Design and print
Thank you card printing
A thank-you card in a parcel or handed over after a service is a small gesture that customers may notice. Printed thank-you cards make that gesture consistent and quick, especially for businesses sending many orders. The best ones feel personal rather than mass-produced: the wording sounds like the business, there may be space for a handwritten note or name, and any request, such as leaving a review or following on social media, is gentle and honest. Practical choices matter too. The card has to fit the packaging, the paper needs to take ink if people write on it, and quantities should match how many orders go out.
This page covers wording, handwriting space, sizes, paper, requests, versions and quantities. Printing can be included in a LetGetGrow quotation, with specifications, quantities, production arrangements and delivery agreed for each project, or files can be prepared for your own printer. Delivery and distribution of printed items can also be arranged through our team or suitable partners.
Illustrative diagram
- Message — Short and in your own voice
- Brand mark — Logo or design, kept simple
- Handwriting space — On writable paper
- Next step — Optional, gentle and honest
Wording
Write as you would speak to a customer. A short, specific message, such as thanking them for supporting a small workshop, feels warmer than a generic line. Avoid packing the card with marketing; one gentle next step is enough.
Card layouts
| Layout | Front | Back |
|---|---|---|
| Simple card | Thank-you message and logo | Blank or contact details |
| Note card | Brand design | Space for a handwritten note |
| Folded card | Design on the cover | Message and space inside |
| Card with request | Thank-you message | Review or social link with QR code |
Space for handwriting
A handwritten first name or short note makes a printed card personal. Leave clear space, and choose an uncoated or writable paper so ink does not smudge. Test the pens your team uses on a sample before ordering.
Asking for reviews
A card can invite customers to leave a review. Keep the request neutral, asking for honest feedback rather than only positive reviews. The CAP Code applies to printed marketing material, and review platforms have their own rules; check them before offering anything in return for a review.
Print decisions
Size
- Fits your packaging without bending
- Confirm exact sizes with the printer
Paper
- Writable if handwritten
- Weight that feels considered
Finish
- Plain, or a single special finish
- Envelope if handed over in person
From wording to parcels
Wording
In your voice.
Output: Approved text
Design
Layout and handwriting space.
Output: Design
Sample
Pen test and packaging fit.
Output: Approved sample
Print
Run sized to orders.
Output: Cards
Pack
Written and included.
Output: Orders sent
Example: a handmade jewellery shop
Illustrative example — not a client case study
Situation: A jeweller wants each order to include a personal note.
- A note card is designed with the logo on the front and lined space on the back.
- Uncoated card is tested with the jeweller's pen to avoid smudging.
- The card is sized to sit on top of the jewellery box in the mailer.
What this shows: Every order included a short handwritten note. This example is illustrative.
Seasonal versions
A seasonal version for busy periods can feel thoughtful. Keep the core design and change one element, so versions are quick to produce and smaller runs are practical.
Quantity
Estimate monthly orders and order a run that lasts a sensible period. If the card contains no dates or offers, a larger run lasts longer without going out of date.
For service businesses
Salons, tradespeople and consultants can hand over a card after a visit or post one after a project. A plain envelope and space for the customer's name make it feel personal.
Materials
If you mention recycled paper or certification on the card, make sure the printer can confirm it. Certification marks such as FSC have their own rules for use.
Where the card sits
Decide when the customer should see the card: on top, so it is the first thing they see when they open the parcel, or tucked beside the product. Placing it on top makes the thanks part of the opening; placing it inside the product box means it is found later. Either works if it is deliberate. Make it part of the packing routine so every order is the same.
Keep it honest
Thank-you cards should thank, not oversell. Avoid claims about the product or business that you would not make elsewhere, and do not imply a personal note was handwritten if it was printed to look that way.
Check the proof
Read the message and any web address or QR code on the proof carefully, and scan the code from the printed sample with more than one phone before approving the run.
Questions about thank you card printing
What should a thank-you card say?
A short, specific message in your own voice.
Should we write on them?
A handwritten name or note makes them personal.
Which paper takes handwriting?
Uncoated or writable stock; test with your pens.
Can we ask for reviews?
Yes, neutrally; check CAP Code and platform rules on incentives.
What size should they be?
Sized to fit your packaging.
Who prints them?
Thank-you cards can be printed through our quotation on paper tested with your pens, or by a printer you already use.
Sources referenced
Platform features, guidance and rules change. We check the current versions before committing to an approach. This page is general information, not legal advice.
- ASA / CAP: CAP Code: scope of the code (opens in a new tab) — reviewed 2026-11-04
- FSC: Use our logo (opens in a new tab) — reviewed 2026-11-04
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