Custom Cards

Make Your Own Cards for 2025 at CardsDirect!

Looking for personalized greeting card ideas? Use our online greeting card maker to create one-of-a-kind designs for your personal and business occasions throughout 2025.

Here’s How to Create Your Own Card in 10 Steps or Less

1. Select an occasion (from holiday cards to annual celebrations and thanks yous, we have it all).
2. Choose a greeting card template that you like.
3. Select your quantity.
4. Pick a size and format.
5. Choose a paper type.
6. View different envelope options with our sanitary Peal and Seal closures.
7. Choose whether or not you want your envelopes stamped, addressed, and mailed to your recipients for you.
8. Personalize your cards for free by adding a custom message or choosing from a range of pre-written verses. You can also add photos, your company logo, and signatures.
9. Upload your recipient addresses to include on the envelopes for our addressing and mailing service.
10. Once you are done designing your card, click ‘Add to Cart.

Holidays and Occasions

Our custom greeting card categories include:

• Anniversary Cards
• Birthday Cards
• Calendar Cards
• Congratulations Cards
• Encouragement Cards / Inspirational and Motivational Cards
• Get Well Cards
• Holiday Cards(Halloween Cards, Thanksgiving Cards, Hanukkah Cards, Christmas Cards, New Year Cards, and Valentine Cards)
• Photo Cards
• Sympathy Cards
• Thank You Cards
• Thinking of You Cards
• Welcome Cards
• And More.

If you're not sure where to begin, don't worry! We have plenty of resources to help you along the way. Check out our blog for tips on choosing a card, designing your own, what to write inside, and how and when to send them for maximum engagement!

Greeting Card Sizes

Our greeting card sizes come in vertical and horizontal orientations with flat and folded options.

• Postcard or Invitation (6" x 4"): Printing available on front and back. Postcard products do not include or require envelopes.
• Junior (5 1/2" x 4 1/4"): Smallest size available, making it a cost-effective option.
• Standard (4 7/8" x 6 3/4"): Mid-size or medium format.
• Square (5 1/2" x 5 1/2"): Medium-sized square card with envelopes. Extra postage may be required.
• 8x4 (8” x 4”) : Wide card with short height or width and envelopes included. No extra postage required.
• Signature (5 5/8" x 7 7/8"): One of our largest formats available.
• Standard Tri-Fold (6 3/4" x 14 5/8"): Mid-size tri-fold fits in included standard envelopes. Printing available on front only.

Paper Types

Your custom cards are printed on a high-quality paper type of your choosing.

• 110 lb. Value Satin Finish
• 130 lb. Satin Finish
• 110 lb. Uncoated Matte
• 130 lb. High Gloss Finish
• 100 lb. Recycled Brown Kraft
• 90 lb. Textured Linen
• 100 lb. Textured Felt
• 110 lb. Ice Pearl Metallic

Save On Custom Greeting Cards in Bulk!

At CardsDirect, you can order affordable greeting cards in bulk—great for businesses and large families! Ordering bulk greeting cards not only saves you time but money. The more you order, the more you save!

Custom Card Samples

Before making your final decision, why not try before you buy? Request up to three greeting card samples with your personalization included!

Need Help Designing Your Product?

Our expert in-house design service is available for a one-time fee of $40. For details, reach out to us at [email protected].

Order Proofing Process

After designing your card, we’ll email you a proof for approval before printing. Simply click the ‘Approve’ box for each card surface, then select ‘Submit Proof’ at the bottom of the page. Once approved, we’ll print and ship your order. A confirmation email will be sent when it’s on its way—check your spam or junk folder if you don’t see it in your inbox.

Delivery Timeframe

Custom cards take 1-4 business days for production and printing and 1-6 business days for shipping, based on your selected shipping method and destination. Add your items to the cart and choose a shipping option to view estimated delivery times and costs.

Please note that additional services—such as addressing, special instructions, artwork assistance, or proof approvals—may extend processing time. We are not responsible for carrier delays (FedEx, UPS, USPS). For further details, visit our FAQ page or contact customer service.

Mailing Made Easy

Get your customized cards delivered to your home or use our full mailing service, where we handle the stamping, addressing, and mailing for you. Simply select "Addressing + US Stamp + Mail" at checkout.

Return Policy

We stand by our products with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If we make an error on your personalized cards, we’ll correct it at no extra cost. However, orders without material defects are non-refundable and non-returnable. Please inspect your greeting card order upon arrival and report any issues within 30 days, as we cannot process replacements or refunds beyond this timeframe.