Answers to Your Questions About Printable's

>> What Exactly is a Printable Digital Art Card?

A printable digital art card is an instant download file (a high-resolution JPEG or PDF) that you purchase and print yourself. You receive the file immediately after purchase, meaning there is no waiting for shipping! This lets you print the card at home, take it to a local print shop (like FedEx or Staples), or use an online retailer.

>> How Should I Print My Files?

Your purchase includes 5×7 high-quality JPG files, which is the standard size for greeting cards. For best results, we recommend printing through a professional print shop on high-quality cardstock (80 lb or higher) to ensure proper weight, color accuracy, and overall presentation.

For those seeking a more budget-friendly option, big-box retailers may be used; however, these services may substitute photo paper in place of cardstock, which can affect the final look and feel of the card. A print test is recommended before ordering in bulk.

Printing at Staples

• Visit the Staples Print & Marketing website or go in-store.

• Choose Greeting Cards or Custom Prints.

• Upload the downloaded files from your computer.

• Select:

  • Card size that matches the file

  • Heavy or premium cardstock (recommended)

  • Matte or satin finish for best results

Review the proof and place your order for pickup or delivery.

*** Same process for other retailers.

Prefer Professional Online Printing?

You may also upload your files to any professional print service of your choice. Most online printers support high-resolution PDF or JPG files and offer a range of paper options.

>> Do I Need to Worry About File Size?

No! The files are all provided as high-quality JPGs, professionally formatted to ensure a beautiful, crisp 5x7 print. You will receive clear instructions with your download.

>> What Do the Terms 'Low Poly' and 'High Poly' Mean?

These terms describe the complexity of the some of our digital art cards, it references the geometric shapes (polygons) used to create the image:

* High Poly Art: Uses a high number of very small polygons, resulting in a smooth, realistic, and highly detailed appearance. This is the style used in most of my shaded digital illustrations.

* Low Poly Art: Uses a low number of large, distinct geometric shapes (triangles) to represent the object. This creates a modern, stylized, fragmented look used in some of the Geometric Collection cards.