tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49899221383608586122024-02-18T22:20:21.240-05:00sapling presssapling presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12680528375967250306noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989922138360858612.post-72444528389697776432012-10-13T15:38:00.000-04:002012-10-13T15:38:33.042-04:00We're Moving!This week we officially signed our lease to move our entire operation to a new part of town. Sadly I'll be leaving the warehouse, but I'm excited to start fresh in the new year and under a new roof. Since the interior of the new location is still in the midst of being constructed, I thought it'd be fun to document the process along the way.<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">Our plan is to move in during the month of December and open the doors to the public and custom clients starting in January. We'll primarily focus on our wholesale business, but we'll also offer a small selection of designs from talented wedding, baby, and social stationery designers. Clients will be able to make an appointment and meet with us to discuss their job in detail. We'll continue to offer our printing services to other designers and clients in need of letterpress printing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">We'll be able to go back in a few weeks once the walls have been primed and the paper is off of the windows. Can't wait! Until then, I'll continue to update the blog with all things retail including furniture finds, inspiration, </span><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">and all of our new plans along the way.</span></span></div>
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sapling presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12680528375967250306noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989922138360858612.post-31288661157132608932012-04-16T20:52:00.002-04:002012-04-17T22:38:24.125-04:00Anatomy of an Order FormHi everyone! As you can see, my plan to blog on the regular is proving a bit more difficult than I had hoped. But that's ok because I'm writing now & feeling pretty good about it. I digress. <br />
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For those of you NOT involved in the stationery industry, let me bring you up to speed. It is officially trade show season and no one is sleeping! The largest of the industry shows, <a href="http://www.nationalstationeryshow.com/" target="_blank">The National Stationery Show</a>, takes place next month in NYC and that's all that I can think about. Like most of my fellow stationers, my waking and resting thoughts have been consumed with booth design, new product ideas, travel logistics and last but certainly not least, plans to meet and greet both new and old friends. <br />
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Usually I have a good amount of time before NSS to plan for nothing but NSS. The business has grown quite a bit in the last 12 months so in addition to planning for NSS, we're also printing and fulfilling wholesale, etsy and custom orders. While grateful for the steady work, it's a little more challenging than in years past.<br />
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Soooo, to help myself plan (and maybe you as well) I thought I'd share a little bit of what's happening behind the scenes. That being said, say hello to my NSS Order Form.<br />
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As you can see, the who, what, when, where and why is pretty standard. Nonetheless, if you've never had to make one of these, I thought I'd point out a few things you may want to add or copy for your own. You should know that I copy my order form on a 2-part carbon paper form from my laser printer. I purchase the blank sheets <a href="http://www.carbonlessondemand.com/" target="_blank">here</a>. I also attach each order form to a clipboard and usually have about 3-4 individual clipboards ready to go. <br />
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1. I fill in a few order forms ahead of time with the date and order number so that I know who comes first when it's time to actually fill the orders. My order numbers at NSS are usually something along the lines of NSS01, NSS02, etc. The ship date is also VERY important. Be sure to leave a space to write this. A simple check allows me to note if they want it asap, and if not then I write in the future date they prefer.<br />
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2. All of this is pretty standard, however I have added a box to check to let myself know if the order is from an existing or new retailer. This will help me see at a glance how many new shops I've gained at the show. Keeping existing retailers happy is a must but gaining new shops is always my goal.<br />
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3. I've recently added this section after accepting the fact that I suck at math. NSS is equal parts standing, talking and calculating. There's nothing worse than realizing you've miscalculated something when you review your orders or return home. It's always made me feel unprofessional. While I'll still have to add the final totals, this little cheat sheet allows me to know the costs of my products at a glance. My products range from $1.50 – $7.00 and most retailers order in qty's of 6's or 12's. This will eliminate some of the math for me along the way.<br />
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4. In the past I used to totally write out a short description of each product. That took up soooooo much time and in the end I was left trying to decipher my own chicken scratch. Now I simply leave a space for the item number and I'm good to go. All of my products have the cost and item number directly next to the product on the wall so it's never a question for myself or for those retailers who just grab an order form and fill it out themselves. <b>NOTE: that will happen.</b> Make sure your forms are easy to understand to those who may not know the ins and outs of your product, or all of your own special codes or markings.<br />
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5. Be sure to leave a space for any additional notes or instructions either from the retailer or from yourself. Possibly a note to send a sample, contact them before shipping, etc... I require a credit card for all orders at show time unless they are an established store and already have net 30 terms with me. Be sure to write every piece of info. that your CC machine or <a href="https://squareup.com/?gclid=CNOZ0rHVuq8CFYRM4AodIVLTkQ" target="_blank">Square</a> requires and always get a signature.<br />
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Once I have a finished order, I give the retailer their copy and then punch my copy and place it in my 3-ring binder. That binder, just like my children, NEVER LEAVES MY SITE. Not only is it full of all my hard work, it's also full of credit card numbers. I don't even want to think about what could happen if I lost that thing.<br />
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I hope you find this helpful, and if not, I hope I gave you something enjoyable to read while you took that much needed break from all of your hard work. Stay focused, get plenty of rest and take as many deep breaths as you need. See you soon enough!sapling presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12680528375967250306noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989922138360858612.post-36112558338672448372012-03-10T04:56:00.000-05:002012-03-10T04:56:18.549-05:00Midnight MadnessIt's been so long since I last posted that I'm actually a bit nervous. I almost feel like I'm about to take a test.<br />
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That being said, I woke up in the middle of the night to an email from my brother in law which included a link to an SLR camera on sale. He's a photographer and has been more than happy and willing to send the occasional product link my way. Thanks, Mark!<br />
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Long story short, I purchased the camera along with a tripod and it wasn't long before I got sucked into the world and website known as <a href="http://photojojo.com/">photojojo.com</a>. Truth be told, I know very little about photography but this website makes me wish I knew more. I'm a gadget-lover by nature (especially of the infomercial variety) and this site is full of awesome lenses, filters and lots of other items that I know nothing about. Still, it holds my attention and in the end I bought a pretty sweet camera bag that I can't wait to use!<br />
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Taking quality product photos is near the top of my very long to-do list so I'm excited to photograph all of the new and not so new cards and products we've been turning out at the studio. Stay tuned and good morning, early birds.sapling presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12680528375967250306noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989922138360858612.post-83672301746172519212010-04-19T23:49:00.000-04:002010-04-19T23:50:18.660-04:00it's 1995<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">as much as i'd like to make this blog full of pictures and inspiration, it's not. why? probably because i think i'm too busy to grab the camera, take a picture, take a good picture, upload it, adjust it, resize it and post it. kudos to those who do because i love looking at your blogs. keep up the good work. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">my day to day life at the studio changes but music is a constant. maybe after the stationery show i'll post some more letterpress related pics and blurbs, but for now i've decided to share what i listen to in order to keep myself sane, motivated, pleasant, and sometimes awake. feel free to sing along if you know the words.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">monday, march 15th night class :: 6-10 (1 spot open)</span><br />
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</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">CLASS DESCRIPTION ::<br />
This intro class is perfect for those who want to learn the basics of letterpress printing. In this first class you’ll learn to set lead type and print with photopolymer plates on a proof press. Each student will get to print their own business/calling cards, OR personalized note cards/thank you cards and envelopes.<br />
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Students will either choose a design from the options on the following pages, OR they can submit their own design one week prior to the class they will be attending. All jobs will be printed on Crane’s Lettra 110# white cotton paper and in the ink color of their choice. All jobs will be one-color. </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000;">* send me an email and i will send you a pdf of the design options.</span></span><br />
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COST :: $125 for 200 business cards<br />
$150 for 100 notecards and envelopes<br />
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MARCH CLASS SCHEDULE ::</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Saturday March 6, 2010 :: 10am-2pm <span style="color: #cc0000;">this class is full</span><br />
Monday March 15, 2010 :: 6pm-10pm </span><span style="font-size: small;">sign up by March 1 :: </span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">one spot left</span> </span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sunday March 21, 2010 :: 10am-2pm </span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: small;">this class is full</span><span style="font-size: small;"> <br />
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Step 1 :: Sign up. Please send me an email me at info@saplingpress.com to specify which class you would like to attend and your choice of either business/calling cards OR note cards/thank you cards. After you receive email confirmation I will bill you via paypal. <br />
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Step 2 :: Choose your design. Once your payment has been received, please send me an email with your choice of design and the information you would like on the card. I will send you a PDF proof of your artwork to approve. You will be allowed one round of revisions after your proof is sent to you. Once the artwork has been approved there cannot be any further changes. <br />
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Step 3 :: Send your custom artwork. Please send final artwork via email to info@saplingpress.com. You will NOT receive a proof for final artwork unless changes need to be made due to possible problems on press. Please send illustrator EPS files with all text converted to outlines, exactly to size, and in 100% black.<br />
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Things happen. If you have to cancel for any reason, your payment will be put towards another class to be taken at your convenience. If you decide not to take another class then I can offer a 50% refund paid via paypal. After final artwork has been approved, I cannot offer any refunds for classes missed. </span></span></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">my friend lisa, from <a href="http://www.ella-studio.com/">ella studio</a> helped me out for the day and i couldn't have done it without her. splitting into 2 groups, everyone was able to print a few valentine's day cards on the vandercook, watch the windmill in action as it cut the envelope liners, and witness the greatness that is the challenge automatic paper cutter.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">photographer stephanie casey was kind enough to take photos of the event and post them on her beautiful <a href="http://stephaniecaseyphotography.blogspot.com/">blog</a>. the studio never looked so neat and tidy and i can't wait to work with her sooner than later.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">thanks again to those who attended. you made my day.</span></span><br />
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</div><span style="color: #666666; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">seriously, how cute are these? i've seen them a few places online, but you can check them out <a href="http://store.heliotropehome.com/pamuse1.html">here</a>. nothing says good morning like a nice fresh cup of 186 C. </span></span>sapling presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12680528375967250306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989922138360858612.post-82142419685416622682010-01-24T22:39:00.000-05:002010-01-24T22:40:15.852-05:00TYPEFACE, the movie<span style="color: #666666; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">wow. i think i could spend a whole day just watching them make the wood type. way to go wisconsin!</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">the building doors will be locked but i'll have signs on the door for you to call so someone can let you in :) <br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">everyone who attends walk away with their own valentine's day cards & lined envelopes that they will complete from start to finish. plus i'll have some super yummy sweet treats. <br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">emily at the pittsburgh craft collective is putting this whole thing on, and if you're not a member of the PCC then a $5 contribution will be accepted to benefit the <a href="http://pghcraftcollective.com/">PCC</a> and all the super cool things they do. be sure to check them out and i hope to see you there.</span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span>sapling presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12680528375967250306noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989922138360858612.post-40553567871663251012010-01-20T09:26:00.000-05:002010-01-20T09:26:02.310-05:00clothing of the future according to the 1930's<span style="color: #666666; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">had <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9eAiy0IGBI">this</a> really been the look in the year 2000, i'm pretty sure there would have been plenty of single men to go around. enjoy.</span></span>sapling presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12680528375967250306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989922138360858612.post-33731894974771514412010-01-18T17:35:00.000-05:002010-01-18T17:35:19.494-05:00national stationery show – twenty ten<span style="color: #444444; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">sapling press will be exhibiting at the <a href="http://www.nationalstationeryshow.com/">NSS</a> this year and we're looking forward to showing everyone what we're made of. that would be blood, sweat and tears usually brought on by a really bad paper cut. more details and pics to come of my progress in progress.</span></span>sapling presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12680528375967250306noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989922138360858612.post-75292021148594352822010-01-18T16:18:00.000-05:002010-01-18T16:18:23.196-05:00this is why i love what i do.wow. this video made me want to walk away from the computer and print something. enjoy.<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/8375271">Letterpress Coasters</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/iloveqp">Quarter Productions</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.sapling presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12680528375967250306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4989922138360858612.post-59468256596875631232010-01-18T13:04:00.000-05:002010-01-18T13:17:41.945-05:00first show of the season<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgRRO5lJ7kdMSu8yYGzskoGTqR12-OE9kavONQ-SL37BzUCJp0__BOkmu-nE7tzq1b4D1dm8KNEZw4R-YhToH8rSVjS2Q4U36WIck-vi5SYZ8qeHVtapwzbgCEWf5GS_HEdAI0Y9qZTErK/s1600-h/IMI1sm.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 144px; height: 187px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgRRO5lJ7kdMSu8yYGzskoGTqR12-OE9kavONQ-SL37BzUCJp0__BOkmu-nE7tzq1b4D1dm8KNEZw4R-YhToH8rSVjS2Q4U36WIck-vi5SYZ8qeHVtapwzbgCEWf5GS_HEdAI0Y9qZTErK/s320/IMI1sm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428143686926555586" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" >it's on! come out on feb. 6th to the union project for the<a href="http://imadeitpgh.com/"> i made it mine!</a> show. there will be a lot of great vendors as usual, and i'll be showing off some new prints and valentine's day cards. skip the chocolate this year and give the gift of handmade! </span>sapling presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12680528375967250306noreply@blogger.com0