greeting cards blank

Blank greeting cards come in a range of cardstock weights. Common options listed include 9 mil (53 lb / 210 gsm), 11 mil (64 lb / 240 gsm) or described simply as 64 lb / 240 gsm, around 220 gsm in some boxed sets, and heavier 250 gsm in bulk birthday card packs.

Typical finishes are matte and glossy. Many printable cards have a matte exterior, some have a glossy exterior with a matte interior for writing, and other products are available in full matte or full glossy finishes.

Many printable blank cards are prescored for a half-fold (for example, folding an 8.5 x 11 or 5.5 x 8.5 sheet down to a smaller finished card like 4.25 x 5.5). Boxed sets and retail cards may be offered in either horizontal (landscape) or vertical (portrait) fold formats depending on the design.

Pack counts vary by type: printable paper packs often come with around 50 sheets, boxed stationery sets commonly include about 10 cards with matching envelopes, and bulk birthday card packs can include larger counts such as 48 cards with envelopes.

Printable blank greeting cards are commonly specified as compatible with inkjet printers and support both dye‑based and pigment‑based inks. Product descriptions often explicitly note they are intended for use with inkjet printers.

Many boxed card sets feature decorative printed fronts (floral, watercolor, kraft designs, thank‑you typography, etc.) while leaving the interior blank for personal messages. Other packs are entirely blank for custom printing or handwriting, and some bulk sets include assorted front designs.