Greeting Card Mockups
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author GraphicsFuel
Presenting a thank-you card? Put it on this greeting card mockup and the client sees the real thing, not a flat file.
Good pick for event planners, Etsy sellers or anyone putting together a portfolio. Quick tip: keep text at least a few millimetres from the edge. The mockup shows the trim, and cramped margins read as a mistake.
Seeing a layout on a real card is also the easiest way to catch problems early. A phone number that looked fine on screen can turn out too small once it sits on paper.
Works well for
- A thank-you card
- A greeting card
- A postcard
GraphicsFuel created this one and hosts the download on their own site, so you always get the latest version straight from the source.
What you can edit in this Greeting Card Mockups
Main things you can change in Photoshop:
- Your design, placed through the smart object
- Paper texture you can turn up or down
- Paper or background colour
- Shadows and highlights on their own layers
How to edit this Greeting Card Mockups in Photoshop
- Set up the design flat at the real print size and keep text inside a safe margin.
- In the Layers panel, find the layer with the small smart object icon and double-click it.
- Place your design, hide the sample artwork, save, and go back to the main file.
- Change the background or paper colour with the colour layer.
- Save a JPG for clients and social media, and keep the PSD for later changes.
Another tip: export your artwork at the size the smart object asks for; scaling a small file up is the usual reason print mockups look soft.
Ways to use this Greeting Card Mockups
- Show a postcard on your online shop or product page.
- Show a thank-you card to a client before it goes to print or production.
- Present a greeting card in a client proposal or brand guide.
Good to know
- Made by GraphicsFuel. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- Built for Adobe Photoshop. A recent CC version handles the smart objects best.
- Check the licence on the author’s page. Personal and commercial terms differ from file to file.
Scroll down for similar invitation mockups from other designers.
Questions about this mockup
Is it free for commercial use?
That depends on the author's terms. The download page lists what is allowed; when in doubt, ask the author directly.
How do I add my design?
Open the file in Photoshop, double-click the smart object thumbnail, paste or place your artwork in the new tab, save it (Ctrl/Cmd + S) and close. The main file updates on its own.
Do I need Photoshop?
Yes. This is a PSD mockup built with smart objects, so you edit it in Adobe Photoshop. Any recent CC version works.
Will my artwork look printed or pasted on?
Most print mockups keep the paper texture and lighting on separate layers above your design, so it takes on the grain and shadows. If it still looks too clean, lower the opacity of your artwork a little.
