Card and Envelope FAQ

Discover our extensive collection of custom Press Cards designed to help celebrate life’s most meaningful moments.

Whether you're announcing a graduation, wedding, birthday, baby arrival, or holiday celebration, we offer a wide variety of professionally designed card options to fit your occasion.

Available card types include:

• Business Cards
• Classic Fold Cards
• Foil Cards
• Gate Fold Cards
• Photo Greeting Cards
• Postcards
• Senior Rep Cards

Each card is fully customizable, allowing you to add your own photos, personalized messaging, and design touches to make your cards uniquely yours.

Our Holiday Collection also includes:

• Card Ornaments
• Christmas Cards
• New Year's Cards
• Additional holiday-themed designs

Looking for design instructions?
👉 View our Card Design Guide

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📄 Paper Options

Our cards are printed on high-quality cardstock designed to deliver vibrant color and a professional finish.

Available paper types:

• Semi-Gloss
• Matte
• Pearl
• Linen
• Bamboo
• Felt
• Smooth
• Cotton
• Signature Matte
• Recycled

Specialty Paper Notes

Smooth: Super smooth “soft touch” finish

Cotton: Slight woven appearance

Signature Matte: Ultra-white eggshell finish made from Mohawk Superfine Paper

Recycled: 100% PC White smooth finish made from Mohawk

⚠️ Important Notes

The following products are not available in Smooth, Cotton, Signature Matte, or Recycled:

• Bookmarks
• Business Cards
• Card Ornaments
• Senior Rep Cards

UV Coating is not available for:

• Cotton
• Signature Matte
• Smooth
• Recycled

These paper types are uncoated.

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✉️ Envelopes

Complimentary white envelopes are included with:

• Postcards
• Classic Fold Cards
• Card Ornaments
• Foil Cards
• Gate Fold Cards
• Photo Greeting Cards
• Holiday Cards

During the review process after clicking Add to Cart, you’ll be able to review available envelope options, opt out where applicable, or upgrade eligible envelope selections.

For eligible 5x7 Postcards and Holiday Cards, upgraded envelope options are available:

• Standard upgraded envelopes: $4.95 per pack
• Pearl envelopes: $6.95 per pack

Please note:

Merlot and Pearl Card Envelopes were discontinued in December 2025 and are no longer available.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are folded cards pre-folded before shipment?

A: No. Folded cards are shipped flat with a pre-scored fold line for easy assembly.

Q: Can I filter cards by theme or style?

A: Yes. Click HERE to learn more.

Q: Do you offer smaller card packs?

A: Product minimums vary and cannot be modified:

• Most Press Cards: packs of 25 (26 cards/envelopes included)
• Business Cards: packs of 100
• Senior Rep Cards: packs of 50
• Bookmarks: packs of 50
• Photo Greeting Cards: individual quantities available

Envelopes cannot be purchased separately.

Q: Can I buy a single Press Card?

A: No. Press Cards are sold only in packs.

Q: Is there a Nations Photo Lab logo on my card?

A: Predesigned cards include a Nations Photo Lab logo printed on the back by default.

During the review process before checkout, you’ll have the option to remove the logo for $5, if preferred.

Q: Do you print return addresses on envelopes?

A: We do not currently offer printed envelope addressing or return address printing.

However, we offer custom Self-Inking Stamps to help personalize your outgoing mail.

Q: What is the difference between Photo Greeting Cards and Press Cards?

A: Photo Greeting Cards are:

• Single-sided
• Printed on Fuji Crystal Archive Digital Pro II Photo Paper
• Available in 5x7" or 4x8"
• Available in individual quantities

White envelopes are included if selected.

Press Cards:

• Printed on cardstock
• Sold in packs
• Offer broader paper and design options

Looking for more information?
👉 View Press Cards vs. Photo Greeting Cards: What’s the Difference?

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🚀 Getting Started

Getting started is quick and easy.

Sign in or create a free account to upload photos from:

• Your computer
• Google Drive
• Dropbox
• Google Photos

Then begin designing your custom Cards!

With Nations Photo Lab’s commitment to professional printing and exceptional quality, your memories will be preserved with care and craftsmanship.