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Bold Bordered Postcards

At American Stationery, we use many types of printing processes, depending on the product you select.

Printing Process:

Thermography - The process involves heat that joins ink and a resin-like powder together. The fusion of the materials results in the appearance of "raised" letters. This printing process is one of the most popular choice for invitations, because of its value and quality of appearance. This is the most affordable print process if you are looking for classic, elegant "raised" printing.

Digital - In digital printing, an image is sent directly to the printer using digital files such as PDFs and those from graphics software such as Illustrator and InDesign. Digital printing is most efficient and cost effective when running small quantities, and the result are beautiful, high quality prints.

Letterpress - Letterpress continues to be one of the hottest trends in stationery. It's been around for hundreds and hundreds of years. Letterpress is an ancient printing technique that involves printing words or designs with ink while simultaneously debossing the image into thick, soft paper. The letterpress look is elegant, stylish, high-end and nothing short of stunning.

Engraving - The paper is placed on the press face down above the inked plate. It is then printed by pressure coming down on the back of the sheet while the front of the sheet meets with the plate. This "sandwich" effect creates the raised lettering and bruise on the back of the printed paper that are both classic features of engraver.

Foil Stamping - Printing process that fuses foil to paper. A thin layer of foil is pressed between a piece of paper and a heated die. The image on the die cuts and heats the foil, binding it to the paper. You might be thinking of mylar ballons when you think of the word "foil". But don't be fooled. You can find many matte-ink colors such as white or cream, which produces a gorgeous invitation.

Quantities will vary according to each product, but in most cases quantities will refer to how many pieces are in 1 set or box. So for example, when you see a quantity of "1 = $34.95", it means you will receive 1 box of cards for $34.95.

Mygatsby was one of the pioneers of the "stacked" enclosure cards! We created these cards specifically so these accessory cards would complement your invitation stylishly yet with function.

Small Enclosure Card: 4.25"x4.50"

This card is typically used as a Reception Card, Ceremony Card, Gift Registry or At-Home Card, or for any "simple" information you might be trying to deliver to your guests.

RSVP card w/ envelope: 4.25"x5.50"

RSVP is derived from the French phrase, repondez s'il vous plait, meaning "respond if you please." It is a polite way of requesting a response to the invitation. It allows you to have an accurate guest count and can even help with allowing your guests to choose meal options, or any other information you will require in planning your reception.Mygatsby also nclude your name and return address printed on the envelope (or postcard for our smaller invitations) to make it easier for invited guests to respond. Traditionally, the sender provides postage, to make it easier for your guests to respond.

Large Enclosure Card: 4.25"x6.50"

This card is typically used as a Directions Card, Accommodations Card, or any additional detailed information you might be trying to deliver to your guests.

Additional Matching Accessories

For flat printing, all ink color choices are included in the cost of your item. There are no additional charges.

For thermgraphy and letterpress ink colors, the ink color you choose is included in the price of your order. If you would like to choose a second color for an accessory item (such as wine ink for your card, and black ink for your envelopes), there is an additional charge (see additional charges below).

Pricing for each additional ink color is as follows:

1st ink: No charge. Included in price.
2nd ink: $30.00 one time charge. This same ink color may be used across all of your invitation ensemble pieces.

For an additional fee of $6 you can get your stationery gift wrapped. Your gift message is included on an attractive gift card.

Bold Bordered Postcards

Price per Box: $?.??/Box , 1 Box = 50 Postcards

Quantity

Printing Process Printing Process Information

Digital - 2 Color

Item #

PST

Product Type

Postcard

Printing Type

Flat/Matte Ink

Size

5.5" x 3.5"

Production Time Estimate

21-28 Business Days - Delivery time additional

Your Price $?.??

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Description

Details

Send your quick hellos and short reminders on these boldly bordered postcards with matching personalization.

Size: 5 1/2" x 3 1/2"
Border & Ink Colors: Red, Blue or Green
Ink Type: Matte
Type Style: As Shown
Sets available in 50 or 100 postcards

Reviews

Customer Reviews

Great job! Review by Gail J.

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Exactly the way I wanted it. Thank you! (Posted on 4/14/2025)

Great paper stock and super printing with vivid color Review by Phil from Long Island

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I am a huge user of simple postcards. Less expensive and everyone reads one's message (before the recipient). ASC paper stock is superior to the pre-stamped postal card the USPS sells. Worth paying for the extra quality. (Posted on 1/21/2025)

Very positive Review by Ruth

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I have used these cards for over 5 years and LOVE them. You can get a good bit on the postcard and send it with less money paid for postage. They are sent from the company promptly and carefully packed. Once I was sent this wrong color. The company sent a replacement without problems. I highly recommend this product and American Stationery!! (Posted on 3/5/2024)

TRIED AND TRUE Review by Jo-De

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I've been using these postcards for years now. They are great for enclosures and whenever you want to send a message with your address on it. Compact, colorful, and concise. I use them for everything except postcards! (Posted on 4/22/2021)

postcards are a good deal Review by Dibbie

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I have ordered these for ages and given them as gifts as well. They are sharp looking, your address is already on them, and you can send quick notes for the rate of a postcard stamp. Sturdy, practical and a good gift! (Posted on 4/12/2021)

So happy! Review by Libby

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I was pleasantly surprised with the heavy weight of the cards. They look as good as they do in the catalog, but feel even better. Good going! (Posted on 2/8/2021)

Love this product. Review by kjax

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I have bought these cards many times both for myself and friends. This last order was a gift and my friend loved them. (Posted on 2/8/2021)

Love this product. Review by kjax

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I have bought these cards many times both for myself and friends. This last order was a gift and my friend loved them. (Posted on 2/8/2021)

Love this product. Review by kjax

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I have ordered this product several times both for myself and as gifts. This last order was a gift and my friend loved it. Delivered as ordered and on time.
(Posted on 2/8/2021)

Terrific Review by Milo

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The postcards are exactly what I needed and printed as I asked. Great ink color selections! (Posted on 9/14/2020)

L it’d selections and handy post cards! Review by Post Card Cuties

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Like to keep these on hand for quick notes to friends and family. (Posted on 9/5/2020)

Quick message Review by G

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With your name and address on the postcard plenty of room for a message. When my mother was in assisted living used these cards with her name and return address, added a message printed on package label from her, stuck on the card and then on front added address label to many friends and relatives. This kept her in touch with everyone at various time of the year and holidays when it was difficult to write so many. Excellent to have on hand. (Posted on 8/18/2020)

Practical/Quick Review by JED

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Love these personalized postcards and have been ordering them (from various addresses over the years ) for 'decades'. Perfect for a quick note or message, and classy too! (Posted on 7/9/2020)

Excellent/Quick Review by JED

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I love these personalized postcards, and have been getting them from American Stationery for YEARS... Realized recently - at a new address - that I didn't HAVE any, and ordered them - they're perfect, and they arrived quickly. I'm already using them! They're just the right size for a quick note or message, so I would definitely miss them if I didn't have them on hand. (Hope they don't decided to stop carrying them!). Good product. (Posted on 7/9/2020)

Great form of communication Review by Phil from Long Island

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Simple way to communicate in which no scanning is needed and people other then the recipient may view one's message. (Posted on 6/8/2020)

Nice quality, great value! Review by bookfreak

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I loved the many choices in print color and font and found a combination I like very much. The printing is clean, clear, and sharp. I look forward to using this for quick "thinking of you" notes to family and friends. (Posted on 4/11/2020)

Perfect budget Christmas Card Review by Cards

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These arrived in perfect condition. With a few stickers they will convey my Christmas sentiments. (Posted on 12/13/2019)

Thick, well printed postcards Review by Mike

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This is probably my eighth order for these cards. I put key contact at the top and dash off notes all the time. Even if the responses come via email, the recipient has received a hand-written note from me. (Posted on 10/31/2019)

Very High Quality Review by TarHeel

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I love my personalized postcards. They are heavy and of high quality. I look forward to using them. (Posted on 10/26/2019)

Great fun, easy way to keep in touch Review by Karen

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I love snail mail and, I find, although I don't get mail back very often, my friends and family members like getting mail, too. these cards are perfect for the occasional note - a great way to keep in touch with people. (Posted on 6/22/2019)

Excellent product Review by sab

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My wife bought these for me to keep in communication with our grandchildren while their Daddy is deployed. The kiddos love getting the postcards! (Posted on 5/13/2019)

Excellent product Review by SJB

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Bought these for my 87-year-old mother to communicate easier with family. Plus the post card stamps are 15 cents less than first class letter. (Posted on 5/13/2019)

I recently reordered postcards and notecards Review by Beverly

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I was very pleased with both of the products
I reordered. (Posted on 3/31/2019)

Great! Review by Beth

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Just what I wanted! (Posted on 3/5/2019)

Fast Service-Good Quality Review by PhilinNewYor

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In this world of digital correspondence, it is so nice to send a quality note via snail mail. This postcard is great . (Posted on 12/24/2018)

Excellent! Review by joy

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This is a great gift! It is great looking, handy and
has plenty of room to write a sizable message. (Posted on 12/23/2018)

Great Quick Notes Review by Cindy

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I love these post cards and always keep a supply on hand. They are very affordable, personalized and good quality paper. They're wonderful for sending a thank you or "thinking of you" note. It's also nice to drop a line to let someone you know you remembered her birthday if you don't have b'day cards on hand. These post cards make it easy to keep up with correspondences and brighten someone's day with hand-written first-class mail. (Posted on 8/6/2018)

We Review by Wwwww

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Quality products and quick turn around for order (Posted on 7/6/2018)

very good Review by B

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good work. good service (Posted on 5/8/2018)

very good Review by B

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good work, good service (Posted on 5/8/2018)

very satisfied Review by franne

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I'm glad that these postcards stay in your inventory. I've kept a supply for years, have had to update when addresses change even tho names don't! (Posted on 7/23/2017)

Love 'Em! Review by EBE

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I bought the green border, really just lovely and tasteful when a letter is too much information. Will order again in blue. (Posted on 6/18/2017)

Grand Review by Eppy

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Beautiful cards! Correct spelling! Just what I ordered! (Posted on 6/16/2017)

Love these Review by Amy

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I love these cards to mail alone and also to include in notes to teachers sent into school. (Posted on 4/29/2017)

Useful and good Review by Syd

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Postcards are very good for short messages. I have ordered them more than once. (Posted on 4/23/2017)

Great product Review by Carol

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Ordering these postcards was very easy. They arrived quickly and look great. Very happy with these cards. (Posted on 2/22/2017)

Great product. Review by Mary

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Perfect size for a thank you note. (Posted on 2/2/2017)

a good value Review by Beanie

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I have ordered these useful postcards several times. i do wish the borders were available in more pleasing colors. (Posted on 1/10/2017)

Postcards Review by Bernzy

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Great card to add to your invitation cards if you want them to send something back to you, e.g RSVP cards. Would suggest to have more lines to print for other card options. (Posted on 1/2/2017)

Terrific postcards! Review by hcb2016

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The colors are great! The typeface choices were terrific. The card stock is nice and firm. I'm going to love using these. (Posted on 12/26/2016)

Thumbs-up Review by Note-writer

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Excellent! Classy-looking and very utilitarian. Useful and attractive. (Posted on 12/26/2016)

Always handy Review by MAS

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Colorful and neat, these are perfect for a quick invite or thank-you. Delivery was speedy too. (Posted on 4/29/2016)

Good product Review by anon317

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About the only source for return-addressed postcards. Wish they were a little larger, but they are perfect for short communications not appropriate for e-mail. (Posted on 2/25/2016)

Great! Review by margaret

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Your postcards are great. have ordered for years. sent some to our daughter and she likes them too. Will continue to order and share as gifts (Posted on 2/25/2016)

almost perfect Review by LC

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These are great for a quick little note, however, the thickness of them sometimes causes a delay in delivery through the USPS. (Posted on 11/10/2015)

Excellent quality and appearance Review by Charls

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This was the third time I've ordered these postcards for different addresses each time. The order has always been acurately filled and met my expectations based on past experience. (Posted on 8/22/2015)

great value and excellent messaging tool Review by Phil Kirk-Long Island

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I have purchased this postcard through American Stationery for years. Way before the internet ! I have reordered often.
I am a techie and I love this form of communication way better than email or voice mail. I highly recommended this product. Just think when was the last time you received a hand written note other than a thank you note or sympathy acknowledgement. (Posted on 7/25/2015)

Great productt and great service Review by Sue

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I love these postcards! Perfect for that quick little note. They arrived so quickly and are just as I anticipated. (Posted on 7/11/2015)

Great Product! Review by romijen

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I purchased 2 sets of the postcard - one for each of my sons (ages 8 and 12) so they can write thank you notes for gifts. The quality of the postcards is outstanding! A hit with my boys as they both don't like writing so the postcard doesn't seem as intimidating as a regular notecard. (Posted on 6/2/2015)

Very nice Review by Suzanne

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Nice quality. Lived up to what was stated in the description. (Posted on 5/3/2015)

great product Review by TCK

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The postcards are perfect!
Great quality for the price, quick service! (Posted on 2/16/2015)

met expectations! Review by franne

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I've ordered and re-ordered these for years~ this time, they are announcing new address . I just write "We've Moved" in big letters in center of card. Very effective! (Posted on 1/18/2015)

Excellent! Review by Chap

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Your postcards are so useful for any number of purposes. I went through a whole box with change of address. I love them! (Posted on 10/11/2014)

Great quality, fast service Review by GC

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I ordered these for a going away gift for my college bound granddaughter..you even had her schools colors! I included post card stamps. Thank you (Posted on 8/24/2014)

L Review by L

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Love them! (Posted on 8/18/2014)

Excellent Review by Brooke

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Timely production and great quality. Also very nice price. I think this will be my go-to housewarming gift! Thank you. (Posted on 8/4/2014)

High-quality product and speedy deliver. Review by Mike

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This is about my fifth order of these postcards over the years. Quality remains high and production time reasonable. I have also given them as gifts several times. (Posted on 6/30/2014)

font too small Review by J

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I only wanted my first name on the postcard and it was very very small so I would not order this card again. (Posted on 5/23/2014)

Great! Review by Ju

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Got exactly what I ordered in a timely manner. Product was of a nice quality and colors were sharp. (Posted on 4/13/2014)

great for a quick note! Review by NFB

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I love these little cards to jot a quick note to say you're thinking about someone. Nice and colorful with a heavy feel to them. This is my second order, so I continue to enjoy them. (Posted on 4/8/2014)

convenient and useful Review by mimi

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I have given these cards twice as gifts and they are much
appreciated and used. (Posted on 4/7/2014)

Good quality for a good price Review by SRSchreiber

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I love the postcards! The paper stock is good and the overall quality is great, especially for the price. I ordered some for myself and as a first wedding anniversary gift. (Posted on 4/7/2014)

great gift Review by zippy

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This is the second time I have had these postcards made for a
birthday gift. They are much appreciated. (Posted on 4/6/2014)

great idea Review by footballrn

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the kids are sure to jot off some quick notes from camp with these little postcards. kid friendly for sure. (Posted on 3/13/2014)

excellent Review by footballrn

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perfect for the reluctant writer at camp. fast, easy and sure to be sent! (Posted on 3/13/2014)

great camp notes Review by footballrn

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i am sure to get many more camp notes now that the kids have these convenient notes which they can quickly jot off. (Posted on 3/13/2014)

Classy! Review by Maria

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These cards are so classy for dashing off a quick note--much more elegant than e-mail! (Posted on 2/7/2014)

Great TY notes for kids Review by Kid TY Postcards

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I love my postcards. They make great Thank You notes for my kids. (Posted on 1/3/2014)

High Praise Review by Alaska

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I've been a satisfied and happy customer for 50 years, and these postcards live up to the high standards of the company... (Posted on 11/1/2013)

Good value but wished paper were better Review by Phil on Long Island

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I like to write my notes with a fountain pen and this paper stock makes it tougher. (Posted on 10/31/2013)

Just okay Review by Spunkie

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For the price, this works but it is not the quality I have come to know from American Stationery. The names are all small. If you are ordering remember to make the font big enough that it shows well. I prefer the subtle colors rather than the bright colors on the stationery. That said, it makes a lovely, personalized gift for employees. (Posted on 10/9/2013)

just as pictured - very pleased Review by nana