How to sell greeting cards on Etsy in 2026
Learn how to sell greeting cards on Etsy with print-on-demand services. No inventory or upfront costs, just free design tools and profits.
Custom greeting cards
Custom greeting cards
Celebrate special occasions with personalized greeting cards in folded or flat styles, plus envelopes on select cards. Order a single card or a full pack, all printed on demand.
Custom greeting card printing with no minimum order
No minimum order quantity
Get one birthday card, a few holiday cards for family, or business greeting cards for your whole client list.
Free design tools
Upload photos, add a personal message, and personalize every card with the free Product Creator – no design experience needed.
Wide selection
Browse glossy and matte greeting cards for birthdays, weddings, and holidays, plus 2,000 other print-on-demand products in the Catalog.
Choose custom folded cards or flat greeting cards
Sending a birthday wish, holiday greeting, or big announcement? Our greeting card printing service has the paper, size, and format to match.
Folded greeting cards
Add artwork or photos to the front of your custom greeting card and leave the inside blank for a longer personal message. Buy a single card for a friend, or get a pack with your logo for client thank-yous.
- Envelopes included
- Available with printing on the outside and inside
- High-quality paper, starting at 270 gsm
- Vertical sizes: 3.5″ x 4.9″ (8.9 x 12.4 cm) to 4.6″ x 6.25″ (11.7 x 15.9 cm), depending on the card style
- Horizontal sizes: 4.9″ x 3.5″ (12.4 x 8.9 cm) to 7″ x 5″ (17.8 x 12.7 cm), depending on the card style
- Prices start at $1
Unfolded greeting cards
Postcards, birth announcements, and customized greeting cards for your team all work best when the picture does the talking. A single flat panel puts your image front and center.
- Envelopes included with some styles
- Up to four paper finishes, from matte and uncoated to one- or two-sided coating
- High-quality paper, starting at 270 gsm
- Vertical sizes: 3.5″ x 4.9″ (8.9 x 12.4 cm) to 5″ x 7″ (12.7 x 17.8 cm), depending on the card style
- Horizontal sizes: 4.9″ x 3.5″ (12.4 x 8.9 cm) to 7″ x 5″ (17.8 x 12.7 cm), depending on the card style
- Prices start at $0.33
Choose your personalized greeting cards
Available in bundles
Get one personalized card for someone special, or order a pack of 5, 8, 10, 16, 24, 30, or 50, depending on the product. Bulk greeting cards are perfect for events and weddings.
Portrait or landscape orientation
Let your photo decide. A wide group shot or a beach sunset looks best in landscape, while a single portrait or bold artwork feels at home in portrait.
One- or double-sided printing
Make every side count. Add a standout photo or design to the front, a personal message on the back, or choose select card styles that support printing inside and out.
Envelopes included
Choose custom cards with envelopes, and they'll arrive ready to stamp and send. Crisp white or natural craft – it’s your pick.
Make personalized greeting cards with Printify
Some moments deserve more than a text. Turn your favorite photos and personal messages into a custom greeting card, delivered to your door ready to sign and send.
Custom greeting card ideas for every occasion
Need some design inspo for greeting card ideas that sell? We've got you covered.
Custom birthday cards
Personalized birthday cards give a friend, parent, or partner something to keep long after the cake is gone. Add photos, an inside joke, or their age in big, bold numbers.
Valentine's Day
Flowers fade, chocolates disappear – but personalized greeting cards keep the memories alive. Include pictures of the two of you, a love note, or a design only your partner would get.
Christmas cards
Make your own Christmas cards with this year's family photo on the front. Pair it with a holiday greeting, and your photo cards are ready to send to everyone on your list. Check our Holiday Hub for the latest shipping cutoff dates.
Custom invitations
Give them a reason to RSVP yes. Design custom print-on-demand cards that bring your wedding, birthday, graduation, or party theme to life from the very first look.
Funny greeting cards
Make custom greeting cards with a funny message for a coworker, a Father's Day surprise, or a friend who needs a laugh. Photo cards and witty wordplay go a long way when paired with a stunning design.
Thank-you cards
Some favors deserve more than a quick “thanks.” Custom thank-you cards cover wedding gifts, baby showers, and the neighbor who watched your pet during your annual vacation.
Custom greeting cards for business
Add your logo to holiday cards for clients, or mark team birthdays and work anniversaries with a custom note card the whole office can sign.
Order custom greeting cards in bulk
Sending cards to a big guest list or all the clients on your address list? Get up to 46% off products and up to 50% off shipping when you buy at least 20 items from the same Print Provider.
Why sell personalized greeting cards?
Even in the age of social media, nothing replaces the warmth of a physical card in the mail. Greeting cards have timeless appeal – they're personal, meaningful, and perfect for life's biggest and smallest moments.
Plus, custom greeting cards give you plenty of ways to sell year-round. Target birthdays, weddings, graduations, holidays, and business occasions, then turn winning designs into personalized products and seasonal drops that keep customers coming back.
Why choose Printify?
eCommerce integrations
Connect Printify to Etsy, TikTok Shop, Amazon, Shopify, or your own website. Orders sync automatically, and each card is printed on demand and shipped to you or your customers worldwide.
Beginner-friendly
Selling POD greeting cards takes no previous experience. Our Product Creator makes designing cards easy with built-in tools. Publish, sell, and let us handle fulfillment for you.
Lowest prices
Price matters when you're looking for the best print-on-demand greeting cards. Our folded cards start at $1 and unfolded cards at $0.33. Printify Premium takes up to 20% off product costs, leaving more room for profit.
Global printing
With 70 Print Providers worldwide, we fulfill orders closer to your customers for the best delivery times and lowest shipping costs.
Dedicated support
Got questions about printing greeting cards to sell, integrations, or order management? Our team is available 24/7 via live chat and email.
Order management made simple with Printify
Printify integrates with the most popular eCommerce platforms and marketplaces to automate fulfillment – no more manually entering orders.
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Frequently asked questions
Turn your card designs into a thriving print-on-demand business
Don't stop at greeting cards
Customizable cards are just the start – you can create countless other custom products with Printify. Make a collection with matching cards, notebooks, stickers, and other items to sell even more.
