A good greeting card gets picked up, opened and kept. It might raise a smile, an eyebrow or even a tear. We’ve spent more than 40 years making sure that print feels good. Everything is printed, finished, and packed in Cornwall, from 25 cards to large commercial orders.
Who We Print Greeting Cards For
Commercial Publishers
For publishers selling into retail, consistency and reliability matter as much as quality. We print ranges for commercial card publishers across the UK, handling multi-design runs, seasonal collections and fast reprints, with finishing and packing all in-house.
Read more about printing for publishers.
Artists, Illustrators and Photographers
You’ve spent hours on the artwork or waited for the perfect light, so print quality is everything. Our digital presses reproduce illustrations and photography with outstanding detail and tonal range, and our litho presses deliver the same quality on longer runs.
Runs start from just 25 cards per design, and we can print matching postcards to extend your range.
Types of Greeting Card
Birthdays happen every day, which is why birthday cards are the UK’s bestselling greeting card category, and we print everything from bright, bold designs for children to foiled milestone cards.
We also print the cards people keep in a drawer for years: Thank You, Congratulations, New Baby, Sympathy, Get Well Soon, Wedding and Anniversary.
Whatever the occasion, we’ll help you choose formats and finishes that work together, and a paper stock that your customers will love
Greeting Card Finishing
A touch of foil catching the light, or an emboss you can feel with your thumb, can turn a printed card into one people pick up and keep.
We can finish your card with the following:
- Foil blocking in gold, silver, copper, rose gold or coloured foils, for text, borders or design elements that catch the light.
- Embossing and debossing to add tactile depth and a premium feel.
- Spot UV for glossy highlights that contrast with a matt card surface.
- Lamination in matt, gloss or soft touch finishes for added durability and a quality feel.
- Die-cutting for shaped cards, rounded corners or window apertures.
- Scoring and creasing for a clean, professional fold.
Because all our finishing is done in-house, we can combine techniques on a single card and keep turnaround times short.
If you’re not sure which finishes would work best for your design, we’re happy to advise.
Why Choose SAPC for Greeting Card Printing?
We Know Printing and Paper
We’re a family business with over 40 years’ experience. You will always speak to people who know print. We’re happy to advise on paper stocks, finishes and formats.
From artwork checks to printing, finishing, packing and dispatch, it all happens here in our purpose-built factory.
Everything Under One Roof
Foiling, embossing, spot UV, lamination, die-cutting. We do it all ourselves, which means better quality control and a quicker turnaround.
Environmental Commitment
Greeting cards are printed on FSC-certified stock as standard.
We’re an Official Carbon Balanced Printer through the World Land Trust, which means we offset the full carbon footprint of your print.
Our factory runs on one of Cornwall’s largest rooftop solar arrays, and we hold ISO 14001 environmental certification.
Ready for the Shelf
If your cards are heading for a shop, gallery or gift stand, the way they’re presented matters almost as much as the print. That’s why we invented the EnviroClip®.
It’s a neat adhesive clip that holds your card and envelope together on the shelf, then peels away cleanly without leaving a mark.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s your minimum order for greeting cards?
We can print from as few as 25 cards per design, which is ideal for artists and photographers testing new artwork. There’s no maximum.
What sizes do you print?
Standard sizes include A6 (105 × 148mm), A5 (148 × 210mm) and square formats (125 × 125mm, 150 × 150mm). We can also print custom sizes to suit your design.
Do you supply envelopes?
Yes. We can supply envelopes to match your card size in a range of colours and finishes. Let us know what you need when you get in touch.
Can you print on recycled card?
Absolutely. We stock a range of recycled and eco-friendly card stocks, all FSC certified. If sustainability is important to your brand, we can help you choose the right materials.
How long does greeting card printing take?
Turnaround depends on quantity and finishing, but most orders are ready within 5 to 10 working days. We’ll confirm timings when you place your order.
Can I see samples before I order?
Yes! We offer a free greeting card sample pack so you can see and feel our print quality and card stocks
Get in Touch
Ready to discuss your greeting card printing?
Do pop into our Print Shop in St Austell, give us a call on 01726 624900 or send an email to info@sapc.co.uk and we will help you get your project started.
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