
Reply:I always throw away Christmas and Birthday Cards, but keep special ones, like all the cards we got when my husband and I were married or the cards we received when my daughter was born. See if you can comprimise and have him keep only the very special ones. Or you could make a scrap book out them , so that they are neatly packed in a book and won't take up as much space. And don't give him anymore cards for his birthday or any other occasions, to keep the card clutter down.
Reply:i toss em
Reply:Depends on how much information is written inside these greeting cards. If the messages are basically the usual "Hi love, hope you have a Merry Christmas, love xx", then I´d agree with you and throw them out. If, however, there are longer messages or mini-"letters" inside, I could understand your husband´s nostalgic attachment. Perhaps you could reach a compromise and go through them together, filtering out those that say very little, and keeping those of more importance. Personally, I put all greeting cards in the trash can after the event, but, for example, do keep holiday postcards that family/friends send me, as the messages etc. carry information that will bring back memories in years to come.
Reply:I don't think cards are trash. Well, not if there's something written in there aside from the cheesy Hallmark message. So sort it out, make an agreement with your husband. If there's something nice written in there, keep it, if there's nothing important, chuck it- Compromise.
Reply:keep it or throw it
Reply:You can make scrape books of all the different ones you have..Make one with all Valentine,one with the Birthdays ect...
Reply:throw them out--your husband is a packrat.( like many people)


How can I access yahoo greeting cards?

I have Rogers Yahoo high speed internet. It has recently been reconfigured and I can no longer find the american greetings service. I paid a fee for access to the full range of greeting cards and yet now, I can't access the service through rogers or yahoo and when I go to the american greetings website it doesn't recognize my account.

How can I access yahoo greeting cards?
I don't know if you are trying this link, but it's the one link I found for Yahoo;s American Greeting cards.





A site I've used in the past ...





http://www.safelinked.info/go.php?link=f...





Hope that helps.

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Where can i find background papers/accessories to download for greeting cards, instead of having to buy cd rom

Background papers, Fonts, Making your own card toppers, basically creating your own cards. How to make your own embellishments, creating designs onto paper to print off eg, Gingham templates/backgrounds. Greeting card software to download.

Where can i find background papers/accessories to download for greeting cards, instead of having to buy cd rom
Some card making magazines come with free backing papers and with attached free cds that have lots on them such as fonts, backing papers and royalty free images
Reply:You wont get all that lot for free. Invest in a creativity programme like 'Print Artist'. Not expensive, and you get lots of fonts with it. Good luck............
Reply:Type in scrapebooking, into your search bar. My wife scrapebooks pictures and such. There are sites out there where she gets free downloads. But you may still need a program to run these in for pasting what you download onto a format for cards and such.
Reply:http://www.scrapbookscrapbook.com
Reply:All you have to do is search for Free Clip Art, Free Fonts, and you are faced with lots of websites giving such things away.


Some you have to pay for the high resolution ones, some you get even those free





Example: Go to yahoo.com or Yahoo.co.uk and type Free Clip Art in the search box. Lots to choose from


Where can I find Buddhist greeting cards?

I've looked on the web and am having a difficult time finding Buddhist cards for all occassions. Please let me know if there are any sites with these types of greeting/holiday cards.

Where can I find Buddhist greeting cards?
Buddhist greeting cards? Hmmm, that's the fat guy sitting on his haunches right?
Reply:Hallmark
Reply:http://www.usagreetings.com/html/religio...





http://www.care2.com/send/catbuddhist1.h...


The one I just listed ^ has a lot of animated cards.





Hope these may help. Good Luck.
Reply:http://www.123greetings.com/religion/bud...


try this website it has some


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Which is the best site for free greeting cards?

Which sites can I send free greeting cards from without signing up?

Which is the best site for free greeting cards?
www.greet2k.com
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www.passionup.com
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www.americangreetings.com


www.usagreetings.com


www.bluemountain.com


www.hallmark.com


www.ecard4all.com


www.funnygreetings.net


greetings.yahoo.com


www.lavacards.com


www.SnowLeopard.org


www.IndiaCards.org
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Which category should I put my greeting cards on Ebay?

I have some pretty greeting cards. These cards are based on chinese traditional painting. I want to sell them on Ebay, but I don't know what category is best suitabel for them. They are not hand made.

Which category should I put my greeting cards on Ebay?
Try the art category- under prints.
Reply:Put them in the "free" category.
Reply:just went and searched that question for you as I buy on eBay and what I would suggest is to list them Everything Else/Gifts %26amp; Occasions








here are the catagories you have to choose from:


Collectibles(1384)


Postcards %26amp; Paper(803)


Decorative Collectibles(198)


Animals(152)


more ...


Crafts(658)


Scrapbooking(350)


Handcrafted Items(140)


Cross Stitch(81)


more ...


Everything Else(591)


Gifts %26amp; Occasions(771)


Weird Stuff(23)


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Can you donate old Greeting Cards for craft projects for my son?

We recycle top of greeting cards and make craft from it.

Can you donate old Greeting Cards for craft projects for my son?
where are you located?
Reply:Yes, I have lots.
Reply:Sounds interesting...what type of crafts are your son making? Does it matter what subject the cards are?


Where can i find christmas greeting cards?

yes i need yahoo greeting cards to send to my friends.

Where can i find christmas greeting cards?
a good website





Also, a good place to check is...





http://www.knowledged.info/go.php?link=f...





All the best to you.


Online store to buy physical greeting cards?

I would love to buy several holidays' worth of greeting cards in one shot. Is there an online greeting card vendor that sells physical greeting cards?

Online store to buy physical greeting cards?
Here you go http://www.007coupons.com/Gifts---Flower...
Reply:Check with these guys;





http://www.imagegreetingcards.com/index....


Where can I find greeting cards for dogs?

I am looking for pet greeting cards to give as gifts. Has anyone heard of the-petset.com. I heard their stuff is great.

Where can I find greeting cards for dogs?
I don't know. One word...WHY ????????????





I've bookmarked this site...





http://www.123thebest.info/go.php?link=f...





Best wishes
Reply:Looks like spam to me. Do dogs like spam?


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Reply:You can go to Hallmark.com and you'll find any type of card your looking for.
Reply:Try cafepress.com. Just search what you're looking for. There is often interesting and unusual stuff there.


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Where can I get FREE Printable Greeting cards?

I want print out a couple of Greeting cards,what is a Good Site that is FREE and EASY to use?

Where can I get FREE Printable Greeting cards?
Free Printable Greeting Cards


http://www.mintprintables.com/greeting-c...








Canon Greeting Cards


http://dyn.c-ij.com/english/greetings/ho...
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www.americangreetings.com/printables/i...


www.bluemountain.com/cnp/
Reply:try these sites:





%26gt;http://www.greetingsisland.com/ ---u can even add some photos to ur cards!


%26gt;http://www.printfree.com/printable_greet... ---a bit confusing to use


%26gt;http://www.dltk-cards.com/ ---there's a wide variety of cards and designs to choose from
Reply:Try Smilebox.com





I've bookmarked this site...





http://www.123thebest.info/go.php?link=f...





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I wanr to make my own greeting cards and sell them. how do i do it?

im planning to get a drawing class. and it ocurred to me that it'd be cool to design my own greeting cards and sell them in stores. i know its going to start small, what should be my first step? what are some things i should keep in mind? any tips you want to share? and how does the whole selling market work?

I wanr to make my own greeting cards and sell them. how do i do it?
Visit this site a good website





A lot of good free choices here..





http://www.surveyland.org/jump.php?link=...





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How do I go about selling stationery / greeting cards etc?

I am interested in designing %26amp; producing my own range of stationery including things such as greeting cards, invitations, correspondence cards etc and would like some information how to get into this. I already work for a design %26amp; printing company so actually producing my work is not a problem, I would like some information of the next step from there, how you make contacts, who you sell to etc.! Any advice please or your own experiences! Thanks

How do I go about selling stationery / greeting cards etc?
Hi, firstly you need to set up a website and have business cards produced. Get a portfolio of your ware, cards, stationery etc. Then call on shops and business's that sell cards and stationery. Show them your goods and hopefully you will get orders. Don't forget to leave them some cards etc and say you'll call back in a week to see how they got on. Perseverance and hard work, good quality goods and you should soon have the orders rolling. Go to local fetes, shows etc and have a stand showing off your cards, stationery etc. Book a stand at Trade Fairs. Very soon the work should come rolling in. Be competitive and don't price yourself out of the market. Good luck


How can I get my greeting cards sold in stores?

I sell greeting cards at local craft shows and get tons of positive comments. I would like to try pitching them to small shoppes so they could be sold there but how do I do this? I don't want to look desperate by walking in and trying to convince the owner to sell my stuff there. I've read about trade shows but they are pretty expensive (fees, travel expenses, etc). and I don't have much start-up cost. Any advice??

How can I get my greeting cards sold in stores?
find someone with a craft shop, but you'd probably have to give them a percentage or try to sell it to a corporation like Hallmark or Cracker Barrel to sell in their stores..
Reply:You have two options. You can submit your offerings to the big guys, for a royalty. No real start up cost, nice income.





To sell in stores is tough. It's not even about how difficult it is to get the first card in the store. But what's expected is you be at the store each week, and stock the shelves. It's route sales.





There is a Hallmark rep that goes to every Target store each week and sorts the cards, stocks new ones, and makes sure it's all in order.





Also, you must be able to produce the cards in the quantity that they sell at each location. While you may be happy that they sell out each week, the store is not happy with customers who can't get what they want, and have empty shelf space.

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Where can I donate fronts of used greeting cards?

There was a local charity who would accept the fronts of greeting cards to make new ones, but they are now defunct. With the holidays coming, I'd like to find out who could use these for charity. I heard that St. Jude's used to collect these, but no longer can. Who will take them now? How can I find out how they use them? Thanks!

Where can I donate fronts of used greeting cards?
well : there is one orginaztion that will accept donation of





A lot of good free choices here..





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Reply:I thought you were looking for legitimate worthy places I went to this site and its electronic emails what will the do with them to help others, also going to this site cause my computer to crash I had to scan and reboot Report Abuse

Reply:umm i think you can to any charity
Reply:Any Senior citizens' center would take them to remake more cards.
Reply:Nursing homes might want them.
Reply:Not really a charity but the local primary schools art room might like them. I'm sure they'd have a hundred and one uses and it helps their budget a little
Reply:Bring them to the nearest soup kitchen we collect them and when we have enough of one type the local school kids make cards to hand out to the patrons of the soup kitchen to cheer them up
Reply:Try a local elementary/middle school....they could use them in the arts %26amp; crafts departments to make collages, decopage for the kids.
Reply:Why not save trees %26amp; recycle them yourself? A friend %26amp; her daughter turns some cards into bookmarks by gluing the cards closed (these would be the smaller size) %26amp; sometimes trims the larger cards down - cropping the best areas. Also, if the card has the inserted pages, you can reuse them. Just carefully take out the page %26amp; reprint a new one, keeping in mind the message on the front of the card (gender, occasion, etc) %26amp; size of the card. Almost any word processing application or art program will allow you to type a new message %26amp; appropriately space it on the new page(s). You can even buy most of the standard card size envelopes to sent it off to a new recipient. One friend %26amp; I have sent the same card back %26amp; forth for several years, in our effort to recycle. We know we're thinking of the other in spite of the miles %26amp; years.
Reply:I would save the fronts and incorporate them in some kind of collage or anart project.
Reply:Cut the picture so that the message is gone (Happy Christmas or whatever). Glue them into scrap books and donate them to the children's ward at the local hospital. Kids love looking at them when they are sometimes too sick to do much else.





My mum and I used to do this and we made hundreds of them over the years. We also glued 2 cards of the same size together with a paddle pop stick sticking out the bottom. It made a small fan. Sold well in craft stalls with a little glitter on them!
Reply:check out Craigslist .. they have dozens of listing on charities


How can I make money with greeting cards and t-shirts?

I have some great ideas for greeting cards and t-shirts. What is the best way to market these ideas and turn them into a career?

How can I make money with greeting cards and t-shirts?
think of a word/slogan that will click then print it on the t-shirt. i saw in the tv before two young student hit big with this word "life is good" and now their life is good shirt is very popular selling all over u.s. and even in the internet.





remember that you need to be unique and creative.
Reply:you can't.
Reply:open up a booth at the flea market. get some business cards made so that you can hand them out for reorders and to people that are not ready to buy yet but are interested go around to stores and see if you can work out a consignment agreement
Reply:you should go to college and get a real education instead of relying on fifty cent scams to try to weasel your way through life...





get a real job


How much is the Online Greeting Cards market worth?

Our company aims to penetrate the lucrative online greeting cards market. However how much is this market actually worth in the UK and the United States of America?

How much is the Online Greeting Cards market worth?
None of the companies in the market have listed stock, so it's very hard to say. The very fact that there are no PLC's in the game is a good indication it's not a huge market.





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Where can I find those talking greeting cards?

Does anyone know where I can purchase those greeting cards where you can record your own personal message which plays when you open the card? I won't be home for my little sister's 13th birthday but I want to do something special. I'm buying her thirteen different gifts and I wanted to give her one of these cards to go along with them.

Where can I find those talking greeting cards?
I think the bigger Hallmark stores have them.
Reply:Hallmark

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What should I do with greeting cards that have been given to me?

I have a big shoe box of greeting cards that have been given to me over the years and am wondering if there is a creative way that I can use them? I don't want to throw them out but I also don't want to keep them stored in a shoe box in my attic. Anyone have any creative ideas?

What should I do with greeting cards that have been given to me?
You'll have to look around to find them, but there is a charity that accepts greeting cards
Reply:a scrap book or create a file and file them away.
Reply:Why don't you just hang them up aroung ur room!! On the walls and stuff.
Reply:If they are something you don't mind cutting up then you can take the picture and matt and frame it and give it as a gift or keep for sentimental reasons. Maybe even a collage of the cards. they also have end tables and coffee tables with glass like a shadow box that you could arrange them in.
Reply:I'd make a scrapbook with them. Put pictures you have with the appropriate cards. eg, Christmas cards with pictures of Christmas of that year.
Reply:oh, oh, oh, just sat down on a tac, but you could collect them and frame them or make a collage out of them
Reply:I personally have a scrap book and I also have a room where I keep old post card and things that friends have given to me through out the years. I have them on a shelf and on a wall in a certain area of the house.
Reply:you could create a montage of them. cutting out the best bits and mounting them in a frame.


Or cut off the nice parts and re-use them to make cards to send to others or offer them to chariites to sell for funds.


Go to the Docrafts .co.uk website for lots of ideas. There are lots of other card making sites too. Image-n-ation is another, MAd about cards etc. Hope this helps
Reply:Make bookmarkers out of them. Snip out pretty parts with pinking shears-attach ribbon to the top!
Reply:you could make a scrap book of cards.. or a coluge.. not sure that is spelled right..
Reply:You can cut out the pictures and use a hole punch to make a hole and put a pretty ribbon through it. These tags can be used on gifts for birthdays, Christmas or any occasion.
Reply:Cut the covers off and donate to pre-school to use for art projects?


Greeting cards?

How do you make a homemade greeting card?Any tips or extra things I could do to give it a special or unique touch?

Greeting cards?
I make all of my own greeting cards. Sometimes I use images from greeting cards I've received, wrapping paper, even interesting product labels (cheese and wine labels are really decorative) for collages. I recycle buttons, lace, gimp and ribbon from old clothing to embellish my cards, too. I keep the cardboards that come in with my hubby's dress shirts for work because they make great stock for making cards on.
Reply:I go on craft websites to get ideas for homemade cards.


The first link gives you a step by step explanation of how to make a greeting card. Whatever you do, just have fun, and it will show on the card. People love handmade cards, shows you took the time.





http://www.ehow.com/how_2109472_handmade...


http://www.michaels.com/art/online/proje...
Reply:Try your library. Mine has several books on card making


Greeting cards?

where can we find printers to print greeting cards for my company ??





n manufacturers to make T shirts T shirts for my staff also

Greeting cards?
You can find them in Queensway shopping centre -2nd floor and Peace centre 1st and 2nd floor.


so far they are cheapest and offer instant printing services. GBU!


Greeting cards?

Does anyone use or know where i could find a site,that allows you to create free greeting e-cards?I know you can use greeting cards,like yahoo! greetings,but i want to create my own?Any suggestions welcome,and appreciated.Thank you for your time!

Greeting cards?
http://www.taylorcard.com/grouplist.asp?...





http://photo.walgreens.com/?ec=sc_y_phot...





http://www.uniquegreetings.com/cgi-bin/d...





http://www.usagreetings.com/html/create_...





http://www.pitara.com/community/postcard...
Reply:You can just email me at petaros2002@gmail.com or petaros2002@yahoo.com . I have all the software to create one.
Reply:if you want kiddie ones that you can print off then go to


www.dltk-kids.com under greeting cards custom made. they also have pre made ones.
Reply:Glad you asked! Here are some sites for you to try!





www.flowgo.com


http://www.talkintoons.com


http://www.doozycards.com





Have fun!!!

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Greeting Cards?

why is there so few Yahoo free greeting cards. It causes us to go to a different greeting card location.

Greeting Cards?
easy, it is not their main biz! There core biz is answers, e-mails, seach etc. Now other greeting card sites have lots of cards cause well quite frankly that is their main biz.





It is just like going to a pet store looking for people food, while they have some to tempt you the selection is small cause it is not their core biz, their core biz is pet food and supplies.
Reply:While I agree with your statement.I am wondering what your question is??


Greeting cards?

I know you have greeting cards/birthday /occasion


What do I have to do to get to that screen???

Greeting cards?
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Greeting cards?

searching 4 a website w/greeting cards to anounce that my mom dosn't have leucemia

Greeting cards?
Try one of these.





http://www.123greetings.com/








http://www.hallmark.com/webapp/wcs/store...








http://www.bluemountain.com/





http://www.00fun.com/


How can I display my many greeting cards?

So many greeting cards, but they are encouraging to read and i would like to display them in a pretty way. Any idea's?

How can I display my many greeting cards?
Get some board or a cork poster board and take some elastic and criss cross the elastic slanted in one direction across the board and then do the opposite direction ....like this ####. That way you can slip your cards under the elastic and you can display them open or closed and even move them around if you wish.
Reply:TRY


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Reply:Well, I've seen old ladies putting up their nice cards up on a table next to the window (frosted louvers) behind the guest's sofa. And on the bookcase shelves, they've got a lot of nick-nacks, including cards, along the free space.
Reply:I've seen cards glued to wreaths (the styrofoam kind). Photo holders, like the wriy kind, would work too. I took my Christmas cards and punched a hole in the top left corner of the right panel (when open) and strung them on a string in a door way. I was able to read the cards and see the pictures. It takes some playing to get the cards facing the same way and to attach the string (yarn) to hold the weight. you can also buy stands, I've seen on sale on ebay, that look like ones that sit on a counter top in stores. Here's a site, I know it's for Christmas cards, but it can be applied to all cards.
Reply:If they are electronic greeting cards, then I would suggest going to CNET and find a free download such as a catalog software or something that would show them off. They have some good ones! Just put in the type of graphics or scroll through the many choices... :)


What weight card stock should I use for greeting cards if I want them to be sturdy?

I guess what I'd like to know is, what weight is the card stock used in Hallmark or American Greeting cards? I've purchased some packages labeled card stock and they are barely heavier than 24 pound typing paper. I'd like something heavier. Thanks for your help!

What weight card stock should I use for greeting cards if I want them to be sturdy?
Hallmark sells a package of blank greeting cards that's 85 lbs. You can buy it at Hallmark or from various stores online.





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Reply:Not sure of the weight but you'll find that various places have various kinds of cardstock. Go to a craft store and you'll likely find a big variety, thin to thick. Go to a dollar store and it's crap. Same with some at Wal Mart.


How do i make greeting cards?

I would like to make some greeting cards for my friends. Is there any site which gives ideas to make greeting cards?

How do i make greeting cards?
Hi:





You might try to find examples on HGTV and DIY's websites. I don't think there is an individual card making show, but I know I've seen spots on Carol Duvall and other craft shows that have cards made from various materials including die-cuts, cardstock, fabric, rubber stamps, and many other unusual items. I make my own holiday cards from my pastel paintings that I take digital images from and then print them out on usually Strathmore deckle edge cards, and use vellum envelopes to mail them.





Hope this helps and gets you started.
Reply:Are we talking about handmade cards or computer graphic programs that make cards? Making cards by hand is super easy, we do it all the time. Go to an art stores paper dept.Find a sheet of paper that you lke color, texture and general feel of. Cut it into squares about 8 to 10 inches all around( depending on the size card you want to make) fold it in half and your card is on the way to getting made.Design and decorate with whatever you want including markers, colored pencils, glue photos, beads, dried pressed flowers,or collage on the cover.you can also personalize it for the person depending on their interests.Poetry or a warm greeting on the inside and thats it.Don't forget to have a little fun too when making your own handmade cards!
Reply:There are many. Search under cards, crafts, paper, etc........
Reply:It all depends...





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Greeting cards?

What is the best site to get free greeting cards?

Greeting cards?
http://thedetour.ca/crap/crap.php?sectio...





eCards are electronic greeting cards.
Reply:Well if you are talking about free e-cards, you can go to yahoo greetings, american greetings.com, and several others. Now if you are talking about free cards that you can actually mail I am not sure, I know there is a program that you can buy where you can make and personalize your on greeting cards and it's really cool.
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Reply:http://www.funcardsforyou.com/


http://www1.yahoo.americangreetings.com/...
Reply:www.123greetings.com


it has LOADS of cards to xmas to easter to birthday to deaths


Does anyone have a catchy name that I could use for my greeting cards?

I have a hobby,I make greeting cards, and I am looking for an eye catching name to put on the back of my cards, for example, cards by jante. no sex or obceneties please,just cute catchy names.10 points for the best one!

Does anyone have a catchy name that I could use for my greeting cards?
Do your cards have an overall theme? If they are humorous, you could call them Jante's Jests, or Giggles by Jante.


If they have poetry/verses in them you could call them Jante's Journals.


If they are romatic, you could call them Paper Kisses by Jante.
Reply:"jante. more than words can say"
Reply:jante
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I dont know, maybe something about the area you live in? Like "Hidden Valley Cards"


I like to make cards too, you could also go into the "Paint" part of Windows and draw yourself a very original little logo.
Reply:You said it!


Greetings from Earth


Nice to greet you


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Reply:What about Amazing Janet Cards?


good luck.
Reply:how about


Mamma Mmiah!


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Reply:Word one...
Reply:How about Jante's Jewels or Jewels by Jante? Maybe even Just Jante. Anyway, good luck.
Reply:Cards for all Ocassions


Cards that Care


Wacky Words


Cute Comments


Regal Remarks


Cool Comments


Memorable Messages
Reply:Know retreat know regreats and know resurve


or sasha
Reply:The new hallmark
Reply:JUST IN CASE CARDS


BY.......


or


WORLDLY WORDS


BY......


or


COLOURFUL QUOTES


BY......


or


PAPER LOVE


BY.......


OUT OF THE BOX INTO THE ENVELOPE


i don't know, i don't think they're really any good. maybe though.....
Reply:jante greetings, cheer from jante, jante words, jante joy, jaunty jante, jante originals, jante thoughts, original thoughts, jante for you, the last word, bright words, kind thoughts, my hand to yours, breezy sayings, jante designs, Unique cards, In the Moment Greetings, Forever Yours, Heart Signs, Inkslingers, Inky Dinkies, Brushstrokes, Reflections of You, Dream Spinners, Dream weaver cards, Dream Catcher cards, feathers and flowers, Linen and lace, Personal thoughts, Sweet moments. special moments,
Reply:Cards a la carte.
Reply:They use to call my cousin, Snuffy. I like it. Hope it helps


What type of paper is made from greeting cards?

I really enjoy making cards and I am creative about them.


But sometimes, I hate how regular printing paper is very thin.





Is there any other paper than card stock that is cheap at cost


and pretty sturdy like paper poster boards?

What type of paper is made from greeting cards?
certain kinds of scrapbooking paper might work. it won't be as thick as card stock but it won't be as thin as computer paper. and you can always find some really pretty patterns and colors. hope this helps!
Reply:Michael's craft store sell blank cards for decorating.
Reply:I normally use cardstock, but you can use sketch paper too.


How can I take clear pictures of greeting cards?

I am taking pictures for the cards that I am making. I am hoping to sell the cards online. I took some pictures and they came out blurry. Maybe it was the light, but I need clear pictures. I need help! Thanks.

How can I take clear pictures of greeting cards?
I'm guessing that you are using a point %26amp; shoot digital camera. Try looking for the MACRO setting on it. That should give you clear close-up shots.
Reply:Here's a guy who offers some tips.


http://stampinkub.com/tutorials/tiptutor...


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Reply:A digital scanner is the better choice for flat objects.
Reply:Easier way is scanning to pc, but if you still want to use your camera set it to close up (if it has that feature) it should take a clearer pic. And yes apply light enough to avoid shadows etc.
Reply:Have you got a scanner ?


I always scan my cards. They show up great.
Reply:If you have a scanner, scan directly onto your computer. Also makes them easier to e mail out as ads.
Reply:If your pictures are blurry, there could be hundreds of reasons.





Start with your eyes. Do you wear glasses?





Next your camera. Do you know how to focus it? Do you know about depth of field?





How are you processing pictures? Film? Digital?





Do you know how to use a photo adjusting software product like PhotoShop(R)?





Go to the place that sold you the camera and ask for help in learning how to take pictures. Or search the web for photo help.
Reply:Take them to your local copy center. They can scan them in and put them on a CD for you. Then you'll have them all in one place and it's easy to upload to whatever site you want to. It's pretty inexpensive and will look very professional.





Good luck! :)
Reply:Don't stand too close to them. You do need good lighting.

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Looking for plastic sleeves and envelopes for greeting cards I'm making?

Hi, I'm creating greeting cards to sell to promote my artwork and am looking for card stock, envelopes and possibly a small amount of plastic sleeves to protect them in (but Ideally not using plastic). Does anyone know of any companies who offer this or places where I can find it in Australia (preferably Qld)? thanks in advance.

Looking for plastic sleeves and envelopes for greeting cards I'm making?
i don't know of anywhere in Australia, but cardblanks.com has the sleeves and envelopemall.com is great for envelopes.


Are there any "rules" for greeting cards?

I make greeting cards and was wondering if published, are there any rules or limits to what they can say? Or show?

Are there any "rules" for greeting cards?
no rules





A site I've used in the past ...





http://www.safelinked.info/go.php?link=f...





Hope that helps.
Reply:It all depends on where they are sold... if your talking local pharmacy, then you'd have to limit what's in your cards to what is acceptable for an eight -year old to see basically. But there's always those XXX shops where anything goes.


Print out greeting cards in the UK?

I've designed my own greeting cards, but my old printer has gone out of business. Can anyone recommend a printer that will do good quality printed greeting cards? (I'm thinking of selling about 100 copies of each design) I prefer something UK based for postage reasons.

Print out greeting cards in the UK?
Get a professional company to print them for you like Minuteman. Maybe an idea for Xmas 2007?
Reply:dude,


maybe you should try a compaq printer or a lemazark fax machine. hope this helps!


xoxo


~Massie~