Care Instruction Cards

Custom Care Instruction Cards, Product Care Cards, and How to Use Cards

What care instruction cards are used for

A care instruction card tells customers how to use, store, and look after what they bought. Product care cards for jewelry explain how to keep a piece bright and avoid water and perfume. Candle care cards explain how to trim the wick and how long to burn. How to use cards suit beauty and skincare buyers, with steps for a serum, a mask, or a routine. Care cards for small business reduce questions, returns, and bad reviews, and they show that you care about the product after the sale.

Sizes and how to measure

Card size is written as width x height. A common care card is about 3.5 in x 5 in or 4 in x 6 in. A small card, about 3.5 in x 2 in, suits a short list of steps. To choose a size, count the steps and the words, and measure the space in the box or the jewelry pouch. Tell us your package and your text, and we suggest a size.

Example sizes (approximate and for reference only; we confirm the exact size before you order):

• Mini care card: about 3.5 in x 2 in
• Small care card: about 3.5 in x 5 in
• Standard care card: about 4 in x 6 in
• Folded care card: about 4 in x 6 in when closed

Paper, finishes, and options

Care cards are printed on card stock. A thicker stock feels firm and lasts, which suits a card the customer keeps. Uncoated paper has a natural feel and is easy to read. Coated paper has a smooth surface that suits bright color. Kraft stock gives a brown, natural look. Finishes include matte, gloss, soft touch, and foil. A matte surface reduces glare and is easier to read. Ask for a sample kit and feel the stocks side by side.

Printing and finishing

Care card printing works best with a clear layout. Use a heading, short numbered steps, and a few icons if you like. Keep each step to one line, and use a font that is easy to read. Black text on a light background is the clearest. For a candle or a jewelry card, add your logo and a thank-you line. Keep important text away from the edge and from the fold.

Jewelry care cards and candle care cards

Jewelry care cards usually list how to store a piece, how to clean it, and what to avoid, such as water, lotion, and perfume. Candle care cards usually cover the first burn, wick trimming, burn time, and safe use. You write the text, because you know your product. We print what you send. Always follow the safety rules for your product.

How to use cards for beauty and skincare

How to use cards for beauty and skincare explain the steps of a routine, how much to use, and how often. They can also show how to store the product. Because beauty buyers like clear steps, a small card with numbers and icons works well. Keep claims accurate, because you are responsible for what the card says.

Text and content notes

Care and use instructions affect safety and have their own rules, and what is required depends on your product and your market. You supply all text, including steps and warnings. We print what you send. We do not write or check care steps, safety text, or claims, and you are responsible for the content on your cards.

Orders from 50 units

Orders start at 50 units, which suits a new brand, a test batch, or a small giveaway. Larger orders cost less per card, and they can be planned in several sizes and designs. Share your expected yearly volume during the free consultation and we plan around it.

Artwork and dieline

We send a free dieline that shows the card size, the shape, the cut line, and the safe area, so you can see where your artwork goes and where text should stay clear. Supply artwork as a vector AI or PDF file with fonts outlined and images at 300 DPI in CMYK. If you have no artwork yet, free design support and a free consultation are included, and our team can help lay out the logo and the text from your brand colors. You review and approve the artwork before production starts.

How to order custom care instruction cards

1. Choose your card size, shape, and material.
2. Order a $39 sample kit if you want to feel the stocks and test the fit first. The $39 is credited toward your order total.
3. Send your quantity, starting at 50 units.
4. Receive your free dieline and add your artwork, or ask for help.
5. Review and approve the artwork.
6. Production takes 6 to 8 business days after artwork approval, and your order ships free to one U.S. address.

The final price depends on card size, paper stock, quantity, printing, and finishing.

What comes with every order

• Free shipping to one U.S. address
• Free thank-you cards equal to the units ordered
• Free design support, free dieline, and free consultation
• Orders start at 50 units
• Eco-friendly materials sourced from certified suppliers