Design, Artwork & Proofing
How to make gift cards for my business?
Making a gift card for your business is simple, requiring a few easy steps:
- Determine POS integration and encoding
- Design your gift card
- Send encoding data
- Proof and then pay
- Get your cards
Are templates available to download?
Yes. Visit our template and specification page to access our different card, key tag and carrier templates.
Can I add my business’ contact information to the back of the card?
Yes. We recommend you include your contact information and disclaimer text. If you have questions, contact us, and we will be happy to answer any questions and provide standard disclaimer text examples.
Can I create my own custom card carrier?
Yes. Custom die cut carriers will incur a custom die charge ranging from $200 to $500. Visit the custom card holders and sleeves page to receive an instant quote.
Can magstripes be added to cards, key tags, and combo cards?
Yes. Plastic Resource can add magstripes to cards, key tags, and combo cards depending on the nature of the encoding/numbering required on the key tags and combo cards. Contact us at sales@plasticresource.com or 833-290-5684 for additional information.
Can my order include variable data, such as names and/or numbering?
Yes! Any gift card, loyalty card, membership card or key tag from Plastic Resource can contain variable data. In fact, including variable data helps your cards stand out and helps customers better connect with your brand.
Can you attach my gift cards to the carrier?
Yes. We have two custom carrier templates available specifically designed for adhering your card directly to the carrier.
Can you design me custom cards or key tags?
Yes. We have full in-house capabilities to assist you in designing your custom gift cards and key tags. To learn more visit the Custom Design Services web page.
Can you print on both sides of a transparent plastic business card?
Yes. Because of the transparency printing on both sides may not be possible (particularly on clear cards). Adding white ink to limit the transparency is a must on double-sided cards. If you have not printed on transparent plastic before, we highly recommend a press proof.
Can you produce a standard business card size (2 x 3.5) on plastic?
Yes. We have a custom die for square or rounded corners using the same dimensions (2 x 3.5) as your standard business cards. Custom dies (unique shapes and sizes) are also available for an additional charge. Business cards are also available in a selection of material like clear, frosted and white plastic. Visit the plastic business cards page for details and an instant quote.
Do you have pre-designed cards I can choose from?
Yes. Plastic Resource offers a number of pre-designed gift and loyalty cards for you to choose from. Once you've chosen a design, send us a logo if available and we'll add it to the final design.
Do you offer press proofs of transparent business cards?
Yes. A press proof for transparent business cards will cost between $100 to $200 depending on the complexity of the cards. If this is the first time you have printed on transparent plastic for business card use, it can be a good investment to ensure your design will print as you envision.
If you are looking for a proof for opaque cards, see “Do you send a proof prior to putting a custom-printed card into production?”.
Do you provide any existing card design options for my cards?
Yes. We offer over 70 card images for you to choose from. Once you have made a selection our team will then work with you to customize the design to your business and add your logo to the card. Browse our pre-designed card library.
Do you sell gift card envelopes and sleeves?
Yes. Plastic Resource offers a wide selection of custom and pre-designed folding and hanging carriers and sleeves (a.k.a. gift card backers or gift card presenters). Visit to view our Card Carriers & Sleeves section to browse pre-designed options, or receive an instant quote on printing custom envelopes / sleeves.
Do you send a proof prior to putting a custom-printed card into production?
Yes. The first revision of the proof is free followed by a $25 per revision thereafter.
Do you send samples of your custom plastic cards and key tags?
Yes. We offer samples of all our custom plastic gift, loyalty, membership cards, and key tags as well as our custom carriers and sleeves. Samples can be requested using our Request Samples form.
How do I design custom plastic gift cards?
Getting great looking custom plastic cards that reflect your brand is easy. Choose from one of our three user-friendly card design methods:
- Visit our card design gallery and customize any of our pre-designed cards with your logo and information.
- Use our custom design services to build a card with your brand from scratch.
- Designing or have a design ready to upload? Our card templates are available to place your design into the right card.
How do I go about submitting my logo/artwork and starting an order?
Upload your files using the Send Artwork form. A plastic resource representative will then contact you to start your order. Please contact us any time with questions.
How does proofing and production work?
- Once you submit your artwork, we will send you a proof within 24 hours.
- Standard CMYK card, key tag and carrier orders of 5,000 or less ship in 4-6 business days from proof approval.
- Specialty card orders or orders of more than 5,000 ship within 15 days of proof approval.
How transparent are the plastic business cards?
We offer two types of transparent business cards: clear (fully transparent) and frosted (partially transparent). The level of transparency also depends on the card design and the color of the ink. Darker colors are less transparent than light colors. We often add white ink to the card to limit the transparency of lighter colors.