Die Cut Menus

A menu is the first point of contact your customer will have with your food and beverages. It’s also a powerful marketing tool that can give your patrons details about your dishes, specialties and prices.

Nothing says “would you like to start the evening off with a glass of wine” like a menu shaped as a wine bottle.

How Does Die Cutting Work?

Die cut menus are produced using a sharp steel cutting blade called a “die.” The die is formed into a shape similar to a cookie cutter. The blade is then used to cut through the paper creating your desired shape.

Designing a Die Cut Menu

Die cuts allow you to create a one of a kind menu from curvy edges to sharp points, as well as contours. Shape your menu into a martini glass, pizza slice or hamburger. Anything is possible.

You can create the perfect bar menu with tabbed die cut menus. A flexible design allows you to create a distinct tab for beer, wine, or cocktails.

You can also create a menu with your restaurant theme in mind. Create a cow shaped menu for a steakhouse or a surfboard menu for a seaside diner. No matter what shape you have in mind, our design experts can turn your idea into printed paper.

Paper Options

Ask about our numerous paper stocks that can be used to create your die cut. From gloss, matte, or recycled stock, we can create a unique design for your menu.

Standard Paper Stocks:

• 80# Coated Cover (Gloss or UV Coated)
• 120# – 14pt Coated Cover (Gloss or UV Coated)

SmartFlex^®

We also offer Smartflex^®, water resistant, tear-resistant paper. SmartFlex^® is durable, feels better than lamination and lasts much longer.  Learn more

• Standards Stocks: 6pt, 8pt, 12pt, 15pt thickness

Other Options:

• 20pt Styrene Synthetic Board: Perfect for advertising signs and coasters
• Recycled cover options
• Many custom and premium papers

Custom Size Catalog Printing

Custom size catalogs have an extraordinary look that you can’t get with printing processes alone. Combine custom sizes with die cuts to create a one of a kind statement. We print catalogs in two standard sizes: 8.5 x 11 inches and 5.5 x 8.5 inches. But we can also create catalogs in all sorts of custom sizes, including these:

• Pocket-sized squares that are easy to carry
• Oversized formats that feel more like coffee table books
• Brochure-shaped catalogs that fit easily into brochure holders and racks

Our designers can take your size specifications and create a layout that complements it beautifully.

Tips for Designing Custom Size Catalogs

Here are some suggestions for designing a successful custom size catalog:

• Be sure to include both sides of the front and back cover when counting pages. Each sheet we print actually includes four catalog pages (two on the front and two on the back) which are then folded in the middle to create the catalog. This means that your page count must be a multiple of four.
• You can submit your catalog designs as individual pages and we will take care of the technical side of arranging them so they print in the correct order.
• Most catalogs are folded and bound along the long side of the catalog, but we can also fold and bind on the short side for a more unique look.
• If you are mailing your catalog, unusual sizes and shapes might affect the mailing cost so keep USPS regulations in mind.

How to Use Custom Size Catalogs

Catalogs are more than just a way to display products for sale. They can also help customers connect emotionally with your brand and your offerings. To boost a catalog’s emotional punch, feature exotic destinations, dream kitchens, magazine style articles about designers or causes you support, or the story behind your company and your products. Custom sizes are ideal for building emotional connections because they instantly say that your business isn’t like all the rest.

People use catalogs for inspiration. Take advantage of this by using high quality images that help people envision themselves using your products or services. If you sell tableware, photograph it at a Thanksgiving feast or backyard barbecue. If you sell yoga gear, show it in spectacular settings. Include your web address and phone number at the bottom of each page so people will know how to take the next step.

If you’re mailing your catalogs, use custom sizes to help them stand out in the mailbox. People are more likely to notice things that have a different look and feel. Include codes so you can track the success of each catalog you send.

When choosing custom sizes, consider your audience and the way your catalog will be distributed and used.

• Smaller sizes can be a great choice for trade shows, event programs and tourism guides because they’re easy to stuff in a pocket or purse.
• Larger formats are good for annual catalogs that you want people to save, or magazine style catalogs that you hope they’ll read cover to cover.
• If you are mailing your catalog, consider that large format catalogs will cost more to send.
• Unexpected dimensions like squares and rectangles bound on the short end are good attention-grabbers because they challenge people’s expectations about catalogs.

With custom sizes, catalogs can become oversized books or pocket-sized handouts. Combine custom sizes and shapes with die cuts, foil stamping and custom printing effects for an impressive look that everyone will notice.

Custom Printing Solutions

You probably didn’t know that an online printing company could help you develop practical solutions for your specific print challenges.

Our Approach:

Business print solutions are not one-size-fits-all. Printing for Less will provide you with a personal team, dedicated to finding the right answers and making your life easier. We are prepared to roll up our sleeves and get to work on your behalf, call 800-930-3938.

Custom Business Services:

• Private Print Shop

  Access your personal, secure, web-based print shop to manage diverse functions. Set up user permissions that allow your teams to log in and order pre-approved print products, view proofs, and track processes. Control branding, increase efficiency, and lower costs with this powerful tool.

• Franchise Support Services

  Printing for Less direct mail and EDDM^® services are perfect for individuals and franchise groups that need to reach local markets. From print to delivery, our seamless process will save you time and money. Explore our variable data solutions that personalize your marketing initiatives. Our private print shop is easily tailored to provide consistent brand control while encouraging owners to participate in printed marketing efforts.

• Kitting and Bundling Services

  Our turnkey solutions will handle all the logistics of printing, kitting, bundling, and mailing your materials. Printing for Less can manage assembly and delivery requirements across multiple projects.

• Product Development Services

  Bring your idea to market, or expand your reach with Printing for Less’s skilled support. We will assist with the research and development process on your product. Create engaging promotional materials, attractive packaging and useful print products with the help of our print experts.

• Fulfillment and Storage Services

  Rely on our resources and expertise in print fulfillment services so you can concentrate on growing your business. Manage inventory by printing high quantities that Printing for Less will store and deliver on demand. Our services are not limited to print. If you have products that need fulfillment and storage management, we are able to work with you. Call 800-930-3938 for a no-pressure consultation.

• Tactile Marketing Automation Software

  TMA^® integrates the digital world with the physical. Our automated fulfillment helps to increase conversion rate, customer engagement, loyalty and increase brand awareness by putting a physical item in your customers hands. Whether it’s a brochure, coffee mug, multi-dimensional mailer, business cards or you name it. Whether a static piece or print on demand, Printing for Less merges digital marketing with an offline marketing piece to help make your business more successful. Use Printing for Less’s Tactile Marketing as a Service^® to take the workload off your plate – our professional services teams can handle everything, including design, production, delivery, and more.

• Printing for Lesslink

  Printing for Lesslink is a game changing solution that allows you to automate your physical marketing functions. From direct mail to promotional products our simple RESTful printing API allows you to trigger sends of high impact marketing materials. You can send a single piece to an important client or tens of thousands to the prospects that need a push. Learn More or contact us at 800-930-3938.

• Print Audit Services

  Streamline your print procurement with an internal audit that will examine every aspect of your print spend. Using both qualitative and quantitative discovery methods, we will analyze your data and recommend concrete actions to cut costs and increase efficiency.

Don’t see the answer you are looking for? We specialize in collaborating with our business clients to formulate customized solutions. We will work with you to develop a process, service, or product that meets your exact requirements.

Plastic Self-Mailing Snap-out Postcards

Plastic is the perfect material for membership, loyalty and gift cards. We offer plastic postcards that include one, or more, snap-off components. Besides printing perfectly, every time, they are also sturdy enough to make it through the mail all by themselves. No envelope needed!

• Perfect for membership cards, one mailer delivers multiple sizes: wallet, keyring and more.
• Include barcodes and encourage customers to use their cards.
• Durable plastic self-mailing postcards save you time and money by eliminating envelopes.

Plastic Postcard Features

• Multiple configurations to meet different needs.
• Easy templates for fast production.
• The postcard size is 5.652″ x 4.25″
• Premium 30 mil plastic card stock
• Optional magnetic stripe
• Variable data printing, QR Codes and PURLS for custom personalization
• Mail at USPS Standard Presort or First Class Mail rates that can vary based on quantity and location. Contact us for a postage estimate.

Plastic Postcard Examples

  

Plastic Postcard Options

• Plastic postcards can be customized for different needs, from membership cards to special discounts that are part of a direct mail campaign.
• Work with one of our professional designers to develop a plastic postcard that gets used.
• Upload your own artwork to any one of our five templates for quick turnaround—get it printed ASAP!

Don’t have a plastic postcard designed and ready to print? Want something a the makes clever use of the snap-outs? You’ve got options!

If you dream it, we can do it. If you need help designing something that will surely turn heads, then our friendly and professional design team would love to tackle your toughest jobs! We have some of the best designers in the business, and everything we produce is backed up by our quality guarantee.

Plastic Postcard Marketing

Plastic postcards are perfect for prompting customers to take action. From using their membership cards, to cashing in on a discount or offer, plastic snap off cards turn heads and get used.

The moment of attention they require to snap the card out buys you valuable time with a prospect or customer. Make it count by making the entire card memorable, useful and to-the-point.