Custom Design
1. Your Custom Design will be discussed. A job number will be assigned. Payment arrangements will be made. Further instructions will be given.
2. Provide us with your Images & Text making sure all images meet Guidelines
3. Your Card(s) will be created and a proof will be emailed back to you. When you receive your proof, check it for typo’s and errors. Corrections will be made and the job will be finalized. You will receive another email as soon as your card is posted in your site.
Custom Greeting Card
$50 Standard Set-UP
Up to 5 elements (3 cover / 2 inside)
Elements are images, headlines, body copy, logos, background textures, gradients, etc.
Custom Postcard
$50 Standard
Set-UP
Up to 5 elements
Elements are images, headlines, body copy, logos, background textures, gradients, etc.
You Provide the Artwork
$25
User must provide a completed design that meets SendOutCards specifications.
Card Changes
$25
Make minor changes to your Custom Greeting Card.
Additional Costs for Non-Standard Set-Ups
Additional Elements $20 ea
Up to 5 are included in the $50 standard set-up, however, more can always be added.
Stock Images $50 ea
Direct Mail Room has access to a Large Library of Images that you may use on your Custom Card. If you need Imagery, we should be able to find something to fit your needs.
Additional Cards $20 ea
You can change up to 2 elements of your standard set-up to create multiple cards for different occasions. (ex. creating a "Thank you" from your Custom "" card)
Additional Services $80 per hour
other design services include: logo creation, custom illustrations, photo- manipulation , custom layouts, custom designs etc.
Elements Your Providing for Custom Cards Must Meet these Guidelines
Digital Images
- images must be final size or larger
- images must be 300 DPI or higher
- if taking pictures with a digital camera, make sure your camera is set to highest quality
- Images from the Web can NOT be used
- file formats accepted: EPS, TIF, PSD, JPG Hardcopy Images - to be scanned
- images should be close to final size or larger
- images should be high quality (not inkjet prints)
- images can not be laminated, metallic ink, foil, embossed
- scanned images lose a little bit in quality. these images will be used AS-IS. manipulation of "cleaning-up" of scans may be charged an additional service fee
Text/Copy
- when providing text/copy digitally, type it into an email, or send it as a Word document
- if Direct Mail Room is helping you write your copy, you will be sent a draft, for approval, before it is used
When Creating Your Own Custom Card, Please follow these Specifications:
- Resolution: 300 dpi or higher
- Card Size: IMPORTANT keep text 0.5” from all sides
- Greeting Card Cover – 5.5” x 7.5”
- Greeting Card Inside – 4.5” x 6.5”
- File Format: EPS, TIF, PSD, or high-res JPG
