THE CARD FACTORY DIRECT JOURNAL01 / THE ART OF CORRESPONDENCE
Make room
for a meaningful
message.
Cards can say more than “we remembered.” Find useful guidance for choosing the moment, writing the note, and planning its arrival.
Explore the journal Good words. Thoughtful timing.
THE EDITORIAL NOTE
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How this journal worksSTART HERE THE FEATURED GUIDEA considered card
01 / CORRESPONDENCEDear you,Sincerely,A considered card
starts before the message.
Plan who you are writing to, what you want to say, and when a card needs to arrive. The guide keeps the decisions manageable.
Read Corporate Holiday Cards: A Practical Planning GuideTHE READING DESK 07 SELECTED GUIDESFind the right
Find the right
words and timing.
From business greetings to wedding invitations and family milestones, each guide offers practical decisions and room for your own voice.
01 Business & holidayCorporate Holiday Cards: A Practical Planning GuidePlan a corporate holiday card program with a clear recipient list, inclusive message, approval process, and mailing checklist.Read the guide 02 CorrespondenceBusiness Greeting Card EtiquetteChoose, address, and sign business greeting cards thoughtfully for clients, colleagues, and partners.Read the guide 03 WordingChristmas Card Message Tips for Business SendersWrite a clear, warm business Christmas card message with adaptable examples for clients, partners, and staff.Read the guide 04 TimingWhen to Send Christmas Cards for WorkPlan business Christmas card timing around recipient schedules, production, addressing, and current postal guidance.Read the guide 05 WeddingsWedding invitation wording: clear examples for different hostsWrite a wedding invitation that names the hosts, identifies the couple, and gives guests the event and reply details they need.Read the guide 06 GraduationGraduation announcements: what to say and whom to tellShare graduation news clearly, distinguish an announcement from an invitation, and choose a recipient list without gift pressure.Read the guide 07 New arrivalsBaby announcement wording ideas for your own familyAdapt short, warm birth announcement examples while choosing how much personal information your family wants to share.Read the guide
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A PRACTICAL POINT OF VIEWA card is a
A card is a
small gesture.
01 / INTENTION
Know your audience.
Decide who should receive a note and which occasions merit one.
02 / LANGUAGE
Sound like yourself.
Use specific, inclusive words that suit the relationship.
03 / ARRIVAL
Leave enough time.
Check current production and postal guidance before fixing a date.