Make Every Occasion Memorable with Custom Greeting Cards
Custom greeting cards are one of the most personal and enduring ways for brands and individuals to connect with their audience. Whether you are a business looking to add a branded touch to product shipments, a retailer building a stationery line, a nonprofit sending donor appreciation correspondence, or an individual crafting something truly one-of-a-kind for a special occasion, professionally printed custom greeting cards make the difference between a message that lands and one that gets forgotten. Teal Packaging produces premium custom greeting cards with free design support, a two-week turnaround, and free shipping are confirmed during quoting, with a minimum order of just 50 units.
In an era where most communication is digital, a physical greeting card carries disproportionate emotional weight. Brands that include thoughtfully designed cards with orders, gifts, and packaging see measurable improvements in customer satisfaction and repeat purchase rates. A card costs very little relative to the relationship value it creates.
Card Materials and Paper Stocks
The quality of a greeting card is inseparable from the quality of the paper it is printed on. Teal Packaging offers a curated selection of premium substrates designed to give your custom greeting cards the look and feel that matches their message.
- Coated card stock (300-400 gsm): The most popular choice for greeting cards. Provides a smooth, receptive surface for vivid color printing and a premium feel in the hand. Available in gloss and matte variants.
- Uncoated textured card (300-350 gsm): Ideal for a more tactile, artisanal aesthetic. Works beautifully with letterpress-style designs, handwritten fonts, and earthy color palettes. Accepts soy-based inks with a subtly matte, natural result.
- Kraft card stock (270-320 gsm): Natural brown or cream kraft card for an organic, eco-forward presentation. Popular with sustainable brands, botanical businesses, and food and wellness companies.
- Recycled card stock (300-400 gsm): Post-consumer recycled fiber card for brands with strong environmental commitments. Similar performance to virgin coated stock with a lower environmental footprint.
- Thick luxury board (450-600 gsm): For premium, weighty cards that signal unmistakable quality. Used for luxury retail inserts, high-end gifting, and collector-edition stationery lines.
FSC-certified paper options are available by specification and printed using soy-based inks. Envelopes can be matched or coordinated and ordered alongside your card run.
Customization Options for Your Greeting Cards
Every element of your custom greeting card design can be tailored to your specific needs.
Our free design support team handles everything from initial concept through to print-ready files at no additional charge.
- Sizes and formats: A2, A6, A7, square, and fully custom sizes. Folded (single or double-score) or flat panel formats available.
- Printing: Full-color CMYK on one or both sides. Pantone spot color matching for brand-precise results. White ink printing on kraft and dark card stocks.
- Finishes: Gloss or matte lamination, soft-touch velvet coating, UV spot varnish, foil stamping in gold, silver, rose gold, and holographic. Blind embossing and debossing for tactile luxury elements.
- Interior options: Printed interior for message panels, plain interior for handwriting, or pre-printed messaging for branded inserts in product packaging.
- Variable data: Personalized recipient names, customized messages, and event-specific details can be added via variable data printing for large corporate or event runs.
For businesses that include greeting cards inside product orders, our custom gift boxes and retail boxes can be designed to complement your card design for a fully coordinated brand presentation from box to card.
Standard Greeting Card Sizes
We produce custom greeting cards across all standard North American and international card sizes, as well as fully custom dimensions for specialty applications.
- A2 (4.25 x 5.5 inches flat / 4.25 x 2.75 folded): A compact, cost-effective format suited to thank-you notes and short-message cards.
- A6 (6.25 x 4.5 inches flat / 4.5 x 3.125 folded): A versatile mid-size format popular for birthday, occasion, and product insert cards.
- A7 (7 x 5 inches flat / 5 x 3.5 folded): The most popular retail greeting card size. Works for virtually any occasion and fits standard A7 envelopes.
- 5 x 5 inches (square flat or folded): A contemporary format that stands out in racks and on retail displays. Popular with modern lifestyle and wellness brands.
- Custom: Oversized, panoramic, or die-cut shaped cards are available for specialty campaigns and premium brand moments.
All dimensions represent the flat finished card size before folding, unless otherwise noted. Confirm your preferred size during the quoting process and we will advise on the best envelope pairing.
Sustainability in Every Card
Teal Packaging takes sustainability seriously across every product category, including custom greeting cards. All our card stocks are FSC-certified, and we print exclusively with soy-based inks that produce vibrant results while reducing VOC emissions compared to petroleum-based alternatives.
Our uncoated, kraft, and recycled card stocks are fully compostable under home composting conditions. Coated and laminated cards are recyclable in most markets, and we can advise on finish choices that maximize end-of-life recyclability if that is a priority for your brand.
We also offer plant-based lamination alternatives that deliver the same protective qualities as traditional laminates while improving compostability. If sustainable credentials are important to your brand story, our design team can incorporate relevant certifications and disposal guidance directly into your card design.
How to Order Custom Greeting Cards from Teal Packaging
Ordering your custom printed greeting cards from Teal Packaging is designed to be fast, easy, and fully supported from start to finish.
- Request a quote: Submit your card size, format, quantity (minimum 50 units), material preference, and print and finish requirements.
- Design support: Our team develops your artwork, free of charge, using your brand assets and brief. Bring your own files or start from scratch with our designers.
- Proof review: Approve a digital proof before production starts. Physical samples available on request for orders with specialty finishes.
- Production: Two-week standard lead time from approved artwork.
- Free delivery: free shipping included on every order on all orders.
Frequently Asked Questions About Custom Greeting Cards
Can I order a small batch of greeting cards for a one-time event?
Yes.
Our minimum order quantity of 50 units is among the lowest in the industry for custom printed cards, making it accessible for single events, small campaigns, and boutique retail launches without requiring large upfront inventory investment.
Do you print on both sides of the card?
Yes.
We offer single-sided and double-sided printing. For folded cards, all four panels (front, inside left, inside right, and back) can be fully printed. Specify your requirements during the quote and we will confirm pricing accordingly.
Can I include an envelope with my card order?
Yes. Coordinated envelopes can be ordered alongside your cards.
We offer blank envelopes in standard colors as well as custom-printed envelopes with branded liners, printed address panels, or custom color options to match your card design.
What file format do you accept for existing card designs?
We accept print-ready PDF, AI, PSD, and EPS files with a minimum resolution of 300 DPI and 3mm bleed on all sides. If your files need adjustment, our design team will flag this early in the proofing process and help resolve any issues at no charge.
Can I use your packaging as product inserts for e-commerce orders?
Absolutely, and many of our clients do exactly this. Insert-sized cards (A2 or A6) are particularly popular as branded thank-you notes inside e-commerce shipments. They pair well with our mailer boxes and gift boxes for a complete branded unboxing experience that builds customer loyalty and drives repeat purchases.
