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Besides being a tradition, sending cards is a great way to bring smiles to the faces of your family and friends. Creating and sending cards can be time-consuming, however.
With the below-mentioned websites, you can create and send personalized cards more easily than ever before.
1. Paperless Post
Paperless Post lets you design and send beautiful online cards, invitations, and flyers. It has thousands of animated cards for various occasions.
Whether you’re sending for personal occasions, holidays, or business events, you can find a stunning template for almost every purpose.
The site lets you choose the card size and customize these templates, thanks to its intuitive tool. Better still, it has a collection of cards, designed by renowned designers and brands.
If you already have a card design, you can upload it and send it out via Paperless Post. It also has tools for importing guest lists and sending follow-ups and reminders.
On Paperless Post, you can buy its virtual coins in packages for sending cards. The price of each card sent begins from $0.20 (depending on the coins package) and increases as you add envelopes, stamps, and logos.
Though the site has a collection of free cards, you can send free cards to only 50 people.
2. JibJab
JibJab has a huge collection of funny and interesting video eCards. What makes JibJab stand out is that you can add your and your friends' faces to its funny animated cards.
JibJab has cards for different occasions like New Year, Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day, etc. To make an eCard, choose an eCard from its library.
JibJab then asks you to upload an image of your face, which it adds to the video. You can include a message and share your cards with your friends and family.
Some cards let you add multiple faces, while others support a single person only. For free members, JibJab has a limited set of eCards.
But paid members get access to more cards, features, and eCard tracking options. The membership costs $2 per month, billed annually.
3. Canva
You can also use Canva, the popular designing tool, for creating cards. Like other things, Canva has a huge library of eCards templates that you can pick, customize and send within no time.
If you want to make cards more personal and show your creativity, you can pick a blank canvas of the recommended size. It supports both image and video eCards.
You can share your card on different platforms as an image or video. It also supports PDF format for downloading, in case you want to print the card.
Canva has free templates and graphic elements you can use in your cards. However, using paid elements requires Canva Pro membership or one-time payment for a single element.
4. Punchbowl
Using this Punchbowl, you can send online invitations and greeting cards. These include cards for almost all events, including birthdays, holidays, corporate events, and announcements.
This platform has multiple options for personalization. You can add a video message, include a gift card, style your message, and customize your envelope. After creating your card, Punchbowl lets you send it out to one or more people. You can schedule a card for a later date, too.
Punchbowl has three pricing plans, ranging from $6 to $10. However, you can sign up for a free trial and send cards during this period.
5. Smilebox
Founded in 2005, Smilebox aims to make special life moments more joyous for everyone. To that end, the platform has several online tools for making cards, invitations, collages, and flyers.
To make your card, pick a template, depending on your occasion. Smilebox has a collection of thousands of templates, including those for animated and printable cards. To add a touch of personalization, Smilebox lets you add your images, messages, and music.
You can then share your cards via email or social media and download the design. It has an option for ordering a print of your card as well.
Smilebox has two paid plans, costing $15 and $30 per month. The free plan is of no use, as it doesn't actually let you share cards.
6. Fotor
Fotor is another design tool, similar to Canva, you can use to design your cards. It, too, has numerous templates for different occasions and the tools to customize your cards.
Being a graphic design suite, Fotor offers several features to personalize your cards. These include using various design elements, inserting a custom text message, and adding images.
After designing your card, you can share it on social media, send via a link, or download it.
Though you can create and share cards using the free Fotor account, upgrading to Pro or Pro+ unlocks more templates, tools, and features. These plans cost $9 and $20 per month, respectively.
7. Kisseo
You may like Kisseo if you're looking for a simple site that does the job of sending cards. It has a large collection of animated eCards, categorized by occasion.
Kisseo doesn’t let you customize cards. However, you can add a text message that will be shown with the card. Kisseo offers a card scheduling feature and sends a confirmation email when the card is opened.
You can share the eCards through social media or email. However, keep in mind that not all cards are compatible with mobile devices.
Kisseo eCards are completely free to send. It supports German, Italian, French, and Spanish languages too.
8. WishesMsg.com
WishesMsg.com can help you come up with creative card wishes. The site has wishes for various occasions and events.
For each occasion, there are dozens of heartfelt messages you can write on your cards. These wishes convey different emotions, prayers, and messages.
Though the wishes are categorized, you search the website and find all the relevant messages. For anyone looking for inspiration, WishesMsg.com is a great site.
9. Poemsource.com
Want to wish your loved ones more creatively? Visit Poemsource.com and find a short poem to write on your card.
Poemsource.com has around 1,000 poems for different occasions and in different styles. These poems are written by Joanna and Karl Fuchs. If you love sending poetic wishes, this is a website to bookmark.
Greet Your Loved Ones With Creative Cards
Sending cards is perhaps the best way to express your love for your family and friends. For those who cannot send physical cards, eCards can still make their loved ones smile.
In fact, they allow you to be more creative and surprise the recipient each time. Thankfully, there are several websites and apps that make sending cards a lot easier.
Ren Ecosystem