It can be difficult to choose your stationery with so many different options available. Ordering a sample is a great way to show you the quality, colours and style so that you can make up your mind. We offer 2 different types of sample: a simple Generic Sample or a fully personalised Electronic Sample. Available in 3 sizes, these liners add a personalised touch to your envelopes ready to be revealed when opened. Choose to personalise them with a message or a design to match your stationery. Opt to have envelopes pre-addressed with a return address for RSVP envelopes or with your guests’ addresses for invitations/save the dates or leave them blank. Mini C7 envelopes cannot be personalised with addresses. 

Generic Sample: Choose any existing design from our website and we will print it onto your selected liner colour and envelope. This option is ideal if you would like to see the print quality, colours and overall style in person before placing a full order. Generic samples are not personalised with your wording and are only available for designs that already exist on our website. If the collection you’re interested in does not currently show an envelope design, you can still select it – just include a note with your order and we will create the sample using that design.

Personalised Sample – My Own Design: If you have your own artwork or would like to see your chosen design with your own details included, you’ll need to select this option. Once your order has been placed, simply email us your artwork and we will print it onto an envelope liner so you can see exactly how it will look in person. This is the best way to check the print quality, colours and layout before placing a full order.

Proofs: Proofs are only provided with personalised samples. Please note that all proofs are shown on a white background irrespective of your chosen liner colour. Always read any annotations carefully when reviewing proofs.

Our envelope liners are made to fit the Kraft brown envelopes we supply with our stationery. 
C5 envelope fits an A5 card (21cm x 14.8cm)
C6 envelope fits an A6 card (approx. 16.2cm x 11.4cm)
C7 envelope fits an A7 card (approx. 11.2cm x 8.3cm)

Medium Stickers: 37mm Dia (for C5 envelopes)
Mini Stickers: 30mm Dia (for C6 & C7 envelopes)

To help you choose the right size:
A5 is our standard/large invitation size
A6 is our Mini Invitation size, a large Save the Date or additional cards to go with a large A5 invite
A7 is our Mini Save the Date size or mini additional cards to go with a mini invitation.

Choose the type of sample you would like to receive. For a Generic Sample, simply choose a design from our website and type it in the box. If you would like your own design printed, please select a Personalised Sample and email your artwork to us once your order has been placed.

Once we receive your order, Generic Samples are usually dispatched within 1–2 working days. Personalised Samples take a little longer as they are created to your specification, but we will be in touch promptly if we require any further details.

If you haven’t heard from us within 3 working days of placing your order, please get in touch so we can make sure everything is on track.

Our Shipping Policy has been updated. Please see our Delivery Information page for the latest details: www.vintageprints.co.uk/delivery