Stationery

Creative Business Cards

SKU IB-STA-012
From £15.10· UK delivery £7.95, free over £99

Creative business cards at 85 × 55 mm on bamboo, hemp, cotton, linen, pearl, kraft or textured paper, printed on one or both sides, with square or rounded corners.

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Price is final. No VAT added. UK delivery £7.95, free over £99. Scottish Highlands +£10; islands and NI quoted.

Price per pack, cheapest turnaround
CardsPriceEach
100£15.1015.1p
250£32.9613.2p
500£43.768.8p
1,000£76.947.7p
2,500£142.405.7p
5,000£215.334.3p
Free online designer

Design your business card online

Add your company name, phone and logo to a ready-made layout, move things around and see exactly how it will print. Approve it and we print it as you see it. No design fee. Only need the file? Buy the print-ready PDF for £9.99.

Artwork

Design fees are fixed, shown as their own line in your basket, and cover the whole quantity of this item. You can also upload later: we email you after you order.

UK mainland delivery £7.95, free on orders over £99. Remote areas are quoted.

  • You approve before print
  • Final price, no VAT added
  • Secure card payment by Stripe
  • Checked by our Manchester team

Overview

The short answer, then the detail.

Creative business cards are 85 × 55 mm cards on speciality papers: woven bamboo, hemp blend, textured linen, pearl, cotton, brown kraft or textured uncoated. Print one or both sides and choose square or rounded corners. Quantities run from 100 to 5,000 cards, and every uploaded file is checked before print.

Creative business cards use unusual papers so your card has a look and feel of its own. They suit artists, photographers, stylists, independent shops, wellness practices and small brands that want something different from standard silk card.

Creative business cards: sizes and materials

All cards are 85 × 55 mm. Choose from seven papers: 375gsm woven bamboo, 325gsm hemp blend, 350gsm textured linen with a cloth-like pattern, 300gsm pearl with a soft shimmer, 300gsm cotton with a soft, smooth feel, 300gsm brown kraft, and 300gsm textured uncoated.

Print on the front only or on both sides, and choose square or rounded corners. Colours can look softer on the natural papers than on a coated card.

Quantities. Order 100 to 5,000 cards (100, 250, 500, 1,000, 2,500 or 5,000). The price each falls as the quantity rises; the table next to the price shows the price each for every quantity.

Artwork, file check and delivery

Send a print-ready PDF at the finished size plus 3 mm bleed on every edge, text at least 3 mm inside the trim. Paid options: typesetting, full design from a brief or logo redraw (fixed fees shown with the artwork choices), each with a proof and 2 rounds of changes. Our Manchester team checks uploaded files for resolution, size and bleed so they print well. Your cards are made to order by our UK production partner. Saver is from 7 working days to dispatch after your artwork is approved, Standard from 6 and Express from 5. UK mainland delivery is £7.95, free on orders of £99 and over; Scottish Highlands +£10; islands and Northern Ireland are quoted. See all business cards or read the artwork guidelines. You can also lay it out yourself with the Design it online button and approve it on screen.

Creative Business Cards: ordering and delivery

Ordering creative business cards online is simple: choose the options above, see the price straight away, then upload your own artwork or pick an artwork option. Every uploaded file for your creative business cards order gets a free check before anything is made. UK mainland delivery is £7.95 per order, free on orders of £99 and over; see delivery for timings and areas.

More like this: Business Cards, or all stationery. Artwork tips are in our artwork guidelines.

Specifications

Materials, sizes and finishing for this product.

Size85 × 55 mm
Paper375gsm woven bamboo, 325gsm hemp blend, 350gsm textured linen, 300gsm pearl, cotton, brown kraft or textured uncoated
PrintingFront only or both sides
CornersSquare or rounded
Quantities100 to 5,000
ArtworkPrint-ready PDF with 3 mm bleed, or paid typesetting, design or logo redraw
TurnaroundSaver from 7, Standard from 6, Express from 5 working days to dispatch
Made byMade to order for InstantBanners, Manchester, by our UK production partner
SKUIB-STA-012
PriceFinal price shown in the configurator. No VAT is added.
DeliveryUK mainland £7.95 per order, free on orders of £99 and over. Scottish Highlands +£10; islands and NI quoted.
Artwork checkFree file check on uploaded artwork (resolution, size and bleed). Designs made online are approved by you before you order.
Who makes it

Made to order for InstantBanners, Manchester

InstantBanners is a sign and print shop in Manchester. We check your file will print well. This product is then made to order by our UK production partner and delivered straight to you.

  1. 01Your artworkDesign it online and approve what you see, or upload your own file.
  2. 02File checkA person checks uploaded files for size, bleed and resolution.
  3. 03Made to orderMade to order by our UK production partner and delivered straight to you.

Frequently asked questions

About creative paper business cards.

How long will my order take?

Saver is from 7 working days to dispatch after your artwork is approved, Standard from 6 and Express from 5. UK mainland delivery is £7.95, free on orders of £99 and over; Scottish Highlands +£10; islands and Northern Ireland are quoted.

What artwork do I need to send?

A print-ready PDF at 85 × 55 mm plus 3 mm bleed on every edge, with text kept 3 mm inside the trim. You can also choose paid typesetting, full design or a logo redraw.

Do you check my file?

Yes. Our Manchester team checks uploaded files for resolution, size and bleed so they print well. If you design online, you approve exactly what you see on screen, and that is what we print.

Which paper is the thickest?

375gsm woven bamboo is the thickest, followed by 350gsm textured linen and 325gsm hemp blend. Pearl, cotton, kraft and textured uncoated are all 300gsm.

How does pearl paper look?

Pearl paper has a soft shimmer across the surface. It suits clean, simple designs and gives the card a subtle sheen when it catches the light.

Will colours match my brand exactly?

Natural papers such as bamboo, hemp, cotton and kraft absorb ink differently, so colours can look softer or darker. Bold designs and strong contrast work well on these papers.

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Questions

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What size are Creative Paper Business Cards and how do I set up the file?

The finished size is 85 × 55 mm. Artwork: Print-ready PDF with 3 mm bleed, or paid typesetting, design or logo redraw. Keep text at least 3 mm inside the trim so nothing is cut off. The online designer sets the size and bleed for you. Creative Paper Business Cards start at £15.10 before delivery.

I do not have artwork. Can you design it for me?

The Artwork choice on this page offers: "I will upload print-ready artwork" (free), "Add my text and logo to a clean layout (typesetting)" (£15), "Design it for me from my brief" (£35), "Redraw or vectorise my logo from a low-res file" (£50) and "Design a new logo for me" (£100). Design fees are fixed, show as their own line in the basket and cover the whole quantity of that item. Typesetting includes 1 proof and 2 rounds of changes; design from your brief includes 1 design and 2 rounds of changes. You can also design it yourself in the online designer at no charge.

Can I design these cards online?

Yes. Open the designer from this page, pick a starting layout, add your logo, text and photos, and move things around on the canvas. Checks run as you work: sample text left in, text that is too small, items outside the safe area and low resolution images are flagged before you can approve. You approve exactly what you see, then add it to the basket. Designing and previewing is free; the on-screen preview carries a small watermark that is never printed. Creative Paper Business Cards are made to order by our UK production partner.

How much do Creative Paper Business Cards cost?

Creative Paper Business Cards start from £15.10 with Card 350gsm textured linen, Printed Front only and corners Square corners on the Saver turnaround. The price in the calculator changes live as you pick the size, material, finishing, quantity and turnaround, so you see the final price before you add to basket. No VAT is added because we are not VAT registered. Delivery is added at checkout: UK mainland delivery is £7.95 per order and free when your goods total is £99 or more after any discount code (artwork and design fees do not count towards it).

Do you charge for delivery?

UK mainland delivery is £7.95 per order and free when your goods total is £99 or more after any discount code (artwork and design fees do not count towards it), so one card at £15.10 on its own pays £7.95, and the charge disappears once your basket reaches £99. Mainland Scottish Highlands postcodes add £10 once per order. Northern Ireland, the Scottish islands, the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, the Isles of Scilly and the Isle of Wight are quoted before you order.

How long do Creative Paper Business Cards take to make?

On the option the calculator opens on, Saver is ready to dispatch in 7 working days, Standard in 6 and Express in 5. These are working days to dispatch, counted from when your order and artwork are confirmed, and other sizes or materials can take a day more or less: the calculator shows the exact days next to each turnaround. Courier delivery usually takes 1 to 3 working days after dispatch, and we email the tracking details when the parcel leaves us. Creative Paper Business Cards start at £15.10 before delivery.

Which card should I choose for these cards?

You can choose 300gsm textured uncoated, 375gsm woven bamboo, 325gsm hemp blend, 350gsm textured linen, 300gsm pearl, 300gsm cotton or 300gsm brown kraft. Card weight is given in gsm (grams per square metre): the higher the number, the thicker the card. Coated silk card prints crisply; uncoated, textured and recycled cards feel more natural and are easier to write on. Each choice changes the price live in the calculator, so you can compare before you add to basket.

What file should I upload?

A PDF at the finished size is best, with fonts embedded or converted to outlines. We also take AI, EPS and SVG, and high resolution JPG, PNG or TIFF files. Word, PowerPoint and Canva files are fine as a starting point, but export a full-quality PDF if you can. You can upload up to 3 files of 25 MB each on the product page, or upload later: we email you after you order. Creative Paper Business Cards can also be designed in our online designer, where you approve exactly what you see.

Can I order now and send my artwork later?

Yes. You can upload your file on the product page, or place the order and upload later: we email you after you order. Your designer can send the file to us by email or WhatsApp with your order number, so it does not have to come through you. The turnaround clock starts once your order and artwork are confirmed, so send the file early if you have a deadline. Creative Paper Business Cards can also be designed in our online designer, where you approve exactly what you see.

What happens if my file is not good enough to print?

Our file check catches the usual problems: the wrong size, no bleed, low resolution images and text too close to the edge. We tell you what needs fixing before anything is printed, and you can send a new file. If you would rather we sort it, the typesetting option (£15, 1 proof and 2 rounds of changes) sets your text and logo on a clean layout. Creative Paper Business Cards can also be designed in our online designer, where you approve exactly what you see.

Do I get the print file of my design?

Yes. When you order printing with a design made in our online designer, the high resolution PDF is attached to your order, and once the order is paid you can download it from My Account and your confirmation email. If you only want the file and no printing, approve the design and buy the print-ready PDF for £9.99. It is digital content, so the right to cancel ends once the download starts. Creative Paper Business Cards are made to order by our UK production partner.

Will the price change at checkout?

Only delivery is added. The goods price you see in the calculator is final, with no VAT added. UK mainland delivery is £7.95 per order and free when your goods total is £99 or more after any discount code (artwork and design fees do not count towards it). Any artwork or design fee you choose shows as its own line in the basket, so you can see exactly what you are paying for. Creative Paper Business Cards are made to order by our UK production partner.

How many cards should I order?

Order what you will use before the details change: phone numbers, offers and prices go out of date. Quantities run from 100 to 5,000, so compare two or three quantities in the calculator to see the price each. For a campaign, a smaller first run lets you test the design before a bigger order. Creative Paper Business Cards are made to order by our UK production partner.

What is the smallest order for Creative Paper Business Cards?

The smallest quantity in the options is 100, then 250, 500, 1000 and 2500. The price shown is the total for that quantity, so compare the price each at two or three quantities before you choose. Ask for a quote for anything the options do not list. Creative Paper Business Cards are made to order by our UK production partner.

Can I order more than one of these cards?

The quantity is part of the options: from 100 up to 5000 (100, 250, 500, 1000, 2500 and 5000). The price shown is the total for the quantity you pick, so divide by the quantity to compare the price each before you order. For a bigger run than the options list, ask for a quote with the size, quantity and deadline. Creative Paper Business Cards start at £15.10 before delivery.

Can I pay for express production on Creative Paper Business Cards?

Yes. Express makes these cards ready to dispatch in 5 working days on the opening option, priced at £17.49 against £15.10 on Saver (7 days). To plan back from a date, add 1 to 3 working days for the courier after dispatch and allow for artwork: production starts once your order and artwork are confirmed. If the date is very tight, call 0161 315 1151 before you order.

Do you deliver Creative Paper Business Cards to the Scottish Highlands?

Yes, with a difference in price. Mainland Scottish Highlands postcodes, for example around Inverness, Fort William, Oban and Thurso, pay the mainland rate plus £10 once per order, even when the order qualifies for free delivery. Northern Ireland, the Scottish islands, the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, the Isles of Scilly and the Isle of Wight are quoted before you order: use Get a quote or call 0161 315 1151. We do not deliver outside the UK. On the opening option, Creative Paper Business Cards are ready to dispatch in 7 working days on Saver or 5 on Express.

What is the difference between Creative Paper Business Cards and Square Business Cards?

Creative Paper Business Cards use 300gsm textured uncoated, 375gsm woven bamboo and 325gsm hemp blend, while Square Business Cards uses 350gsm silk card and 350gsm recycled uncoated. Prices start at £15.10 and £19.64 respectively. Pick the one whose size and material fit where it will go; both pages show live prices for every option.

What is the difference between Creative Paper Business Cards and Textured Business Cards?

Creative Paper Business Cards use 300gsm textured uncoated, 375gsm woven bamboo and 325gsm hemp blend, while Textured Business Cards uses 300gsm textured uncoated and 250gsm Rives Shetland (textured). Prices start at £15.10 and £29.16 respectively. Standard turnaround is 6 working days against 5. Pick the one whose size and material fit where it will go; both pages show live prices for every option.

What is the difference between Creative Paper Business Cards and Uncoated Business Cards?

Creative Paper Business Cards use 300gsm textured uncoated, 375gsm woven bamboo and 325gsm hemp blend, while Uncoated Business Cards uses 300gsm brown kraft, 300gsm textured uncoated and 350gsm recycled uncoated. Prices start at £15.10 and £19.42 respectively. Standard turnaround is 6 working days against 4. Pick the one whose size and material fit where it will go; both pages show live prices for every option.

Can I write on these cards?

Uncoated and textured cards take a ballpoint or fountain pen best. Silk card is fine with a ballpoint once dry; laminated and gloss surfaces need a permanent pen and can smudge. If you plan to write appointment times or notes on the back, leave that side unlaminated. Creative Paper Business Cards are printed on 300gsm textured uncoated, 375gsm woven bamboo, 325gsm hemp blend, 350gsm textured linen, 300gsm pearl, 300gsm cotton and 300gsm brown kraft.

Will colours look different on uncoated or textured stock?

Yes, a little. Uncoated, textured and recycled papers absorb more ink, so colours look softer and less glossy than on silk or gloss stock. That natural look is often why people choose them. If exact brand colours matter most, a silk or coated stock gives the closest match. Creative Paper Business Cards are printed on 300gsm textured uncoated, 375gsm woven bamboo, 325gsm hemp blend, 350gsm textured linen, 300gsm pearl, 300gsm cotton and 300gsm brown kraft.

Can I print something different on the back of these cards?

Yes. Choose the both-sides printing option and supply two pages in your PDF: page 1 is the front, page 2 the back. The back is a good place for a map, opening hours, a price list or terms, while the front keeps the main message. In the online designer you can switch between front and back. Creative Paper Business Cards can also be designed in our online designer, where you approve exactly what you see.

What does the designer check before I approve?

It looks for sample text you have not replaced, text below the smallest size that prints clearly, anything too close to the edge or outside the safe area, logos or photos too low in resolution for the size, and items overlapping text. Blocking problems must be fixed before you can approve; warnings you can accept if you are happy. The checks do not read your spelling, so check names, numbers and dates yourself. Creative Paper Business Cards start at £15.10 before delivery.

Can I get a quote for a large order or an unusual size of Creative Paper Business Cards?

Yes. Use the Get a quote page and tell us the size, quantity, material, deadline and delivery postcode, and attach any artwork you have. We reply by email or WhatsApp with a price. A quote is also the way to go for delivery to Northern Ireland and the islands. Creative Paper Business Cards start at £15.10 before delivery.

Can I reorder the same card later?

Yes. Order the same product and options again and upload the same file. If you designed it online, the print PDF from your first paid order is in My Account and your confirmation email, ready to upload again. If anything like a phone number or price has changed, update the artwork before you reorder. Creative Paper Business Cards start at £15.10 before delivery.

How do I pay?

By debit or credit card at checkout. Payments are processed securely by Stripe, and we never see or store your full card number. Your order goes into production once payment is taken and your order and artwork are confirmed. For a large or unusual order you can ask for a quote first. Creative Paper Business Cards are made to order by our UK production partner.

Where are Creative Paper Business Cards made?

Creative Paper Business Cards are made to order by our UK production partner. Either way, InstantBanners takes the order, checks your file and deals with you from start to finish, and the item is delivered to you by courier. You can reach our Manchester team on 0161 315 1151 or WhatsApp if you have a question before or after you order.

Do I need an account to order?

No. You can check out as a guest and pay by debit or credit card, processed securely by Stripe. Creating an account at checkout lets you see past orders in My Account and download the print files of designs you made online. Either way you get an order confirmation email and a tracking email when your order is dispatched. Creative Paper Business Cards are made to order by our UK production partner.

Can someone help me choose the right options for these cards?

Yes. Call us on 0161 315 1151 or message us on WhatsApp and tell us where the card will go, how long it needs to last and your deadline. You can also ask a question on this page; our team answers and the question may be published to help other buyers. For a price on something the calculator does not cover, use Get a quote. Creative Paper Business Cards start at £15.10 before delivery.

Can I return these cards if I change my mind?

No. These cards are printed to your order, and the 14-day right to cancel does not apply to goods made to your specification (Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, regulation 28(1)(b)). You can cancel for a full refund before production starts. If an item is faulty, damaged or not what you ordered, your Consumer Rights Act 2015 rights apply and we reprint or refund. Creative Paper Business Cards are made to order by our UK production partner.

Can I order several different designs in one order?

Yes. Add each design to the basket as its own line with its own file or online design, then check out once. Delivery is charged once per order, and becomes free when the goods total reaches £99. If several lines use the same artwork, choose "Same artwork as another item in my basket" so you only pay one design fee. Creative Paper Business Cards start at £15.10 before delivery.

Can I change my artwork after ordering?

Contact us straight away on 0161 315 1151 or WhatsApp with your order number. If production has not started we can take a corrected file, or cancel the order and refund you in full. Once production starts the order cannot be changed. Printing that matches the design you approved or the file you supplied is not a fault, so check spelling, phone numbers and dates carefully before you order. Creative Paper Business Cards start at £15.10 before delivery.

Can I get a VAT invoice?

No. We are not VAT registered, so we do not charge VAT and cannot issue a VAT invoice. You get an order confirmation email with the items, options and total paid, which works as your receipt. Because no VAT is added, the price you see in the calculator is the price you pay for the goods, with delivery shown at checkout. Creative Paper Business Cards are made to order by our UK production partner.

What if my order arrives damaged?

Check it when it arrives. If anything is damaged or missing, tell us within 48 hours with photos of the item and the packaging, through the contact form or on WhatsApp, with your order number. Do not send anything back until we reply; we then arrange a reprint or a refund. This does not affect your legal rights, which the returns page explains. Creative Paper Business Cards start at £15.10 before delivery.

How should I store these cards?

Keep printed paper and card flat, in the box it came in, somewhere dry and away from direct sun and heat. Damp makes paper curl and can stop it feeding through printers; sun fades colours over time. Take out only what you need so the rest stays clean. Creative Paper Business Cards are printed on 300gsm textured uncoated, 375gsm woven bamboo, 325gsm hemp blend, 350gsm textured linen, 300gsm pearl, 300gsm cotton and 300gsm brown kraft.

Can these cards be recycled?

Unlaminated paper and card go in normal paper recycling. Laminated items, foils and plastic cards are harder to recycle, so check your local council's rules. We also offer recycled options. Creative Paper Business Cards are printed on 300gsm textured uncoated, 375gsm woven bamboo, 325gsm hemp blend, 350gsm textured linen, 300gsm pearl, 300gsm cotton and 300gsm brown kraft.

What should a tradesperson put on these cards?

Your business name and logo, what you do in a few words, your phone number, email and website, and the area you cover. Add your registration number as text if your work needs one. Keep it uncluttered: fewer, larger words read better than a long list of services. Creative Paper Business Cards are printed on 300gsm textured uncoated, 375gsm woven bamboo, 325gsm hemp blend, 350gsm textured linen, 300gsm pearl, 300gsm cotton and 300gsm brown kraft.

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