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The Best Way to Create Custom Wrapping Paper
Custom wrapping paper is all the rage right now and you can create your own if you know how to create a high res file. There's a bit of a learning curve to creating a large pattern of artwork as opposed to creating a custom printed card. Here are a few helpful tips: Consider whether you want a pattern to be static or "tossed." A tossed pattern has the graphic turned in multiple directions so that no matter how someone is viewing a wrapped gift, some of the pattern is right-side-up. A static pattern is all one direction and...
Mini Folded Cards: The little cuties you didn't know you needed.
Custom Stationery Design Trends in Stationery Greeting Cards Stationery Business Stationery Sizes Wholesale Printing
Don't you just love little stuff? Babies, tiny notebooks, bite-sized sweets... We added custom printed mini cards to our site because, well, our customers asked us to. If you're wondering what you might do with cute little cards, we've got some suggestions (btw, we've ALWAYS got suggestions). How about a little set of various 'Just Because" cards? Perfect for a last minute gift or to include with flowers for a friend. You could create a set of 5 or 10 different designs, your customers would love it. These little babies are great for weddings/showers too – as greeting cards or...
Standard Stationery Sizes with a Cute Little Cheat Sheet
We've gotten requests for flat card sizes at-a-glance. Click here for a downloadable pdf for easy reference. The card sizes show for custom stationery printing are the most commonly used and bestsellers on our site. A9 and A7 cards are typically used for wedding invitations and baby announcements but they could also be used for personal stationery. A6 is commonly used for thank you notes and monogrammed stationery for adults or kids. 4" x 6" cards are great for postcards, info card for wedding suites or thank you notes. A2 is our most popular size for custom printed notecard sets,...
To Sleeve or Not to Sleeve, That is the Question
Design Trends in Stationery Greeting Cards Stationery Business
Biatch card by Kitty Meow and Chalkboard card by Blue Barnhouse On a recent panel discussion for GCA (if you're not a member, check it out - this org does a TON for the stationery world) about processes and products in our industry, we touched on the topic of using cello sleeves with greeting cards that are sold in brick and mortar stores. Like, real stationery shops. Which I love. So so much. They have beautiful cards... and notebooks.... and Blackwing Pencils.... But I digress. About half of the attendees said that their customers at the retail shops require a...
GUEST POST: How to Make Paper Sustainable
As small creative business owners, we have the incredible opportunity to infuse the world with beauty and originality through our products. But what if we could take it a step further and ensure that our stunning paper creations also contribute to a sustainable future? In this blog post, we'll delve into the invaluable benefits and eco-friendly attributes of paper products, shedding light on the pivotal role they play in mitigating climate concerns when careful consideration is made. With Stationery HQ, creative businesses and artists can seamlessly integrate sustainability into their paper products without compromising on quality. From eco-friendly paper selections...