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Quick & Short Run Greeting Cards | Cincinnati Minuteman Press
Quick & Short Run Greeting Cards

Custom Flat and Folded Cards for Holidays, Invitations, Thank-Yous and Announcements

Create greeting cards in twenty-one flat and fold-over formats with full-color or grayscale printing, thirty applicable cardstocks, optional envelopes, variable text, lamination, foil, contour cutting and rounded corners. Ideal for holidays, invitations, thank-you notes, announcements, corporate messages and personalized correspondence.

Flat & Folded Formats

Choose notecards or multi-panel folded cards.

Envelope Options

Add blank or custom-printed envelopes.

Premium Finishing

Add lamination, foil, contour cutting or rounded corners.

Size

Choose from twenty-one flat and folded greeting-card formats.

Finished / Flat Size

3.5" × 5"

A flat greeting card or notecard format for invitations, announcements, thank-you notes, promotions and personalized messages.

3.5" × 5"
3.5" × 5" greeting-card format.
Finished / Flat Size

3.5" × 10" — Folds to 3.5" × 5"

A fold-over greeting card with multiple panels for a cover, inside message, signature area and supporting artwork.

3.5" × 10" — Folds to 3.5" × 5"
3.5" × 10" — Folds to 3.5" × 5" greeting-card format.
Finished / Flat Size

5" × 7" — Folds to 3.5" × 5"

A fold-over greeting card with multiple panels for a cover, inside message, signature area and supporting artwork.

5" × 7" — Folds to 3.5" × 5"
5" × 7" — Folds to 3.5" × 5" greeting-card format.
Finished / Flat Size

4.25" × 5.5"

A flat greeting card or notecard format for invitations, announcements, thank-you notes, promotions and personalized messages.

4.25" × 5.5"
4.25" × 5.5" greeting-card format.
Finished / Flat Size

4.25" × 11" — Folds to 4.25" × 5.5"

A fold-over greeting card with multiple panels for a cover, inside message, signature area and supporting artwork.

4.25" × 11" — Folds to 4.25" × 5.5"
4.25" × 11" — Folds to 4.25" × 5.5" greeting-card format.
Finished / Flat Size

5.5" × 8.5" — Folds to 4.25" × 5.5"

A fold-over greeting card with multiple panels for a cover, inside message, signature area and supporting artwork.

5.5" × 8.5" — Folds to 4.25" × 5.5"
5.5" × 8.5" — Folds to 4.25" × 5.5" greeting-card format.
Finished / Flat Size

5" × 7"

A flat greeting card or notecard format for invitations, announcements, thank-you notes, promotions and personalized messages.

5" × 7"
5" × 7" greeting-card format.
Finished / Flat Size

5" × 14" — Folds to 5" × 7"

A fold-over greeting card with multiple panels for a cover, inside message, signature area and supporting artwork.

5" × 14" — Folds to 5" × 7"
5" × 14" — Folds to 5" × 7" greeting-card format.
Finished / Flat Size

7" × 10" — Folds to 5" × 7"

A fold-over greeting card with multiple panels for a cover, inside message, signature area and supporting artwork.

7" × 10" — Folds to 5" × 7"
7" × 10" — Folds to 5" × 7" greeting-card format.
Finished / Flat Size

5.5" × 8.5"

A flat greeting card or notecard format for invitations, announcements, thank-you notes, promotions and personalized messages.

5.5" × 8.5"
5.5" × 8.5" greeting-card format.
Finished / Flat Size

5.5" × 17" — Folds to 5.5" × 8.5"

A fold-over greeting card with multiple panels for a cover, inside message, signature area and supporting artwork.

5.5" × 17" — Folds to 5.5" × 8.5"
5.5" × 17" — Folds to 5.5" × 8.5" greeting-card format.
Finished / Flat Size

8.5" × 11" — Folds to 5.5" × 8.5"

A fold-over greeting card with multiple panels for a cover, inside message, signature area and supporting artwork.

8.5" × 11" — Folds to 5.5" × 8.5"
8.5" × 11" — Folds to 5.5" × 8.5" greeting-card format.
Finished / Flat Size

4" × 6"

A flat greeting card or notecard format for invitations, announcements, thank-you notes, promotions and personalized messages.

4" × 6"
4" × 6" greeting-card format.
Finished / Flat Size

4" × 12" — Folds to 4" × 6"

A fold-over greeting card with multiple panels for a cover, inside message, signature area and supporting artwork.

4" × 12" — Folds to 4" × 6"
4" × 12" — Folds to 4" × 6" greeting-card format.
Finished / Flat Size

6" × 8" — Folds to 4" × 6"

A fold-over greeting card with multiple panels for a cover, inside message, signature area and supporting artwork.

6" × 8" — Folds to 4" × 6"
6" × 8" — Folds to 4" × 6" greeting-card format.
Finished / Flat Size

4.25" × 6"

A flat greeting card or notecard format for invitations, announcements, thank-you notes, promotions and personalized messages.

4.25" × 6"
4.25" × 6" greeting-card format.
Finished / Flat Size

4.25" × 12" — Folds to 4.25" × 6"

A fold-over greeting card with multiple panels for a cover, inside message, signature area and supporting artwork.

4.25" × 12" — Folds to 4.25" × 6"
4.25" × 12" — Folds to 4.25" × 6" greeting-card format.
Finished / Flat Size

6" × 8.5" — Folds to 4.25" × 6"

A fold-over greeting card with multiple panels for a cover, inside message, signature area and supporting artwork.

6" × 8.5" — Folds to 4.25" × 6"
6" × 8.5" — Folds to 4.25" × 6" greeting-card format.
Finished / Flat Size

4.5" × 6.25"

A flat greeting card or notecard format for invitations, announcements, thank-you notes, promotions and personalized messages.

4.5" × 6.25"
4.5" × 6.25" greeting-card format.
Finished / Flat Size

4.5" × 12.5" — Folds to 4.5" × 6.25"

A fold-over greeting card with multiple panels for a cover, inside message, signature area and supporting artwork.

4.5" × 12.5" — Folds to 4.5" × 6.25"
4.5" × 12.5" — Folds to 4.5" × 6.25" greeting-card format.
Finished / Flat Size

6.25" × 9" — Folds to 4.5" × 6.25"

A fold-over greeting card with multiple panels for a cover, inside message, signature area and supporting artwork.

6.25" × 9" — Folds to 4.5" × 6.25"
6.25" × 9" — Folds to 4.5" × 6.25" greeting-card format.
Orientation

Choose horizontal or vertical orientation.

Orientation

Horizontal

A landscape layout suits panoramic artwork, wide messages and side-folded card designs.

Horizontal / landscape
Horizontal landscape orientation.
Orientation

Vertical

A portrait layout suits traditional cards, invitations, announcements and top-folded designs.

Vertical / portrait
Vertical portrait orientation.
Print

Choose full-color or grayscale printing on the front only or both sides.

Print

Full Color Front & No Back

Best for flat cards or covers with an unprinted reverse or inside.

FrontBlank Back
Full-color front with blank back.
Print

Full Color Both Sides

Uses both sides or outside and inside panels for messages, branding and artwork.

FrontBack
Full-color printing on both sides.
Print

Grayscale Front & No Back

A restrained monochrome option with an unprinted reverse or inside.

FrontBlank Back
Grayscale front with blank back.
Print

Grayscale Both Sides

Provides monochrome printing on both sides or outside and inside panels.

FrontBack
Grayscale printing on both sides.
Paper

Choose from thirty applicable cardstock rows consolidated into twelve paper families.

Cardstock

80 lb, 100 lb & 130 lb Cover Gloss Cardstock

Gloss-coated stocks create vivid photographs and polished color.

80 lb, 100 lb & 130 lb Cover Gloss Cardstock
80 lb, 100 lb & 130 lb Cover Gloss Cardstock
Cardstock

80 lb, 100 lb & 130 lb Cover Matte Cardstock

Matte-coated stocks reduce glare while preserving smooth color.

80 lb, 100 lb & 130 lb Cover Matte Cardstock
80 lb, 100 lb & 130 lb Cover Matte Cardstock
Cardstock

80 lb, 100 lb & 130 lb Cover Uncoated Cardstock

Writable uncoated stocks provide a natural feel for signatures and notes.

80 lb, 100 lb & 130 lb Cover Uncoated Cardstock
80 lb, 100 lb & 130 lb Cover Uncoated Cardstock
Cardstock

10 pt, 12 pt, 14 pt, 16 pt & 18 pt C1S Cardstock

Coated-one-side stocks provide a smooth cover face and writable reverse.

10 pt, 12 pt, 14 pt, 16 pt & 18 pt C1S Cardstock
10 pt, 12 pt, 14 pt, 16 pt & 18 pt C1S Cardstock
Cardstock

10 pt, 12 pt, 14 pt, 16 pt & 18 pt C2S Cardstock

Coated-two-side stocks provide smooth printing on both faces.

10 pt, 12 pt, 14 pt, 16 pt & 18 pt C2S Cardstock
10 pt, 12 pt, 14 pt, 16 pt & 18 pt C2S Cardstock
Cardstock

80 lb & 100 lb Cover Natural Cardstock

Warm natural stocks suit artisan and understated designs.

80 lb & 100 lb Cover Natural Cardstock
80 lb & 100 lb Cover Natural Cardstock
Cardstock

80 lb & 100 lb Cover Felt Cardstock

Felt texture adds tactile character to invitations and premium cards.

80 lb & 100 lb Cover Felt Cardstock
80 lb & 100 lb Cover Felt Cardstock
Cardstock

80 lb Cover Fiber Cardstock

Visible fibers create an organic handmade appearance.

80 lb Cover Fiber Cardstock
80 lb Cover Fiber Cardstock
Cardstock

80 lb & 100 lb Cover Laid Cardstock

Traditional laid texture adds stationery character.

80 lb & 100 lb Cover Laid Cardstock
80 lb & 100 lb Cover Laid Cardstock
Cardstock

80 lb & 100 lb Cover Linen Cardstock

Woven linen texture adds a refined professional finish.

80 lb & 100 lb Cover Linen Cardstock
80 lb & 100 lb Cover Linen Cardstock
Cardstock

88 lb Cover Strathmore Cardstock

Premium writing-paper texture supports formal correspondence.

88 lb Cover Strathmore Cardstock
88 lb Cover Strathmore Cardstock
Cardstock

105 lb Cover Pearlized Cardstock

Subtle shimmer adds elegance to holidays, weddings and celebrations.

105 lb Cover Pearlized Cardstock
105 lb Cover Pearlized Cardstock
Envelope

Choose no envelopes, blank envelopes or one of eight no-bleed envelope print configurations.

Envelope

No Envelopes

Order greeting cards without envelopes.

Envelope printing configuration
No Envelopes.
Envelope

Blank (No Print) Envelopes

Add matching blank envelopes for mailing, presentation or hand delivery.

Envelope printing configuration
Blank (No Print) Envelopes.
Envelope

Envelopes Printed Grayscale (No Bleed) Front & No Back

Add envelopes printed without bleed in the selected grayscale and/or full-color front-and-back configuration.

Envelope printing configuration
Envelopes Printed Grayscale (No Bleed) Front & No Back.
Envelope

Envelopes Printed Full Color (No Bleed) Front & No Back

Add envelopes printed without bleed in the selected grayscale and/or full-color front-and-back configuration.

Envelope printing configuration
Envelopes Printed Full Color (No Bleed) Front & No Back.
Envelope

Envelopes Printed Grayscale (No Bleed) Both Sides

Add envelopes printed without bleed in the selected grayscale and/or full-color front-and-back configuration.

Envelope printing configuration
Envelopes Printed Grayscale (No Bleed) Both Sides.
Envelope

Envelopes Printed Full Color (No Bleed) Both Sides

Add envelopes printed without bleed in the selected grayscale and/or full-color front-and-back configuration.

Envelope printing configuration
Envelopes Printed Full Color (No Bleed) Both Sides.
Envelope

Envelopes Printed No Front & Grayscale (No Bleed) Back

Add envelopes printed without bleed in the selected grayscale and/or full-color front-and-back configuration.

Envelope printing configuration
Envelopes Printed No Front & Grayscale (No Bleed) Back.
Envelope

Envelopes Printed No Front & Full Color (No Bleed) Back

Add envelopes printed without bleed in the selected grayscale and/or full-color front-and-back configuration.

Envelope printing configuration
Envelopes Printed No Front & Full Color (No Bleed) Back.
Envelope

Envelopes Printed Grayscale (No Bleed) Front & Full Color (No Bleed) Back

Add envelopes printed without bleed in the selected grayscale and/or full-color front-and-back configuration.

Envelope printing configuration
Envelopes Printed Grayscale (No Bleed) Front & Full Color (No Bleed) Back.
Envelope

Envelopes Printed Full Color (No Bleed) Front & Grayscale (No Bleed) Back

Add envelopes printed without bleed in the selected grayscale and/or full-color front-and-back configuration.

Envelope printing configuration
Envelopes Printed Full Color (No Bleed) Front & Grayscale (No Bleed) Back.

Envelope Artwork Setup

  1. Prepare envelope artwork without bleed.
  2. Keep return addresses, logos and recipient areas inside printable margins.
  3. Clearly label front and back files when both sides print.
  4. Use the EN-prefixed template matching the selected finished card size.
  5. Confirm envelope availability and fit before production.
Variable Text

Choose identical text or personalized text that changes from card to card.

Variable Data

No Variable Text

Every card uses the same printed message and artwork.

Same message on every card
Same message on every card.
Variable Data

Variable Text

Personalize names, salutations, messages, signatures, dates or other text from a structured spreadsheet.

Personalized greeting cards
Text changes from card to card.

Variable Text Setup

  1. Provide one spreadsheet row per personalized card.
  2. Use one column for each changing field.
  3. Match headings to artwork placeholders.
  4. Remove blank and duplicate records.
  5. Include a sample showing the intended formatting.
Lamination/Foil

Choose no finish, gloss or soft-touch lamination, or gold or silver foil.

Finish

No Lamination & Foil

Keeps the selected cardstock surface exposed.

No lamination or foil
No lamination or foil.
Finish

Gloss Lamination

Adds shine, color depth and surface protection.

Gloss lamination
Gloss lamination.
Finish

Soft Touch Lamination

Adds a smooth low-glare film with a premium feel.

Soft-touch lamination
Soft-touch lamination.
Finish

Soft Touch Lamination & Gold Foil on Front Only

Adds gold foil to selected front artwork.

Gold foil front
Gold foil front.
Finish

Soft Touch Lamination & Gold Foil on Both Sides

Adds gold foil to both printed sides.

Gold foil both sides
Gold foil both sides.
Finish

Soft Touch Lamination & Silver Foil on Front Only

Adds silver foil to selected front artwork.

Silver foil front
Silver foil front.
Finish

Soft Touch Lamination & Silver Foil on Both Sides

Adds silver foil to both printed sides.

Silver foil both sides
Silver foil both sides.

Foil Mask Setup

  1. Submit complete print artwork at final flat size.
  2. Create a separate aligned foil mask.
  3. Use solid 100% black where foil should appear.
  4. Supply a separate mask for each foiled side.
  5. Avoid extremely fine details.
Contour Cut (Cut to Shape)

Keep the selected rectangle or add a custom contour cut.

Cut Shape

No Contour Cut (Cut to Shape)

Keeps the card rectangular or square.

Standard rectangular trim
Standard trim.
Cut Shape

Contour Cut (Cut to Shape)

Uses a closed vector path for a custom card silhouette.

Custom contour-cut shape
Custom contour-cut shape.

Contour Cutline Setup

  1. Create one closed vector cut path.
  2. Use a named spot color such as CutContour.
  3. Extend backgrounds beyond the cutline.
  4. Keep critical content inside the safety area.
  5. Do not use overlapping or raster cut paths.
Rounded Corner

Choose square corners or four-corner rounding. Folded-card templates remain square-corner only.

Corner Treatment

No Rounded Corners

Square corners preserve the traditional card profile.

Square corners
Square corners.
Corner Treatment

4 Rounded 1/8" Corners

A subtle radius softens all four corners.

Four 1/8-inch rounded corners
Four rounded 1/8-inch corners.
Corner Treatment

4 Rounded 1/4" Corners

A larger radius creates a softer silhouette.

Four 1/4-inch rounded corners
Four rounded 1/4-inch corners.
Shrink Wrap

Choose standard packaging or counted shrink-wrapped sets.

Packaging

No Shrink Wrap

Cards receive standard packaging.

Standard packaging
Standard packaging.
Packaging

Shrink Wrap in Sets of 25, 50, 100, 250 or 500

Counted bundles simplify distribution and storage.

Shrink-wrapped sets of 25–500
Counted shrink-wrapped sets.
Turnaround (Cutoff 12:00 p.m. ET)

Production begins after payment, print-ready artwork, setup files and proof approval are complete.

Standard

2–4 Business Days

Recommended for routine projects.

2342–4 business-day production
2–4 business-day production.
Rush

Next+1 Business Day

Subject to material and finishing eligibility.

123Next + 1 business day
Next+1 business-day production.
Rush

Next Business Day

Eligible approved orders are produced by the next business day.

012Next business day
Next-business-day production.
Rush

Same Business Day

Eligible orders submitted before cutoff may be produced the same business day.

012Same business day
Same-business-day production.
Artwork

Provide final artwork now, later or request design assistance.

Artwork

Upload Print File Now

Best when artwork and setup files are complete.

Upload final artwork with order
Upload artwork now.
Artwork

Upload Print File Later

Place the order first and submit files before production.

Order first; send artwork later
Submit artwork later.
Design Service

Request Design Service (Bill Later)

Our team can create or revise card, envelope, variable-text, foil and contour-cut artwork.

Designer prepares greeting-card artwork
Professional design assistance.
Downloadable Templates

Prepare Card and Envelope Artwork at the Correct Size

Open the PDF template matching the selected format. Envelope artwork templates use the required EN prefix.

File Requirements

Preferred File FormatPrint-ready PDF with fonts embedded.
Color ModeCMYK or grayscale.
Image Resolution300 dpi at final flat size.
Bleed0.125 inch for cards; no bleed for envelopes.
Safety MarginKeep content clear of trim and folds.
Setup FilesProvide data, foil masks and cutlines when applicable.

For bleed, safety margins, resolution and general artwork preparation, review our Print File Checklist.

3.5" × 5" Templates
3.5" × 10" — Folds to 3.5" × 5" Templates
5" × 7" — Folds to 3.5" × 5" Templates
4.25" × 5.5" Templates
4.25" × 11" — Folds to 4.25" × 5.5" Templates
5.5" × 8.5" — Folds to 4.25" × 5.5" Templates
5" × 7" Templates
5" × 14" — Folds to 5" × 7" Templates
7" × 10" — Folds to 5" × 7" Templates
5.5" × 8.5" Templates
5.5" × 17" — Folds to 5.5" × 8.5" Templates
8.5" × 11" — Folds to 5.5" × 8.5" Templates
4" × 6" Templates
4" × 12" — Folds to 4" × 6" Templates
6" × 8" — Folds to 4" × 6" Templates
4.25" × 6" Templates
4.25" × 12" — Folds to 4.25" × 6" Templates
6" × 8.5" — Folds to 4.25" × 6" Templates
4.5" × 6.25" Templates
4.5" × 12.5" — Folds to 4.5" × 6.25" Templates
6.25" × 9" — Folds to 4.5" × 6.25" Templates
Envelope Artwork Templates

For additional sizes and guides, visit our complete template library.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick & Short Run Greeting Card Questions

Which greeting-card sizes are available?
Twenty-one flat and fold-over formats are included.
Can cards be printed inside and outside?
Yes. Both-side printing supports outside and inside panels.
Which cardstocks are available?
Thirty applicable cardstock rows are represented in twelve paper families.
Can envelopes be included?
Yes. Choose none, blank envelopes or one of eight no-bleed printing configurations.
Can every card contain different text?
Yes. Variable text supports personalized names, messages and signatures.
Which premium finishes are available?
Gloss lamination, soft-touch lamination and gold or silver foil are available.
Can cards be contour cut?
Yes, with a clean closed vector cutline.
Are rounded corners included on folded templates?
No. Folded-card templates remain square-corner only as requested.
Which turnaround options are available?
2–4 business days, Next+1, next business day and same business day are listed, subject to eligibility.

For shipping, payment and general order questions, visit our General FAQ.

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