During a time when big retailers may be scrambling to find solutions to their shipping and manufacturing issues, small businesses will stay strong and attend to consumers’ needs. Here at printaura.com we are well prepared to help you meet the demands of your customers or even help you finish off your own holiday shopping. Nothing is better than giving a personalized gift you designed yourself! No matter if you are a shopper or a shop owner, there are some things you should be considering right now: Are you an online seller, do you operate an e-commerce store? Many online retailers have already started offering sales or Black Friday pricing. Have you started any sales campaigns to take advantage of the early shoppers that really want to make sure they can get what they want this year? If not, there’s no better time than now!
If you haven’t looked at our products in a while, maybe now is a good time to check them out! www.printaura.com/shirts
We are committed to making your store as successful as possible. We are available to answer any questions, and have staff ready and waiting to get your packages out in time for holiday gift-giving. While other retailers are having staffing issues that are creating delays, we are more than ready to handle the holiday rush!
We are also fulfilling individual shopping needs. Wouldn’t you love to give those on your list a personalized or customized gift this year? Their smiles will be priceless when they unwrap such thoughtful gifts! Here are some steps to help you give that special gift.
Let's say you've gone through all the trouble to develop your branding on a digital level. You've figured out your brand's identity, your logo is finally perfect, and your website and product pages are looking on point. Now, selling and sending out unbranded shirts can undo a lot of that work.
Let's talk about branding your products, ways to do it, and why it's important.
First of all, let's make sure we are all on the same page. We are working under the assumption that you've already begun to develop your brand. Hopefully you've read our article, "Branding Basics: How To Start Building You Brand". If you haven't, you might want to check it out! There we break down branding basics like how to develop your brand's identity and how to achieve consistency. Here, we will be diving a bit deeper into the branding options that are available to you as a Printaura member.
Let's say you've gone through all the trouble to develop your branding on a digital level. You've figured out your brand's identity, your logo is finally perfect, and your website and product pages are looking on point. Now, selling and sending out unbranded shirts can undo a lot of that work. We live in an age of easy distraction and poor retention. On a daily basis, people are exposed to up to 5,000 ads a day. Crazy, right? How many of those brands do you even recall seeing? How do you help ensure your brand leaves a lasting impression?
Let's say a first time customer finds your shop, buys a t-shirt, get's it in the mail, and tosses out the packaging and packing slip. What is there left on the product to signify where they purchased this garment from? A few months from now, do you think they will be able to recall? What if a friend, family member, or passerby admire the shirt and wants to know?
There are plenty of online strategies you can employ to build relationships with your customers and increase return sales (we will cover this in a future article). However, on a purely real-world level, there's a lot you can to do to brand your items so people will remember where they got it from.
Hang tags are a great way to add some personality and brand visibility to your products. Though they will be thrown away before the customer's first use, it's a great way to make a good and lasting impression. For more hang tag examples, check out our article, "12 Inspiring Hang Tag Designs". Keep it simple, or go over the top! It's up to you.
Elements
Via Bianca Christoffersen
BC Burnings
Via DesignbyDiamond
Sinicline Designs
Via Sinicline
Ferm Living
Via Ferm Living
Froget Me Knots
Via Natalie Palmer
Neck labels are important because they are there on the garment to stay. Printaura can remove existing garment branding, and add a neck label of your...
]]>The holiday season is right around the corner which means it's time to start thinking about holiday orders! One of the most important things to consider when it comes to holiday orders is shipping time.
How can you make sure your customers get their gifts on time? SHARE these holiday order deadlines.
As a seller, you will want to ensure that purchases made at your store will arrive on time for the holidays. It's the season of giving and there's nothing more frustrating than being left empty handed because a gift arrived late. Please make sure your customers place their orders by the dates below to ensure we make USPS deadlines for products to arrive on or before December 24th.
To have your domestic orders arrive on or before December 24th with standard processing they must be placed and paid for before December 15th at 9:30AM PST / 12:30PM ET.
For orders going to Hawaii or Alaska please allow for more time.
To have your domestic orders arrive on or before December 24th with USPS First Class shipping and standard processing they must be placed and paid for before December 14th at 9:30AM PST / 12:30PM ET.
For orders going to Hawaii or Alaska please allow for more time.
To have your Canadian orders arrive on or before December 24th using USPS First Class International shipping they must be placed and paid for before December 4th at 9:30AM PST / 12:30PM ET.
Please note that many customers experience delays in their orders going to Canada due to customs. These delays can be a few days to a few weeks and is quite variable.
To have your orders going to Africa, Central & South America, or Middle East arrive on or before December 24th using USPS First Class International shipping they must be placed and paid for before November 26th at 9:30AM PST / 12:30 ET.
Customs clearance can cause variable delays in order arrival time.
To have your orders going International (except Africa/ Central & South America as mentioned above) arrive on or before December 24th using USPS First Class International shipping they must be placed and paid for before November 28th at 9:30AM PST / 12:30 ET.
Customs clearance can cause variable delays in order arrival time.
If you utilize either of these branding services, please contact us to inquire about the stock levels of these items. Since it's the holidays we want to ensure that there are no hold ups with orders and that there are enough branding items in stock to complete all of your orders as desired....
]]>If you are feeling uninspired or unmotivated, you aren't alone! It can be tough to put work into a passion project or a second job, especially when you are already tired. Staying motivated can seem impossible, but it's not! A little reminder of why you started, and where you can get with hard work and dedication can make a huge difference!
Sometimes we all need a little extra push in the right direction. We've pulled some awesome motivational and inspirational quotes to kick start your week, and put some pep back in your step.
Do you have any quotes that are sure to inspire and motivate? Share them with your fellow entrepreneurs down below! Did one of the quotes on this post resonate with you? Let us know your favorite! We'd love to hear from you.
]]>It's summertime and that means all the happy campers and outdoor lovers are celebrating! Summer is a time for outdoor fun and adventure! Do you love to camp, hike, oaddle, or explore? How about your customers? Many people who are fans of the great outdoors love to show off their passion. Not mention that outdoor adventure scene is super on trend! Don't miss this opportunity to provide the outdoor enthusiasts of world with amazing and fun designs to showcase what they love!
Check out these awesome designs made for outdoor lovers created by entrepreneurs just like you! Take inspiration from these items and create your own designs and products.
Billion Star Hotel
Outdoor Adventure
Via ShirtsBySarah
Camping Shirt
Via oTZIshirts
Starry Sky
Via blackpearlmaker
Yosemite
Via SundayBasics
Be Free and Wander
Via BasementShirts
Campfire Friends
Via ArtisanTees
Say Yes
Via PreppieLook
Mountains Are Calling
Via GiftShopBoutique
Kayaking
Via UpsideMentality
Desert Camping
Via blackpearlmaker
Happy Camper
Via thesassypickle
B*tches With Hitches
Via Qiutees
Take A Breath
Via KnuckleThreadz
Forest Bear
Via ArtisanTees
Camper
Via PreppieLook
Take A Hike
Via ArtisanTees
Camp Hair, Don't Care
Get Lost
Via KnuckleThreadz
Mountains
Via blackpearlmaker
Not All Who Wander
Explore
Via GiftShopBoutique
Go Outside / Teach Peace
Via julhardick
The Mountains Are Calling
Via GiftShopBoutique
Pacific North West
Via CrippenDesign
Take A Hike
Via TwoTiredMamasCo
Wild
Via earthologie
Hiking Boot
Via DesignsofAcadia
Dogs, Hikes, and Happy Times
Via AdventureWoofs
Yosemite
Adventure is Calling
Via SovendeBjorn
Adventure Begins
Via FourBeesBrand
Take A Trip
Via Twelve9Printing
Camping Life
Via BreakoutPressCo
Just Add Water
Explore
Via AdventureWoofs
Woods and River
Via thewhitecrowe
We hope these examples have inspired you to create your own outdoorsy summer designs. From shirts to hats to mugs to totes, the possibilities are endless. Take advantage of this popular trend and get designing today!
]]>Father's Day is right around the corner (June 18th). Help your customers celebrate the awesome fathers in the their life by adding some dad inspired designs to your shop today! If you need a little inspiration, we've got you covered!
We poured through shops just like yours to find some fun and fresh ideas for this Father's Day! Take a look at some of these designs, get inspired, and create your own unique designs to celebrate dads!
What does doesn't like a clever, comfy t-shirt? Design one that will become his go-to!
The Legend
Via SneakyBaconTees
Papa Bear
Via AlterEgoTees
The Original and The Remix
Via KaAnsDesigns
You Can't Scare Me
#dadlife
Via Iptshirt
Dad AF
The King
Via AlterEgoTees
Beard Flip
Via MADLABSTEES
Dad Swag
Via KaAnsDesigns
The Walking Dad
Via Iptshirt
Tacos
Via SneakyBaconTees
Mustache
Via PlaysWithTees
Best Dad Ever
Via SneakyBaconTees
Most dads are no stranger to a strong cup of joe! Design a mug any dad would be proud drink their coffee from!
Rad Dad
Via WeArePaperPlane
Man Glitter
Via PrintsInPyjamas
King of the Grill
Via Giftsology
Emergency Dad Jokes
Via WeArePaperPlane
#dadlife
Awesome Dad
Via PrintsInPyjamas
Respect The Mustache
Via MugsOnMain
Dads need pillows too. Design something comfy, that's especially for him
Something Fishy
https://www.etsy.com/shop/MiddleOfTheHudson
You're In My Spot
Via AndersAttic
Best.Dad.Ever
Via PillowsofPlenty
Golfing
Geared Up!
Via iwantitalldesign
Many Mustaches
BEWARE!
Via wfrancisdesign
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I don't know about you, but I use a mug every day. I use one at work for coffee during the day, and use one to wind down with some tea when I get home. Whether it's at work or at home, having a special mug that's all your own is a fun way to brighten up an ordinary day. Having a personalized mug is a great way for people to show off their personality or their interests! Do you have any added to your store for your customers to buy? If not, consider adding your designs to a mug or two and see how your customers respond!
If you aren't sure what kind of designs to add to a mug, check out these examples. Hopefully the creativity from these designers will inspire you to create your own awesome mug design to sell in your own store!
Via KatieAbeyDesign
Via TypeLeaguePress
Via WillowandFoxCo
Via HowjoyfulShop
Via KevinMcHughArt
Via TypeLeaguePress
Via WillowandFoxCo
Via MayhemHere
Via RabbitPrint
Via KatieAbeyDesign
Via AndreaEmporium
Via HowjoyfulShop
Via HENDOGDesignsGB
Via MayhemHere
Via WillowandFoxCo
Via DragonBabyDesign
Via WillowandFoxCo
]]>We live in a time where our phones can cost as much as a used vehicle! We depend on them, and the thought of one breaking sends chills down our spines! Most people want to protect their expensive and precious devices in some kind of case. Most of us have a phone case, whether it's for protection or decoration. Tap into that market and add your designs to phone cases! Since you are a Printaura member (right?) it's risk free to add different designs and device types to your shop. You only pay for the cases you sell, so there's no worries if something doesn't sell.
We changed over phone case suppliers a while back because the quality of the cases we were using were not consistently meeting our high standards. We happily found a new provider, that I can say I fully stand behind! My personal favorite is the tough case, being that I am a little bit, okay VERY clumsy. I no longer drop my phone and immediately wince. Instead, I shrug it off, knowing it's well protected.
"I just bought the iPhone and was so paranoid about dropping it. I ordered a tough case as a sample to check out how the cases perform, and I couldn't be happier with this case! I was honestly surprised and wasn't expecting something as nice as what I got for the price." -Trevor R.
We also recently lowered the prices of our phone cases across the board! In case you missed that, check out the post. If you haven't tried out these news cases, I highly recommended doing so. Even if it's just to order a sample case for yourself. You wont be disappointed!
If you don't have any designs you think will work well for a phone case, no worries! Need some ideas before you get started? I combed through Etsy to find fun and inspiring designs that might give you an idea or two for your own!
Via ComfyCaseCo
Via JoyMerrymanStore
Via HelloNutcase
Via PickMeCase
Via LakomkaPrint
Via BillionCaseUA
Via HelloNutcase
Via BillionCaseUA
Via supplysquare
Via BillionCaseUA
Via CaseYard
Via JoyMerrymanStore
Via supplysquare
Via Suite7Seven
Via HelloNutcase
ViaAlphaCases
Via HelloNutcase
]]>Making a living based on art and creativity can feel like a lot of pressure sometimes. I know that I am not always in the "mood" to produce new art or designs. If you have been wanting to put out new designs, but you're feeling a little stifled, this post is for you!
Get a group of people together, online or offline, and collaborate on a project together! It can be just for fun or for an actual project. Working with other people and vibing off each other's ideas and techniques is one of the best ways to get inspired. In the end you will have created something you would have never thought to do on your own. It might even make you want to break off and create something totally different than what you've done before!
Being around art and people who appreciate art can work wonders for your creativity! Take in all types of art, new and old. Strike up a conversation with someone about a piece that speaks to you. If you don't have any galleries nearby there are tons of inspiring places online to check out other people's art. You can check out sites like Behance, DeviantArt, or find artists to follow on Instagram.
Nothing inspires quite like nature. If you live in a city and nature is hard to find, take a day trip out to somewhere where things aren't so crowded and rushed. Slowing your day down and appreciating the art that's all around us can be inspiring. If you are more inspired by the hustle and bustle of the city, go there! Take a walk in an area you haven't explored yet. Take a notebook or use a camera to document things that make you feel something. Go through your notes and create something based on what you felt and saw.
Grab a sketch book, put on some music, and just go for it. Try not to worry about whether it's perfect or not. Sometimes just getting back in the habit of letting your ideas flow can help you stay on top of your creative game. I know if I go through long periods of not drawing at all, it makes it harder to sit down and start. Nothing gets my creative engines revving like remembering what it feels like to do art for the sake of art.
Do you spend all your time designing on your computer or tablet? Take a break from the glow of your screen and go old school. Grab a pencil, some paint, some clay, a camera, a musical instrument, or even a power tool! Keeping things fresh and changing up your medium can help when you feel burnt out and need a break from the pressure of creating something to sell.
Do you have a specific...
]]>Let's all start the new year out on the right foot! You can set yourself up for success by going into things with a positive outlook! Keeping yourself motivated can work wonders for your success, progress, and overall happiness. While the lows are inevitable, it's great to practice getting ourselves out of those spaces and back on to better and brighter things!
Sometimes when we are feeling stuck or frustrated, we just need to hear those magic words to help pull us back into a place of positivity and productivity. We've put together a collection of quotes from our Motivational Monday series to help kick things back into gear if you are feeling stuck. We hope at least one of these quotes will speak to you and provide you with an extra jolt of motivation!
We all find ourselves in a bit of a rut at times. Do you have any favorite motivational quotes or phrases that help bring you back to a place of positivity? Please share with us in the comments down below! You could turn someone's day around!
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