Greeting Card Business: How to Start an Online Business

If you’re looking to start making and selling greeting cards, watch this video first. We’re going to talk about whether there’s still potential in selling them or if it’s not worth your time because maybe no one sends greeting cards anymore? We’ll cover this as well as how to start your own handmade greeting card business in this video.

Now, you might think that with email, text messaging and social media, that no one sends greeting cards anymore. But, fortunately for you, the greeting card market is as strong as ever and is even expected to grow for at least the next five years. 6.5 billion greeting cards are sold each year in the USA. Germany sells 600 million cards a year and the UK greeting card industry is worth over 1.6 billion pounds sterling alone, which is almost 2 billion US dollars. Keep in mind that a lot of those sales are taken up by major brands like Hallmark, Walmart and Target. But it shows that there is still a demand for physical greeting cards and there are opportunities to collaborate with major retailers if you’re unable to find a gap in the market on your own. We’ll talk a bit more about that later.
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[rentfrommycraftroom]

This is what I do & some of my friends. We continue to discuss if we should sell our cards. This helps a lot. I will be sharing this with my friends.

[Filiaris]

This is beyond me, how does your channel has so few likes and views and followers? Your Tipps are so helpful

[kavyah]

Thanks a lot i am started to make handmade greeting card at my home and keep supporting me and thank you, thank you, thank you

[naturesbestart-vickiachard]

Thank you so much for this wonderful video, so much insight and ideas on how to sell greeting cards. I love making greeting cards and what they mean to people, they could lift someone's spirit in so many circumstances. I will have to put some of your advice to work!

[nancychilcott]

Now you're talking my language! Yes, it's true it's very competitive market, however as you said- you NEED to have a niche. You can make a big dent. Look at Emily McDowell and her Cancer themed get well cards. It's what she is known for.
And regarding the issue of waste. This is a very valid point. I now only offer 💯% recycled envelopes and compostable plastic sleeves for all my cards.
Another avenue that you can try is POD (Fine Art America) if you just want to design cards, but don't want the bother of printing or mailing.
Thank you fo all the good advice as per usual Mei.;)

[Bonvie]

Great, practical, informative. Thank you.

[dawndesu]

This is the most helpful video I've seen on this topic. Thank you so much. I will be referring back regularly

[TheCrimeReel]

Hi, do you have any recommendations for a printer that is worth buying for printing cards?

[robinh]

Thank you for your great tips. This was really helpful!

[theancientmillennial]

I am so glad I found you! I've watched so many of your videos and this one just made me so happy!! lol I totally write and design greeting cards for the gamer market. I can't believe you have such a specific video for this!! Thank you thank you!!! <3

[pbostler]

Thank you for your time and information.

[SimplyCamie]

I Love this very helpful, I have been struggling to get any attention online even with my niche. I have just got a supplier and feel really positive but don't know where to start on pricing.

[addiejensen]

Question for you as I am new to this--I bought a bunch of stickers, embossing materials, and paper from Michaels--am I not able to use those on handmade cards due to copyright issues? Thank so much for your help!!

[thisishrishti]

Thank you for this. So informative and helpful :)

[carolynniemann]

Thank you for the information. Very helpful! 😁👍💜💰

[amanqureshy]

Thank you for such a great video. For someone like me who is just starting out, do you think Etsy is a good option or should I start with my own website? Thanks Again...

[soccerseries]

hi i am just curious how i can have greeting cards what i can use for website and selling suggest how and where i can buy online cards design

[serenityinhim]

Wowza fabulous advise!!! Tfs! Christine

[veronicasamms]

This is so helpful i been trying for 5 years. Procrastinating, watched so many youtube videos. Came accross yours very informative given me the push i needed. New subscriber here, watched a few of your videos very intelligent girl. Just one question cannot find the answer anywhere. If printing from home how do you print so it looks like a professional card ie. The words the information at the back of the card?? Is it a special printer or is it done by a printing company. I've seen cards that are printed but still have layers on top of layers. If you don't know maybe you know somewhere that do.
Your channel is very good friendly and professional not boring 😀