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Winners: PFL Make Work Fun Blog Contest!

Among our many entries, PFL is excited to award first and second place winners of our ‘Make Work Fun” blog contest! Thanks to everyone who gave us a unique view of how you make your work place your ‘happy place.’  Here are a few tactics we learned from our contestants on how they have fun [...]

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PFL Customer Project Showcase:Wedding Coasters — Not just for your champagne glass!

We have all received wedding announcements and other printed materials announcing the date and location, but this young, frisky couple added a twist to their big day–wedding coasters. The design and imagery worked great with their destination wedding in Hawaii, and they were placed at the tables of guests. Each one was a great reminder of [...]

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The ‘Simple Wonders’ of Four Color Printing

Our featured product this week is a catalog for PFL customer B.R. Cohn Olive Oil Company. B.R. Cohn produces artisanal quality products including flavored olive oils, wine-inspired and balsamic vinegars, and a line of gourmet foods.            B.R. Cohn’s catalog cover features a deco style image of an olive branch along with text printed in a deep [...]

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Special FX and Custom Printing, at Your Fingertips

As you may recall, I recently did several posts on the subject of custom printing techniques.  In those posts I listed several common printing effects that you can use to add something special to your marketing materials. Recently, PrintingForLess.com unveiled their new Special Printing Effects piece, which provides an excellent example of all of the [...]

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Adding Pizzazz to your Printing Part 2: Pantone Inks, Spot Varnish, and Custom Folds

In my last post I covered a few of the more common ways to easily add drama and interest to your marketing pieces.  In part two, I will touch on a few more printing techniques you may want to consider when designing your next marketing materials.  Again, these are simple ways to add that extra [...]

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Adding Pizzazz to your Printing Part 1: Die Cuts, Foil Stamping, and Embossing

These days everyone is looking for a way to make their marketing pieces stand out from the crowd. Adding custom elements to your next printed piece can give you the “wow factor” that will help to get your customers attention and distinguish you from your competitors. In my first few posts I’ll cover some of [...]

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