We LOVE paper! And we want you to get excited about paper too. New papers have been on our minds as we see an influx of paper art flowing through local shops. We’ve gathered a compilation of what inspires us to make paper art. Hopefully it’ll get you revved up to start making some of your own paper projects! Geometric …
Customer Spotlight: Marlene Zeiger
Marlene Zeiger, of Marlene Zeiger Design, interior design. The aura of Marlene Zeiger Design, is evocative of its logo: a house at the core of a lotus flower, which for some symbolizes the sun and creation. This represents a deep commitment to creating the essence of home within the beauty of form. Growing up in a housing project in Oakland, …
Customer Spotlight: The Gardner School
Teaching deeply, learning fully, cultivating responsibility – one mind at a time Founded in 1995, The Gardner School of Arts & Sciences is the only independent school in SW Washington. Classes range from preschool through eighth grade with 100 students enrolled. The Gardner School is independently governed by a board of trustees as a 501(c)3 nonprofit institution without tax support …
Printing for Earth
Two Sides U.S., Inc. The independent, non-profit company, Two Sides U.S., Inc. has been on our radar for a while now. They follow a mission set by the Graphic Communications Supply Chain, which promotes responsible use of forestry, paper, pulp, and ink, specifically regarding printing and publishing. They strive to spread the word of sustainability practices within the printing industry, …
Customer Spotlight: Portland Edible Gardens
“Helping you grow healthy, organic food in your own backyard.” Ian Wilson grew up right here in Portland. He has spent most of the last decade growing organic food, farming and gardening as far and wide as Argentina, Hawaii, and Vermont. He brought it all on home in 2011 and spent two years managing Portland’s 47th Avenue Farm, where …
March 2014 Worthy Prints
Postcard – Terra Cotta & Kelly Green Inks Wedding Invitation – Fern Green Ink Business Card – Sunny Yellow Ink Wedding Invitation – Earthy Inks Every Door Direct Mailer – Sky Blue & Grass Green Inks Save the Date – Pastel Inks Business Card – Poppy Red Ink Save the Date – Fresh Flowers Bright Ink Art Card – Rainbow …
Formatting Your File
Hi All! I’m back to explain how to format your file correctly for printing! This past month, we’ve realized that many of our customers are uneducated on how to give us files, preventing us from printing orders as requested, and making our turnaround time much longer than average. I hope to lay down exactly how to work your file …
Printing & Paper
Hello! Emily, the paper elf, here! Are you stuck on choosing a paper for your printing job? I’m here to help! There are standard uses for certain types of paper in the printing world, but most people are unfamiliar with the terminology or results. I get to the nitty gritty with the different types of sheets offered at …
February’s Worthy Prints
Menu – Printed on 80# opaque uncoated paper Business Cards – Printed on 100% recycled matte paper. Poster – Printed on 80# smooth text paper Postcard – Printed on coated silk cover weight paper Greeting Card by Rachel Glaves – Printed on 100% recycled matte paper Save-the-Dates – Printed on coated paper with a silky texture Letterheads – Printed on 70# …
Holiday Card Ideas
Halloween candy is barely off the shelves and we already have to start thinking about the Holiday Season. Invites for parties, decorations for dinners, and presents for friends and family are all on the brain. And don’t forget holiday cards! This is the time of year to reflect on your accomplishments and milestones during 2013. Share those thoughts with your …











