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Tent card printing in Calgary
A folded card on the table gets read while people wait for their food. That's a few minutes of attention you didn't have to pay for.
Quick answer
Tent cards are folded cards that stand up on a table, counter or desk, printed on two or more sides. SURE Print Foothills prints custom tent cards in Calgary for restaurants, bars, hotels, offices and events. They're used to promote specials, drinks, desserts, Wi-Fi details, QR codes, place settings and name cards at meetings.
Tent cards do their job in the spots where people sit and wait. A dessert special on the table at a family restaurant. A craft beer feature on the bar. A QR code for the patio menu. A Wi-Fi password at a hotel front desk that saves your staff from answering the same question fifty times a day.
We print them on stiff card stock, score the folds so they stand up straight, and can cut custom shapes on our Heidelberg die cutters or digital cutting table if you want something other than a plain rectangle. They're also handy at events. Conference name cards, wedding table numbers and fundraiser auction descriptions are all tent cards.
Options
Tent card options
Classic table tents
A single fold that stands as an A-shape with a printed face on each side.
Three-sided tents
A triangle that shows a message to everyone around a round table.
Custom die-cut shapes
Cut outlines, tabs and shaped tops that make the card stand out from the salt and pepper.
Name and place cards
Small folded cards for boardrooms, conferences, weddings and gala dinners.
Counter displays
Larger stand-up cards for checkout counters, reception desks and hotel lobbies.
What to expect
How your tent cards order works
- 1
Plan each panel
Decide what goes on each face. We often suggest a different message per side so the card works from every seat.
- 2
Design and proof
Our designers set up the artwork so each panel prints the right way up once folded. You check a proof.
- 3
Print on card stock
Cards print on heavy stock that holds its shape on a table.
- 4
Score, fold and cut
We score the folds cleanly and die cut custom shapes when the design calls for it.
Common tent card uses
- Restaurant specials, desserts and drink features
- Happy hour and event promotions in bars
- Wi-Fi, room service and amenity info in hotels
- QR codes for online menus, reviews and loyalty programs
- Conference and boardroom name cards
- Wedding table numbers and gala auction cards
Making a tent card that gets read
Keep each face to one idea. A tent card competes with phones, conversation and the bread basket, so a big photo of the dessert and a short line of text beats a paragraph every time. Print the same message on both main faces if the card sits in the middle of a table. And if you're changing specials often, ask us about a simple template you can update so reprints don't need a full redesign.
FAQ
Tent Cards questions
What is a tent card?
A tent card is a piece of card stock folded so it stands up on its own, usually in an A-shape or triangle. Each face carries a printed message, which makes it visible from more than one side of a table.
How much do tent cards cost?
Pricing depends on size, quantity, card stock, number of printed sides and whether you need a custom die-cut shape. Send us the details and we'll email a quote you can plan around.
Can tent cards be printed on all sides?
Yes. We can print every face of the card, and we set up the file so each side reads the right way up when folded.
Do you print table numbers and name cards for events?
Yes. Folded table numbers, place cards and name tents for weddings, conferences and fundraisers are all printed and folded in our shop.
Ready when you are
Ready to order tent cards?
Tell us what you need and we'll email you a detailed quote. Or just bring your files by the shop. You don't need an appointment.