Stationery Printing Software

Those who know what I do may ask: Why do you want to talk about stationery printing software on your blog if your business is about printing personalized stationery products? My answer: “Well the information is out there for every one to easily find. So people might as well find it here.”

So you want to print your own stationery, what do you need?

1. Let’s start with the very obvious: A computer (preferably with a connection to the internet, you’ll see why below) and a printer (preferably a color one to allow you more latitude with your creativity).
2. Next step is the choice of software to use. If you have word processor software on your computer like the popular Microsoft Word, Word Perfect, or perhaps AppleWorks (for the Mac), you can already do a lot with them. They come pre-programmed with document templates from letters, flyers, brochures, to labels (just access their help section to see what options you have). Plus you have access to more templates for free (here is where your internet connection comes in handy) on their respective websites.
3. Then come companies that sell stationery products like Avery and that offers lots of template downloads, specialized software, and even clip-arts for free on their web sites to use along with their products.
   There are in fact tons load of free stationery templates resources to be found on the net aside from the Avery site. Just see here all the hits that were generated from Google just by typing the keywords “free stationery templates” (see search results HERE).
4. Now if you want to go another level and do very much more with your stationery printing, you have several choices of printing/publishing software. Price of such software can vary from about $20 to several 100s of $. The choice of which one to choose depends of course on your budget and the complexity of what you want to do. If for example you just want to be able to print flyers, letters, labels, or greeting cards, you can find many software in the $20 to $50 range (like Print Shop, Print Master, Greeting Card Factory, Hallmark Studio, etc.) which may be exactly what you need and allow you to put your creativity into good use. Below are links to 3 major sellers offering such products.
   • CompUSA (see selection here)
   • Best Buy (see selection here)
   • Amazon.ca (see selection here)

   *Please note: We do not officially endorse any of the products or the companies mentioned above or accessible through the provided links. Names and links are posted for informational purpose only. We recommend you do some additional research before you invest in any of those products.

So there you have it. Lots of resources available if you want to print your own stationery creations. Just keep in mind that if you don’t want or have the time for the “do it yourself approach”, you can always rely on a good personalized stationery printing services to get the job done for you.

School Stationery

The first week of September is here. For millions of children around the world, it means it’s time to get their nose out of the swim mask to put it back in their books. Of course for many children this “nose switch” came by already since August. But whether early or late, the fun pool or beach days are now bygones.

Now along with books, supplies, and loads of other items you will need for the new school year, do not forget the much needed back-to-school stationery. Rule 1 (or perhaps the only 1 that matters) with school items is that you should identify ALL of them. Will it prevent some of them from being lost or misplaced? Probably not (as parents of school children very well know). But the idea of course is that by having your identification clearly placed on your school items, you increase the odds of having it returned to you if they’re ever found.

While you can use a simple permanent marker to identify your items (on some items it may be the only thing you can use), you can also use personalized stickers or labels. These cane save you the time and hassle of writing your contact information many times over while bringing an extra original and unique touch to your items. And for the older kids migrating to college, don’t forget to send your new contacts to your relatives and friends.

Thus for those getting their back to school stationery now, here is a short suggestion list on some handy back to school stationery to have (some items are for parents too):

• Personalized stickers or labels (preferably for flat surfaced items like books, binders, notebooks, etc)
• Personalized Pads (for all purpose notes or letters)
• Personalized (Moving to College) Postcards (for the older kids moving away from home)

One can find many personalized stationery services to print any of the above. Alternatively, one can also always print them by her/himself with the proper software, hardware, and blank stationery supplies. We have a few suggestion and tips for that too. But that’s for another article.

And now get going on your new homework.