Letterpress
Invitations
Professionals
Seating Charts
I was really excited when Chantelle contacted me a couple of weeks ago to do invitations for her organization. This is my first corporate set of invites, and they were really fun to do!
Their organization, the Sarnia Lambton Economic Partnership, hosts a banquet each year. It was important to them to send out invitations this year that felt that little bit extra special, while keeping with their colour scheme.
Brooke is one of my favourite clients and photographers. Because she clearly loves what she does. And because she trusts me to do my thing. I love pleasantly surprising my clients – creative licence makes me happy.
I went a different route this time around with her gift certificates, and have created something personal, and Brooke-like and sweet. I pulled some of my favourite pics from her site, and used a font inspired by her logo for the text.
Here is a sneak peak at Jer’s business cards. We still have to order the plate for the reverse side, but I am really happy with these, and wanted to share now, rather than wait two weeks to post.
Jer is an exceptional photographer. He is driven to perfection in everything he does, and does not settle for anything less. He pushes himself to be new, and relevant and creative every time. His laid back, personable approach to life and weddings makes him an easy choice for brides. Check out his weekly updates – www.jerwilcocksphotography.com
So, with my letterpress coming, and the interest already generated, I am taking pre orders for business cards. I am actually ordering plates ahead of time, which means your logo could be on file here, and ready to go before my press even shows up.
Q: What cost am I looking at?
A: The first time you order a specific design from us, there is a $15 plate fee. As long as you don’t change your business card layout, the fee will not be charged the next time you order, because your plate will be here still. Business cards are $95 for 250. This cost is for one ink color, one side. A second color will be an additional $25. The reason for this? Inks are done one color at a time, so all the work of hand feeding the press has to be done again. The same fee applies for each subsequent color, or printing on the back.
*pre orders will get a free second ink color!*
Q: What is the turnaround time?
A: Because we do not have the press until May 22nd, and there is a learning curve, there is going to be a waiting period. I anticipate being able to begin business card printing the first couple weeks of June.
Q: What paper are you printing on?
A: I am sampling a number of different paper options right now. On the top of my list is Crane’s Lettra, which is 100% cotton. I love all of Hahnemuhle’s papers, and you can have the choice of papers made of cotton, bamboo, and sugar cane. Plike is an amazing product, and I have some of that being shipped now as well. It is a really neat plastic like paper, and comes in lots of color options. Business cards look fabulous on Curious Metallic paper as well. There are numerous options, and I believe that my experience in the wedding and stamping industries over the last decade make me a little more open to what choices are out there.
For your inspiration:
Just a quick blog today, since it’s been a busy day. Gavin wanted me to create a t-shirt using a lyric from his favourite song, by Third Eye Blind…. I realize, of course, that this isn’t very bridal… But it is about making the client happy.
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