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3D Lenticular Postcard Trends Shaping Print in 2026

3D Lenticular Postcard Trends Shaping Print in 2026

Lenticular postcards bond art under a 31pt lens for depth, flip, morph and animation, and here is how the lens works, the file setup and the cost.

Nadia Petrov Aug 26, 2020
20 Places to Leave Stunning Print Flyers For Local Business Promotion: featured photo of the printed pieces this article...

Flyer Distribution Locations for Business Success

Post flyers legally on community boards inside shops, libraries and gyms, never on public poles or mailboxes, plus 20 local spots that really work.

Sofia Ramirez Jun 4, 2020
Buckslip Ideas That Help Nonprofits Raise More Money

Buckslip Ideas That Help Nonprofits Raise More Money

A buckslip is an 8.5 by 3.5 inch insert that adds one nonprofit ask to mail you already send, with sizes, design rules, timing and what a run costs.

Nadia Petrov May 28, 2020
Business Card Sizes Around the World and Why They Differ

Business Card Sizes Around the World and Why They Differ

US business cards are 3.5 x 2 in (89 x 51 mm), and here is every world size in inches and mm, plus bleed, trim and safe zones for a clean print.

Emma Davis Apr 4, 2020
What Your Business Card Color Says About Your Brand

What Your Business Card Color Says About Your Brand

What business card colors say about a brand, color by color, with the palettes that suit each industry and the stocks that change how the ink prints.

Emma Davis Jan 26, 2020
Personalized Gifts Idea that Will Make Their (Special) Day: featured photo of the printed pieces this article covers

Unique Personalized Gift Ideas That Surprise in 2026

Unique personalized gifts people keep, from photo canvases to cards and calendars, plus the items most often personalized and how to order in time.

Sofia Ramirez Nov 24, 2019
Custom Header Cards That Turn a Poly Bag Into a Retail Display

Custom Header Cards That Turn a Poly Bag Into a Retail Display

Header card printing explained, from sizing the card to your poly bag and picking a hang hole to choosing stocks and setting up the barcode for retail.

Jordan Kim Nov 3, 2019
Business Card Thickness Trends From 14pt to 48pt

Business Card Thickness Trends From 14pt to 48pt

A standard business card is 14pt or 16pt, about 0.356 to 0.406 mm, while premium cards run 32pt to 48pt, so see how each weight feels and what it costs.

Emma Davis Oct 16, 2019
Buckslips Printing Benefits and Reasons to Use Them

Buckslips Printing Benefits and Reasons to Use Them

Buckslips printing benefits include zero extra postage, versatile inserts and high-impact marketing on a budget, so see how buckslips boost your ROI.

Nadia Petrov Sep 11, 2019
Green Printing Ideas for an Eco-Friendly Office

Green Printing Ideas for an Eco-Friendly Office

Green printing ideas for an eco-friendly office: recycled or FSC certified stock, soy inks, coatings that still recycle and a run printed to what you need.

Jordan Kim Sep 11, 2019
Ironing Vinyl Myths and the Fixes Printers Swear By

Ironing Vinyl Myths and the Fixes Printers Swear By

You can iron vinyl on low dry heat under a pressing cloth, with the settings, times and which side faces down for heat transfer, adhesive and banner vinyl.

Tobias Reed Aug 29, 2019
Writing Thank You Notes: Ideas, Examples, & Inspiration: featured photo of the printed pieces this article covers

Writing Thank You Notes: Inspiration & Ideas for 2026

Thank you note ideas with 30 examples by occasion, the five part structure, and the cards worth keeping in a drawer so you are ready when it matters.

Sofia Ramirez Aug 1, 2019
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