Ever wondered what goes into packing your card order at The Ugly Cat Studio? It’s more than just putting things in an envelope—we treat every order like a mini art delivery. Each card is handled with care, from the moment we pull it off the shelf to the second it lands in your mailbox. Here’s a closer look at what that process looks like:
✂️ Step 1: Sorting the Cards
We begin by laying out your selected greeting cards on a freshly cleaned workspace. No clutter, no dust—just a calm, tidy setup. Every card is given a careful once-over to make sure it looks exactly how it should. If there’s even a tiny flaw or printing glitch, it gets swapped out.
📦 Step 2: Adding the Matching Envelope
Next, we match each card with a crisp, Mohawk 100% Recycled White A7 envelope. These envelopes are made from post-consumer waste and manufactured using wind power—so they’re not just beautiful, they’re environmentally responsible too. It’s not just tossed in; we tuck it behind the card neatly so the whole set stays flat and snug. It’s a small step, but it makes a big difference when your card arrives looking pristine.
Crownelius card with it's matching envelope
🩼 Step 3: Protective Ensleeving
Every card and envelope pair is lovingly ensleeved in a clear protective sleeve. Yes, "ensleeved"—we’re officially making that a word. These sleeves aren’t just for looks:
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They keep fingerprints and smudges at bay
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They protect against scratches and dust
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They help prevent bent corners and mailing mishaps
We slide each card in slowly and cleanly, making sure everything sits just right. Bent edges? Never heard of them.
📝 Step 4: Stacking and Wrapping
Once all your cards are ensleeved and looking sharp, we stack them up with care. Then we wrap them with a glassine paper belly band—translucent, smooth, and recyclable. To finish it off, we seal the band with one of our signature Ugly Cat stickers. It keeps everything tidy and adds a bit of personality to the package.
🧵 Step 5: Packing Extras
We include a branded business card in each order—simple, useful, and easy to keep. It’s a small gesture, but it helps you remember where your card came from (or find us again when you're ready to send the next one!).
📬 Step 6: Ready to Ship
Finally, your cards are packed into a sturdy cardboard mailer—no flimsy envelopes, no soft packaging—just something solid and dependable to protect. If your order includes only a few cards, we’ll also add a rigid backing board inside to keep everything flat and extra secure
We seal it shut, label it by hand, and it’s off to the post office. You can read more about our shipping & return policy if you’re wondering about delivery times or lost parcels.
Bonus: Free Shipping
We offer free shipping automatically when you order 5 or more greeting cards (including any of our assortment packs)—or if your order includes art print or framed print. Just add them to your cart and it’ll kick in—no code needed.
Why It Matters
When you order a card, you’re doing more than checking a box. You’re picking something thoughtful. Something personal. Something meant to be shared. We take that seriously—and packing your order with care is one small way we try to honor that.
Want to see it in action? Watch the process on Instagram →