Birthday cards aim to help you wish someone a happy birthday with a heartfelt message to convey. Generally, there are three types of birthday cards available to choose from, based on where you buy them. The paper used for printing a birthday card affects the final look of the birthday card. High-quality cardstocks carry some weight and give a luxurious feel upon the touch. 

Let’s look at the types of birthday cards here.

Standard Greeting Cards

Standard birthday greeting cards are available in the department store or the supermarket. Most people think of these cards when they imagine a greeting card for their loved ones. Some standard birthday cards may have a shiny and varnished appearance, while others may give a grainy paper feel with a linen finish. Standard birthday cards are available for a price between $5 and $10. They come with plastic wrapping and rest separately into the sections, such as “Congratulations” or “goddaughter birthday card”.

Designer Birthday Cards 

Birthday cards created by artists, designers, or illustrators make the best alternative to traditional greeting cards. Many stores and online sellers choose to charge the artist or designer a percentage of commission or directly purchase from them to resell them. More frequently, designer birthday cards are available from art galleries or little boutiques. You can also explore a collection of creative and artistic birthday cards and buy the one you like the most. 

Free Birthday Greeting Cards

Free birthday cards are the best choice for those who cannot afford to buy expensive birthday cards or may have a tight time frame. It usually refers to finding a free e-card website or printable birthday card template, where you can design and create your birthday card. While creating DIY birthday cards using the free online template is a time-consuming process, it is the best way to personalize the card meaningfully.