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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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.
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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