A sign a person wrote
Walk past a corner store or a deli and the prices are still written by hand on bright yellow or pink card. People read them because they look honest. Showcard puts that on a post: marker numbers with small raised cents, a star burst cut by hand, an old price struck out, a circle round the new one, a strip of masking tape on the corner.
The looks in it
- The burst: a star burst outlined in marker with the price on it, an arrow, and the product beside it
- Was and now: the old price crossed out, the new one big on a bright card, and a note saying what you save
- The bundle: a sum written out, like "2 x $5 = $10" or "3 classes + 1 free", or a punch card with ten spots and the last one free
- The taped card: a heavy card with a cut corner and a punched hole, taped over a full photo
- The shelf: a carousel of products on a shelf with a price strip under each, one marked "Staff pick"
- The talker: a big product photo with a small card hanging off its edge on a string
Who it suits
Anyone who sells something every week. A cafe with a breakfast special, a bar with game day wings, a nail salon with a gel manicure price, a gym's first class offer, a gutter cleaner's spring rate, a creator's preset pack. It is loud on purpose, so use it for the deal and keep your other posts calmer around it.
Keep it to one price
A showcard with three prices looks like a flyer. Pick one: the price, the saving, or the bundle. Write the product in a few words beside it. "Tote of the week, $24" is enough. If you have more to say, put it in the caption.
Your colors
The card is your accent color and the words on it are near black, so they stay readable. Your main color is the one second ink a sign writer allows: a circled price, a "new" sticker, the free spot on a punch card. The style's own sets are sunshine yellow with blue, hot pink with forest green, lime with violet, and tangerine with cobalt. Press Colors and then Your brand to use yours.
FAQ
Can I write a price with no cents?
Yes. Type the price as you want it. The raised part beside the big number can hold cents, or nothing at all.
Does it work for a service, not a product?
Yes. Many of these are for classes, haircuts, repairs and coaching calls. Swap the photo for one of your work, or use a look with no photo.
Can I post the same deal as a story?
Yes. Press Sizes and tick the story size. The card moves to fit, and you keep one design for both.