Hi, I’m Katherine, I’ll be your thought leader. I know you’ve never heard of me, but I’m an expert. See? It says so in my Twitter bio, LinkedIn profile, Google Plus page, and yes, on my business card, too. So now that we’ve established my credibility, you should follow my teachings and share my content […]
Category Archives: Blog
Can I Make Bookmarks in Adobe Photoshop?
I noticed this question in our search query data, so I thought it would be a good idea to answer it here on our blog. Custom bookmarks make great Christmas gifts for kids, teachers, writers, readers, and they’re also excellent promotional items for marketing your business. We printed bookmarks for our friends at the PrintMediaCentr […]
Small Business Saturday Success Story: An Interview with Lisa Higby LeFevre
Greetings PrintFirm community! We talked about Small Business Saturday a lot on this blog, press release, and on social media throughout the month of November. The response from you guys was very positive, especially from the PR about the Sauk Valley Shop Small coalition. I mentioned meeting SVSS co-founder Lisa Higby LeFevre on Mightybell, and […]
Santa Says Canvas Prints Make the Best Christmas Gifts in 2013
Stop the presses—I received an emergency message from the man himself, Santa Clause on December 1st! He urged me to share this letter with you before you finish your holiday shopping: Dear Katherine, Ho, Ho, Ho! Merry Christmas! My elves are extra busy with the Christmas lists this year, and I don’t know if we’ll […]
What We’re Thankful For at PrintFirm.com
I joined PrintFirm in February of this year, although it seems as though I’ve been working here for much longer. I’ve learned a lot in these 9 months, and met many amazing people along the way. In honor of Thanksgiving, I thought it would be fun to find out what each of our staff members […]
Tales of Artistry: An Interview with Illustrator Daryl Slaton
We had so much fun interviewing designer Paul Biedermann that we decided to interview another talented graphics professional today. It’s my distinct pleasure to introduce you to an experienced digital artist and illustrator Mr. Daryl Slaton! I met Daryl on Twitter, and I was immediately impressed with his unique portfolio. Daryl’s work expands across media […]
Print Or or Print And? Find Out in the 4th Papercuts Webinar!
The funky folks at Sappi Fine Paper will be hosting a free webinar tomorrow that the print community won’t want to miss—“Print &”! This production is part of the Paper cuts series provided by the Print Media Centr. There’s still time to register for the event, which takes place tomorrow, November 20th, 2013 from 1 […]
Can Boring Businesses Make Cool Custom Calendars?
Source You know you want to make custom calendars with your logo, but should your entire design focus on your company? That’s a tough branding decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly because your artwork will determine the success of the campaign. In some sectors, such as retail or apparel, you might be able to get […]
Exclusive Interview with Leading Designer Paul Biedermann
Hello everyone! Today we’re very pleased to present an interview with an accomplished graphics professional and true thought leader in the design community, Paul Biedermann. I met Paul on Google Plus, and I was instantly impressed with his online presence. He regularly shares interesting content,and exhibits expertise in content as well as social media marketing. […]
Meet EDDM, the Best Advertising Tool for Small Business Saturday 2013
Every Door Direct Mail and Small Business Saturday is a match made in marketing heaven. Why do I have so much confidence in this advertising solution? Allow me to explain. What the Heck is EDDM? Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) is an affordable mass mailing program provided by the USPS. Think of EDDM as direct […]