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WELCOME to the Red River Paper Card Shop!

We carry the most comprehensive selection of inkjet papers that are pre-scored for printing custom greetings, invitations, announcements, thank you's, and much more. Because we offer so many choices, we have the products broken down by paper type, weight, quality, and size.

What kinds of paper we offer for cards

  • Glossy
  • Matte (non-gloss)
  • Artistic 100% cotton paper
  • Some you can print photography on both sides

All are inkjet coated so prints come out crisp and colors are vibrant on almost any inkjet printer

Do you offer a sample kit?

Yes, a great value at $7.99, our Card Shop sampler includes actual pre-scored sample sheets, envelopes, and great information about our products.

How do I make a custom card?

Its pretty simple to set up and print a custom card using Red River papers. An importpant part is your software. We recommend Photoshop because of its flexibility and layout capability. Click here for setup hints and tips.

Will my inkjet printer print on your papers?

All Epson & Canon printers will be able to use our special pre-scored sizes. Some HP printers do not have the ability to set up a custom paper size, which is necessary. Check your manual for more info on custom size setup.

Do you offer matching envelopes with the papers?

Red River carries a great selection of matching envelopes for our cards. Our envelopes all feature a formal square flap.

They do not come pre-packaged with the papers though. You will see links to order the envelopes of your choosing throughout our site.

What inkjet printers are best for printing greeting cards?

Click here for our Inkjet Tips article that talks about best printers for card printing.

What does "pre-scored" mean?

Scoring is an indention on the paper that helpd it fold easily. Red River mechanically scores each sheet so it will fold cleanly with no cracking.

How it works...

Please email advice@redriverpaper.com if you have any more questions about the Red River Card Shop.

What sizes you can choose

7" x10"

  • Folds to 5" x 7"
  • Use A7 envelope
  • Can fit up to a 4.75" x 6.75" image

 

6.25" x 9"

  • Folds to 4.5" x 6.25"
  • Use A6 envelope
  • Can fit up to a 4.25" x 6" image

 

5.5" x 8.5"

  • Folds to 5.5" x 4.25"
  • Use A2 envelopes
  • Can fit a 5.25" x 4" image
  • Papers in this size are here