A8 Announcements & Invitations - Flat Cards

About the A8 Announcements 

A8 Announcements are the perfect way to send out a formal or a more simple invitation for things like graduations, weddings, bridal showers, baby showers, birthday parties, anniversaries, corporate events or any other event that calls for an announcement.  The largest sized A8's smooth textured cover stock of these A8 announcements gives them a high quality feel and looks good with bright, vibrant and colorful designs.  These A8 announcements fit perfectly in an A8 envelope.

How to Order A8 Announcements

  1. Enter a unique name in the Job Name box
  2. Choose an option for Artwork/Graphic Design from the dropdown menu.
  3. Click the Choose File button to Upload Your File (PDF files only, see File Preparation for Print for more info)
  4. Choose a Paper Option*
  5. Choose an Ink Option*
  6. Enter a quantity in the box to the left of the Add to Cart button and the price will auto update (minimum 100)
  7. Once you are satisfied with your selections click the Add to Cart button

    *Some products have limited options already selected for you by default

Key benefits of A8 Announcements

  • Effective communication tool to get your message out
  • Can be used for formal or informal announcement invites
  • Fits perfectly in the A8 envelope as a stand alone invitation.
  • Can be single or double sided

A8 Announcements Specifications:

  • Size: A8, 5.25x7.875 (portrait) or 7.875x5.25 (landscape)
  • Printing Resolution: 1200 dpi
  • Ink(s): Black or Color (CMYK)
  • Bleed:  Included in price, 1/8" bleed recommended all 4 sides
  • Margin: Optional (we recommend keeping type 1/4" or more away from edges)
  • Paper: #100 white cover
  • Printed in the USA
  • Companion envelope is the A8 envelope

Designing your A8 Announcements - File Requirements and Preparation

File Type for Upload: PDF for commercial print or high quality printing
File Page Setup: 5.25x7.875 (portrait) or 7.875x5.25 (landscape)
Colorspace: Grayscale, RGB or CMYK (recommended)

Free Downloadable A8 Announcements Layout Templates

List links to A8 templates coming soon

Printing Turn Around Times for A8 Announcements

Production time for printing A8 Announcements is typically 24-48 business hours excluding weekends and holidays.  The printing production time can vary in some cases depending on the quantity and options such as folding or booklet making which can require additional time to finish your job.  Production time starts at the time you approve the final proof for printing if we provide the graphic design or when complete your purchase with press ready PDF files uploaded with the order.

A8 Announcements Shipping Options and Transit Times

Shipping is available via UPS ground, Second Day Air and Next Day Air.  Once you place your product in the shopping cart you can enter your zip code and state to see available shipping options with pricing.

A8 Announcements - How they are made

A8 Announcements are printed in the USA on high quality paper substrates hand picked by our experienced professional printing experts for qualities best suited for the intended products normal use based on industry standards.  A8 Announcements are printed multiple up on a press sheet using high quality professional digital printing presses with print engines producing 1200 dpi resolution at speeds of over 5000 press sheets per hour for maximum efficiency and cost effectiveness to provide you with a premium quality product at a discount prices.  Once printed the A8 Announcements move to bindery to be cut down to the final trim size, boxed and shipped.

Links to other popular sizes of Announcement and Envelopes

A2 Announcements & Invitations - Flat Cards
A6 Announcements & Invitations - Flat Cards
A7 Announcements & Invitations - Flat Cards
A8 Announcements & Invitations - Flat Cards

A2 Announcements & Invitations - Folding Cards
A6 Announcements & Invitations - Folding Cards
A7 Announcements & Invitations - Folding Cards
A8 Announcements & Invitations - Folding Cards

A2 Envelopes
A6 Envelopes
A7 Envelopes
A8 Envelopes

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