By Lee Garvey

In part one of this series, I told you about how I used Canva to create a birth announcement to send to my caprine landscaping clients when our goats had babies this spring. With our adorable goat “birth announcements” designed and downloaded from Canva, the next step is getting them into the mailboxes of our clients. Thankfully, Click2Mail’s Mailing Online platform makes this process incredibly straightforward. Let’s walk through how to take your cute creation from Canva to the real world.

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Mail the Baa-by Announcements Using Click2Mail Mailing Online – Getting Started

  1. Visit and Log In: Go to https://www.click2mail.com/ and log in using your existing Click2Mail account credentials.
  2. Create an Account (If Needed): If you don’t have an account, the sign-up process is free, quick, and easy.
  3. Initiate Your Mailing: In your account dashboard, you can either start a new project to keep your mailings organized or simply click the “Start Job” button.

Selecting Your Notecard Options

  1. Choose “Notecards“: Select “Notecards” as the type of product you want to send.
  2. Specify the Size: Choose your desired notecard size.

Customizing Your Mailing Job

  1. Adjust Job Properties: Use the menu on the left to customize your job properties according to your needs.
  2. Monitor the Cost: The cost estimator on the right side of the screen will update as you make changes to the job properties.
  3. Proceed to Configuration: Once you have finished setting the job properties, click the “Start Job” button.

Configuring Your Notecard Mailing

  1. Upload Your Mailing List: In the “Mailing List” section, click “Upload” and select the file containing your recipient addresses. Click “Set Address Layout”.
  2. Configure the Recipient Address Block: Match the fields from your uploaded mailing list to the corresponding address elements: Name, Address, City, State, Zip Code, and Country (if applicable). Click “Save”.
  3. Set Your Return Address: Click “Add New” to enter a different return address if needed.

When you’ve finished these steps, the configurator will show green check marks next to the Mailing List and Return Address sections.

Insert Your Canva Image

  1. Access the Image Tool: Click “Create” in the Document section of the configurator. This will open the Click2Mail Document Editor. Locate the toolbar. You will find an image icon (a square with mountains under the T (text) icon) among the available tools. Click on this icon to open the image tool options.
  2. Upload Your Image: Within the image tool section, you will see an “Upload” button. Click this button to initiate the image upload process.
  3. Select Your Image File: A file browser window will appear, allowing you to navigate your computer’s folders. Find the image file you wish to upload, select it, and click “Open” or “Next” (the exact wording may vary depending on your operating system).
  4. Image is Saved: The selected image will be uploaded to your Click2Mail account. The system will automatically save the image with its original file name.
  5. Preview and Insert: After uploading, a preview of your image will appear in the “My Images” section within the image tool. This section stores images you’ve uploaded for easy access in your current and future documents. Select the image you want to place in your current document by clicking on its preview.
  6. Position and Resize: The selected image will now be inserted into your document workspace. It might appear in a default location or size. You can now use your mouse to click and drag the image to your desired position on the page. To adjust the size of the image, click on its corners and drag inward or outward. Important Note: Be mindful of maintaining the image’s proportions while resizing to avoid distortion.
  7. Save the Document: Click “Save” and then “Close” to exit the editor and return to the job configurator.

Reviewing Your Notecard Proof

  1. Continue to Proofing: Click “Continue” to move to the next step.
  2. View Your Proof: Click “View Proof” to download a PDF version of your notecard for a detailed review.
  3. Double-Check Everything: Carefully inspect the addresses, image quality, and the overall design of your notecard.
  4. Approve Your Proof: If everything looks correct, click “Yes” to approve (and enter your initials as prompted), then click “Add to Cart”.

Checkout, Submission, and Sending

  1. Finalize Your Order: Click “Finish Checkout” to review the complete details of your order.
  2. Select Payment: Choose your preferred payment method: credit card, PayPal, or User Credit.
  3. Agree and Place Order: Agree to the Terms of Service and click “Place Order” to submit your notecard mailing.

With your mail job submitted through Click2Mail, all that’s left to do is anticipate the delight your unique announcements will bring. This simple yet effective process demonstrates how easily you can leverage online tools to create impactful offline connections. 

Navigating the Click2Mail order process or getting the most out of our applications, products, and services should be smooth sailing. If you ever hit a snag or just have a question, our friendly customer support team is here for you! Catch them Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 8 PM Eastern. Get in touch via email at [email protected] or by phone at 866-665-2787. We’re always happy to help!

Lee Garvey

About Lee

Lee Garvey is the founder of Click2Mail, a pioneering platform in cloud-based direct mail automation since 2003. Under his leadership, Click2Mail has become a trusted USPS partner, helping thousands of businesses streamline their mailing processes and effectively bridge the gap between digital and physical marketing.