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Wedding Invitation Wording: What Should You Write in Your Wedding Invites?

Posted by Sophie on 21st Jan 2025

Wedding Invitation Wording: What Should You Write in Your Wedding Invites?
Wedding Invitation Wording: What Should You Write in Your Wedding Invites?You’ve set a date, your venue is booked, and you’ve finalised your guestlist. Phew, that’s the hard part done, right? Well, not quite. With that all sorted you’re going to need to send out your invitations.The design and style of your invites ultimately comes down to preference. There really are no hard and fast rules for things like envelopes, colour schemes, graphics, and...
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Types of envelopes, their sizes and uses

Posted by The Paperbox on 13th Dec 2024

Types of envelopes, their sizes and uses
Types of envelopes, their sizes and usesWith so many different types of envelopes, it can be hard to know where to start. You want the perfect fit for your greeting card or the perfect invite for your guests, but you’re just not sure what size will work. DL, C0, C8, C10, you’d be forgiven for not understanding what any of this means.It’s why we’ve done a breakdown of some common types of envelopes, their sizes, uses and the corresponding paper s...
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Silk vs gloss paper: How to choose the right one for you

Posted by The Paperbox on 29th Nov 2024

Silk vs gloss paper: How to choose the right one for you
Silk vs gloss paperChoosing the right type of paper to bring your project to life can be tough. With so many colours, finishes, and GSMs to choose from, it’s hard to know where to turn. But choosing the right paper type for your project is key. Get it wrong and you could be left with dull colours or an uninspiring finish. But get it right and your print project could sing right off the page.From envelopes to A6, place cards to A4, we supply card...
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Paper GSM Guide

Posted by Beth on 10th Oct 2024

Paper GSM Guide
When choosing paper or cardstock, most people will go straight to colour and finish — after all, these are the first things they see. However, it’s just as important to consider paper weight, which is a big part of the look and feel of your wedding invitations, greeting cards, and other crafting projects. The right weight can create your desired first impression, whether you’re making DIY wedding invites, professional business cards, or greeti...
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Printing Stationery at Home - Small Business Tips

Posted by Sophie on 10th Jan 2023

Printing Stationery at Home - Small Business Tips
Printing Stationery at Home - Small Business TipsGetting StartedPrinting your own greetings cards and stationery at home to sell online will save money on production costs however this will also mean becoming confident with your printer and it's settings and capabilities to best utilise it's features.  If you haven't purchased a printer with stationery printing in mind - maybe you're planning to use one you already have - then our first...
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