How to Make Greeting Cards

Create & Print Greeting Cards with Your Own Artwork

In this class, you’ll learn everything you need to know to produce greeting cards from home, including: card planning and preparation, file setup, printer settings, envelopes and packaging, tips for setting up an online shop to sell your cards, and more.  

By the end of this class, you’ll be ready to set up shop and start selling retail-quality cards that showcase your unique artwork and designs.

Class Length: 43 mins

Check out the introductory video below to get a feel for the class.

What you will learn in the class:

  • What supplies you will need to design, print, & package greeting cards from home

  • Card planning & preparation

  • Designing the front and backside of your cards

  • Using mockups to visualize your card designs

  • File setup in Adobe Photoshop for bordered and borderless printing

  • How to navigate your printer settings

  • Making test prints and color adjustments

  • Scoring and trimming your cards

  • Packaging tips, including: envelope selection, card clasps, clear sleeves, and more.

  • How to duplicate and organize your files for easy card-making down the road

  • Tips for setting up an online shop and getting started with wholesale

What students are saying…

“I love your greeting card class! It has helped me navigate through getting my files ready to print in photoshop. So helpful!” - Jessica R.

“It is truly a wonderful class! I had so much trouble before having nice colors for my art using my home printer, but after watching this class in just a minute everything turned out amazing. Thank you so much, Priya!” - Rana S.

“An excellent class and very well presented. Thank you!” - Lynne M.

“This greeting card class was fun and inspiring! I loved it.” - Tonya J.

Two Enrollment Options:

One-Time Purchase — $50

Receive lifetime, on-demand access to watch this course at your own pace!

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Frequently Asked Questions

    1. You’ll need to have your artwork digitized and ready to go for your card design.

    2. Adobe Photoshop - Here’s a link to a free 7-day trial if needed. You will also need a general understanding of basic Photoshop skills.

    3. Inkjet printer - I use the Canon Pixma iX6820 but there are plenty of newer models out there.

    4. Thick cardstock for the greeting cards. I recommend at least 110lb thickness.

    5. Scoring board and paper trimmer

    6. Envelopes

    7. Packaging (if you plan to sell your cards) - card clasps or clear protective sleeves

  • Any time! This is a self-paced class. Feel free to watch on your own time.

  • Because of the nature of online classes, I am unable to offer refunds. If you have any questions or hesitations about the class, please contact me before purchasing and I'll be happy to help you!

Meet your teacher

Welcome! It's so nice to meet you. My name is Priya, and I'm a watercolor artist and art teacher based in Honolulu, Hawaii.

I love painting loose floral compositions and greenery, designing stationery and paper goods, creating beautiful digital patterns to use on products, and teaching beginners how to paint with watercolors!

I'm so happy to have you here. If you have any questions, please feel free to send me an email!