Valenna prints two paper products from your own artwork: branded envelopes (C6, C5 or C4, kraft or white) and double-sided notecards in three sizes, with plain or matching custom-printed envelopes. There is no minimum order for envelopes, so you can test one before a bigger run. Envelopes start from R3.15 and notecards from R2.12.
Use this guide to choose the right size and stock, understand how quantities work and prepare your files.
| ✉️ Printed envelopes | 🃏 Notecards | |
|---|---|---|
| 📏 Sizes | C6 (landscape), C5 (portrait), C4 (portrait) | 5 × 10 cm, 7 × 10 cm or 10 × 14 cm |
| 🎨 Stock and colour | Kraft with black artwork, or white with full colour | 385gsm cardstock, glossy front and matte back, double-sided |
| 🔢 Quantity | From 1 | In multiples: 12 (5 × 10), 8 (7 × 10) or 4 (10 × 14) |
| 📤 Files | One two-page PDF: front, then back | Two separate files per design: front and back |
| 💰 Price | From R3.15 | From R2.12 |
| Size | Approx. dimensions | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| C6 (landscape) | 114 × 162 mm | A6 cards, invitation pieces, A4 folded into quarters |
| C5 (portrait) | 162 × 229 mm | A5 flat or A4 folded once: proposals, certificates, invitation suites |
| C4 (portrait) | 229 × 324 mm | Unfolded A4: contracts, reports, certificates |
See C6, C5 and C4 envelope sizes and what fits inside.
The front is the main design area. Leave clear room for the recipient address, postage and postal marks. Put rear branding at the bottom centre of the back, not on the flap, and keep it clear of folds and seams. See front vs back envelope printing.
See how to prepare a two-page envelope PDF.
Custom notecards are printed on 385gsm cardstock, double-sided, with a glossy front and a matte back. They work for thank-you cards in parcels, gift tags, business notes, invitations and branded packaging inserts.
| Size | Order in multiples of | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 5 × 10 cm | 12 | Compact gift tags, packaging inserts and short messages |
| 7 × 10 cm | 8 | Thank-you notes and short handwritten messages |
| 10 × 14 cm | 4 | Longer messages and more detailed designs |
The envelope is chosen separately from the card: none, a plain envelope that keeps the focus on the card, or a custom-printed envelope that carries your design on the outside for a coordinated gifting look. See notecard cardstock and envelope options.
See how to prepare front and back files for notecards and notecard sizes and common uses.
Price and turnaround depend on the exact size, stock, printed sides, envelope choice and quantity, so configure the product online to see the current price. Do not apply one product's minimum or turnaround to the other: envelopes have no minimum order, while notecards follow the multiples above. Order a small test first to check fit, orientation and logo position. Read quantities and turnaround.
Production time depends on your configuration and quantity. At checkout, look for Expedited Processing for urgent orders; it shortens the production queue for eligible carts and is separate from courier delivery. See shipping fees and delivery times.
Yes. There is no minimum order, so you can test fit, orientation and logo position before a larger run.
The standard position is the bottom centre of the back, not the flap.
No. Kraft is printed in black. Choose white for full colour.
Not for envelopes. For notecards, extend edge-to-edge backgrounds beyond the finished edge as the file guide explains.
Yes. See our print supplies for blank mailing envelopes.