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Designing your own stationery: bleed, stock and legibility

March 2, 2026 · 6 min read

Tutorial cover — card artwork

Practical file preparation notes for teams uploading custom card artwork.

Prepare the file

Supply artwork at 300dpi with 3mm bleed on every edge, and keep critical elements well inside the safe area.

Leave room for the pen

Dark or heavily patterned interiors fight with ink. Reserve a clear writing area.

Get started

Send oneand see.

A single card costs less than lunch and settles the argument faster than any case study.