caangel
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Post by caangel on Aug 26, 2023 19:09:10 GMT
I loved Costco's greetings line of photo cards, inexpensive but good quality. I haven't been impressed with Shutterfly in the past when I did test prints. I usually order 100-125 so cost is definitely a factor.
I'm looking for 5x7, double sided, cardstock photo cards. For ease I'd prefer to choose from a library of card designs vs making my own.
Any recommendations for a printing company?
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Post by kenziekeeper on Aug 26, 2023 19:14:14 GMT
Minted!
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Post by mom on Aug 26, 2023 20:12:22 GMT
Buy a design you like on Etsy and get them printed wherever you would print your photos.
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Post by vjlau on Aug 26, 2023 21:54:31 GMT
I agree with the Etsy recommendation. If you're at all interested you can also make a pretty one in Canva with very few skills (basic Canva is free).
I love Minted cards, but they are not cheap!
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Post by Tamhugh on Aug 26, 2023 22:04:59 GMT
I order mine from Persnickety Prints and have always been very pleased. Great quality and excellent customer service.
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pancakes
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Post by pancakes on Aug 26, 2023 22:41:04 GMT
Paper Culture — they also plant a tree with every order.
I did Persnickety last year and regretted straying from Paper Culture. I love Persnickety for actual photos but the Xmas cards looked like I had gone to an office supply store and printed with a color laser printer 🤷🏻♀️
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caangel
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Post by caangel on Aug 26, 2023 22:55:50 GMT
Buy a design you like on Etsy and get them printed wherever you would print your photos. I much prefer double sided cardstock cards for my holiday cards vs photo paper. I'm looking for a new source for ordering cards. Design-wise I know there's lots of options. |
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caangel
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Post by caangel on Aug 26, 2023 22:56:23 GMT
Paper Culture — they also plant a tree with every order. I did Persnickety last year and regretted straying from Paper Culture. I love Persnickety for actual photos but the Xmas cards looked like I had gone to an office supply store and printed with a color laser printer 🤷🏻♀️ Good to know. |
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caangel
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Post by caangel on Aug 26, 2023 22:57:28 GMT
I agree with the Etsy recommendation. If you're at all interested you can also make a pretty one in Canva with very few skills (basic Canva is free). I love Minted cards, but they are not cheap! I'm looking for a new printing company for my cards (double sided on cardstock not photo paper). Do you have a recommendation? |
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misse336
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Post by misse336 on Aug 26, 2023 23:08:16 GMT
I've gotten Christmas cards printed at Staples and been pleased. I've also gotten invitations printed for a party and been pleased.
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Post by bethany102399 on Aug 26, 2023 23:12:55 GMT
We use Photo Affections and have been pleased with the quality. I love them as we only send out 15-20 cards per year and I don't want to get stuck with a huge box. quick shipping and great quality too. |
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caangel
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Post by caangel on Aug 26, 2023 23:15:35 GMT
I've gotten Christmas cards printed at Staples and been pleased. I've also gotten invitations printed for a party and been pleased. Do they have a double sided cardstock option? |
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Post by snyder on Aug 27, 2023 0:39:29 GMT
I've never used them, but CVS has double sided 5x7 photo printing.
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Post by mags243 on Aug 27, 2023 0:53:43 GMT
You wouldn't think so, but Walgreens cards are a very nice quality. I ordered my sons' graduation invitations there and they were much better than I expected. For the past 2 years I have ordered Xmas cards there also. They often have coupons which make them highly economical. I highly recommend!
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Post by misse336 on Aug 27, 2023 1:01:36 GMT
I've gotten Christmas cards printed at Staples and been pleased. I've also gotten invitations printed for a party and been pleased. Do they have a double sided cardstock option? Yes. They run deals too. I've never bought them without a promo code. |
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Post by beepdave on Aug 27, 2023 1:02:06 GMT
I've gotten Christmas cards printed at Staples and been pleased. I've also gotten invitations printed for a party and been pleased. Do they have a double sided cardstock option? YES! |
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Post by cadoodlebug on Aug 27, 2023 1:21:43 GMT
OP, thanks for starting this thread! I have been ignoring the fact that Costco shut down their photo department as I have bought our photo-greeting cards there for the past 15-20 years at least. This thread has given me some good options.
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caangel
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Post by caangel on Aug 27, 2023 1:52:11 GMT
OP, thanks for starting this thread! I have been ignoring the fact that Costco shut down their photo department as I have bought our photo-greeting cards there for the past 15-20 years at least. This thread has given me some good options. Same here. I was on a first name basis with the photo lab staff at my store (still am as the employees still work there just in different departments). I'm also going to miss their cheap photo calendars as I make 4-5 every year. Shutterfly is fine for those, but if people have recommendations for those too send them my way! |
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Post by littlemama on Aug 27, 2023 2:38:55 GMT
I always preferred Snapfish over Shutterfly back when we sent Christmas cards. Havent done it in years and we dont receive many either.
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Post by mom on Aug 27, 2023 2:44:35 GMT
Buy a design you like on Etsy and get them printed wherever you would print your photos. I much prefer double sided cardstock cards for my holiday cards vs photo paper. I'm looking for a new source for ordering cards. Design-wise I know there's lots of options. You dont have to just get them printed on photo paper. I have used this company many times and done double sided. printsoflove.com |
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caangel
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Post by caangel on Aug 27, 2023 5:34:30 GMT
I much prefer double sided cardstock cards for my holiday cards vs photo paper. I'm looking for a new source for ordering cards. Design-wise I know there's lots of options. You dont have to just get them printed on photo paper. I have used this company many times and done double sided. printsoflove.comI know, that's why I was asking for recommendations for printers that do double sided cardstock as I need to find a replacement for Costco. The designs aren't what I am struggling with, I've made my own a few times. Thanks for the printer recommendation! |
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