Most chainstores will not buy handmade cards because they have to stock them in every branch to be consistant. If you want to get your card designs into the big stores, you need to find the printers that provide them sch as Hallmark, and submit your designs to them. If you phone the head office and ask the switchboard who deals with new card designs, they will usually tell you. Then you can send your designs to a specific person who may use them. All I can say is Good Luck. If you want to sell handmade cards then local shops are a better idea. I sell mine in a local jewellers and it brings in a bit of "pin money". If you're looking to make big money then selling your designs is the way to go and let them print them (get the Writers and Authors Yearbook – it has loads of info in, usually from library).

If you have a mountain of cards, what should you do to trim them down? Here’s my recommendation for anyone dealing with a big pile of the cards.
• First, identify one to be your primary spending card. There is no universal “best card” for everyone. You should look at your spending very carefully and choose one that best matches your habits.
• Next, determine which card you’ve had for the longest period of time. Which is your oldest card? That card is the one that has the longest credit history, which is important for your credit report.
• Also compare the Features and Benefits associated to the Cards like:
o What’s the annual percentage rate?
The higher the APR, the higher your finance charge will be when you have a revolving balance. Most credit cards have a different APR for purchases, balance transfers, and cash advances. Make sure you know the APR for each.

o How long is the grace period?
Longer grace periods are better because they give you more time to pay your bill without incurring a cost for the convenience of using credit.

o What are the fees?
You should know the amount of any fees and the circumstances under which the fees are applied. The most common types of fees include: annual fee, Late fee, and over-the-limit fee.

o What is the credit limit?
Be wary of no-limit credit cards because they can sometimes look maxed out on your credit report. This can have a negative effect on your credit score.

o What are the rewards?
Some credit cards offer rewards for using your credit card. Make sure you fully understand the reward structure and the amount of purchases you have to make to receive the reward.

I hope this information will be useful to you