Gift Card

A gift card is a small, high-quality printed card used to include messages, greetings, branding, or promotional notes inside product packaging or gift boxes.

Material: Premium 14PT Cardstock, Smooth Finish,Enhanced Premium.

Available sizes: customizable sizes from 4” x 6” to 8.5” x 11”.

Gift cards at a Glance 

Our custom printed gift cards are small, elegant pieces of high-quality cardstock designed to accompany gifts, enhance packaging, or deliver short, meaningful messages. Perfect for business branding, customer appreciation, event gifts, or personal notes, these cards are crafted with precision to ensure your designs and text look vibrant, sharp, and professional.

Order your gift cards from Sketch Signs and experience speedy delivery throughout California. 

Benefits  

  • Vibrant  
  • Top Quality  
  • Customizable  
  • Durable  
  • Premium Feel
  • Impactful 

Gift Card Applications

Gift cards are a beautiful way to elevate packaging and connect with your audience. They are ideal for:

  • Product packaging inserts

  • Thank-you notes

  • Holiday or seasonal greetings

  • Event giveaways

  • Retail gift boxes

  • Special promotions

  • Personal messages

Compact yet impactful, they add a polished, professional touch to any product or gift. Choose from a variety of sizes, finishes, and designs to create a card that matches your brand or occasion perfectly.

Materials and Sizes

Your message deserves the perfect presentation. Choose from lightweight or premium thick stocks that ensure your gift cards look vibrant, durable, and memorable.

Read on to learn more about the available material options:

  • Premium 14PT Cardstock: Our gift cards are made from sturdy 14PT cardstock (0.014 inches), thicker and more durable than standard cards — resistant to bending, tearing, and creasing.
  • Natural, Smooth Finish: With a smooth, slightly textured surface, these gift cards have a natural, refined look without glossy shine. Ideal for elegant or minimalist designs.
  • Enhanced Premium Options: For an extra luxurious feel, gift cards can be finished with satin or soft-touch lamination. These premium coatings enhance durability and create a rich, high-end appearance.

We offer a wide selection of standard and custom sizes for any mailing need. From compact 4” x 6” cards to bold 8.5” x 11” formats, our postcards come in a variety of sizes to fit every message. Popular options like 5” x 7”, 4.25” x 5.5”, and 5.5” x 8.5” make it easy to find the perfect fit, plus, custom sizes are available to bring your unique design to life.

Printing and Finishing 

Select the perfect paper stock for your postcards. Options include:

  • 14PT Coated (1 side)
  • 14PT Coated (2 sides)
  • 16PT Coated (2 sides)
  • 100# Gloss Cover
  • 100# Uncoated Cover
  • 100# Smooth (Natural White)
  • 100# Smooth (Solar White)

Each stock is designed to deliver professional quality, vibrant prints, and the right feel for your message. Choose a matte finish for a refined look, glossy for extra shine, or soft-touch and satin lamination for a luxurious, durable touch. 

Add extra elegance with foiling or raised spot UV: perfect for highlighting your logo, name, or design details with a rich, luxurious shine that reflects your brand’s uniqueness. Raised Spot UV (30 Micron) is available on the front, back, or both sides to give your postcards a truly premium finish. Every finish enhances protection while making your postcards stand out beautifully.

FAQ  

What is a gift card

A gift card is a small, high-quality printed card used to include messages, greetings, branding, or promotional notes inside product packaging or gift boxes.

Can I use gift cards for business marketing?

Absolutely! Gift cards are perfect for thank-you notes, special promotions, seasonal campaigns, and customer appreciation inserts.

What materials are available for gift card printing?

We offer premium materials including 14PT and 16PT coated cardstocks, plus 100# Gloss, Uncoated, and Smooth cover stocks for a range of finishes and textures.

What sizes are available?

You can choose from standard sizes like 4″ x 6″ or 5″ x 7″, or request a custom size tailored to your design.

What finishing options can I choose?

We offer finishes such as Glossy, UV High-Gloss, Matte, Soft-Touch Lamination, Satin Lamination, and premium embellishments like Foiling and Raised Spot UV for a luxurious appearance.

Size

4.25"x 5.5"Folded, 4"x 5.5" Folded, 4"x 6" Folded, 5"x 7" Folded

Orientation

Horizontal/Vertical

Paper Stock

100LB Gloss Cover, 100LB Matte Cover, 14PT Gloss, 14PT Uncoated

Folding

Half Fold, Half Fold Vertical

Color

Full Color Both Sides (Outside and Inside), Full Color Front (Outside), Grayscale Back (Inside), Full Color Front (Outside), No Back (Inside)

File Format

File Format: To achieve the best performance, please, submit files in the following formats: PDF, AI, or EPS. If specified in advance, JPG or PNG files may also be submitted. Per each version or product side, make sure to upload one PDF file at a time.

Trim and Safe Zones: To avoid unintentional trimming, we recommend to keep the necessary text and elements 0.125" inside the trim line.

File Size: To make top-quality products, we kindly ask you to make sure that the uploaded files range from 1MB to 20MB. Generally, business card files do not exceed the specified limit, thus it is feasible to keep all the required details.

Artwork Guideline

Artboard Size: the final size of the artboard + 0.25" bleed.
For instance: In the case with the 4" x 5.5" business card, your artwork should be 2.25" x 3.75".

Resolution: To ensure top print quality, all the images and designs uploaded should be at 300 DPI.

Fonts: To achieve best compatibility, we recommend you to modify all fonts to outlines (min font size is 6pt).

Images: Make sure all your linked images are properly embedded to be placed in the final file.

Color Mode: To reproduce the color palette precisely, change the color mode to CMYK. In case the colors are provided in RGB, our specialists will modify it to CMYK. However, minor color changes may occur in that case.

Gift Card
Gift Card
Price range: $36.00 through $56.00