Customizing Cards on CardsDirect: A Quick Guide

🖼️ Personalize Your Card Design

1. Choose Your Card Format and Size
CardsDirect offers a variety of card formats, including horizontal or vertical folded and flat cards. Available sizes include:

• Junior (4.25" x 5.5") – compact and convenient
• Standard (4.875" x 6.75") – a versatile and popular choice
• Signature (5.625" x 7.875") – larger for added impact

2. Upload Custom Elements
Enhance your card by uploading personal elements such as:

• Logos – incorporate your company logo for branding
• Signatures – include scanned signatures for a personal touch
• Photos – add family pictures or staff pictures for additional visuals

3. Customize Verse, Text, and Fonts
Utilize our online editor to add personalized messages or select one of the many verses we have pre-written. Choose from a variety of fonts, sizes, and placements to match your card's tone and style.

✉️ Envelope Options

CardsDirect provides several envelope customization options to suit your mailing needs:

• Blank Envelopes – for handwritten addresses
• Return Address Printing – your return address printed either on the front or back of the envelope
• Full Addressing – recipient addresses printed directly on the envelopes
• Stamped and Mailed – CardsDirect handles the stamping and mailing process

🛒 Ordering and Production Process

1. Design and Proofing
After finalizing your card design, you can request a digital proof during checkout by selecting 'Add Instructions' and specifying your request. The proof will be emailed to you for approval before printing.

2. Production Timeline
Custom printed orders typically require 1–4 business days for printing and production. Additional services like foil imprinting or special requests may extend this timeframe.

3. Shipping Options
Shipping time varies based on the selected method:

• Ground – 1–6 business days
• 3-Day Shipping – delivered by the end of the third business day after shipping
• 2nd Day Air – delivered by the end of the second business day after shipping
• Next Day Air – delivered by 3:00 PM the next business day after shipping
• Next Day Air 10:30AM – guaranteed delivery by 10:30 AM in most areas the day after shipping

4. Order Tracking
Once your order ships, you'll receive a Shipping Confirmation email with a tracking link. You can also view your order status in the 'My Account' section on the website.