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1. Log your papers and supplies
Enter your paper packs, ink cartridges, ribbons, and decorative accents.
Custom Stationery & Paper Crafts
Stationery Pricing Calculator: Price every cut & sheet accurately.
Makers in custom paper crafts juggle countless tiny expenses: cardstock, inks, cutting blades, glue, ribbon, and packaging. Our calculator gathers all these costs into one clear formula so you profit on every single order.
Whether you make wedding invitations, favor boxes, cake toppers, vinyl stickers, or party favor packages, stop guessing and start earning what your time is worth.
Benefits for craft makers
Clarity in pricing, confidence in selling.
Instead of guessing prices or relying on notebook math, see the exact profit margins and true costs of every handmade piece.
Log cardstock (matte, glossy, foil, textured), printing inks, and blade wear.
Build reusable product recipes for favor boxes, cake toppers, and full party packages.
Know the exact cost of each sheet printed and cut on your Cricut or Silhouette machine.
Tailored for your specific craft discipline
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Step-by-step guide
A straightforward workflow without complexity.
You don't need a finance degree. The system guides every step visually and intuitively.
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2. Build the favor box or cake topper recipe
The system fractions down the exact cost of sheets used plus machine time.
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3. Apply your markup and send quotes
Be 100% confident in your profit margin before accepting customer orders.
Where this system excels
Tailor-made features for your creative studio.
Much more than a calculator: a complete platform to professionalize your handmade business.
Favor boxes and luxury party packaging
Perfect for pieces requiring ribbons, rhinestones, acetate, and foil accents.
Layered cake toppers and 3D papercrafts
Accurately calculates multiple paper weights, foil layers, and foam adhesives.
Bulk event packages and party kits
Price high-volume orders with volume markups that protect your profit.
Practical Simulation
Example: Custom Party Favor Set (10 Favor Boxes)
Simulation for 10 custom gable boxes using 65lb cardstock and satin ribbon.
- Heavy cardstock (10 sheets): precise per-sheet cost
- Ink coverage + blade wear on cutting plotter
- Pre-tied satin bows with rhinestone embellishment
- Manual folding, gluing, and assembly time
Result: Safe sales price calculated with guaranteed 100% net profit margin.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions on how it works in practice.
Get answers to start pricing your handmade pieces with confidence today.
Yes! Enter the total pack cost and quantity, and the app calculates the exact per-sheet cost.
Yes, you can easily add small machine overhead costs to each product recipe.
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