Are you tired of sending greeting cards that look like everybody else’s?
Are you looking for card designs that will set you apart in the eyes of your customers and employees?
Do you even send greeting cards at all?
We here at Painting for Life recognize the importance branding plays in setting yourself apart from your competition. We want to help you utilize your branding efforts even down to the birthday card you give to your employees.
Our four unique styles of art that cover everything from very traditional to cartoons are very different from the current crop of cards being sold today. We do not operate under an assembly line mentality. Each piece of art and each design are thoughtfully put together, giving each card a very unique and handmade feel. Our work has been described as creative, endearing and Rockwellian among other things. And if you can’t find a design that is exactly what you are looking for, we can work with you to design something all your own!
What is a custom greeting card?
So by now, you are probably thinking, this sounds great but what exactly are we talking about, and what is the process?
Because we dedicate care to each card we’ve made, we’ve decided we wanted to open up the opportunity for you, the business owner, to design your own card. There are a number of different ways you can do this.
1) You can take a current existing design and modify it to your specifications.
Many business owners will utilize this option to create their own custom message on the inside of a card design they really like.
2) You can help art direct a new card design based upon one of the four unique art styles Painting for Life has to offer.
Because this option requires the services of an actual artist, the turn around can be up to three weeks and it is limited to five requests per month. Keep this in mind as Christmas approaches. Painting for Life usually fills up these spots for the months of October and November very quickly. However, this option is great for creating that very special card, all year round. And, for a limited time, we are waiving the charge for custom orders for any order over 1,000 cards!
3) You come up with the occasion and tell us to run with it.
Many businesses don’t have the time to sit down and dream up the perfect card. But they still want something unique, something custom. This option ends up being perfect for them. Pick an occasion, pick an art style, and let us do the creative work!
4) If you simply need something fast, you can choose the grab and go option.
We have a ton of very unique premade designs available in our corporate catalog. Simply pick your design, pick your quantity and we’ll deliver.
We are one stop shopping. We design, we illustrate, we’ll proof, we’ll print, we’ll mail the finished job to you or we can mail directly to your customer list.
Why custom greeting cards work.
1) The number one reason is because they are unique.
We have heard from business owners in the past that realized that they were sending out the same Christmas card as their competition! That’s no way to stand out. By designing your own card, you can avoid this all together.
2) You can design your card to tie in with your overall branding scheme.
In this cutthroat business culture we are in, it is more important than ever to have our branding consistent. With a background in marketing and corporate identity, we can help you tie in your message and brand with your greeting card campaign.
3) Custom greeting cards connect you to your customer.
Due to the booming popularity of the internet and email marketing, direct mail campaigns have dropped significantly over the last ten years. What does this mean? It means your customer is getting less mail and is more likely to look at every piece of mail that they do receive. That makes now a great time to take advantage of the benefits of a direct mail campaign. While a customer may fling a simple postcard after reading it, a greeting card comes with a personal touch and is bound to be kept much longer. The longer they keep the card, the longer they will be reminded of you. And the endearing nature of Painting for Life images and designs are sure to bring an added shelf life to any card you end up sending.
4) Custom greeting cards can be made specifically to reflect your location.
Do you want to send cards that have a local feel to them? While Painting for Life is Colorado based, and we have scores of Colorado and Denver themed cards from which to choose, we also have created themed cards for New England, California, Hawaii and Paris. We can work with you to create a card that reflects the charm of your location, no matter where you are in the world.
5) Custom greeting cards can be made specifically to reflect your industry.
Are you in construction? We can create a construction themed card. Do you sell cars? We can create an automobile themed card. Do you wave signs for a living? We can even create something for you.
6) Only in a custom greeting card can you find your own self in the greeting card!
Yes, as a matter of fact, we have done caricatures or portraits of business owners and their employees in the middle of the Christmas card, whether they were elves or Jacks in the Box. This is a really fun and unique way to remind your customers what you look like. It is perfect for face to face professions, such as real estate or law. This option is not eligible for the free customization offer.
7) Custom greeting cards are not just for customers.
Nothing stimulates employee productivity than by boosting employee moral. One way to do this is by simply remembering them through thank you cards and birthday cards. Painting for Life also has a collection of gift products such as journals, art prints and books that will be appreciated by any hard working member of your team.
8) Custom greeting cards have a longer shelf life.
Your customers and potential clients are much more likely to keep your greeting card on their shelf and be reminded of your caring gesture and your company.
9) Custom greeting cards set you apart.
Bottom line is, if you want to stand out, there is no better or opportune way than through custom greeting cards. And while Christmas is an obvious reason to send a customized card, the best marketing strategies suggest you get in front of your customers all year round. You can coordinate your card to coincide with a promotion. Send out a President’s Day greeting card with a President’s Day coupon for instance. Think of other occasions to send special, customizable cards: birthdays, anniversary of service, appointment reminders, thank yous.
Just remember, cards tell people you care about them.
Getting Started
1) Browse our current selection of greeting cards at our webstore.
2) Use our contact form to find out about special large order pricing.
3) Upload corporate graphics and custom sayings to be included in your unique card.
4) Be sure to reserve your spot for a custom greeting card design before they fill up. Hurry, the Christmas season approaches!
