Buying a graduation gift can be difficult. Trying to find that perfect gift for someone who is transitioning from one phase of life can make it difficult to find that perfect present. While you don’t necessarily want to buy a graduation gift that better fits the recipients “younger days,” it’s not easy to anticipate exactly […]
Category Archives: Gifts
Share Creative Print Pieces on Social Media
Happy Monday inkheads! Anyone who follows my personal social media accounts knows I started the #onething personal creative challenge with my friend Drew Myler in the re:Design Google Plus community. Over the past 5 months or so, numerous artists have joined in the fun of creating for personal fulfillment i.e. making art for art’s sake. […]
Beautiful Print Handbook Book Review
Before I get started with a fully fledged geek out, I’d like to thank my friend and printspiration Company Folders CEO Vladimir Gendelman for this gorgeous gift. Vladimir, being his thoughtful self, remembered a comment I made months ago about my burning desire for a copy of the printtastic Print Handbook. He kindly sent me […]
Sweetheart Canvas Print Giveaway Winner!
Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! In case you’re wondering, yes, we have a winner in the custom canvas giveaway. Congratulations Matthew Shuey! Matthew is a talented web designer/inbound marketer from our Google Plus page, and he certainly deserves to win this prize for his wife. Matthew already shared the photo he wants to print for his […]
6 Very Valuable Valentine’s Day Trading Card Ideas
Here at PrintFirm we love us some trading cards. We find this particular product attracts some of our most creative clients. Anyway, all this Valentine’s Day talk got me thinking about the little paper cards I passed out in elementary school. They were supposed to be mini greeting cards (I think). At least that’s what […]
Easy Canvas Print Tutorial
Last week we announced our sweetheart Valentine’s Day canvas giveaway! I hope you’ll all enter this free contest; this promotion is near and dear to my shutterbug heart. In the blog post announcement, I covered a few quick tips to help you prepare your photos for professional printing. Today I’d like to walk you through […]
How to Sweet Talk Singles on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is for lovers, right? So most of your Februrary marketing strategy is geared towards couples, kids, and gift ideas for relatives. Targeting these groups will certainly boost your sales, but don’t neglect the swinging singles! The old stereotype about being lonely without cupid’s arrow in your life absolutely applies today. While some folks […]
Creative Notepad Designs for Inspiration by Victor Printing
Today’s regularly schedule blog post is on hold due to a most excellent piece of direct mail from the good people at Victor Printing! If you’re involved in the social CMYK circle, then you’re probably already familiar with this funky printing company from Sharon, PA. I’m not quite sure why they decided to send me […]
14 Extra Sweet Valentine’s Day Marketing Ideas
Valentine’s Day is less than a month away! Consumers spend an average of $130.97 per person on their sweethearts, so clearly there’s a lot of potential for small businesses in the retail and restaurant industries. Those of you in the service-oriented space can still celebrate this holiday even though the festivities might not increase your […]
5 Touching Canvas Print Ideas for Your Valentine
I’ve got some bad news to share with you. I’m not sure how to say it, so I’ll just blurt it out. You won’t find the perfect Valentine’s Day gift in any store. Bummer, right? Here you thought you could just swing by the mall (girls) or maybe hit up the guy on the street […]