Overview of Greeting Cards
A greeting card has a picture and message sent to somebody to congratulate a special occasion. Cards wish, congratulate or show sympathy. High quality paper with an illustration expresses friendship or sentiment. Cards are usually packaged with an envelope and come in various styles.
Popular Occasions for Greeting Cards
The most popular card occasion is Birthday, followed by Sympathy, Thank You, Wedding, Thinking of You, Get Well, New Baby and Congratulations. Retail cards cost about $2.50. Wholesale, a pack of six cards sells for $7.50.
Types and Features of Greeting Cards
Cards express feelings and gratitude. Funny, sentimental and romantic cards exist. Cards are a popular affordable gift. Holiday cards convey holiday sentiments like Christmas, Easter and St. Patrick’s Day. Age or gender cards target specific groups. Name cards print the owner’s name on the front. American Greetings, Hallmark and Quilling Card are major companies. Many card types exist.