Monday, September 28, 2009

Professional Printing vs. the Copy Machine

One day I received a phone call from a mother, wanting invitations for her daughter's upcoming wedding. During the course of the conversation, she asked, "So what is the difference between you and the local copy center?"

At Paper Hearts, we pride ourselves on being very different from the competition. Even if you end up choosing an invitation stock that is offered elsewhere, our invitations turn out better because of the experience involved in selecting your invitations. Our customer service, attention to detail and the expertise of our employees is what makes us different.


When choosing a printer for your wedding invitations, these are some things to think about:


A local copy store uses completely different technology than we do. A copy store merely reproduces an image on another piece of paper using photocopy technology. The resulting quality of the image will never be as good as the original. Copy centers are limited in what they can do, and don't forget, they cannot use metallic inks, and are only able print images with flat ink.



All of our invitations are professionally printed on actually presses. This requires the use of printing plates. Yes, the turnaround time is longer than the copy center, but the end result is an image that is crisp, accurate and truly beautiful.






Everything is proofed before we print, so when you see your invitations, the end result is even more beautiful than you imagined. We have a rainbow of ink color options, and can use raised or flat ink. Where copy centers are largely self-serve, at Paper Hearts, we're full serve. We want to make your invitations perfect!

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Is it possible to print on dark paper?

This is a very common question and there can be a lot of confusion over it.

Yes, it can be done! Our favorite method for printing light ink on dark papers is to use foil lettering. Foil gives the lettering a crisp, distinct look and is easily readable.



We have 25 different colors of foil and provide options with both the traditional metallic finish, or a matte finish. Here we have a few examples of invitations we have printed on dark papers. These first two are examples of a matte foil in white and fuchsia.



The next question is can you print on a dark shimmer paper?

Yes! It turns out beautiful too! This is an example of a few we printed recently.



The first is a black shimmer paper printed with a white matte finish.

The second is a brown shimmer paper with a gold metallic finish.


Printing on dark papers doesn't stop at the invitations and announcements we also print a lot of dark colored envelopes. Pictured is a dark shimmer envelope with a white matte foil finish.


Bridal Extravaganza Wrap Up!

The Bridal Extravaganza was so much fun! We loved seeing and talking to everyone!  Thanks for stopping by our booth!

Don't forget to make your appointment for a free consultation, so you can receive 15% off of your entire order! 

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Come Follow Us!

We have some exciting news! You can now find Paper Hearts on Facebook and Twitter!  

We will be giving away a prize for a lucky fan and follower!  

Winners will be announced October 1st.  


Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Fun With Color!




Summer might be over but color is still here!

Summer might be gone, but color is here to stay. This special starts with your choice of two invitation sizes. Pick from the standard rectangle (5 1/8" x 7 1/4") or tea (4" x 9 1/4") length card in any of our standard 23 paper colors. The possibilities and choices are endless. Call us today to get in on this special.

You get a beautiful, custom designed wedding invitation with all sorts of color options.
  • Your choice of paper colors. Choices include 17 colored stocks and 6 shimmer paper options.
  • Your choice of colored outer envelopes -- FREE!
  • Your choice of colored inner envelope -- FREE!
  • Get your second ink color FREE! Choose from 28 raised ink colors or 6 flat ink color options.
  • 2 typeset proofs -- FREE!

Your Inner and Outer envelopes do not have to be the same color. You can choose two different colors from any to add a fun color twist to your invitations!!

Colored Envelopes are a fun way to set your invitations apart from the very beginning. Announce your wedding with color and flair by using colored envelopes.

Total cost of this package deal is approximately $1.20/invitation!!

This is a deal you DO NOT want to miss out on!


To get your colorful invitation ordered contact us here!

To see more of our invitations go here!


Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Birchcraft Special!!!

Consider this our stimulus package for you! Get your return address printed on the back flap of the envelope when you order on any invitation from our Birchcraft line! This offer is good on all orders placed now through October 31! Enjoy the elegance and ease of having your return address printed on the back flap of your envelopes! To see more Birchcraft invitations and other Paper Hearts specials click here! To place an order or get more information contact us here.


Tuesday, September 1, 2009

The Bridal Extravaganza!

COME SEE US AT
THE BRIDAL EXTRAVAGANZA!
Saturday September 12, 2009
11 am - 5 pm

Brides get in Free!!!!
(Guests of the brides are just $7)

Come experience the high quality invitations with the best prices!

Enter the drawing for a chances to win FREE INVITATIONS!

Get 15% off your entire order if you set up a consultation at the Extravaganza!

Come stop by our booth, say Hi and don't miss out on these great offers!