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Greeting Cards
Our greeting cards on a viarity of stocks (uncoated to High gloss)
We print our greeting cards on state-of-the-art Indigo presses, which print each card individually instead of mashing together hundreds of cards on a large sheets, which sacrifice quality for quantity. Our presses give us more control over color and allow us to offer many different types of stocks.
Our quantities start at 100 pieces, and our most popular is 111# matte stock - this allows you to write easily on the back of the cards. Remember, if you want UV coating on both sides you must use a cardstock with a coated surface on both sides. We offer semi-gloss or full-gloss UV coating available on coated stocks only.
We take files from most programs including Microsoft Word and Publisher, as well as traditional graphics programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. We prefer working with Press Quality PDF files - that way the file has your graphics and fonts embedded in the final file.
We can work with most programs but prefer press quality PDF. Please do not paginate cards or submit multiple up files (we do the pagination ourselves).
Most Greeting Cards are printed same day once we get approval .
A few things to remember before submitting your files:
-If you submit Press Quality PDF’s to our specs you can view a proof online within minutes using our automated system. Our prepress staff will still look over your job before going to press and if your files do need some changes we will send you another proof .
- Make sure you include a bleed area of .125" if you do have image going off the card.
- Cutting may vary so keep all valuable text and logos within the safe area.
- Resolution of logos should be at least 600 dpi
- You can download our templates on our site
If you need help designing your new, Greeting cards, you can email us at workflow@hhimaging.com or call us at (415) 431-4731. And yes, we are local.
Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q)
Why am I getting another proof after I approved my file online?
If you submit your press quality PDF online your file goes through our automated process but it does not end there. Our prepress staff looks over your file for other issues such as missing bleeds, Rich black text and other issues you might not see in your proof. Please relook over the proof and approve again (this service is free).
How much does it cost to have one of your designers design my card?
Most greeting card designs takes between 30 minutes to an hour and we bill out and $100 an hour. So typically it only costs $50-$100 to get the most out of the experience please submit all information to our designers at one time this will help keep the cost down.
Can I see a hard copy proof?
Yes and we encourage it. We want you to be a 100% satisfied.
More General Info On Greeting Cards
A greeting card is an illustrated, folded card featuring an expression of friendship or other sentiment. Although greeting cards are usually given on special occasions, such as birthdays, Christmas or other holidays, they are also sent to convey thanks or express other feeling. Greeting cards, usually packaged with an envelope, come in a variety of styles. There are both mass-produced as well as handmade versions that are distributed by hundreds of companies large and small. While typically inexpensive, more elaborate cards with die-cuts or glued-on decorations may cost up to $5 each.
A standard greeting card is printed on high-quality paper (such as card stock), and is rectangular and folded, with a picture or decorative motif on the front. Inside is a preprinted message appropriate to the occasion, along with a blank space for the sender to add a signature or handwritten message. A matching envelope is sold with the card. Some cards and envelopes feature fancy materials, such as gold leaf, ribbons or glitter.
Hallmark Cards and American Greetings are the largest producers of greeting cards in the world. Recycled Paper Greetings was the first to print their product on recycled paper, a practice much more common today. In the United Kingdom, it is estimated that one billion pounds are spent on greeting cards every year, with the average person sending 55 cards per year.
In western countries and increasingly in other societies, many people traditionally mail seasonally themed cards to their friends and relatives in December. Many service businesses also send cards to their customers in this season, usually with a universally acceptable non-religious message such as "happy holidays" or "seasons's greetings".
The Greeting Card Association is an international trade organization representing the interests of greeting card and stationery manufacturers. John Beeder, former president of the Greeting Card Association, says greeting cards are effective tools to communicate important feelings to people you care about: "Anyone feels great when they receive an unexpected card in the mail. For me, there’s nothing like a greeting card to send a special message. I’m proud to be a part of an industry that not only keeps people connected, but uses both imagery and the power of words to help us express our emotions.”
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
A Glossary of Greeting Cards Terms
Electronic Greeting Cards (or E-cards) - greeting cards that are sent electronically. Flash-based cards can be sent by email, and many sites such as Facebook enable you to send greetings. More recently, services have launched which enable you to send greetings to a mobile phone by text message. Many of these electronic services offer open or anonymous chat, to enable further discussion.
Greeting Card - an illustrated, folded card featuring an expression of friendship or other sentiment. Although greeting cards are usually given on special occasions, such as birthdays, Christmas or other holidays, they are also sent to convey thanks or express other feeling. Greeting cards, usually packaged with an envelope, come in a variety of styles.
Matte Coated Paper - paper with a non-glossy coating, generally used to refer to papers having little or no gloss. A matte coated sheet is often specified when there is a lot of type, since it makes for easier reading.
Musical Greeting Cards - modernly greeting cards have been conceived which play music or sound when they are opened. They commonly have 3D handmade birthday cards which play traditional celebration songs such as "Happy Birthday To You".
Photo Greeting Cards - In recent years, photo greeting cards have gained widespread popularity and come in two main types. The first type are photo insert cards in which a hole has been cut in the center. Your photo slides in just like a frame. The second type are printed photo cards in which the photo is combined with artwork and printed, usually on a high-end digital press, directly onto the face of the card. Both types are most popular for sending holiday greetings such as Christmas, Hanukkah & for baby showers.
Proofing - an optional decision of a printing company’s customer to check out the cards design before printing whole amount. In fact proofing comes to sending .PDF or other graphic program file online to a customer. When agreed and paid printing companies can send a physical sample. If a client is satisfied with the design and agrees that design has no errors, he/she tells a printing company to print the whole amount.
Standard Greeting Cards - A standard greeting card is printed on high-quality paper (such as card stock), and is rectangular and folded, with a picture or decorative motif on the front. Inside is a preprinted message appropriate to the occasion, along with a blank space for the sender to add a signature or handwritten message. A matching envelope is sold with the card. Some cards and envelopes feature fancy materials, such as gold leaf, ribbons or glitter.
UV Coating - surface treatments which are either cured by ultraviolet radiation, or protect the underlying material from its harmful effects.
Full Color Greeting Cards Can Put You Ahead
Custom, brightly colored Greeting Cards are the perfect way to let your customers know you appreciate them. A Greeting Card that is vibrant and inviting is an important way to show your customer that their involvement with your business is not taken lightly. A bright Greeting Card is a way to personalize your professionalism. How can you measure the true impact of utilizing attractive, professional Greeting Cards to promote your business? How do you determine how much it might add to the reputation of your company to demonstrate your attention to detail and your commitment to the needs of your customers?
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Templates
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Click "Upload Your Art" tab for instructions on sending your files and seeing your proofs.
Click "Name your project" then click on the [ Prepare artwork ] tab.
| Click the ( Upload Applet ) button on this tab. This will bring up the Java file upload applet - a Digitally Signed and SAFE tool for file transfer on either Mac or PC. Simply drag your PDF, PS, or EPS design files onto the bullseye drop zone - either from the left navigation panel - or straight from your desktop folders - and press the Start Upload button. Once the upload is finished you will see a list of your files at the bottom of the Prepare Artwork tab. If there is any mistake you will see a X on the right side that you can delete the files with. |
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When you are happy with the file list simply press the Submit Project for Proofing link under the file list. Click the Production Workflow tab above to see how we handle your files! |
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