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Get Inspired By Noel! You Know You Want To…

Monday, May 18th, 2009 - Posted by Brynn Jackson

It’s pretty hard not to find an occasion to send greeting cards after looking at the animal greeting cards at Inspired By Noel. Dogs, cats and even a giraffe find their way to the covers of these sentimental and funny greeting cards. If you want to delight the pet owners in your store, help them find a reason to send greeting cards. In that moment, you’ll all be glad that you got Inspired By Noel.

Being a dog owner is something that gets to the heart of who the person is. It makes you want to rush home from work and see the eager face waiting at the door. It makes you see the your dog in every other dog or dog picture out there. You even begin to sympathize with the guy holding the plastic bag. When you’ve reached this level of a-dog-ration, you begin to shop for pet products that speak to this side of you.

Have customers that have reached this point and then some? Make their hearts skip a beat with greeting cards that express their sentiments through the adoring eyes of a puppy.

Oh but the same can be said for cat owners. Cat owners are a different breed (slight pun intended) but require the same level of high quality products for their pets. They don’t center their lives around Kitty but they do make the same “awwww” sound when they pick up cat greeting cards off your shelves.

Even people who don’t have pets see the beauty in wholesale pet greeting cards. After all, everyone has a friend that is crazy about their pet …click here to read Get Inspired By Noel! You Know You Want To……

Greeting Your Customers With Cards

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009 - Posted by Leigh Morrisett

Greeting Cards Capture Emotions

I laughed, I cried, my soul was touched. All these emotions came from reading greeting cards at my local gift store.

Relatively inexpensive and easy to display, greeting cards are a compliment to any existing product line you carry. In fact, gift givers are more likely to purchase a greeting card at the same place in which they purchased the gift. In essence, you have a captive buying audience. You sell a gift and the greeting card purchase is inevitable. It’s as simple as that.

What You Need To Know About Greeting Cards

Over 7 billion dollars worth of greeting cards are purchased each year. To effectively capture a piece of this market, it is important to know the ins and outs of the greeting card world. Seasonal and every day are the two categories which divide the greeting card market.

Seasonal greeting cards are just as the name implies; cards revolving around a holiday season. For example Christmas cards, Halloween cards, Easter cards, Valentines Day cards, and Mother’s/Father’s Day cards, as well as graduation cards are all considered seasonal or holiday cards. These types of cards account for 50% of greeting card sales. In this group, Christmas cards are the big sellers with 60% of the category’s sales.

All other cards are lumped into a category called everyday. These cards revolve around events that can occur on any given day. Birthday cards, sympathy cards, congratulation (wedding/engagement) cards, anniversary cards along with friendship cards make up the everyday card group. Parallel to the Christmas cards in sales, birthday cards are the top seller in this category.

We’ve shown you the numbers on why greeting cards are good sellers, what greeting cards are and the identifiable groups they belong to. But, you want the answer to the most important greeting card question “how do you sell them?”

Greeting card marketing is kind of like that movie “Field Of Dreams”. You know the one where Kevin Costner builds a baseball field on the premise “build it they will come”. Greeting cards are that field. Select good wholesale greeting card suppliers with themes in line with your products and they will sell.

Tips For Selecting And Selling Greeting Cards

A tip to keep in mind when selecting card from your wholesale greeting card vendor is balancing trendy with traditional. You will want a combination of trendy as well as classic greeting cards. Trendy cards are those types that play music, have led lights along with movable artistry, or even humorous political cards. Classic cards are the cards that are timeless. They follow a pattern that has been seen for ages. For example, classic greeting cards are often the Mother’s Day cards embellished with calligraphy and floral pictures or wedding cards with a very formal and proper tone. However, that doesn’t mean this is the only style for these types of cards. With greeting cards, you have the many options running the gamut from humorous to classic and from artistic to cartoonish.

A versatile assortment is the strategy that works best for most gift shops. Carry a wide selection in both the seasonal and everyday categories. Select cards that set you apart from the crowd. Look for quirky cards that most people won’t find in the “marts”. Find cards that evoke an emotional response. The idea with greeting cards is to affect the person purchasing the card. Greeting card buyers want to feel emotion because they are using the card to send an emotional message.

“Heavy on the holidays” is a strategy that suits flower shops. Weight your seasonal selection with more Mother’s day and Valentine’s Day cards as convenient add-on sales. However, a few every day cards will still be needed. Don’t forget the blank greeting cards which are fantastic ways for customers to personalize their floral gifts.

Greeting your customers with seasonal and everyday cards puts you in the game with the potential to win a piece of a 7 billion dollar market. Your “Field Of Dreams” resides in greeting cards sales. Offer a card for every occasion and they will sell.

The wholesale greeting card vendors at FGmarket can provide all your cards needs from humorous to sentimental, from classic to trendy and from quirky to cards made from recycled paper. To jump start your search for the perfect greeting cards for your store, we have profiled a few of the many wonderful greeting card companies available through the FGmarket wholesale directory.

Want Extra-Special Greeting Cards? Visit Harnel Inc.

Monday, April 13th, 2009 - Posted by Brynn Jackson

What makes Harnel Inc. greeting cards special? It’s hard to believe that any set of wholesale greeting cards could be particularly unique. That’s where Harnel Inc. finds an advantage and passes it on to you. Their greeting cards really are something else–but it’s probably not what you’d expect.

What your customers get from their Harnel Inc. greeting cards is a fun way to say whatever message they want. They have the option of musical greeting cards if they want to change up their gift giving a bit. They can pick out unique gift bags to hold the other gifts that they purchase from your store. They have options and plenty of them. What’s even more important is that they’re desirable options.

Harnel Inc. makes gifts that practically pop off of the shelf. Literally! 3-D greeting cards from Harnel Inc. are huge sellers because of their whimsical fun and unique appeal. It’s nearly impossible to pass up these cards even if greeting cards aren’t on the shopping list. Desirable and practical. Two big wins for your customers.

What you get with wholesale greeting cards and displays from Harnel Inc. is …click here to read Want Extra-Special Greeting Cards? Visit Harnel Inc….

Discover Joy In These Greeting Cards

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009 - Posted by Brynn Jackson

Joy Creations knows the way to a person’s heart. Each greeting card delivered inspires its viewer with a sense of home, humility, happiness and thankfulness. In other words–joy. Creations like these strike a chord with customers wanting something simple but profound. Unique gifts with great meaning require unique greeting cards with an overwhelming sense of joy. That’s where the greeting cards from Joy Creations come in handy for you.

The art on each of these eco-friendly greeting cards features a Midwestern theme. Even if your customers live too far away to experience “the pride of the heartland”, they will still enjoy the beautiful scenery. Each image brings to mind thoughts of a sunny sky, a warm day, a sense of pride in one’s country and home. These are no “Little House On The Prairie” cards either. These are high-quality greeting cards that depict nature’s most beautiful features.

Blank inside greeting cards provide the opportunity to express feelings that can’t be said with a generic line. Joy Creations knows very well how difficult it is to share a warm sentiment with someone else’s words. That’s why they’ve created blank inside greeting cards with their unique designs. One look at the custom artwork will put the viewer in awe. Once the sensation dims, the …click here to read Discover Joy In These Greeting Cards…

Plant A Seed of Eco-Friendliness With Plantable Greeting Cards

Monday, March 30th, 2009 - Posted by Brynn Jackson

Did you know that seeded greeting cards help you plant a seed of eco-friendliness as well as express a sentiment? Your customers do. Eco-friendly trends are sweeping the nation. The latest one is well worth the consideration because its duality helps both your customers and you get the most from one single product.

Seeded greeting cards are typically composed of wildflower seeds embedded in biodegradable recycled paper. The paper breaks down when the card is planted and watered. Next the seeds are left and begin to germinate and blossom to life. As an eco-friendly consumer, there are at least a half dozen things right with this idea.

  • The sender still gets to say something sweet or funny. The message gets across in the same way.
  • Quality design isn’t sacrificed with plantable greeting cards. They are still attractive eco friendly gifts.
  • Seeded greeting cards are made from recycled paper. Greeting Cards like this show that recycled products can be just as effective as their non-recycled counterparts.
  • Plantable paper greeting cards are made from biodegradable paper. Something that breaks down naturally is a guilt-free gift for any eco-friendly shopper.
  • It’s fun to watch something grow. It’s more fun to know that something that probably shouldn’t grow is growing. You can’t just plant any old greeting card. Seeded greeting cards are special.
  • Sending seeded greeting cards encourages environmentally friendly attitudes in the recipient. Pass the word!

These are more than just consumer thoughts about plantable greeting cards. Guilt-free gift giving, the chance to share an opinion, the ability to watch something grow—these are all things that eco-friendly consumers look for in every product that they buy. These are things that they desire and your store can easily give them when you add seeded greeting cards to your eco-friendly products.

Riddle Me This: When Does Art Become Stellar?

Thursday, March 26th, 2009 - Posted by Brynn Jackson

When it’s StellArt, of course!

A collection of greeting cards from StellArt stays true to the phrase “It’s a girl thing.” Each card features unique artwork that inspires women to be themselves and enjoy what makes women so fabulous! With a tear or a laugh, women can share the beauty of womanhood with one another. There is a great card for saying “I miss you,” “thanks for being my friend,” and more. There are also wonderful greeting cards for celebrating an occasion such as a birthday, wedding, or day of shopping.

Another collection of StellArt greeting cards celebrates the cuteness and cuddliness of teddy bears. Called “Bear Eloquence,” this collection features teddy bears personified for many occasions. Dancing vaudevillian teddy bears come to life on these cards alongside bears in love, beekeeper bears, sporty bears and more. When the occasion calls for an adorable greeting card, …click here to read Riddle Me This: When Does Art Become Stellar?…

Find Unlimited Inspirations At Inspirations Unlimited!

Monday, March 23rd, 2009 - Posted by Brynn Jackson

It is easy to find wholesale greeting cards, but wholesale Christian greeting cards that customers will like aren’t as plentiful. For retailers, flower shops and gift shops wanting inspirational greeting cards with Christian messages, Inspirations Unlimited is a dream come true!

While the Christian greeting cards from Inspirations Unlimited are great by themselves, more options are available. These include Spanish greeting cards, holiday greeting cards, note cards and gift tags for many occasions. Are you in an area with a high Hispanic population? Finding greeting cards of this quality and design en Español isn’t easy. These are the best way to cater to that niche of customers as well.

Inspirational greeting cards are always a big hit with customers. This is part of what makes the creative designs of Inspirations Unlimited stationery so special. Each design features unique artistry and an appropriate Bible verse on the inside.

Another unique quality of these cards is that each features hand calligraphy. In this way, no two cards are the same and the fonts are more beautiful than standard type faces.

Quality is also very important. Whether buying or selling, quality wholesale products …click here to read Find Unlimited Inspirations At Inspirations Unlimited!…

Pet Lovers–Start Drooling Over These Greeting Cards

Thursday, March 19th, 2009 - Posted by Brynn Jackson

The best thing about having a pet is devoting every ounce of attention to the dog, cat, parakeet, ferret or whatever animal it happens to be. There’s a large group of people who surround themselves with things that remind them of their pets. Accessories like these range from clothing to unique pet stationery like the notecards, post cards and prints from Susan Rene Fine Art.

We’re all familiar with the “Dogs Playing Poker’ print. It’s cute enough but it is nothing compared to the funny and eerily accurate designs at Susan Rene Fine Art. Every pet owner nods when reading captions like “When in doubt, follow your dog” and “Love is sharing your favorite chair.”

Everyone knows a prim and proper cat or dog who could easily have been the poster pet for the “does this collar make me look fat?” postcards. Simply put, there is pet stationery at Susan Rene Fine Art that captures the hearts and personalities of every pet and their owners.

The only way to really know what a pet owner thinks, craves and shops for is to be a pet owner. As a dog owner, it is easy to see how wholesale pet stationery can benefit a flower shop or gift shop. Susan Rene Fine Art goes inside the mind of pet owners, enhancing the personalities of pets. Is he an alpha dog? Is she a finicky cat? Is she a feisty puppy? Is he a cuddling cat? Regardless of the exact personality, there …click here to read Pet Lovers–Start Drooling Over These Greeting Cards…

Beautiful Artist, Beautiful Greeting Cards

Wednesday, March 18th, 2009 - Posted by Brynn Jackson

Once you visit Rachel Tribble’s website,  you almost expect to see artwork as lovely as the lady herself. Having led a very interesting life, the artwork that Rachel Tribble produces is nothing short of incredible. A growing interest in her original artwork was the inspiration for her line of beautiful greeting cards. For your customers interested in gorgeous original art, show them your selection of Rachel Tribble greeting cards.

Wholesale greeting cards like these display Rachel’s talent very well. The face of each card is a smaller print of her large pieces. These pieces blend light, color and nature together in a way that is instantly attractive.

Embellishing the beautiful portions of flowers and plants, Rachel’s work is a combination of abstract art, realism, painterly and surrealism. The result—an impressive greeting card collection that allows her artwork to be easily obtained and shared by your customers.

It is something special to have truly unique greeting cards. This is exactly what you get when you purchase greeting cards from Rachel Tribble. These cards capture the interest of several niche markets including the artistic crowd and the eco-friendly buyers. The artistic crowd desires products that stand out. They want to see something entertaining, attractive and unusual. These cards definitely fit the bill here!

So how do you reach the eco friendly consumers with these products? …click here to read Beautiful Artist, Beautiful Greeting Cards…

Get Handmade Greeting Cards Straight From The Heart!

Friday, March 13th, 2009 - Posted by Brynn Jackson

If you can think of a reason for sending greeting cards, there is a card for you at Brigitte’s Cards. With handmade greeting cards of all types to entertain your customers, Brigitte’s Cards makes it simple to choose your store for all card and stationery needs.

It can get hard to find fun bat or bar mitzvah greeting cards at local stores. Greeting cards for Passover, another Jewish holiday celebrated around the time of Easter, can be difficult to find also. By the same token, Hanukkah greeting cards selection can seem sparse. Not anymore! Your store can now be the go-to stop for greeting cards that celebrate traditional events like these thanks to Jewish greeting cards from Brigitte’s Cards. This is an excellent way to capture the attention of a very populous niche market!

Speaking of niche markets, reach the eco-friendly crowd with these cards because each of these greeting cards is handmade and printed on recycled paper.

There are many other holidays that merit buying wholesale greeting cards for your customers. Everyone is familiar with Easter, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Valentines Day, Fathers Day, Mothers Day and the rest. Brigitte’s Cards has a set of creative options for each!

Other celebrations and expressions can be acknowledged as well …click here to read Get Handmade Greeting Cards Straight From The Heart!…

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