Why design and print your own cards? Because they will promote your brand at a time of sharing.
As a business, it is vitally important to send cards at this time of year. Your customers are your biggest champions and a branded card speaks volumes about your business.
Instant credibility and professionalism
Sending a card to your clients shows you take your business relationships seriously. It conveys professionalism and helps maintain that trust and care that you have built throughout the year.
Memorable first impressions
A well-designed card with quality print, paper stock, and layout leaves a tangible reminder of you and your brand long after Christmas is over, the card may get recycled but the feeling it sparked will stay with the recipient.
Supports your brand identity
Your Christmas card reflects your brand’s personality and visual identity. The design, colours, paper type, and finish communicate what your business stands for whether that’s creative, sustainable, or corporate. Sending a card with this emblazoned upon it is another opportunity to get your brand visible.
Networking made personal
Exchanging cards creates a much more human, personal connection than a quick round robin email. It encourages conversation and helps people remember you as more than just another contact in their inbox. Opening the envelope, seeing the branding and reading the festive message is a tangible and positive experience.
Cost-effective marketing tool
Compared to digital ads or printed brochures, Christmas cards are inexpensive but deliver a strong return as they sit out around the office or even in homes creating a connection every time they see it.
Christmas Cards for Resale
As an illustrator, artist or large scale producer of merchandise, you’ll want to get the best margins possible for your work so getting premium cards printed well in advance is a vital step in your seasonal business plan.
- Custom greetings cards:
DL, A4, A5 Landscape, A6 & Square | Gloss Lamination | Envelopes Included (red or white) | Up to 2000 cards
- Foiled greeting cards
DL, A4, A5 Landscape, A6 & Square | Soft Touch Lamination | Envelopes Included (red or white) | Copper, Gold, Red or Silver Foil | Up to 2000 cards
- Luxury greetings cards
DL, A4, A5 Landscape, A6 & Square | Gloss Lamination | Envelopes Included (silver, gold, red or white) | Optional cellophane bags for individual resale | up to 20,000 cards
Showcase your artwork in a seasonal, shareable way
Christmas cards are a perfect small-scale canvas for your creativity. They let artists share their style, characters, or illustrations in a festive format that people love to display and send. Each card acts as a mini art print that travels from sender to recipient, extending your artistic reach far beyond your existing audience.
Build and maintain client relationships
Sending printed Christmas cards to clients, suppliers, or collaborators adds a personal touch to your business communications. It’s a thoughtful way to say thank you and stay top of mind during the holiday season — something a digital message can’t quite replicate.
Selling seasonal merchandise
For illustrators and producers who sell physical products, Christmas cards are a natural addition to their range. They’re affordable, easy to package, and often bought in multiples ideal for festive markets, Etsy shops, or online stores.
Creating limited-edition or collectable designs
Christmas offers a chance to release exclusive, limited-run designs. Collectors and fans often look forward to annual editions, which helps you build anticipation, boost repeat sales, and create a sense of community around your work.
Sustainable and personalised gifting options
Printed cards, especially on recycled or kraft paper, appeal to customers who want meaningful, tangible gifts. Personalised or signed cards add extra value, turning a simple purchase into a keepsake.
Professional presentation and brand consistency
Printing your cards (rather than using home printers) ensures colour accuracy, premium paper quality, and a professional finish. It elevates your brand, making your work look as good in print as it does online.
For help with setting up cards for print, see our help article
For design inspiration and help with design, visit our Resource Hub:
Other helpful blogs:
https://blog.tradeprint.co.uk/how-to-guides/how-to-design-landscape-greeting-cards-for-printing
https://blog.tradeprint.co.uk/tips/buyers-guide-to-greetings-cards