Contemporary Business Holiday Cards & Invitations
Tiny Prints Corporate Holiday Cards FAQ
Creating the right corporate holiday card is easy with our personalization tool. You can pick a card, personalize your greeting and upload a logo in a matter of minutes. With an easy ability to edit text, fonts, font colors, upload photos, edit photos and much, much more, you can shop with confidence that what you design will be the best possible representation of the printed stationery you will receive. But of course, like every tiny prints order, your order will be reviewed and touched up by a professional designer to ensure the highest quality output. So, choose your favorite corporate holiday card or corporate party invitation and take our personalization suite for a test drive!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I create a personalized greeting card?- For Corporate Holiday Cards
- For Corporate Party Invitations
- For Corporate Thank You Cards
- For Address Labels, Gift Tags and Party Favors
Greeting Card Ordering Step by Step
How can I get step by step instructions on how to order a greeting card?
Do you support Apple's Safari web browser?
Logo and Photo Submission
Can I use my company logo on a card?
Can I print on the back of the card?
How do I submit my photo for a photo card?
Can I send you the photos that I want to use with my card via mail?
What if I do not have my photos ready? Can I still complete my order and submit my photos later?
Customization Options
What are my customization options and how much do they cost?
Can I choose a different color for a card?
Can you do a custom card design for my company?
Can I change a design I like to a different format than what it is currently offered in
Alternative Inside Greeting Card Options
Can you put an image on the inside or back of a greeting card?
Greeting Card Personal Message
Can I have a personal message printed inside? How?
What type of pen can I use to write inside my folded card?
Starting a New Card
How can I start a new card?
Envelope Options
Which envelopes can I order with my card?
Return Address Printing
What return address printing options exist?
Postage Requirements
Do different cards require different postage?
Order Information
Is there a minimum amount of cards that I have to purchase?
What's the largest order size you can handle?
How much do corporate greeting cards cost?
Do you offer a digital proof?
Do you offer a printed proof?
How much does it cost to get a proof?
Order Processing and Shipping
How long does it take to receive my cards after I order them?
How much does it cost for rush processing?
What are my shipping options?
How much is shipping?
Other Services
I need extra time to address my envelopes, can I get envelopes early?
Can I send you my recipient list and have you mail my cards/invitations for me?
Can you print my recipient names and contact info on the envelopes for me?
Q: How do I create a personalized greeting card?
A: To create a personalized greeting card, follow the directions below:
For Corporate Holiday Cards:
1. On the Enter Info page, please enter your company and/or company employees name using the template provided. We will use your information to create an online preview with suggested text on the next page (Personalize page)
- You can choose to click "continue" and skip this step and enter your own wording on the next page
2. For folded cards
- You may have the option to print photo(s) and/or text inside your card. In the "Layout" section, please select the layout you would like to use for your card
You can upload photos and edit text on the Personalize page
3. To upload photo:
- Either click on the photo area OR click on the "add photo" link below the card in the Photo Tray area
- Click on the "browse" button to browse for photos on your computer
- Once a photo is uploaded, you can click "ok" to return to the card OR browse for another photo
- Photo(s) will be deposited into your photo tray below the card for you to select, drag and drop into photo area(s)
- You may upload up to 10 photos to your photo tray
4. To move photos:
- You can drag and drop photo(s) from photo tray into the photo area(s)
5. To move photo from one photo area to another:
- At this time, we do not allow drag and drop from photo area to photo area. In order to move one photo from one photo area to another, you need to drag the photo from the photo tray into the photo area you desire
6. To remove a photo from a photo area:
- To remove a photo from a photo area, click on the photo to display the edit photo window and click on the "remove photo" link or trash icon
7. To remove a photo from the card (photo tray):
- To remove a photo from the card (or photo tray), click on the "remove photo" link in the photo tray and click the delete button next to the photo you want
8. To edit your photo:
- We are introducing a number of photo editing tools including the ability to move your photo, zoom in and reduce, rotate right or left, and color options (black & white; sepia). Just click on the photo to display the Edit Photo window.
- If you do not like the edits you made and want to revert back to the original photo, just click on the "revert to original" button
9. You can mouse over the card to see the text areas
10. To edit your text:
- Click on the text area(s) to add or edit text
- You can customize the font type, size, and color of your text; however, we highly recommend that you use the default font type, size, and color suggested by our designers
- When you add or edit your text in the Edit Text pop-up, the preview will update instantaneously on your card so that you can easily determine if you want to keep or change your edits
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For Corporate Party Invitations:
1. On the Enter Info page, please enter your event information using the template provided. We will use your information to create an online preview with suggested text on the next page (Personalize page)
- You can choose to click "continue" and skip this step and enter your own wording on the next page
For Thank You Cards:
1. On the Enter Info page, please enter your information using the template provided. We will use your information to create an online preview with suggested text on the next page (Personalize page)
- You can choose to click "continue" and skip this step and enter your own wording on the next page
For Address Labels, Gift Tags and Party Favors:
1. On the Enter Info page, please enter your information using the template provided. We will use your information to create an online preview with suggested text on the next page (Personalize page)
- You can choose to click "continue" and skip this step and enter your own wording on the next page
2. You can mouse over the card to see the text areas
3. To edit your text:
- Click on the text area(s) to add or edit text
- You can customize the font type, size, and color of your text; however, we highly recommend that you use the default font type, size, and color suggested by our designers
- When you add or edit your text in the Edit Text pop-up, the preview will update instantaneously on your card so that you can easily determine if you want to keep or change your edits
- Please note that if the amount of text you entered in the selected font size exceeds the text area, you must either remove some of your text OR reduce your font size
Q: How can I get step by step instructions on how to order a greeting card?
A: To order a personalized greeting card, follow the directions below:
1. Select a design on the category page
2. Click on the "personalize" button on the product page of the selected card design
3. Enter your information using the template provided on the Enter Info page OR click "next" and skip this step and enter your own wording on the next page
4. On the Personalize page, you can click on the text area(s) to add or edit your text
- You can customize the font type, size, and color of your text; however, we highly recommend that you use the default font type, size, and color suggested by our designers
- When you add or edit your text in the Edit Text pop-up, the preview will update instantaneously on your card so that you can easily determine if you want to keep or change your edits
- Please note that if the amount of text you entered in the selected font size exceeds the text area, you must either remove some of your text OR reduce your font size
5. For photo cards:
- Upload photos by clicking on the photo area OR the "add photo" link below the card
- You may upload up to 10 photos to determine which photos to use for your card
- Photo(s) downloaded will be displayed in the photo tray area below the card
- You can drag and drop photo from photo tray to the photo area
- To edit photo, click on the photo to display the Edit Photo window 1. You can move photo left, right, up, down; zoom in/zoom out; rotate left or right; and change color options (black & white, sepia)
- You may remove photo(s) from your card and photo tray by clicking on the "remove photo" link
2. To remove photo from a photo area, click on the "remove photo" link or icon in the Edit Photo window
6. For folded cards
- You can select the layout you wish to use for the inside of your card 1. Some layout options will allow you to print photos inside your card
2. If you select the all-text layout option for your left-side (vertical card) or top (horizontal card) panel, please review the text you enter carefully as Tiny Prints will not be responsible for any spelling and/or grammar mistakes. We suggest that you copy and paste the text you enter into Microsoft Word to check for any spelling &/or grammar errors
7. You can click on "save" to save your project to your account. You must register for an account to save your card design. Saved card projects are accessible via My Account
8. You can click on "next" to proceed to Preview page
9. On the Preview page, you can enter any special instructions which you would like our designers to pay special attention to
10. Please approve your card by typing your initials in the approval card box
11. Click "next" to proceed to the Envelopes page
12. You can select your envelope options and return address printing on this page
13. Click "next" to proceed to the Options page where you can select rush service ($15.00)
14. Click "next" to proceed to the Related Items page where you can select matching address labels or other stationery products
15. Click "next" to add products to Cart
16. You can continue shopping or proceed directly to checkout from your shopping cart
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Q: Do you support Apple's Safari web browser?
A: We currently have personalization engine compatibility for Apple's Safari web browser users in version 3.0 and above. However, we recommend using Firefox on your Mac (download by clicking here) to personalize your product.
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Q: Can I use my company logo on a card?
A: Yes, you can submit a company logo for a select number of card designs. The process to submit your company logo is as follows:
- Personalize your card with your text and/or photos. Enter the Special Instructions box that you will be submitting a company logo and where you would like to position the logo on the card
- Place your order and get your order confirmation number
- Email logos@tinyprints.com your company logo in either EPS or AI file format. Include your order number, email address and first/last name
- We will send you a free digital proof once the card is ready for approval
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Q: Can I print on the back of the card?
A: No, we cannot print or change the logo on the back of the card.
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Q: How do I submit my photo for a photo card?
A: Our cutting edge personalization tools allow the user to upload the photo through the personalization process and play with the color tones and cropping of the image on our site. Also, the user can preview the photo in the card during the personalization process. Alternatively, you can place your order and submit your digital photo via the Photo Upload form (http://www.tinyprints.com/photo-upload-form.php) or by emailing us at photos@tinyprints.com with your order number, email address and first/last name. If you have any questions about your photo or how to send us your digital photo, feel free to contact our customer service representatives, who are all trained to work with customers in regards to photos. Please visit our Photo FAQ page for more information.
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Q: Can I send you the photos that I want to use with my card via mail?
A: No, unfortunately we do not accept physical photos - only the digital version.
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Q: What if I do not have my photos ready? Can I still complete my order and submit my photos later?
A: If you do not have your photos ready, you may complete your order and instruct the designer in the Special Instructions box on the Preview page that you will be submitting your photos later.
To submit your photos later, visit our photo upload form and follow the instructions provided. Please upload your photo in JPEG file format with a minimum resolution of 1530 x 1320 pixels (w x h). If you only have a TIF file, it must be emailed with your order number to photos@tinyprints.com.
Color images can be converted to black and white or sepia tone at no additional charge. Please specify this request when submitting your photo.
If you choose to submit your photo later, please do not resize your photo before sending, as this may compromise print quality. If you do have any special requests regarding cropping, be sure to provide this information for our designer to follow in the Photo Instructions box on our Photo Upload page. Our designer may also need to crop your photo to make it fit properly.
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Q: What are my customization options and how much do they cost?
A: You can change the font size, color and typeface during the personalization process. If the font or color that you prefer is not available through the personalization process, you can request a customization change for a fee of $15 per color and font style. Please contact our customer representative to confirm the color in a CMYK value or the font style you see on another card on our website. For more information on customization changes that you can request, please refer to our Terms and Services.
Q: Can I choose a different color for a card?
A: You may not alter the product color for a corporate card at this time.
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Q: Can you do a custom card design for my company?
A: Unfortunately, we do not offer custom design services at this time.
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Q: Can I change a design I like to a different format than what it is currently offered in?
A: No, we cannot alter the card to a different size and/or format that is not already provided.
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Q: Can you put an image on the inside or back of a greeting card?
A: One of our newest features is providing users with the ability to put a photo on the inside of a folded greeting card. Just select a layout with a photo and drag and drop your selected photo(s) into the photo area(s). At this time, we do not allow printing on the back of a greeting card.
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Q: Can I have a personal message printed inside? How?
A: Yes, during the card ordering process, on the Personalize page, you can create your own greeting and personal message and select a font, size, and color for your message. You can preview the message and experiment with fonts and colors.
For folded cards, you can personalize your message on the inside left (or inside top) of a greeting card and should not be confused with the Greeting that appears on the inside right (or inside bottom) of your card.
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Q: What type of pen can I use to write inside my folded card?
A: If you would like to write inside your folded cards, we recommend using a ballpoint stick pen or a Sharpie. Please be careful when using a gel pen, rollerball pen, felt-tip pen, or any other liquid-ink based pens as there is a tendency for the ink to smudge if it is not completely dry.
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Q: How can I start a new card?
A: To start a new card, you can go back to the category page by clicking the "change design" link on the Personalize page and select a new design to personalize. If it is within the same session that you started personalizing your first card, any photos that you have uploaded and/or text edits that you have made will be carried forward to the new design.
To save a copy of your first design, click the "save" button on the personalize page and you can access the project from "My Account" while safely starting a new card.
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Q: Which envelopes can I order with my card?
A: All our card orders include standard white envelopes free of charge. For certain card designs, we offer colored envelopes for an additional price of $0.10 per unit. The colored envelope choices that we offer are metallic silver, chocolate brown, vellum red, and metallic navy blue. We do not support return address printing on colored envelopes at this point.
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Q: What return address printing options exist?
A: Return address printing is available at an additional cost of $0.50 per envelope.Return address is printed in blank ink. Currently we do not support return address printing on colored envelopes.
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Q: Do different cards require different postage?
A: Standard 5"x7" and 4.25"x5.5" cards require regular first class postage of $0.41.Square cards require an extra postage of $0.17 versus standard letter so a total of $0.58 to send each square card.
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Q: Is there a minimum amount of cards that I have to purchase?
A: The minimum quantity that you can purchase is 25 cards
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Q: What's the largest order size you can handle?
A: You may order up to 500 cards on our site currently. To place an order above 500 cards, please call our customer service team at 1-877-300-9256 and someone would be glad to assist you in your order.
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Q: How much do corporate greeting cards cost?
A: Our cards are priced competitively and we offer volume discounts. Prices range from $0.75 to $2.74 based on the type of card you order, the size, the number of photos and quantity ordered.
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Q: Do you offer a digital proof?
A: Yes, we offer digital proofs on all corporate card orders for free
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Q: Do you offer a printed proof?
A: We offer one free printed proof for orders above 500. Please request your proof using the Special Instructions box or by emailing orders@tinyprints.com with your request and order confirmation number. Please note that requesting a printed proof will increasing your processing time and extend your delivery time beyond the date quoted on the site.
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Q: How much does it cost to get a proof?
A: We offer free digital proofs for all corporate card orders and one free printed proof for orders above 500 upon request.
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Q: How long does it take to receive my cards after I order them?
A: Processing time for non-rush orders is 6-7 business days (accounting for proof approval) and rush orders is 4-5 business days (accounting for proof approval). If you submit a company logo for your order, this will increase your processing time by 1-2 business days.
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Q: How much does it cost for rush processing?
A: Rush processing costs $15.00
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Q: What are my shipping options?
A: Tiny Prints offers three options for delivery within the US: Ground, 3-Day, 2-Day and Next Day Air. For Hawaii and Alaska customers, please select 2-Day or Next Day Air only. We also welcome international orders and ship to international addresses. However, please note that we do not offer sample orders or pre-shipped envelopes for shipping to addresses outside the U.S. All of our shipping rates are extremely competitive and reflect the carrier's charges to us.
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Q: How much is shipping?
A: For delivery within the US, shipping is $7 for Ground, $12 for 3-Day, $18 for 2-Day, and $30 for Next Day Air for orders less than 500. For orders more than 500 cards, shipping price is adjusted to account for the increase cost.
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Q: I need extra time to address my envelopes, can I get envelopes early?
A: Yes, we offer a pre-ship envelope service where you can order and receive your envelopes now and personalize your entire card when you are ready. For more information, please read about our Pre-Ship Envelope Service.
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Q: Can I send you my recipient list and have you mail my cards/invitations for me?
A: Unfortunately we do not offer address upload or direct mail service at this time.
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Q: Can you print my recipient names and contact info on the envelopes for me?
A: Unfortunately we do not offer direct mail service at this time. However, we offer a pre-ship envelope service where you can order and receive your envelopes now and personalize your entire card when you are ready. For more information, please read about our Pre-Ship Envelope Service.
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