Many small businesses can benefit from well-made packaging accessories. Whether you sell your products on platforms like Etsy or Shopify, on social media sites like Instagram and TikTok, or in person at craft fairs and conventions, an eye-catching package will delight your customers. Whether you’re mailing products to customers or PR boxes to influencers, an intentionally branded box design will look great in their unboxing videos.

How to Make Stickers for Packaging

Choose a Label Material

Since you want your labels to still look sharp after being sent through the mail, you need to choose a strong, durable material. GotPrint suggests printing packaging labels on White Vinyl Labels. This label paper stock has a 7 pt. thickness and a strong, permanent adhesive backing. Read GotPrint’s guide to sticker and label materials to find the best surface for your design.

Choose a Label Shape 

The label shape you choose will likely depend on your design. Rounded rectangle is the most popular package label shape, since it is perfectly shaped for sealing boxes. Rounded square labels are popular for similar reasons. An arched label can also seal a box with an elegant finish, thanks to the curved edge. But sometimes you want your shape to stand out. This is where a round circle label can be useful; the shape automatically contrasts with the sharp angles of a box. You can also print heart shaped labels or starburst shaped labels for fun, unique stickers. 

Choose a Label Size

Each label shape is available in different sizes. For large labels, GotPrint offers 6” x 6.5” rounded rectangle labels, 5” x 5” square labels, and 5” circle labels. For small labels, GotPrint offers 0.75” circle labels, 0.5” x 1” rounded rectangle labels, and 0.75” x 1.5” oval labels. Browse all of GotPrint’s label shapes and sizes.

Make a Sticker Label Design 

The design is the most important part of the sticker. It can be directly related to your brand, like a logo, slogan, or official artwork. You can also print stickers that tell mail carriers to handle the package carefully. Otherwise, you can just print cute stickers that make the box look more polished. A cute phrase, fun design, decorative pattern, or creative graphics can elevate your packaging. 

Bulk Label Printing 

GotPrint offers roll label printing in quantities ranging from 100 to 50,000. Both large and small businesses can order labels with GotPrint to prepare for all of their shipped orders.

Elevate Shipping Boxes with Custom Logo Stickers for Packaging

Obviously, any mailed packages require a shipping label. It’s a necessary accessory for the mailing process. GotPrint offers pre-made mailing label templates, which you can customize with your address to make branded return address labels. This gives your company its own defining style for even the most basic packaging element. 

But your retail box accessories shouldn’t stop there. 

Designing custom stickers for packaging is a cheaper alternative to fully printing custom boxes. While that is an option, just adding stickers to boxes and mailers will let you send branded packages at a fraction of the cost. An attractive box inspired customers and influencers to film unboxing videos, as it makes a more interesting visual layout.

Here are different kinds of themed package stickers and label design ideas:

• Logo Labels: Create logo stickers so people can instantly know that their anticipated order has arrived. 
• Handling Instructions: Print a custom “Fragile” or “Do Not Bend” to encourage people to treat your box or envelope with care.
• Thank You Stickers: Seal the box with a large sticker thanking customers for their order
• Artistic Design: A pleasing pattern, fun graphic element, or delicate designs to improve the general appearance of the box. Make sure it matches your general company branding.

Decorate Individual Product Packages with Sticker Labels

Your branding shouldn’t end once the shipping container is open. Each product you send out should have an individual packaging label. This is especially important if you’re selling food, beauty, or household items that need to share ingredients, allergens, and other instructions. But you should also include your brand colors and graphics on decorative stickers that seal each product package. Especially if you’re sending mail to be opened in PR unboxing videos, this provides another surface to stick your branding. 

Use round stickers or oval stickers to seal anything wrapped up on protective paper or bubble wrap. For square or rectangular boxes, stick matching square or rectangle sticker shapes to seal it shut. GotPrint also offers fun label shapes, like starburst and heart, for branded stickers that add their own unique shape. 

If you’re mailing plastic or glass bottles, you can use Clear BOPP Labels to make it look as if your logo was printed directly onto the material. This is a cost-effective alternative to custom branded packaging, as it doesn’t require any bespoke boxes or containers. Elegant branding for candles, jarred goods, and bottled goods makes your products look high-end.

Other Uses for Branded Stickers

Throw in free stickers to thank your customers for their purchase. You can print your logo or slogan on a sticker for a simple design. Or you can get creative with it and make a new, unique sticker design. Customers can stick these to their laptops, tablets, water bottles, phone cases, or any other flat surface. This helps them show off how much they love your brand, which in turn helps it reach new spaces. When fans of your brand use your custom printed stickers on their daily tools or accessories, it extends the lifespan of your branded imagery.

Why It’s Important to Invest in Business Branding

Spending money on packaging accessories, freebies, and marketing materials might seem like a waste of money. And, especially in the early days of a small business, every dollar counts. But it’s a worthy investment. Using high-quality packaging instantly proves to your customers that your brand is legit. It reveals the care and detail you put into your company. Plus, it establishes a brand identity that people can easily identify. 

It becomes even more important if you want customers and your PR list to film unboxing videos. The box itself needs to be camera-ready. Strategically placing stickers creates a boutique unboxing experience that influencers and content creators will be excited to share with their audiences.

What Else Can Businesses Put Inside Packages?

Every element of your package is a way to communicate with your customers. Above all, you want to encourage them to make another sale. That’s where a retail thank you postcard comes in handy. You can write a short note thanking someone for supporting your small business. If you really want to entice them to buy something else, you can include a coupon code.  

There are many other ways you can use a promotional postcard to fill out your box. Create a custom postcard with a QR code that leads them to leave a review of their purchase or follow you on socials. If you want to provide more information about your brand story or product details, use postcards, flyers, or brochures to share detailed info. 

Use GotPrint’s free postcard templates to find a style that matches your brand. Browse our guide to small business packaging so you’re fully prepared to send out your shipments. From stickers to packaging inserts, all of these small details work together to create packages that feel personal. 

In professional scenarios–whether it’s for a business, team, club, or other organization–creating uniforms with customized apparel can be easy and affordable. It also creates a cohesive appearance for your team members or employees. Custom apparel also makes a thoughtful, personalized gift for any occasion, including birthdays, holidays, and special events like graduations and anniversaries.

GotPrints offers a selection of customizable apparel, such as t-shirts, hats, beanies, polos, and sweatshirts. We’ll guide you through choosing products, what design styles are available, and how to find the best apparel customization option for your needs. 

What is DTG Printing?

Direct to garment printing, or DTG, is a process of printing graphics into textiles and garments – it’s an affordable, full-color solution to custom apparel. The outcome is highly pigmented graphics on apparel that will last you quite some time. This apparel printing technology produces light, breathable designs that you can wear and wash regularly. Plus, it’s cost-effective, allowing companies, brands, and organizations to invest in bulk custom apparel printing.  

You may have heard of this method, as well as a comparative method of silk screen printing, in which silk screen layers the ink on top of the fabric. DTG, on the other hand, uses a special garment printer to add the design to the fabric. While GotPrint doesn’t offer silk screen printing, direct-to-garment generally lasts longer and is better for production-scale apparel printing.  

Products on our website that are compatible with DTG printing:

Crewneck T-shirts
If you want to create personalized photo shirts or make a design with a complicated graphic design or text, we’ll print your tshirt design directly onto the front of the shirt, the back of the shirt, or both sides. GotPrint offers eight crewneck t shirt colors: white, black, red, blue, cream/natural, charcoal, navy, and athletic heather. Custom shirts are available in multiple sizes, including sizing specific for men/unisex, women, youth, and toddlers. DTG t shirt printing lets you make a fully unique shirt. 

V-Neck T-Shirts

GotPrint’s custom v neck printing is similar to crewnecks; you can add your design on the front, back, or both sides of the cotton material, which is ideal for textile printing. We have DTG printing available for v necks in white and black. Both colors are available in both men’s/unisex sizing and women’s sizing. 

Crewneck Sweatshirts

Design a personalized crewneck sweatshirt with your design printed on seven different colors: white, black, davy, sky blue, red, athletic heather, and neon pink. GotPrint’s personalized crewnecks used DTG printing to add your design directly onto 50/50 cotton/poly fleece fabric. You can add a design to the front, the back, or both sides. 

Hoodie Sweatshirts

GotPrint offers custom sweatshirt printing on eight different sweatshirt colors: white, black, tan, athletic heather, red, navy blue, neon orange, and neon green. Each shade is made with 50/50 cotton/poly fleece. Like crewnecks, your custom sweatshirt design can be printed on the front, back, or both sides. 

Full Zip Hoodie Sweatshirts

GotPrint sells zip up hoodies in white and black, both of which are made with 50/50 cotton/poly fleece. You can print your custom design on the back of the jacket, which places it in the upper center of your back. Custom zip up jackets are available in unisex sizing.

How much does custom printed apparel cost?

The price of custom DTG printing varies by product. Printed crewneck shirts start at $9.76 for a small men’s/unisex white shirt, while custom printed v-necks start at $12.04. Custom printed crewneck sweatshirts are $23.37 for a single-sided design. Custom printed hoodies are $28.04. Custom printed zip up hoodies are $37.88. 

Typically, there is an additional cost to include designs on both the front and back of the product. GotPrint does not require an order minimum for DTG apparel printing.

What is Custom Embroidery? 

Embroidery brings a design to life using intricate threading. It is not technically a print type, but it is another popular method to design custom apparel. For our apparel products, the template for an embroidered design should typically fit in a 4″ x 4″ square. 

Embroidery is ideal for smaller, less complex designs such as simple logos, pocket art, and text sayings. Custom embroidered clothing typically adds the design to specific areas of the product, like the front of a hat or one side of the chest. Our machine embroidery produces clean, durable stitches for apparel and accessories you can wear frequently. 

One problem some people face when making embroidered designs is matching their graphics’ colors to the limited thread color options. GotPrint offers 12 different thread colors: White, Black, Silver, Gold, Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Light Pink, Light Blue, and Brown. You can use any combination of these shades for your stitched design.

GotPrint offers custom embroidery services on a number of products: 

Hats

GotPrint’s hats come in seven colors: black, white, navy, khaki, olive green, red, and blue. Our custom hat embroidery allows you to stitch the design in the center of the hat. Order just 1 hat or up to 25 hats. 

Beanies

A custom embroidered beanie is the perfect accessory in winter. GotPrint sells beanies in nine colors: black, white, athletic gray, red, olive green, millennium blue, brown, navy, and coyote brown. We’ll stitch your design on the 3-inch folded cuff on the front of the stretchy acrylic fabric.

Polo Shirts 

Stitch your embroidery pattern onto the right or left chest of a custom polo shirt. GotPrint offers six polo shirt colors: white, black, light gray, navy, red, and royal blue. All the colors come in a comfortable 50/50 cotton polyester fabric. Our high-end polos are the best option for professional shirt embroidery. 

Crewneck Sweatshirts

GotPrint’s personalized crewneck embroidery is available os seven different fabric colors: white, black, athletic heather, navy, sky blue, red, and neon pink. We’ll delicately embroider your design on either the right or left side of the chest. Plus, our long-lasting embroidered crewnecks are machine washable (just don’t iron the design). 

Hoodie Sweatshirts

As with DTG printing, GotPrint’s custom embroidered sweaters come in nine colors: white, black, tan, athletic heather, red, navy blue, neon orange, and neon green. Custom sweatshirt embroidery is available on the left or right side of the chest.

Full Zip Hoodie Sweatshirts

GotPrint’s custom embroidered zip up hoodies are available in white and black fabric. Add your product to the left or right side of the YKK metal zipper. Personalized zip up jackets are a great product for custom logo embroidery. 

How much does custom embroidery cost?

The cost for custom embroidered apparel will depend on the product. Embroidered crewnecks are $44.17. Embroidered hoodie sweatshirts are $44.90. Embroidered zip ups are $44.86. Custom polos are $25.58. Custom hat embroidery is $22.28. Beanie embroidery is $23.76. 

One benefit of using GotPrint for personalized embroidery is that we do not charge per thread color. You can use up to 12 different thread colors in your design with no additional charge. We also guarantee custom embroidery no minimum purchase required. So you can order just one product or bulk order apparel. 

Comparing DTG vs Embroidery

Choosing between DTG and embroidery will depend on the type of design you want to make and what products you want to buy. Go with direct to garment apparel printing when you want to include a complex, full color design, like graphics or photos. There are no color limitations with DTG. Plus, printed apparel includes a large space for your design. Custom DTG printing is the best option when creating affordable promotional items for giveaways and freebies at conventions, tradeshows, and other promotional events. 

Select embroidery when you have a simple design and you prefer more professional-looking custom attire. Embroidered designs tend to look more sophisticated than DTG. The fine stitching has a very particular appearance that instantly elevates whatever apparel you want. That’s why customized embroidery is best for corporate apparel and custom branded apparel.

Which will you choose for your next apparel project, Embroidery or DTG? Share your custom apparel from GP on social media and tag us for a chance to be featured @GotPrint.

*Prices are subject to change at any time

Fonts should always be in sync with the design and target audience, so it’s important to have an arsenal of amazing fonts at your disposal for various projects. The best font for business cards will be different for each composition. Here is a collection of 15 simple yet professional fonts suitable for business cards.

What is the Best Font for a Business Card?

The best business cards fonts balance readability with style. Too much flourish, like an elaborate script font, and no one will be able to read your email. Too simple, like a basic, black Times New Roman text printed on a plain white background, and your business card won’t stand out from the pile. The font should also be attractive to your intended customers or clients. A senior finance professional should stick with traditional fonts, such as Times New Roman or Helvetica. People in artistic fields, like graphic design or writing, can use fun fonts, like Futura®. Typically, a business card features a serif font, which has decorative lines at the ends of each longer line, or a sans serif font, which does not have those extra lines. These types of fonts are easy to read. 

How to Choose Business Card Fonts

Choosing business card fonts will depend on your industry, job title, and intended audience. Start with the general aesthetic you’re trying to achieve – modern, minimalist, traditional, quirky, etc. 

Next, you have to consider where you will source fonts. Many of the best free fonts are easy to download (and many are available through GotPrint’s free design templates). It should also pair well with your pre-existing business branding. An ultra-modern company logo design might look odd next to a decorative script font. Use any fonts or styles that fit your brand identity.  

The business card font size will also depend on what information that line is conveying. The best business card layout will feature business card text size variety. For primary information, like your name, use 10-16 pt. sizing, depending on which font you’re using. Your job title or department should be between 8-10 pt. Your contact information should be 7-9 pt. Don’t print anything below 7 pt, as it will be difficult to read.

How Many Fonts Should You Use on a Business Card? 

Most designers follow the 3 Font Rule. What is the 3 Font Rule? It’s a general guideline suggesting you limit your layout to three fonts. This prevents your design from being too cluttered and busy. It also helps establish a visual hierarchy. Use one font for the heading – your name, a different font for the subheading – your job title – and another font for the body – your contact information and other copy. If you don’t want to use three fonts, you can use different text sizes to create the same visual effect. However, you should not use more than three font sizes on your business cards. 

If you’re going to use different fonts, you should keep them within the same font family, which is a group of fonts that share similar design features. You can combine one serif font with one sans serif font, or explore different font postures (regular, italic, or bold).

Best Fonts for Business Cards

1. Helvetica

Helvetica is a classic for a reason, and it remains a top choice when it comes professional looking fonts for business cards. Helvetica is simple without being boring. The Grotesque sans serif typeface was originally designed in Switzerland in 1957 and quickly replaced Futura as the world’s most popular sans serif font. If you’re considering multiple fonts for business cards, you can’t go wrong with Helvetica. 

As graphic designer Dicran K. explains, “My favorite font is Helvetica. Some fonts have such a strong personality that they drive the overall design. Helvetica, in my opinion, is more than a font, but a design tool; the letterforms are perfectly crafted and pleasing to the eye. It’s a timeless typeface.”

2. KG Sorry Not Sorry

When it comes to your business card, you want your name to stand out. KG Sorry Not Sorry was designed to stand out in a professional manner. Designer Kimberly Geswein describes the font like this: “It’s a clean, all-caps font that looks great for names.”

KG Sorry Not Sorry is easily readable with a casual flair, so it’s a great choice for users who want their business cards to have a conversational feel.

3. Riesling

The Riesling font is timeless, smooth, and elegant, just like the classic wine it’s named for. According to designer Evian, “I love the delicacy of the font and the exaggerated descender. The font is highly stylized with lines that go from thick to thin, while the tracking is very tight and clean with a touch of playfulness.” 

Riesling adds a European touch to any design, and it is sure to stand out on any business card without feeling overly showy. This quirky business card font style is perfect for people in artistic fields.

4. Gibson

Gibson continues to be a popular font among designers for a good reason. It offers an easy-to-read sans serif typeface created by famed Canadian type designer Rod McDonald. Gibson is a business card typography that immediately catches the eye. 

5. Ciutadella

Many times, less is more, and the hallmark of Ciutadella is its simplicity. The font’s clean appearance fits in perfectly with a variety of design styles. Creator Eduardo Manso designed this geometric sans serif font to be simple without being boring.

6. Centrale Sans

If you’re searching for an open font with a modern look for your business card, you can’t go wrong with Centrale Sans. This warm, friendly font is professional without feeling stuffy. Centrale Sans is a good font for business cards, since it is easy to read. 

7. Infinity

As its name suggests, this font offers an infinite amount of possibilities. Infinity is easily legible with a uniquely modern touch. When you utilize this font on your business card, you’ll appreciate its simple lines and curves.

8. Garden Gnome

This rounded, bouncy font has a whimsical flair. Thanks to its happy style, it’s an excellent choice for business cards for those in child-related businesses, such as children’s book authors, teachers, or other specialists.

9. Campton

Make a statement with this geometric, unconventional font. Your name is sure to stand out on your business card when you add a modern touch with Campton. The font incorporates touches from Johnston Sans and Gill Sans with a contemporary flair.

10. Jaapokki

Old world charm and modern, clean lines meet in the Jaapokki font family. The font is clean and well-balanced, making it an excellent choice for business cards and other print projects. Best of all, Jaapokki, two alternatives, and a large set of glyphs are all available at no charge to users across the globe.

11. Nexa

When you are creating a business card, you want to make sure that your message and contact information is clearly conveyed. Nexa offers excellent legibility thanks to its clean lines and understated elegance. The Nexa font family includes 16 different styles and weights, so you can add variety to your business card while enjoying continuity between Nexa styles.

12. Trajan

Bring a touch of classic style to your next business card design by incorporating Trajan. This font was inspired by classic Roman letterforms. Its understated elegance helps set your business card apart from the crowd while remaining professional. Trajan is a traditional font that is ideal for formal business networking. 

13. Futura®

Future was first presented by the Bauer Type Foundry in 1928, and this classic font has withstood the test of time. Designers appreciate its generous line spacing and wide range of weights and styles, and viewers immediately notice Futura’s strength and clarity.

14. CODE

CODE incorporates many details of traditional sans serif fonts and adds a modern twist. Designers describe this all-caps font as clean and elegant, and readers appreciate that it is straight to the point.

15. Nevis

If you want the information on your business card to stand out, Nevis is an excellent choice. This strong typeface features strong angles, and it is especially eye-catching when it is used in all caps. Use it to emphasize your name on your business card when you need to portray a strong, but friendly, persona.

The next time you’re searching for inspiration for a business card font, looking through these choices is a great place to start. The best font for business card designs won’t be the same for everyone. Consider the message you want to send, and check to see if any of these fonts is the right fit for your design style. 

In addition to these 15 options, there are plenty of other amazing fonts available for today’s designers. Browse GotPrint’s free business card templates to see the wide variety of free fonts available in our customizable designs. These business card layout ideas can inspire your own unique business card design, or you can customize the pre-selected fonts on business card template designs with your professional information. You can also change the fonts on the pre-made design for a layout that best fits your needs. 

Whether you use classic or trendy fonts, your carefully designed business cards will impress any clients, customers, or coworkers when you print them with GotPrint.

Pet water bowls are left out all day, so these products are permanent fixtures in your home. That’s why designing cute dog bowls, fun cat dishes, or decorative pet mats ensures all your pet supplies match your interior design. You can even design a pet feeding station made entirely of matching bowls and mats. Here’s how you can personalize your setup with decorative but practical pet products. 

Custom Pet Bowls

From their daily meals to quick water breaks, your pet dishes are frequently used. Designing personalized dog food bowls and cat food bowls adds a touch of unique style to this area of your home. GotPrint currently offers large pet bowls that can hold up to 39 oz of food and water. These dishes are ideal for larger pets. The size offers plenty of space for your custom pet dish design, which wraps around the bowl. Plus, you won’t have the generic dishes that everyone else uses. They’ll look great when displayed in your home. 

Dog Pet Bowl Design Ideas

The most common style of personalized dog bowls features your dog’s name. This is especially helpful if you have multiple dogs. Labeling the dishes ensures each pet gets the exact type and portion of food they require. Choose a fun font and color for the design – a delicate dog breed like a poodle might fit a dainty script font, while a sturdy breed like a beagle matches a block text font. You can simply print the name on the white ceramic dog bowl, add a colorful background, or add other design elements to the layout. Lean into the dog theme for your customized dog bowl. Create a pattern or simple design with paw prints, bones, dog toys, or cute illustrated dogs. These designs create a clear theme in the corner of your home dedicated to your dogs. 

Alternatively, you can create funny dog bowls. Print a cute hot dog pattern or simple text that reads “I love my human.” For a dog water bowl and dog food bowl set, print “dinner” on one and “drinks” on the other. This adds a bit of personality to the space. Even though your dogs can’t laugh, you’ll get a kick out of it. 

Your dog dishes can also include a cute pattern that matches your design style. After all, you’ll care about the aesthetic appearance more than your beloved dogs will. From cute floral motifs to checkered prints to colorful designs, GotPrints personalized dog food bowls are fully customizable so that you can create a design unique to your home.

Cat Pet Bowl Design Ideas

There are many different ways to customize a ceramic cat bowl. Print your cat’s name on the front of the bowl. You can also design a matching cat water bowl and cat food bowl set. Print a cute fish design on the food bowl and a milk cartoon design on the water bowl. You can lean into fun artwork with mouse designs, fish bones, cute cats, cat ears, or whiskers. Cute cat bowls can also include patterns like polka dots, sardines, oysters, or flowers. Funny cat bowls are another way to add a fun touch to your home. Order a cat bowl that says “world domination fuel” or “feed me.” 

GotPrint will be launching small cat bowls soon, so you’ll be able to order custom cat dishes. 

GotPrint is the best shop for custom pet food bowls. Our bowls are made of high-end ceramic, and the premium material allows them to withstand repeated use. It is also dishwasher safe. This makes it easy to keep the feeding area clean. The design is printed with long-lasting, full-color ink that stands out beautifully against the white ceramic background. Our large 39 oz pet bowls are perfect for bigger pets, and we’ll be launching small 9 oz bowls soon. Whether you want to design custom pet bowls with pet’s name printed on them, cute paw print pet bowls, or a photo bowl, GotPrint is the best place to go for a matching dog bowl set and personalized cat bowls.

Custom Pet Mats

Nothing is worse than water and food spilled all over your floors. It’s important to buy pet bowl mats to keep that area of your home clean. Pet food mats, like a dog food mat and a cat food mat, will protect your floors from any stray messes. GotPrint offers the best personalized pet mats. The smooth Neoprene Surface is heavy-duty, so it can withstand frequent use and cover your floors. The bottom of the mat is made of non-slip rubber. This durable material keeps it in place and prevents the food bowls from shifting around. The mats are 12″ x 17″, which offers plenty of space for the bowls. 

Personalized dog food and water mats often have the dog’s name printed on the top surface. Print the name along the bottom edge of the dog bowl mat, then place the dishes in a way that keeps the name on display. Your personalized dog food mats establish a clear area for the pet feeding area of your home. If you don’t want to include text, you can include classic patterns, like stripes or waves, or you can have playful artwork, like dog bones or dogs sniffing for food. 

Cat food mats also usually have the cat’s name incorporated into the design. Add fun graphic designs to the layout, like whiskers next to the name or a cat photo. Or you can design a mat that matches the bowls. Some people prefer to have a patterned cat bowl mat underneath simple bowl designs, while others like the visual style of the opposite design approach.

How to Clean a Pet Food Area

Keeping the pet area is crucial to reducing smells and limiting visual clutter. GotPrint’s pet bowls are dishwasher safe, though we suggest handwashing them to preserve the printed design as long as possible. Most professionals suggest washing your pet’s food bowls once a day. This prevents germs and bacteria from accumulating, and it prevents any lingering food smells. Similarly, you should clean your pet’s water bowl every day. While this may seem excessive, it’s important for your dog or cat’s health. 

GotPrint’s pet mats are also easy to clean. You can wipe it down with disinfectant, then handwash it in warm water with mild soap. This protects the printed design while still thoroughly cleaning the material. 

More Custom Products for Pet Owners

There are many other ways to show off how much you love your pets. Start with home decor, like a dog print or cute cat pictures. Dog wall art can include framed prints, personalized dog canvas wall art, and mounted wall prints. Upload a picture of a dog to GotPrint’s online designer, or create a collage of your favorite photos. It can be a solo shot, a photo of you and your dog, or custom artwork inspired by your pet. Cat wall art, like cat canvas wall art or metal prints, features the best photos of your cat. 

There are other ways you can showcase your pets. A personalized dog mug or personalized cat mug brightens up your morning coffee, which you can enjoy while your pet eats breakfast at their fully personalized feeding area. Order dog mugs for all your friends, or design cat mugs for your family members. GotPrint’s photo mugs are easy to customize with photos, text, and graphics. If you want an activity, then a custom dog puzzle or a cat puzzle lets you reconstruct your favorite pet photo. A custom dog shirt or custom cat shirt lets you create personalized apparel dedicated to your pet. What’s funnier than walking your dog while wearing a shirt with its photo? 

With all of these custom-printed pet products ready, you can prove that you are your dog or cat’s biggest fan.

What do you need to start a stationery business? 

• Print Products
• Social Media Accounts
• A Website or Sales Platform
• A registered LLC 
• Marketing Prints

Find a Design Style

As a designer, your artistic flair is your best asset. Establishing a distinct style will help you reach the right audience and find your design niche. You might be tempted to chase trending styles. That can help you reach an initial audience and provide a quick sales boost. While you can experiment with designs, establishing your own distinct style is better than following every trend. This makes your brand more authentic. Plus, selling the same designs as everyone else will likely require lower prices in order to be competitive. But a truly one-of-a-kind design can justify a higher price point. 

Design Style Examples:

• Minimalist
• Floral
• Abstract
• Fine Line
• Watercolor
• Cartoon 
• Kawaii

Find Your Audience or Product Niche

People often buy stationery for specific events. That’s why finding your niche can help you corner the market. Sometimes, it’s as simple as a product category. You can design the best bookmarks, offer a wide variety of wedding invitation designs, or craft the best notepad layout. You can also focus on specific event stationery. Some are very competitive, but offer opportunities for premium pricing and luxury prints, like wedding stationery or holiday cards. Others offer opportunities for repeat customers, like postcard art prints and stationery subscription boxes. 

Popular Stationery Categories:

• Wedding Stationery: Engaged couples need to order many prints: save the dates, RSVP cards, invitations, thank you cards, and more stationery for the big day. 
• Book Lovers: Cute bookmarks, reading notepads, and bookish stickers are all great ways to reach people who are enthusiastic about a physical print product.
• School Stationery: Stock up on personalized notepads for classes, folders for homework, and other stationery essentials for students, teachers, and administrators. 
• Art Prints: Show off your original artwork on postcards, greeting cards, posters, canvas prints, and other art merch.
• Special Occasions: Birthday cards, graduation cards, anniversary cards, baby shower invitations, Christmas cards, and other personalized stationery cards. Sell individual cards or bulk prints. 
• Everyday Stationery: Customized notecards, to-do lists, personalized letterhead, bookmarks, cute stickers, and other prints people can use daily. 

Popular Stationery Products

• Event Invitations: Print postcards to invite people to all your important events. 
• Greeting Cards: Design thank you cards, just because cards, holiday cards, birthday cards, and other notes. 
• Envelopes: Some people still value snail mail. Cute envelope designs make the experience of receiving a letter even more fun.  
• Notepads: To-do lists, grocery lists, TBR lists, reading notes, planners, journal notes, recipes, etc. 
• Stickers: Cute decorative stickers for mail, journal stickers, laptop stickers, Kindle stickers, and more fun decals.
• Stationery Sets: matching greeting cards/postcards and envelopes, letterhead, notecards. These sets typically feature a handful of matching prints that practically pair together. 
• Stationery Subscription Boxes: Send your biggest fans a box of themed print products at regular intervals. Pack boxed with notecards, notepads, pens, highlighters, washi tape, stamps, joruanling cards, or any other stationery items people regularly restock.

Find the Right Printer

Designing your stationery products is only the first step. Some people even stop here and just upload design files that people can use online. But an online stationery shop can also sell prints directly to consumers–as long as they find a printer that can offer well-crafted stationery items. GotPrint is the best custom stationery supplier, since we offer a wide variety of stationery products made with high-quality materials. You can choose between our various paper stocks, including a glossy 14 pt. and a thick, matte 16 pt. Paper. You can even print Raised Foil cards or Raised UV cards for luxury stationery. 

Find the Right Sales Platform

There are many different websites you can use to sell stationery. Etsy is one of the most popular stationery shops, since many people shop there and trust the site. But you can also create your own website, which gives you significantly more control over your products. Some people use sites like Depop and Poshmark for their listings, even though people aren’t necessarily searching for stationery on those platforms. Learn the ins and outs of your platform of choice. Consider the pre-existing competition, keyword research, and best practices for listings. Some sites will also take a portion of each sale, which you’ll need to keep in mind when establishing your prices. 

Consider some creative social storefronts as well. Many people discover new artists and small businesses on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Consider setting up on TikTok Shop or Instagram Shop, which allows people to purchase directly from your posts.

Prepare Your Packaging 

Your business prints don’t stop with the stationery products you sell. Curating your brand as a small business relies on attention to small details that make a big impression. That’s why it’s important to invest in packaging and marketing prints. Packaging stickers let you decorate your boxes or mailers with your logo or other branded imagery. Inside the package, you can show appreciation for your customers with thank you postcards, which can even include a discount code for their next purchase. Prepare plastic covers or other protective items to cover the items you’re shipping. 

Promote Your Products

As a small business owner, it’s important to promote your stationery store. There’s no point in crafting designs, ordering prints, and creating listings if they can’t reach people. There are several different paid ad routes, including Google and sponsored Etsy listings. But the most organic way to increase sales is through your own social media accounts. Stationery accounts are extremely popular online. Film videos, post photos, launch products, and offer giveaways online to reach new audiences. Curating an authentic feed on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and any other social platform can get the word out. 

Another advertising option to consider is influencer marketing. This often comes at a loss, as the traditional model is sending free prints in exchange for a promotional post. But if you choose the right influencers, it can significantly expand your reach. After all, 58% of US shoppers have made purchases after an influencer endorsed a product.

Types of Influencers: 

• Stationery Influencers
• BookTok
• Journaling Influencers
• CraftTok
• Lifestyle Influencers

Consistently Update Designs

Many sales platforms reward storefronts that consistently update their offerings. While it might seem difficult to keep up with, it’s an opportunity to expand your business and explore new designs, products, and services. It also encourages you to make seasonally relevant designs and get a quick boost in sales – fall prints, holiday gifts, graduation designs, among other holiday cards. This also lets you expand your style and continue to grow as an artist.

Is a Stationery Business Profitable?

A stationery business can be a profitable one. After all, the industry is predicted to reach $173.93 billion in 2026. But you need to be intentional with your business strategy. It’s smart to launch your company as a side hustle and allow it to grow. Start with a small batch of orders and a limited product or design range. This establishes your company without wasting money on items that might not end up being popular. As interest grows and sales increase, it makes more sense to invest in bulk prints of your most popular items. Bulk printing stationery will help you save money in the long run, since the cost per item will be lower. Keep track of your business expenses. You don’t want to spend more money on printing and shipping than you’re bringing in through sales. 

Once you’ve started your stationery business, you’ll need to keep up with your print orders. Partnering with GotPrint as your stationery supplier is the best way to ensure your brand is known for premium print quality and long-lasting stationery products. 

GotPrint understands the printing process can be complicated, and we want you to be pleased with your prints. Once you have DPI explained simply, you’ll be able to prepare your print files and place your orders properly. 

What Does DPI Stand For?

DPI stands for Dots Per Inch. This reflects how many dots of ink are used for one inch of the design. This is specifically related to printing ink dots, not digital screen pixels. How many dots per inch for printing each item will depend on the type of print product.

What is DPI?

Clear image resolution is a crucial element of the printing process. DPI is one component of file setup for print products that makes your designs look sharp. It doesn’t matter if you’re printing photos, business cards, t-shirts, or banners; the design file you upload needs to have the correct DPI. A higher DPI results in a dense, detailed print with intricate depth. Because it has more ink droplets printed closer together across one inch, the details in your design won’t be lost in the printing process. Clarity is also important, especially if you’re printing elaborate images or designs. A low DPI typically looks blurry because the file conveys less information to the printer. 

How to Choose the Printing DPI

You can find the correct DPI for each GotPrint product under the File Setup tab on the order form. For almost all of our customizable print products, we require 350 DPI. This produces sharply defined prints. Generally, the viewing distance will determine the DPI. Items that will be seen nearby, like flyers or catalogs, require a higher DPI because any blurriness will be evident when reading. However, large signage can use a lower DPI. GotPrint’s signs, like banners and foam boards, have a minimum requirement of 150 DPI. This is because most signs are viewed from far away, so people won’t notice any change in quality. When designs are viewed from a distance, human eyes naturally fill in the details, even if those extra dots aren’t printed on the surface. This means your custom signs will still look professionally printed even with a lower image resolution. 

What is the Standard Dots Per Inch for Printed Works?

For most print products, the standard DPI is 350. This high resolution produces sharp images, legible text, and deep colors. 

How to Check DPI

You can check DPI by downloading the file to your device. On Windows, you can open File Explorer, right-click, and view the image properties. Click the “Details” tab, then browse information about the image file, including the DPI. On Mac, you can right-click the image, click “Preview,” go to “Tools,” and choose “Show Inspector.”  Then select “General Info” at the top and browse the image information. 

How to Change DPI

Changing DPI for a file will depend on what software you’re using. After all, each platform has different methods for editing the print file. Most design editing software programs will have their own, more specific tutorials for making these changes. Here are simple guides for the most popular editing software: 

• Adobe Photoshop: Open your image, then go to “Image,” choose “Image Size,” and change the DPI resolution. 
• Adobe Illustrator: Select “Raster Effects Settings” and choose a DPI resolution available in the drop-down menu. 
• Canva: Select “Position” from the toolbar, click the “Advanced” menu, and type the pixel values (DPI) you need.  
• Procreate: Open your image, go to “Actions,” then “Canvas,” then “Crop and Resize.” Type the required minimum DPI. 

Does DPI Impact Colors?

Yes, DPI does impact how colors print. When there are more dots per inch in your prints, the details improve each color’s richness and depth. It assists with color accuracy. Including more dots lets you create a wider range of colors. Before uploading your design, you should make sure what color mode your design needs to be in: RGB or CMYK. 

DPI For Different Products

What is the Correct DPI for Business Cards?

The right DPI for business cards is 350. Since these prints are small and will be seen up close, it’s important that the intricate details are clear and the text is legible. Most marketing prints are at least 350 DPI. 

What is the Correct DPI for Brochures?

Your brochure file DPI should be at least 350 DPI. Since brochures are often text and image-heavy, these details need to be clear. A high DPI ensures each design element is distinct and readable. 

What is the Correct DPI for Booklets and Catalogs?

Booklets and catalogs should have a 350 DPI. Product catalogs, menus, user manuals, magazines, and any other multi-page booklets made with glossy pages require a high image resolution. After all, you want any product images to look sharp, and the text must clearly stand out on the page. Make sure to use legible fonts and color palettes to help readers as they flip through the pages.

What is the Correct DPI for Signage?

The correct signage DPI is at least 150. This is because signs often feature simple designs that are seen from a distance: banners hung from the ceiling, posters displayed high on a wall, or aluminium signs placed on the side of a building. The DPI for banner printing is 150, since they are typically displayed well above eye-level. For signs that will be viewed up close, consider using a higher DPI. That ensures your trade show signs, event signs, and any other displays in smaller spaces look high-end. 

What is the Correct DPI for Posters?

The right DPI for printing posters is at least 150 DPI, especially if they will be seen from a distance. 150 DPI is also the best 24×36 poster resolution. If they will be seen from up close, consider increasing the DPI to 200-250. 

What is the Correct DPI for Photo Wall Art?

Photo wall art, including canvas prints, framed prints, mounted wall prints, and metal wall prints, should all have a 300 DPI. This ensures your printed images, like family photos, portraits, and pet photos, look nice hanging on your wall.

What is the Correct DPI for Custom Apparel?

350 DPI is the correct image resolution for custom printed apparel, including t-shirts, hoodies, and crewnecks. 

Use the Right Print Resolution For Premium Prints

The quality of your print job begins with your print-ready files. You need to upload high-resolution files in the correct color mode to receive prints you’re proud to distribute, especially if they are marketing print products. After all, no one will trust a brand that passes out blurry flyers or unreadable brochures. People are more likely to trust a company or businessperson who invests in well-crafted prints. Using the right DPI for your print orders sets you up for success. If you want to make sure your files are ready to go, read GotPrint’s File Checklist to feel confident in what you’re uploading. 

GotPrint has put together a comprehensive Father’s Day gift guide to help you celebrate all the amazing Dads in your life!

For the Star Athlete

Show Dad how proud you are of his achievements by printing snapshots of his best performances onto mounted wall prints. The crystal archive photo paper and 1” thick black faux wood textured edge is the perfect backdrop to showcase his greatest athletic feats. Your photo prints make excellent custom home decor for your dad to show off. You can also print sports photos from their recreational leagues and hobbies on framed prints. If you want to focus on practical gifts for dad, you can make a custom crewneck t shirt or a crewneck sweatshirt for working out. 

For the Workaholic

Make Dad smile during long days at the office with a personalized mouse pad or photo plaque capturing a special family occasion. These office accessories will keep the family close by while he works. And because hardworking Dads deserve the best, order him luxurious Trifecta triple-layered business cards that are sure to impress his clients and colleagues. You can order reprints of his business cards for the hustler dad who wants to raise go-getter children. These are thoughtful Father’s Day gifts that are still functional and practical.  

For the Globetrotter

Have a Dad who loves to travel? Our custom photo books organize his fondest travel memories into a durable, hardcover album that your family can enjoy for years. As DIY Fathers Day gifts, compiling photos lets you highlight fun family memories in a professional, well-crafted book. If you’re pressed for time, a sleek metal wall print featuring a memorable vacation picture is easy to design and looks beautiful. These customized Father’s Day gifts thoughtfully consider his hobbies; if you want to splurge, you can plan an itinerary for a new trip, whether it’s a local staycation or an international jaunt. 

For the Pet Dads

Unique pet supplies remind everyone that Dad loves the family pets just as much as his human kids. Order custom pet bowls, like personalized dog bowls and cat bowls, to provide gifts for the whole furry family. Place custom pet mats under your customized pet bowls, which keep your house clean. You can also print photos inside a picture frame of your dad’s real favorite kids: the dogs, cats, or any other friendly creature. 

For the Movie Buff

For a Father’s Day gift that speaks to his interests and makes him laugh, design a mock movie poster starring your Dad! Print it on a 24” x 36” large format poster so he can hang it on the wall and brag about your creativity every chance he gets. Turn your dad into a superhero, detective, animated character, fantasy creature, or any fun character archetype. Print collector cards with that character to distribute to friends and family. 

For the Chef Dad

Does Dad spend most of his free time in the kitchen? He’ll be thrilled with a specialty tool like a compact grill or pizza stone. For an added personal touch, throw in a high-quality custom printed shirt with a sweet message like “My Dad is the Best Chef Ever.” If you want to compile his kitchen novel in one convenient location, you can order custom mini menus or photo books with his most frequently used recipes. Make grocery list notepads for him to quickly jot down everything he needs for his next culinary masterpiece. 

For the Coffee Snob

Your coffee-loving Dad probably already owns a trusted coffeemaker, so get him a year-long gourmet coffee subscription that allows him to try new roasts from around the world. Alternatively, you can make him custom coffee labels to personalize his pantry.  Complement the subscription with a durable and stylish personalized mug. Make a photo mug with pictures of the kids, family members, or their favorite vacation. You can also print a classic World’s Best Dad mug or a mug that says My Favorite Child Gave Me This Mug. These are simple Father’s Day gifts that he can use every day. 

For the New Dad

Personalized gifts for new dads are a great way to celebrate this major life milestone. Since the baby probably isn’t shopping alone yet, it’s up to the other parents to craft the perfect personalized dad gifts. It’s time to stock up on all the cheesy dad gear: an embroidered dad hat, a beautifully printed framed family portrait, and a custom hoodie that says “Cool Dad.” Pair your gifts with a baby photo book of all the big moments in the latest family member’s life. 

For the Dad Who Has Everything

The best Father’s Day gifts for someone who has everything hone in on your unique family dynamics. If you want to prove that you’re your dad’s favorite child, you can print a t shirt with face on it. If your dad has any funny quirks, you can make a custom embroidered hat with them: world-famous grill master, a worm design for dads who love to fish, fastest cyclist in town for the dads who love their bike, or coffee connoisseur for the coffee lover. 

If your Dad doesn’t want or need more “stuff,” give him the best gift of all – quality time with you and the family. Whether you surprise him with tickets to see his favorite band in concert or spend a night just playing board games (go the extra mile and use collector cards to craft your own card game)  and putting together photo puzzles, this is sure to be a Father’s Day he will always remember. 

For Father’s Day Events

If you’re organizing a fun Father’s Day event, you want all the little details to feel cohesive. For those planning an elaborate Father’s Day lunch or dinner, use table place settings or rack menu cards to decorate the dinner table. This is great for people with large extended families, or for those who use the holiday as an excuse to gather friends or the neighborhood in a community event. Use personalized hang tags to tie gift bags for the dads at the party. Print bulk Father’s Day gifts for church on the holiday that day. Print cards for the fathers in the congregation, or use hang tags with relevant verses for small gift bags. You can also gift the men’s Bible study with notepads for the reading group. Decorate any Father’s Day party with a custom banner or foam board to remind people who the star of the day is: Dad. 

Templates for the Perfect Fathers Day Card

Find the right Fathers Day card template for your dad. These free designs are fully customizable, and you can print the postcard on uncoated paper to add a handwritten message. You can order bulk Fathers Day cards to distribute at events for dads, church services, brunches, and any other celebratory party. If you need Father’s Day card ideas, browse our postcard designs. 

Bunny With Balloon

This simple yet adorable design is a great card template that offers plenty of space for a handwritten note. Two cute bears on a scooter pair well with simple polka dots and banners. For dad, the message is straightforward: “Thank you for always being there.” This design is great as Fathers Day cards for kids 

Animal on Dock

For the dog-loving dad, this is the perfect card design. It features two dogs–a dad and a puppy–sitting on a dog looking out at the sun. The sweet, serene image says “World’s Best Dad,” so your dad will love to receive it. 

Superman Dad

Some dads love superhero movies and comic books. Remind your dad that he’s the best superhero in town with this cute cartoon design. The blue postcard design features a simple striped pattern and a dad dressed as a superhero. 

Outline Tie Vector

Give this card to a sophisticated dad. Minimalist ties and presents hang at the top of the layout, and the simple design pops against the bright yellow background. 

Father and Son on Cycle

This detailed cartoon design features a family enjoying a bike ride on a beautiful day. The cartoon trees and puffy clouds make this the perfect day spent with Dad. 

What to Write in Fathers Day Card

Your Fathers Day card messages should be heartfelt and meaningful. It’s the one day a year to really celebrate your dad, grandfather, or the father of your children. Even funny Father’s Day cards should have a thoughtful note. 

Simple Messages:

• “Happy Father’s Day to the best dad in the world.”
• “Thanks for being an excellent role model.”
• “Father: A man who loves his family unconditionally.”

Funny Father’s Day Card Messages:

• “I appreciate the great genes.”
• “You wouldn’t have this special day if it weren’t for me.”
• “Happy Father’s Day from your favorite financial burden.”

For our customizable templates, you can use the pre-written messages or customize the text boxes for a unique note. Upload photos of your dad, use relevant graphic design elements, and customize the fonts and colors. This results in a card as unique as your dad. Pairing your custom gifts with a personalized card will make this an unforgettable Father’s Day. 

There are a variety of different paper thicknesses you can choose from. 14 pt., 16 pt., and 100 lb. are the most popular across most print products. You might be asking yourself, how do you know which is best for you when it comes to 14 pt. vs 16 pt. vs 100 lb.? Finding the right card stock paper is crucial for your printing projects. This will determine the look and feel of your custom paper products. 

Want to know what the difference between paper stock and card stock is? The phrases are typically used interchangeably, but we dove into the slight differences for you. Now that you have a better idea about our paper stocks, here is an infographic you can reference whenever you are choosing between papers! 

Whether you need business card printing tips, are looking for the right brochure paper, or are just curious about a premium card stock, this guide will help you understand all the best types of paper.

After this quick guide to GotPrint’s paper stocks, you’ll be an expert when placing your next printing order!

14 pt. Card Stock / 14 pt. Paper Stock

The most popular cardstock is 14pt. In general, this top seller is the most used paper thickness for business cards, and it is a good card stock for postcards too. Ordering a card with 14pt thickness guarantees sleekness and shows that you are corporate and professional, which makes it the standard, go-to choice. With GotPrint, you have the option of choosing a glossy surface or an uncoated paper surface.

Perhaps the best part about this option is that it is the most economical solution. 14 pt. Paper is the most affordable option for custom prints. Either finish looks great while saving you money. You’ll get more bang for your buck because you’re getting a combination of price and durability. 14 pt. Gloss is the most popular paper stock for business cards and postcards. 

Choose a 14 pt. card stock when quantity is more of a necessity than quality. Still, these are high-quality business cards that you’ll be proud to pass out. Their durability and affordability are ideal when you need to hand out business cards, postcards, hang tags, flyers, or any applicable print product in mass quantities. This makes them ideal for anyone who works in high-volume industries that rely on consistent networking, like people who have to attend business trips, trade shows, and conferences. The 14 pt paper weight is light but still sturdy, making it an ideal business card stock paper. 14 pt cardstock in lbs is about 111 lb. 

You also don’t have to worry about compromising the quality of your designs/print materials on this cardstock, because it has a high brightness level that makes colors pop from the paper. The shiny 14 pt. Gloss Cover has a protective layer that provides excellent color reproduction. Choose a coated paper when you don’t plan on writing on the material. The 14 pt. Uncoated Cover has a textured finish that you can write on. This matte cardstock is an excellent postcard paper to use when you want to handwrite an address or message. Both options for the 14 pt paper finish are well-crafted while still being affordable. 

Another thing to consider is that they conveniently fit into wallets and cardholders, making them easy to carry around on business trips, trade shows, or conferences. This paper is thin enough to easily slip inside a wallet.

16 pt. Card Stock / 16 pt. Paper Stock

As a thicker paper, 16 pt. Cardstock is luxurious and sturdy. It gives you double security when it comes to durability, making it great for business cards and postcards, bookmarks, greeting cards, and many other print products. The thick paper makes 16 pt. Cardstock is also a popular option for door hangers, which are exposed to the elements. 16 pt. Premium Matte Cover is also a popular paper stock for mail marketing, like postcards and flyers, as the added weight protects it during the mailing process. 

Consider cards of the 16 pt. stature when you have high-level business meetings to attend or are traveling to meet for business overseas. The higher the quality you choose for your cards, the more respected the recipient will feel. As the name implies. GotPrint’s 16 pt. Premium Matte Cover is a premium card stock that will surely impress people. 

Although you are investing a bit more in the thicker 16 pt. stock, you’re more likely to have a higher ROI (return-on-investment) because you’ll make lasting connections when you let the quality of your cards speak for itself. They also perform well against the expected wear and tear of 14 pt cards, thanks to the added firmness of 16 pt paper. Remember: a card that lasts long is a card that will be kept long. 16 pt cardstock also provides the best material for Raised UV and Raised Foil. These specialty finishes provide raised design elements for a truly luxurious business card. 

Another plus side to printing on these cards is the quality of the color finishes, especially when you want double-sided prints. The thickness of the paper will hold the ink well, making the colors vivid and clear on each side. If you use them for postcards, the added thickness will make them less likely to bend and more likely to stay fresh. This is especially convenient if you plan on using them as mailers. 

Another plus side to printing on these cards is the quality of the color finishes, especially when you want double-sided prints. The thickness of the paper will hold the ink well, making the colors vivid and clear on each side. If you use them for postcards, you can be ensured that the added thickness will make them less likely to bend and more likely to stay fresh, this is especially convenient if you plan on using them as mailers.

Top the thick feel of these cards with a matte finish to truly impress your client base. Not only will it leave an unforgettable look, but it will leave an unforgettable feel as well. The standard Matte Aqueous Coating means you can still write on the surface. This premium matte paper has a smooth finish that looks sleek. Alternatively, you can include a High Gloss UV Coating for added protection and vibrant colors. 

100 lb. Card Stock / 100 lb. Paper Stock

Sometimes, thicker paper isn’t practical for certain printing projects, such as catalogs or calendars. That leads us to our thinner, yet just as durable, paper options – 100 lb. Gloss Cover, 100 lb. Gloss Book, and 100 lb. Matte Cover paper stock. These different paper types are often thin, yet they still feature premium color printing and a flexible feel. 

100 lb paper is durable yet lightweight, while still showcasing color well. It’s the most economical option and is commonly ordered with a gloss cover. However, if you want this same thickness in a matte option, your go-to would be our lightweight matte cover 100 lb paper. The added bonus of this stock is that, because of its finish, you can easily handwrite anything on its surface. The gloss text paper adds a shiny appearance that makes colors appear vibrant and eye-catching. 

It’s wise to choose this paper option when you need to give out business cards in mass quantities or have them available as handouts in stores and offices.

100 lb paper stock is best used for materials such as booklets, catalogs, and brochures. These are all materials that require flexibility when it comes to folding, stacking, and/or transporting. That’s why 100 lb. thin paper stock is ideal for these printing projects and makes excellent booklet paper. The thinness of this paper makes the printing turnaround time fast, easy, and affordable. 

There’s no need to negotiate the quality of your projects because of paper. As we have laid out for you, each type of paper has a specialty that is right for you, and for any occasion you have. At GotPrint, you can choose from all different paper types and thicknesses to order in mass quantities, in high quality, and at reasonable prices.

Designing Posters for Personal or Professional Use 

The size of your custom posters will depend on where they are displayed and what their intended purpose is. A store poster, which might feature product photos, promotion details, or branded imagery, will likely be large and visible from afar. After all, it needs to capture the shopper’s attention in a crowded store. An informative poster will need to be large enough to capture all the info and display it in a balanced layout. Classroom posters need to fit your available wall space and be readable from around the room. Movie posters for film festivals, dorm decor, or promotional purposes need to fit in the theater display boxes. Political posters should be large and clearly convey your name and call to action. Event poster sizes for open houses, conferences, trade shows, and street fairs will depend on the type of event and venue.

How to Select a Poster Size 

11×17 Posters

Small but impactful, an 11” x 17” poster is great for people with limited wall space for their promotional display. The small poster size still offers plenty of space for your design, and you can create a vertical or horizontal layout. You can hang them around town, like on notice boards in community centers or at local shops. Small businesses can use this size to share specific information about products, sales, and any other information in a compact space. These tabloid-sized posters can list services for hair salons, nail salons, landscapers, and handymen. It’s also a great size for giveaway posters that authors, filmmakers, artists, musicians, and brands can give out to fans. This is also an affordable marketing print, since the size and bulk quantity help you save money on marketing signs.  

16×20 Posters

This average poster size is incredibly versatile. It’s large enough to capture people’s attention, but not too big for the space. You can set it up at events, like concerts, conferences, trade shows, and festivals. You can use the poster to share detailed information, like auto services, car wash options, and health information. A 16” x 20” poster is also the smallest classroom poster size, since it is large enough for students to see from their seats.  

18×24 Posters 

An 18×24 poster is an ideal medium-sized print. It’s large enough to catch the eye and provides plenty of space for a detailed design. These posters are best viewed from a few feet away, making them great for retail posters, cafes, lobbies, and other businesses. This is also the classic concert poster size, so bands can sell music merch to their fans. GotPrint’s 18×24 poster printing lets you order between one and 10,000 posters. It’s a cost-efficient poster size, as it’s large and eye-catching without being too expensive.  

22×28 Posters 

As a slightly larger poster, a 22×28 poster is a popular poster size that has many of the same benefits as an 18” x 24” poster. There are two different layout approaches you can take: text-heavy or design-centered. There’s plenty of room for text printed in a font size that people can read; just make sure your layout doesn’t overwhelm readers. Alternatively, you can have one bold, eye-catching design that instantly captures people’s attention. Display these customized posters in a high-traffic area at or above eye level to make the biggest impact.   

24×36 Posters 

The most popular poster size is 24” x 36”. Large and attention-grabbing, a 24×36 poster is a high-impact layout for large-scale displays. The size is fit for a variety of scenarios. Retail window displays, large educational posters, and trade show displays can all be printed on 24” x 36” posters. The size makes it easy to see the poster content from several feet away. Print maps, schedules, company branding, or any other detailed info on the poster. The size makes it easy to remember your brand. For personal use, these dimensions make great wall decor for living room galleries. The statement wall art provides a visual focal point for a room.  

27×40 Posters 

A 27×40 poster is the most popular movie theater poster size. These dimensions ensure the promotional poster, sometimes called a one sheet, can fit inside theater lobbies and poster display cases. 27×40 movie posters are printed vertically to best display the film information. 

40×60 Posters 

As our largest poster size, 40 x 60 posters are striking signs that people won’t be able to miss. Large custom posters are ideally located in high-traffic venues. They are typically meant to be viewed from a distance, so you might choose to display them above eye level. Order large posters for a storefront display, school event, large wall art, or photo backdrop. If you’re wondering where to print large posters, look no further. GotPrint’s premium print quality ensures that your large poster looks professional and high-definition.  

Square Posters 

Custom square posters offer a fun spin on the traditional poster dimensions. As a more unique sign option, custom square posters are best used for art posters, graphic design displays, and simple text. This is also a great option for adding size and shape diversity within your gallery wall. Since so many prints and signs are rectangular, a square adds a distinct pop. GotPrint offers square posters in 12” x 12” and 30” x 30”.  

Bulk Poster Printing vs Large Format Poster Printing 

Print bulk posters for large-scale marketing campaigns. This helps reduce costs, as a larger order volume reduces the cost per poster. Printing large quantities is the best option for people who are printing posters to sell online or at craft fairs. This option also allows you to print double sided posters. Bulk order between 100 and 10,000 posters.  

Sometimes, all you need is one poster. If you’re just looking for the perfect piece of home decor, a well-placed marketing poster, or a small-scale promotional campaign, this poster maker simplifies the process. There is no order minimum quantity, and you can order as many as 150 posters. Single quantity poster orders also offer a wider variety of sizes. However, you can only order single sided posters. 

Materials for Poster Paper 

For GotPrint’s Large Format Posters, we offer two different paper stocks: matte and glossy. The 9 mil Photobase Matte paper is photo-grade, meaning it is crafted to best display images. This material results in a matte poster with no glare. It’s great for prints with a lot of information for people to read. 9 mil Photobase Glossy is also photo-grade, but this one has a shiny finish. The glossy poster paper is best for artistic designs with vibrant colors.  

Bulk Poster printing is available in different poster paper stocks. The thickest poster paper, 100 lb. Gloss Book, has a smooth surface with a shiny finish. This material is sturdy and resists damage, which makes it ideal for short-term outdoor displays. Similarly, 80 lb. Gloss Book is slightly thinner, but the glossy finish is still compatible with bright colors. 80 lb. Matte Text is a crisp white paper used for matte posters.

How to Hang Posters 

Your poster hanging method will depend on the location and purpose. Some people use clear tape to attach posters to telephone poles and other public spots. Painter’s tape will keep your poster up, but you can also use patterned washi tape for a cuter display. You can use tacks to stick posters to bulletin boards in public spaces. Adhesive putty, sometimes called poster putty, is the easiest way to hang a poster on a clean, flat surface. However, the best way to hang a poster is inside a frame, especially if your poster is part of a gallery wall or being used as high-end decor. This protects the paper and your design for long-term use.

Poster Purposes 

As a versatile marketing tool, posters have a wide variety of uses. Ad posters and marketing posters can promote products, events, and services. These designs should be simple and direct, include a clear call to action, and appeal to your desired demographic. Display them in relevant areas. Political campaign posters spread the word about a candidate or a relevant issue. Classroom posters can explain relevant educational concepts and serve as motivational posters to encourage your students. Custom movie posters are another classic use of the material. Print movie posters for film festivals, theater lobby displays, and advertising campaigns.  

For personal use, many people use posters as personalized room decor. This allows you to create artwork that no one else has. You can hang posters for room decor to make the space truly your own. You can mix and match poster sizes on wall displays to create a truly unique gallery wall. Learn more about finding copyright-free artwork for personal posters.  

Poster Templates 

GotPrint can help you find the right free poster design template for both Large Format Posters and Bulk Posters. This simplifies the design process, as the graphics will look great on the print. The customization process is simple. You can upload your own photos and design elements, and you can fully customize the text boxes.  

Business Posters  

Promote your brand with simple, professional business poster designs. These templates allow you to add your company logo, name, and important details to the layout. Make sure to add a call to action: apply to join the company, visit the website, attend an event, or anything else that will benefit your brand.

Political Posters 

Running for office? Create custom campaign posters to encourage people to vote for you. Add your professional headshot and campaign slogan to the layout. There should also be a call to action: voting for you, following your socials, or supporting a cause that’s crucial to your platform. You can even use vote posters to encourage voter turnout. 

Classroom Posters 

Inspirational classroom posters are a great way to decorate your room with appropriate signage. Use personalized posters to share your classroom rules. You can also print educational posters for classroom decor, like alphabet posters for classroom signage and math posters for classroom signage.

School Posters 

Promote school events, like a back-to-school bash, talent show, science fair, book fair, or parent-teacher conferences. Include the event location, date, time, and RSVP info. There are many other academic posters you can make as well. Plus, you can make posters for your sports teams and clubs. Here’s how you can design senior posters for your favorite graduate. 

Where to Get Custom Posters 

GotPrint is the best poster printer available. We use premium poster materials, including multiple poster paper stock options. Long-lasting UV inks beautifully showcase your design, and our detailed printing process results in clear prints, clean lines, and rich colors. Whether you’re printing marketing materials, informative information, artwork, or photographs, the image definition and color brilliance will impress everyone who sees them.  

Announcement cards can double as grad party invites. Your graduation party announcement can go out to anyone you want to attend your big celebration. Order GotPrint’s 5.25 x 7.25 envelopes to ensure your custom postcards are protected.  You can even seal the custom envelopes with cute graduation stickers. All our graduation essentials, including graduation gifts and stationery, are gathered in our grad shop. 

Need graduation announcement wording ideas, or are you stumped on graduation ideas? Scroll to the end to find a funny and insightful graduation quote.

How to Design Graduation Announcements 

Any kind of academic achievement is worthy of celebration. Most graduation invitations examples show off grad photos, but your own design should be unique to you. Include any photo you feel best represents this stage of your life. Include text that says “Class of” and your graduating year. Add your name and what school you are graduating from. 

What to Put on Graduation Announcements

• Your full name
• The name of your school
• The graduation year
• Any academic honors
• For college and grad school: degree and major

Graduation Card Design Themes

If you want to create a unique graduation invite template, you can design a theme that matches your personality. Colorful announcement cards can use bold, vibrant shades that you love, or you can lean into your school spirit by using the official colors. You can also go in the opposite direction. Minimalist graduation announcements include simple colors and elegant script fonts. Whimsica, fun graduation announcements are great for those with a more eclectic style. Include wavy lines, funky fonts, or cute bows in your design layout. 

High School Graduation Announcements

Graduation cards for high school are a great way to showcase your academic achievements, club participation, and sports involvement. You can also share your next education steps, like college plans. This is an excellent opportunity to show off your senior photos. Senior graduation cards can include school colors for your high school or for the next educational institution you will attend. These cards can also serve as a high school graduation invitation for those you want to attend the ceremony. 

College Graduation Announcements

Graduation announcements for college students let everyone know about your exciting new degree. Share your next steps post-grad, like employment updates or grad school plans. You can also share graphics related to your field, like books for English majors or tk. You can include what degree you received, as well as any important internships and campus leadership positions. 

When do you send out graduation announcements?

Send your graduation announcements about two to three weeks before the ceremony, especially if it includes an invitation to the event. Following graduation announcement etiquette, like properly addressing the cards and sending them to the right people, ensures everyone is informed about your big achievement. 

Who To Send Graduation Announcements To

• Parents
• Siblings
• Grandparents
• Extended family members, like cousins, aunts, and uncles
• Close family friends
• Teachers and other academic mentors
• Coaches
• Personal friends

Announcing the Grad 

This customizable postcard reads “Hats off to the grad”—the perfect way to tell friends and family that you or your child made it to the finish line. Add the graduate’s name and the date of their commencement ceremony on the front. On the back, a cartoon graduate, yellow stars, and a cartoon degree surround a space where you can include “class of” information. 

Cheers to the Grad 

Toast to new beginnings with this stylish postcard. The cream-colored front has three clinking champagne glasses, while the other side is deep brown with a grad hat logo. Use it for high school graduations or college graduations; either way, there’s plenty of space to customize text and brag about your senior. 

Burgundy Announcement 

Your grad photo is the star of this photo graduation announcement. This postcard template is ideal for college graduates, as there is space to include your university and area of study. On the front, a deep burgundy background allows white and yellow text to pop. Print this design on a gloss paper to make the colors in your photo extra vibrant. 

Graduation Cap 

This grad card has a sophisticated design, and your custom text is inside a border of stars and polka dots. Bright yellow and white text pops against the black background. The back is a pastel green with a grad cap design that says “let’s celebrate!” 

Blue Hue Commencement 

This template is ideal for colleges, universities, and high schools sending invitations to students’ family members and friends. This professional design features dark blue design elements, including a blue color block and book logo. Include your institution’s name, address, and RSVP website. 

Golden Graduate 

This eye-catching postcard has a dark blue background with pops of gold. The front has your graduate’s name and a message of congratulations. The top edge has bright gold dots, mirroring shiny lights. On the back, your party details, like the address, start time, and RSVP are next to more elegant dots. 

Hat and Degree 

This pastel postcard features a cartoon graduation hat and degree. Underneath the artwork, invite people to your personal graduation party. The back has cute pastel polka dots and an announcement of your graduating class 

Grad Cap Toss 

You’ve graduated, and you want to celebrate. This graduation party invite lets everyone know the party is at your place. Along the bottom, cartoon hands are thrown in the air. Along the top, tossed mortarboards float in the air. The flip side is bright orange with the same design of students throwing grad caps.  

Photo Commencement 

Get the most out of your grad photos and include one on this photo postcard. A multicolored banner sits above your graduation year and ceremony information. The black background with gold and white accents lets your photo stand out. On the back, include the college you will be attending and your field of study.  

Graduation Hat and Fireworks 

The future is bright, and so is this postcard template. A modern firework design pairs with a mortarboard logo, while neutral colors make your information stand out. Be sure to add any post-grad plans, like university or jobs. 

GotPrint’s graduation card printing is great for graduates on a budget. We offer a wide variety of high-quality paper stocks at a variety of price points, so you can get cheap grad cards that you’ll be proud to distribute. All of our inexpensive graduation announcements include premium inks and vibrant colors. All the photos, design elements, and text will print crisp and clear. Our simple graduation card maker that lets you upload photos, customize text, and add fun themed graphics

You’re all set with your custom graduation announcements, but you’re not done bragging about your graduate. Order custom graduation yard signs, so all your neighbors know that you’re a proud parent. As for your grad cards, most people order 5 x 7 postcards with a glossy finish, but we always recommend you order a Free Sample Kit so you can be sure your order is exactly what you want. If you’re hosting a separate graduation party, you can print a custom graduation party flyer with all the event details. Browse our Graduation Shop to find all the essentials you need this grad season. 

Wondering what to use as a senior quote, or what to put on graduation cards? Here are some fun quotes, ranging from serious to silly.  

“There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” —C.S. Lewis 

“Work so hard that you never have to introduce yourself.” — Gigi Hadid 

“Life is my college. May I graduate well, and earn some honors!” —Louisa May Alcott 

“Don’t allow people to dim your shine because they are blinded. Tell them to put on sunglasses.” — Lady Gaga 

“All of our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” — Walt Disney 

“The horizon leans forward, offering you space to place new steps of change.” — Maya Angelou 

“Your education is a dress rehearsal for a life that is yours to lead.” — Nora Ephron 

“If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.” — Dolly Parton 

“We’re only here for so long. Be happy, man. You could get hit by a truck tomorrow.” —Timothée Chalamet

“Stay hungry. Stay foolish.” — Steven Jobs 

“You can never be overdressed or overeducated.” — Oscar Wilde 

“Let us make our future now, and let us make our dreams tomorrow’s reality.” — Malala Yousafzai