| Specialty paper has progressed a long way in the past | | | | paper along with markers and unique ink stamps by |
| decade...far from the simplistic stationery packages we | | | | brands such as Memories to accommodate all the |
| were all accustomed to in years gone by. In fact, | | | | needs of a scrapbooking hobby. Smaller children enjoy |
| specialty paper stores today feature an array of | | | | crafts in general, which usually require some sort of |
| products designed to meet every personal and | | | | paper to complete the craft projects. |
| business need for the creative-minded individual. Let's | | | | Specialty Paper Ideas for Your Business |
| explore some popular uses that can be implemented | | | | Consistent business marketing helps your company |
| by folks from all walks of life. | | | | shine among customers and prospects, and specialty |
| Special Occasions and Holidays | | | | paper will likely play a crucial role in your campaigns. |
| Probably the most popular uses for specialty paper | | | | Use cardstock as covers for special promotional |
| are during special occasions and holidays. There are | | | | packages. Print your company logo and address along |
| plenty of colors and designs to choose from with | | | | with your Web address on business cards, letterhead, |
| holiday or occasional themes. One example is wedding | | | | envelopes and invoices using specialty paper products |
| invitations. Weddings usually require invitations for | | | | to match your business colors. Get noticed with bright |
| anywhere between 50 and 250 invited guests. These | | | | colored flyers. Create sales letters and mail these |
| will be mailed with some sort of inviting message along | | | | using bright envelopes printed to your specifications. |
| with the date/time and special details about the | | | | Create postcards with special offers, including a cutout |
| wedding and the bride and groom. Thanks to specialty | | | | coupon to encourage customers to buy now. Create |
| paper products, wedding invitations can be custom | | | | special "thank you" notes to show customers your |
| made to match the wedding theme and colors. | | | | appreciation. Doing these marketing tasks consistently |
| Invitations or announcements also come in handy for | | | | will not only keep your company name in front of |
| baby showers, anniversary parties, birthday parties, | | | | customers, but will also establish trust so you can gain |
| graduations, etc. | | | | repeat business for years to come. |
| Specialty paper makes great Christmas cards along | | | | Buying Online |
| with specially made envelopes to spread holiday cheer | | | | You can easily order specialty paper, ink stamps, |
| to your loved ones. With the right type of printer, you | | | | custom labels, invitations and more through an online |
| can print your computer-designed cards on bright | | | | store. Some stores specialize in these items, and carry |
| cardstock to make your cards have the look and feel | | | | reputable brands such as Curious, Stardream, |
| of store bought holiday cards. Cards are also great for | | | | Astrobrights, Pop-Tone and Prism. When shopping for |
| occasions such as birthdays, get well greetings, thank | | | | paper, look for description terms such as "lasersafe" or |
| you notes, and anniversaries. There are various styles | | | | "acid free" if you plan to do your own printing. Also, |
| to choose from, such as metallic, pearlescent, | | | | order in smaller quantities to start with so you won't |
| parchment and solid cardstock. | | | | accidently order too many of a color that doesn't quite |
| Children and Teens | | | | meet your needs. |
| This kind of paper provides a fun way to keep kids | | | | With all the unique specialty paper products and |
| occupied. It's used for scrapbooking, which has | | | | accessories available online, you'll find plenty of |
| become a favorite pastime for many pre-teen and | | | | projects to keep you and the kids busy for days on |
| teen girls! You'll find numerous colors and styles of | | | | end! |