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Print your own cards

If you are looking to print your own greeting cards, Johnsons offers a specialist service designed for artists, illustrators, and independent boutique owners. Printing your own greeting cards is one of the most rewarding ways to share your creativity. At Johnsons, we specialise in turning artwork into beautifully finished cards, from small trial runs to full commercial ranges.

We work with creators at every stage. If you’re new to greeting card publishing, we guide you through the process from artwork capture to choosing the right board. If you’re already experienced, we fit seamlessly into your workflow with consistent colour, premium materials and fast turnaround times.

If your artwork isn’t yet digitised, our professional capture service ensures every brushstroke, pencil line and colour nuance is reproduced faithfully. Once your artwork is ready, we print on carefully selected FSC‑certified boards using either our HP Indigo for short runs or our Heidelberg XL75 for larger volumes, both chosen for their exceptional colour accuracy and finish.

To make artwork preparation simple, we’ve created downloadable templates with the correct sizes, bleed, safe areas and fold guides.

 

Why choose Johnsons for your cards?

  • Low Minimums: Perfect for trial runs and boutique collections.
  • Professional Digitisation: High-fidelity capture for hand-painted art.
  • Elite Equipment: Vibrant Indigo colour for short runs; Litho quality for bulk.
  • Sustainability: 100% FSC-certified stocks and eco-friendly processes.

I was recommended Johnsons Cards by a friend and was not disappointed!

Lynne – Fotografia Morelli

Ready to Launch Your Own Card Range?

Taking your artwork from the studio to the shelf is an exciting step. Whether you are printing a small trial run of a single design or scaling up a full commercial collection, we are here to ensure your work is reproduced with gallery-quality precision.

Start with a Professional Sample Pack The best way to choose between our Invercote, Mohawk, and Callisto boards is to see them for yourself. Fill in the form below to request a curated selection of our stocks; it’s the perfect way to test textures and finishes before you commit to a full print run.

Need Advice on Your Project? If you have questions about our digital capture service, technical templates, or which print method is best for your art, simply leave a message in the form below or call Rachel on 01270 625207.

 

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