I design and create greetings cards that I sell primarily on Etsy. This list contains almost everything that I use to create and despatch the cards. The items I buy from Amazon include affiliate links which could earn me a small commission should any...
Read cut and creased card blanks with accompanying envelopes.
Crafts UK 50 White Cards & Envelopes 6x6
The Canon Pixma Pro 200 is a beautiful machine that prints my illustrations onto card. This prints up to size A3 too.
Canon PIXMA PRO-200S Printer - A3+ Vibrant Colour
I slip the printed, folded cards, plus envelopes, into these biodegradeable sleeves.
celloexpress Biodegradable 160x155mm Bags
I like to add a sticker to the sealed sleeve with my logo and a message saying the card is blank inside.
Label Planet 120 White Matt Round Labels 45mm
These C5 envelopes are sturdy and perfect for sending my cards to the customers. Good value too.
Triplast 100x A5 C5 Manilla Hard Board Envelopes
With Etsy, I can print postage labels ready to stick on the envelope and drop into a local post box. I buy these by the box. There are two per sheet.
Boxed A4 Mailing Address Printer Labels 100
I use compatible replacement inks for my printer. A set comes in all 8 colours. Single colour cartridges are also available.
LCL 8-Pack CLI-65 Ink Cartridge for Canon PRO-200
A printer's "bone" is ideal for folding cards after printing. The cards I buy are already scored, but this gives a sharp clean crease easily.
Genuine Bone Folder Paper Creaser Scorer Tool
I draw on an iPad using Procreate software.
Procreate® – The most powerful and intuitive digital illustration app available for iPad.
I draw directly onto an iPad Pro.
iPad
I use an Apple Pencil to draw with.
Apple Pencil Pro
Affinity have a great suite of software applications which help me create artwork and page make-up. Also photo editing. Excellent value as it isn't a subscription model.
Creative Software For Professionals | We Are Affinity
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Portable Greetings Card Display Unit. I bought this table-top Greetings Card Display unit to show off my cards at craft fairs and markets.
Small 4 Tier Counter DVD Greeting Card Stand
The Ultimate Guide to Selling on Etsy - I sell my greeting cards through Etsy mainly. It has proved to be an excellent platform for me. This book has some really good reviews.
Ultimate Guide to Selling on Etsy: Turn Side Hustle into Business
