(EMAILWIRE.COM, January 25, 2012 ) San Diego, California – According to experts from greeting card giants like Hallmark and American Greetings, traditional greeting cards still outsell online counterparts in the year 2011 especially during the holiday season. The said experts also forecasted design trends for the coming year.

It’s not yet too late to get with the holiday cheer and send greeting cards to loved ones, coworkers, business associates, and friends. Experts from American Greetings and Hallmark say that on average, 1.5 billion greeting cards will get exchanged in the month of December 2012 when the lights hit the sky to greet the New Year. Now that is a staggering number and it’s enough to prove that traditional printed holiday greeting cards still trump electronic cards.

Experts further state that a total of six billion cards get sold each year on average. Doing the math, that is around 15 times the total number of active subscribers from any of today’s popular social networking websites. The effect of today’s economic crunch was absolutely felt by these said companies but they have continued to perform pretty well nevertheless.

One recommendation from experts is that retailers will just need to add some variety to their product inventory in order to adapt to the currently prevailing economy. That seems to have been the big secret why greeting card giants have remained quite vibrant in spite of the economic downturns currently being experienced in the United States.

In a survey conducted by the Greeting Card Association, results show that 83% of all Americans still value the tradition of exchanging actual cards rather than just sending electronic greetings. This sentiment simply translates to the fact that sending something that can be handled and felt is more realistic and more valued by those who receive it.

Experts have also provided a forecast of greeting card designs for the holidays and the coming year. They have provided a lot of tips that can be used by anyone who intends to send a greeting card either for business or personal use.

Expert Tips

Many of the expert tips that have been shared can be accessed from information sites on the Internet like www.americangreetingcards.net and other similar websites. A lot of these trends center on designs that are fashionable, trendy, and personal.

Customers should expect card designs to be more fashionable and trendy in the coming months. Experts say that greeting cards will be more than just cards that will exchange hands – they will serve as decorations as well. A good example of this type of decorative greeting card is a three-dimensional card.

Experts say that greeting cards for the coming year should also be displayable. Popular color choices include a mix of neutrals with bold blue, red, and green colors. Cards that have multiple folds which allow them to stand upright on a desk will also become trendy. A touch of luster from metallic colors will also be part of the most of the upcoming card designs.

Finally, experts also say that cards both for business and personal use should also be personal as well. Cards that have spaces where the company logo or company can be printed on will also become popular. The more personalized the card the more popular it will be.

About American Greeting Cards Website

Greeting cards are part of the fabric of American culture and a big part of every holiday. Trends and styles may change but this site keeps track of all of the latest changes and styles. For more information on greeting card trends and other related information, visit www.americangreetingcards.net. This website was established in March of 2010.

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