We added custom printed mini cards to our site because, well, our customers asked us to. And if someone wants to design me a shirt that says CARD WHOREDER, I’d wear the heck out of it 😉 White Spaceĭon’t you just love little stuff? Babies, tiny notebooks, bite-sized sweets… A cute little set of cards for all occasions, even the hard ones. Please let us know if you have suggestions or materials that are working for you, we’re always looking for ways to improve our products and services. It might be bumpy for a minute but that’s always true when you’re doing something bold.

This is where the revolution comes in – if y’all decided to just quit providing them you could undo the current standard. Phil from JS McCarthy enlightened us that in Europe there is a movement to lose the cello sleeve and they’re calling the movement ‘Naked Cards’ because it’s accurate and they’re hilarious. And if they do, just boxed them in the order and let the retailer sleeve the cards when they get put on the rack.

Charge Extra for cello bags and see if your retailers still need them.

We don’t make these (yet) but we’re looking into it. Some papers/inks can be damaged with these so you’ll definitely want to test the options. They are cute little labels that can be printed with your logo and wrap around the open edge of the card and stick to the front and back.

Removable wraparound labels are out there now, sometimes referred to as Card Clasps.

This also helps alleviate the nightmare when your special envelope is not available, credit for this idea goes to Susan from Leader Paper and I LOVE IT. You can print envelopes in small quantities and of course it’s a bit more than a blank envelope but balances out the cost of the sleeve and the labor to sleeve your cards. It’s also brand building and if someone takes your envelope for another card, at least your logo is on it.

Design the envelope to correspond with the card, include your brand on the flap – the big dogs in stationery do this why shouldn’t you? Yes, it’s extra design work.

Here are some suggestions that came up in our talk: So how do you make your retailers happy and keep your signature envelope with your gorgeous card? And to see the inside of the card, which most of us card whoreders want to see. In fact, there are some brave designers at the forefront of the issue who are straight up refusing to do it, allowing customers to enjoy the feel of a heavy cotton paper or the depth of a beautiful letterpress design. Here’s the thing, I remember a time when cards did NOT come in cello bags.

And you don’t want to pre-sleeve too many cards at a time in case they don’t sell and then you’ve wasted extra time and materials.

Even in a groove, it takes a lot of time.

I personally have had the pleasure of stuffing thousands of freaking (beautiful) cards with envelopes into a sleeve and it gave me mad road rage. All legitimate reasons.īut you all know about the extra cost, labor and material waste that cello bags add to your product. It also creates continuity in their displays. But I digress.Ībout half of the attendees said that they’re customers at the retail shops require a cello sleeve because it elevates the perceived value of the card, prevents finger prints from card lovers, and keeps the envelope with the correct card. They have beautiful cards… and notebooks…. On a recent panel discussion for GCA (if you’re not a member, check it out – this org does a TON for the stationery world) about processes and products in our industry, we touched on the topic of using cello sleeves with greeting cards that are sold in brick and mortar stores. Personalize notecards with a family portrait or display your family crest.Ĭreate company-headed notecards with official logos or corporate colors to coordinate with your brand for use at the office or for promotional purposes.Biatch card by Kitty Meow and Chalkboard card by Blue Barnhouse Personalize notecards for business or home with a company logo, custom monogram or themed design to add a personal touch.Ĭustomize notecards as household stationery to organize phone messages, appointments and to-do lists, or leave a note in kids' lunches. Send a thank you note or introduce yourself to a new client with full-color notecard stationery. Everyone loves getting a real card in the mail! Wish someone you love a happy birthday, send a heartfelt thank you, celebrate a best friend’s wedding, say hello to your old pen pal, welcome a new baby to the world, send condolences to a beloved relative, say congratulations to a new graduate, send season’s greetings and holiday cheer, or just make an old friend laugh–from ordinary hellos to extraordinary life moments, we’ve got all your stationery needs covered.

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