--- title: CARDSource News and Updates - Blog | inspiration description: inspiration | Learn the latest in card news - what is changing in the industry, exciting events at CARDSource and ideas for your card programs. image: https://www.cardsource.com/hubfs/Cardsource%20January2018/Images/Main-Page-Slider-Storefront.jpg --- - ** [651.686.0660](tel:16516860660) - ** [651.686.0660](tel:16516860660) - [About](https://www.cardsource.com/about/) - [Contact](https://www.cardsource.com/cardsource-contact-us-for-custom-printed-cards/) - [Resellers](https://www.cardsource.com/resellers/) - ** Search this site on Google Go [![CARDSource Designed Success](https://www.cardsource.com/hubfs/Cardsource%20January2018/Images/CARDSource_logo_DesignedSuccess.png)](https://www.cardsource.com/) Search this site on Google Go [![15 minnesota artists](https://www.cardsource.com/hubfs/15%20minnesota%20artists.png)](https://www.cardsource.com/news/15-local-minnesota-artists-to-follow-on-instagram) ## [15 Minnesota Artists to Follow on Instagram](https://www.cardsource.com/news/15-local-minnesota-artists-to-follow-on-instagram) [design](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/design)[inspiration](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/inspiration) September 3, 2018 Supporting local artists is an important part of any community. We combed through Instagram and foun... [Read more...](https://www.cardsource.com/news/15-local-minnesota-artists-to-follow-on-instagram) [![blogbanner-1](https://www.cardsource.com/hubfs/Blog/blogbanner-1.png)](https://www.cardsource.com/news/7-creative-personalize-plastic-cards) ## [7 Creative Ways to Personalize Plastic Cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/7-creative-personalize-plastic-cards) [embossed card](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/embossed-card)[Magnetic Stripe](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/magnetic-stripe)[plastic cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/plastic-cards)[plastic gift card](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/plastic-gift-card)[rewards card](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/rewards-card)[variable information](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/variable-information)[creative](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/creative)[inspiration](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/inspiration) April 4, 2018 Personalized plastic cards are a great way to make your brand visible in a consumer’s everyday life.... [Read more...](https://www.cardsource.com/news/7-creative-personalize-plastic-cards) [![Earth Day Blog Banner Cardsource](https://www.cardsource.com/hubfs/Earth%20Day%20Blog%20Banner%20Cardsource.png)](https://www.cardsource.com/news/earth-day) ## [We Care About Recycling Plastic Cards (And You Should Too!)](https://www.cardsource.com/news/earth-day) [earth day](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/earth-day)[inspiration](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/inspiration) April 1, 2018 Americans generate around 10.5 million tons of plastic each year, but it is estimated that they only... [Read more...](https://www.cardsource.com/news/earth-day) [![Sushi Card Design, CardSource](https://www.cardsource.com/hubfs/21765434_1426118810816813_8166827980171483427_o.jpg)](https://www.cardsource.com/news/having-a-creative-block-heres-11-unique-plastic-cards-to-spark-some-inspiration) ## [Having a creative block? Here's 11 unique plastic cards to spark some inspiration](https://www.cardsource.com/news/having-a-creative-block-heres-11-unique-plastic-cards-to-spark-some-inspiration) [design tutorial](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/design-tutorial)[plastic business cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/plastic-business-cards)[Plastic Card Trends](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/plastic-card-trends)[design](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/design)[graphic design](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/graphic-design)[Graphic Design Resources](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/graphic-design-resources)[plastic cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/plastic-cards)[plastic gift card](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/plastic-gift-card)[waterproof](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/waterproof)[creative](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/creative)[inspiration](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/inspiration) April 2, 2018 We've all been there, having a creative block can be a drag. Whenever I am in a rut I always throw o... [Read more...](https://www.cardsource.com/news/having-a-creative-block-heres-11-unique-plastic-cards-to-spark-some-inspiration) - [design](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/design) - [inspiration](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/inspiration) ## [15 Minnesota Artists to Follow on Instagram](https://www.cardsource.com/news/15-local-minnesota-artists-to-follow-on-instagram) Supporting local artists is an important part of any community. We combed through Instagram and found some extremely talented individuals that would add inspiration to your feed. Art comes in all shapes and sizes, so we picked out extremely different artists to give you a wide variety of Minnesota-made beauty. **Jade Beaver** | September 3, 2018 - [embossed card](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/embossed-card) - [Magnetic Stripe](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/magnetic-stripe) - [plastic cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/plastic-cards) - [plastic gift card](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/plastic-gift-card) - [rewards card](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/rewards-card) - [variable information](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/variable-information) - [creative](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/creative) - [inspiration](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/inspiration) ## [7 Creative Ways to Personalize Plastic Cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/7-creative-personalize-plastic-cards) Personalized plastic cards are a great way to make your brand visible in a consumer’s everyday life. There are multiple ways to personalize cards; font, color, bar codes or even variable data (names, photos). Personalized plastic business cards, gift cards, membership cards, VIP cards or even loyalty cards are amazing programs to implement into your business. These durable cards can leave a long-lasting, positive impression on your consumers. Here are 7 creative ways to personalize your plastic cards. **Jade Beaver** | April 4, 2018 - [earth day](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/earth-day) - [inspiration](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/inspiration) ## [We Care About Recycling Plastic Cards (And You Should Too!)](https://www.cardsource.com/news/earth-day) Americans generate around 10.5 million tons of plastic each year, but it is estimated that they only recycle 1-2% of that plastic. It is also estimated that 14 billion pounds of trash (mostly plastic) is dumped into the oceans per year. **Jade Beaver** | April 1, 2018 - [design tutorial](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/design-tutorial) - [plastic business cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/plastic-business-cards) - [Plastic Card Trends](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/plastic-card-trends) - [design](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/design) - [graphic design](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/graphic-design) - [Graphic Design Resources](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/graphic-design-resources) - [plastic cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/plastic-cards) - [plastic gift card](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/plastic-gift-card) - [waterproof](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/waterproof) - [creative](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/creative) - [inspiration](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/inspiration) ## [Having a creative block? Here's 11 unique plastic cards to spark some inspiration](https://www.cardsource.com/news/having-a-creative-block-heres-11-unique-plastic-cards-to-spark-some-inspiration) We've all been there, having a creative block can be a drag. Whenever I am in a rut I always throw on some tunes and look at some creative designs to get me back into the groove. 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