Since we are on the topic of templates, why is it that designers always need to ask for business card templates? Or any other template for that matter? (Before you have a cadenza with me… You don’t need to ask us – We have it available on our website in the footer!)
If you’re looking for customisable business cards that truly stand out, look no further! Our range of business cards can be tailored to suit your unique brand and style. From choosing the perfect paper stock to adding your own logo and design, our customisable options ensure that your business cards make a lasting impression. Whether you’re after a sleek and professional look or something more creative and eye-catching, we’ve got you covered. Stand out from the crowd with our customisable business cards that reflect your brand’s personality and professionalism.
Where to find Printulu Business Card Templates
The Printulu business card templates are readily available for designers in our Printulu website footer – You can download our business card templates to ensure that you are supplying us with the correct artwork size.
How to use a Printulu Illustrator business card template
Using an Illustrator business card template is fairly easy. Follow the steps below to complete your business card design.
Double-click on the Illustrator business card template file
Go to the Layers panel and ensure that the card template layer is locked and hidden
Design your business card in the allotted space – Be sure to extend the design into the bleed.
Now, unhide the Illustrator business card template layer and unlock it. Copy the dashed line for the safe text area. and re-hide & lock the layer.
Paste the Safe text area dashed line on your artwork to ensure that your artwork is acceptable.
Once you have confirmed that all text is in the safe text area, delete the dashed line.
Save a Copy of the Illustrator Card Template as a High Quality PDF, deselect “preserve editing capabilities” and add trim marks and bleed.
How to use a pdf business card template for a custom shape
Right-click on the pdf business card template file and open with Illustrator (Or another programme)
Go to the Layers panel and add a new layer under the Die Layer (The pink line layer)
Design your business card in the allotted space – Be sure to extend the design over. the pink line to the border of the page.
Now, make a block with the rectangle tool that is 6mm smaller in width & height (This is to check that your text is within the safe text area)
Once you have confirmed that all text is in the safe text area, delete this line.
Save a Copy of the Illustrator Business Card Template as a High Quality PDF, deselect “preserve editing capabilities” and add trim marks and bleed.
Here is a video to show you how to create artworks with both templates:
If you are not a designer but you have accesss to an alternative online design tool, then you should check out Free Business Card Design Templates You Can Customise Online. This blog post covers a few different design tools that can help your business cards pop!
At Printulu, we understand that you want to know exactly what you are paying for before ordering. That’s why we offer a Paper Booklet, a sample booklet of the paper we use for our business cards, so you can see and feel the paper before committing to a full batch. We also offer an unbranded booklet version for resellers. If you prefer not to order a sample booklet, our team is available to assist you with any questions about business card finishes. You can contact us at [email protected] or subscribe to our newsletter for updates on our latest offers.