Color Options: What does it all mean!?

If you work or have associated yourself in the printing world, you should know what your color options are. We're talking about Pantone colors, 4/1 printing, and what not. So really, what should you know about color?

First, lets talk about the numbers. I'm sure a lot of you have seen them before, such as 2/1, 4/2, 4/0 and even 6/0! But what does all this mean!?!?

Well, the numbers are telling us how many colors are on what side. The first number represents one side of the paper, while the second number refers to the opposite side. As for the numbers, it refers to how many colors you can have on the specified side. So let's say, for instance, you need a custom printed postcard printed as 4/2 (would be said as "Four-over-two"). This would require that you would have 4 colors on one side and then only 2 colors on the other side. Now, there's A LOT of rookies out there who immediately think that a 2 color process only involves the use of 2 of the 4 colors on a CMYK press. Well, young padawan, much to learn, you have.

To be quick about this, this is what they mean:

4 color = CMYK. This means you can print photographs and images such as a picture of your dog or monkey.

2 color = 2 Pantone colors. This means you can ONLY use 2 Pantone colors given from the color pallette. No exceptions. The easiest way to do this is to use Illustrator and select the 2 colors you need from the Pantone color palette. If you're in Photoshop and you want to change a photograph into a 2 color process, follow this tutorial.

1 color = 1 Pantone color. Same thing as using a 2 color, but only using one.

6 color = The use of CMYK as well as 2 Pantone colors. Thus, bringing the color count to 6.

So there you have it for that hooplah.

Now, Pantone colors are probably the best thing since sliced bread. What makes them so great is that they have something available called a "Pantone Color Guide". When you look at this guide, you can accurately see what kind of color that will print. There's no color shift. No nothing. It's a guaranteed color.

Let's apply what you've learned to a real world situation.

If you're trying to print on a 9x12 envelope and you need it processed as 2/1. So that would mean there is going to be only 2 Pantone colors on one side and then only 1 Pantone color on the other.That's it!

If you have any questions regarding this, please leave a comment below and we will gladly answer it for you.

Designing Not Your Thing? We've Got You Covered

So there is one thing that happens to a lot of people out there who own or work for a small business; they are in need of a spiffy visual identity. What is a visual identity? Well, I'm glad you asked! It's what your company is trying to portray and having the items and designs that showcase what you're trying to portray. While it might seem easy, more often than not, it's very hard to figure out.

Now this is where we come into play, to let everyone know, we offer pre-made designs. So with this, you simply just log into our store, select what type of business your in, and then select a design you like. After that you can start typing in your information and voila! You got yourself a professional looking design without any hassle. If you're looking for multiple types of stationary and wanting them to look identical, many designs we carry will have matching business cards, envelopes, and letterheads. That way, you can keep your brand in check.

Okay, so if you have a vision on how you want your company to be portrayed but you lack the design skills to do it, PurpleMonkeyPrinting.com offers graphic design services that will create a logo that fits your business. We also just don't design logos, our graphic design services extend out to letterheads, envelopes, presentation folders, notepads, flyers, brochures, postcards, business cards, and calendars all for a great price!

Come check out our store today.


http://purplemonkeyprinting.com/showDocument.php?id=23

Make your business stand out from the rest.

You're friend, 

Pete the Purple Primate

Tutorial: Recreate Popular Video Game Logos

http://www.planetphotoshop.com/modern-warfare.html

This tutorial is based on the new video game phenomenon, Call of Duty - Modern Warfare 2 (which is, by far, one of the sweetest games ever). This video will show you how to recreate it's logo with text of your choice which is extremely handy if you're looking to create a forum logo based on the game or whatever else your heart desires.

The tools you'll need is just Adobe Photoshop.

Take a peek.

Also, I'm going to give a HUGE shout out to our main man Pete. He's been a great customer for us and he delivered me cookies. Delicious. Thanks Pete!

Vun Vun

$299.99 Sale is Almost Over!

So it's officially almost over. Our sale for 1000 full color, full bleed, flat converted envelopes and letterheads is ending on January 1st of 2010.

This type of stuff is perfect if you're a new business owner and needing to get some stationary printed so you look more professional, or even if you're just looking for a replenishment of them both. For $299.99, it's a fantastic savings.

Stop on in to www.purplemonkeyprinting.com and capitalize before it's too late!

Brush up on your Adobe Creative Suite Software

Need a refresher course on Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, or any other Adobe Creative Suites Software?

What you should check out is Adobe's Design Center. It is LOADED with helpful tutorial videos for all of your favorite Adobe software. Whether you need help with Photoshop's integrated HTML linker, or just how to use the pen tool, you will definitely learn something new even if you're a veteran with years of experience.

http://www.adobe.com/designcenter/video_workshop/

This is the video workshop. You should definitely bookmark that site because you will learn something new every time you watch it.

The best thing about the tutorials is that Lynda Tutorials helped out with much of the videos, and they are so detailed yet so simple to follow that literally anyone can learn to use Adobe software.

So do it to it!

Your friendly purple hued primate,

Vun Vun

Sale Extended!

So all the hooplah about our sale ending is false because we extended it!

January 1st, 2010 is the final day to capitalize on 1000 count of full-bleed and full-color envelopes and letterheads. Yup, you get 1000 of both envelopes and letterheads. A phenomenal deal. That's a savings of $132.06.

This is perfect if you're looking for a great price for your new business, if you're creating a visual identity for a client, needing a replenishment of letterheads and envelopes, or whatever the reason, it's a great price!

So head on over to purplemonkeyprinting.com and get your full bleed, full color envelopes and letterheads today!

$299.99 Sale Ends Soon!

So this is it folks. Our sale on 1000 count of full bleed flat converted envelopes and letterheads is about to end on December 12th. Frownie face, I know. But that just means you have to capitalize on this so you can save $132. That could get you a ton of toys this holiday season for your little child in your life.

Also refer to our previous post before this for a bit more information.

Hurry on in to www.purplemonkeyprinting.com and start saving today before it's too late!

$299.99 Business Stationary Sale

So folks, this is a crazy sale.  

1000 Full Color, Full-Bleed #10 Envelopes printed on a premium 70# opaque stock

+

1000 Full Color, Full-Bleed Letterhead printed on a premium 70# opaque stock

=

über savings.

We all know that getting a full bleed envelope can be an expensive endeavor so we often go for jetted envelopes in hopes of controlling cost.  Well, when you go with a jetted envelope, you risk a color and stock inconsistency between your envelope and letterhead.  That sucks.

This sale will allow people to purchase letterhead and envelopes that match in every way.  They will print side by side on our 28x40 Komori Press.  Oh, did I mention they are litho quality?  

I'm sick of all the sales online where they say they can print small runs of full bleed envelopes.  Well what they fail to tell you is that they are printed digitally and therefore, a lower print quality.

1000 4-color #10 Envelopes on 70# opaque would normally cost $322.75 and 1000 4-color Letterhead on 70# opaque would normally cost $109.30.  

These items are going for $299.99.  That's $132.06 in savings that I can use on the Wii Fit Bundle.  YEah!

Sale ends on December 12th, 2009.  Happy Business Stationary buying!!

Have an Oooo  ahahh ahahatastic day!

- Melissa the Purple Hued Primate 

www.purplemonkeyprinting.com 

Online Printing. Custom Printed Envelopes. Graphic Design.

PurpleMonkeyPrinting.com's Envelope Offerings. Quite the variety.

Ok... This is going be like Bubba Gump's shrimp recipes.  Long.  All of these envelopes range from 1 color to 4 color.  


#10 Regular Envelopes
#10 Regular Envelopes w/ Blue Inside Security Tint
#10 Envelope w/ Window
#10 Envelope w/ Window & Blue Inside Security Tint


#6-3/4 Envelope
#6-3/4 Envelope w/ Window

#7-3/4 Envelope

#7-3/4 Envelope w/ Window

#9 Regular Envelope

#9 Regular Envelope w/ Blue Inside Security Tint

#9 Envelope w/ Window

6x9 Open End Catalog Envelope

6x9 Open Side Booklet Envelope

6x9 Open Side Booklet w/ Window Envelope

9x12 Open End Catalog Envelope

9x12 Eopen Side Booklet Envelope

9-1/2 x 12-1/2 Open End Catalog Envelope

9-1/2 x 12-5/8 Open Side Booklet Envelope

10x13 Open End Catalog Envelope

10x13 Open Side Booklet Envelope

3-1/4 x 7 Bank Drive-up Envelope

3-3/4 x 7 Bank Drive-up Envelope

Voila.  In addition to these PurpleMonkeyPrinting.com accepts custom print jobs.  By having both commercial print and envelope manufacturing in-house, the possibilities are endless.

Have an Oooo  ahahh ahahatastic day!

- Melissa the Purple Hued Primate 

www.purplemonkeyprinting.com 

Online Printing. Custom Printed Envelopes. Graphic Design.

1000 Full-Bleed #10 Envelopes & Full-Bleed Letterhead $299.99

So folks, this is a crazy sale.  


1000 Full Color, Full-Bleed #10 Envelopes printed on a premium 70# opaque stock
+
1000 Full Color, Full-Bleed Letterhead printed on a premium 70# opaque stock
=
über savings.


We all know that getting a full bleed envelope can be an expensive endeavor so we often go for jetted envelopes in hopes of controlling cost.  Well, when you go with a jetted envelope, you risk a color and stock inconsistency between your envelope and letterhead.  That sucks.


This sale will allow people to purchase letterhead and envelopes that match in every way.  They will print side by side on our 28x40 Komori Press.  Oh, did I mention they are litho quality?  


I'm sick of all the sales online where they say they can print small runs of full bleed envelopes.  Well what they fail to tell you is that they are printed digitally and therefore, a lower print quality.


1000 4-color #10 Envelopes on 70# opaque would normally cost $322.75 and 1000 4-color Letterhead on 70# opaque would normally cost $109.30.  


These items are going for $299.99.  That's $132.06 in savings that I can use on the Wii Fit Bundle.  YEah!


Sale ends on December 12th, 2009.  Happy Business Stationary buying!!

Have an Oooo  ahahh ahahatastic day!

- Melissa the Purple Hued Primate 

www.purplemonkeyprinting.com 

Online Printing. Custom Printed Envelopes. Graphic Design.

What envelope size do I need?

It can be so confusing.  A what? #11?  Huh?  Here is a good envelope size list to help you out when you're ready for your next envelope shopping experience.

Business and Correspondence
These are usually used for a variety of business and personal correspondence.

TYPE	SIZE
6 1/4 envelope	3.5" x 6"
6 3/4 envelope	3.625" x 6.5"
8 5/8 envelope	3.625" x 8.625"
7 envelope	3.75" x 6.75"
Monarch (7 3/4) envelope	3.875" x 7.5"
9 envelope	3.875" x 8.875"
9 (policy) envelope	4" x 9"
10 envelope	4.125" x 9.5"
DL envelope	4.313" x 8.625"
11 envelope	4.5" x 10.375"
12 envelope	4.75" x 11"
14 envelope	5" x 11.5"
16 envelope	6" x 12"

Booklet Envelopes

Constructed with side seam, is ideal for annual reports, brochures etc.

TYPE	SIZE
3 envelope	4.75" x 6.5"
4 1/2 envelope	5.5" x 7.5"
5 envelope	5.5" x 8.125"
6 envelope	5.75" x 8.875"
6 1/2 envelope	6" x 9"
6 5/8 envelope	6" x 9.5"
6 3/4 envelope	6.5" x 9.5"
7 1/4 envelope	7" x 10"
7 1/2 envelope	7.5" x 10.5"
9 envelope	8.75" x 11.5"
9 1/2 envelope	9" x 12"
10 envelope	9.5" x 12.625"
13 envelope	10" x 13"

Catalog Envelopes
They are constructed with center seam which makes them more durable for mailing heavy-weight materials.

TYPE	SIZE
1	6" x 9"
1 3/4	6.5" x 9.5"
3	7" x 10"
6	7.5" x 10.5"
8	8.25" x 11.25"
9 3/4	8.75" x 11.25"
10 1/2	9" x 12"
12 1/2	9.5" x 12.5"
13 1/2	10" x 13"
14 1/2	11.5" x 14.5"
15	10" x 15"
15 1/2	12" x 15.5"

Square Envelopes
These are constructed with side seams and contemporary square flap. Be careful.  Square envelopes are not standard and require additional postage.

TYPE	SIZE
5"	5" x 5"
5 1/2"	5.5" x 5.5"
6"	6" x 6"
6 1/2"	6.5" x 6.5"
7"	7" x 7"
7 1/2"	7.5" x 7.5"
8"	8" x 8"
8 1/2"	8.5" x 8.5"
9"	9" x 9"
9 1/2"	9.5" x 9.5"

Baronial Envelopes
These are constructed with a deep pointed flap and diagonal seams. Traditionally used for formal business announcements, invitations and greeting cards. Not recommended for machine insertion.

TYPE	SIZE
Professional**	2.125" x 3.625"
#16 (Mrs.)**	2.375" x 3.375"
#17 (Mr. & Mrs.)**	2.6875" x 3.6875"
Gladstone**	3.563" x 5.562"
4-Bar	3.625" x 5.125"
5 1/2-Bar	4.375" x 5.75"
6-Bar	4.75" x 6.5"
Lee	5.25" x 7.25"
Linwood/Monona Inside	5.25" x 7.5"
Monona Outside	5.5" x 7.75"
** This size is too small to mail. Announcement Envelopes This popular design is ideal for stationery, photographs, greeting cards, small booklets, and much more. Designed with side seam construction and contemporary square flap.

TYPE	SIZE
A-2	4.375" x 5.75"
A-6	4.75" x 6.5"
A-7	5.25" x 7.25"
A-8	5.5" x 8.125"
A-9	5.75" x 8.75"
A-10	6" x 9.5"

Have an Oooo  ahahh ahahatastic day!

- Melissa the Purple Hued Primate 

www.purplemonkeyprinting.com 

Online Printing. Custom Printed Envelopes. Graphic Design.

Custom Printed 9x12 Envelopes

What is it about these large 9x12 envelopes that make you want to open them.  Everytime, I get one in the mail, I know it's something important.  It's usually important but not a fun read like insurance documents, lawyer papers (not that I have trouble with the law), government papers etc.  


I once worked for an ad agency that used these large 9x12 envelopes to house a very large thank you card that they'd send to their potential clients after a meeting.  They did a great job designing the gigantic envelope so it looked fun.  It's really important to make them look fun otherwise you'll have people thinking, "Oh no.  I am I getting served with divorce papers?"


Here are some fun envelope design idears:
Baby shower invites. 
Wouldn't it be great to have a huge baby blue or pink 9x12 envelope with rattles or rubber duckies printed on it?  Maybe even the ultrasound picture printed on it!  Then the invite inside could be a large 8.5 x 11 card.  I doubt someone can say they lost your invite with that!


Wedding invites.
Many people have unconventional weddings.  Why not have an unconventional invite in a custom printed 9x12 envelope?  A friend of mine told me about a wedding where all the food at the reception was finger breakfast food.  Little french toasts, little quiches etc.  It was crazy but who doesn't love breakfast food?!  


Basically you could use a custom printed 9x12 envelope for virutally any invite to make a big statement. It's different and will probably be one of the first times someone opens one of these envelopes and smiles.  Let's change the world people, one envelope at a time.

Have an Oooo  ahahh ahahatastic day!

- Melissa the Purple Hued Primate 

www.purplemonkeyprinting.com 

Online Printing. Custom Printed Envelopes. Graphic Design.

Custom Printed Envelopes

I've noticed that there are many online printers that are boasting custom printed envelopes.  In order for something to truly be custom, custom quotes should be available... right?  Not everything you're creative mind can conjure will be located in a store's product list.

For instance: Say you want a 9x12 envelope, full color, full bleed and with a window.  While I understand many stores may have quantity restrictions for such a custom job (printers have to stay afloat too), they can't say they can do custom work if they tell you, the artwork can't bleed and we don't offer windows.

Purplemonkeyprinting.com has many envelopes available for print with bleed restrictions but also provides custom quotes based on specs you provide.  We're your online printer that provides the level of customer service that you get from your local printer.

That and we smell pretty.  For real.  Like Grapes.

www.purplemonkeyprinting.com 
Online Printing. Custom Printed Envelopes. Graphic Design.

Custom Printed Envelopes

I've noticed that there are many online printers that are boasting custom printed envelopes.  In order for something to truly be custom, custom quotes should be available... right?  Not everything you're creative mind can conjure will be located in a store's product list.

For instance: Say you want a 9x12 envelope, full color, full bleed and with a window.  While I understand many stores may have quantity restrictions for such a custom job (printers have to stay afloat too), they can't say they can do custom work if they tell you, the artwork can't bleed and we don't offer windows.

Purplemonkeyprinting.com has many envelopes available for print with bleed restrictions but also provides custom quotes based on specs you provide.  We're your online printer that provides the level of customer service that you get from your local printer.

That and we smell pretty.  For real.  Like Grapes.
www.purplemonkeyprinting.com 
Online Printing. Custom Printed Envelopes. Graphic Design.

How to Make Use of Custom Printed Bank Drive-up Envelopes | eHow.com

How to Make Use of Custom Printed Bank Drive-up Envelopes | eHow.com

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Custom Printed Bank Drive-Up Envelopes

We've all gotten these at the bank.  There's the pocket for coins and the much loved pocket for bills.


Well, custom printed bank drive-up envelopes are available at purplemonkeyprinting.com.  Because I'm a designer, I have found other industries that could use these envelopes creatively.  Here are some ideas :)

1. As a gift
Design some of the bank drive-up envelopes with your own identity leaving a spot to write a recipient's name.  Now you have a stock of your own gift envelopes.  Then design cards that will fit in the outer pocket.  You can now place gift cards, gift certificates, game tickets etc in the inner "coin" section.  Voila!  You're being different!


2. Fundraising
Often times I see schools giving kids envelopes to keep their money organized.  With printed bank drive-up envelopes, you have room to custom print the fundraising name and a check off list on both sides.  Also with these envelopes, coins can be kept from falling.  While I paid with a check for my last school fundraising wrapping paper purchase, the poor kiddo opened her envelope only to drop a bunch of change.


3. Grocery Shopping
You could have bank drive-up envelopes printed to include lines for your grocery list on both sides of the envelope.  You can place your coupons inside the flap and then place your credit card or check secured inside.  I guess this solution probably wouldn't work for some but for those of you, like me, who hate carrying their purse into the grocery store, this is a great option.  Also, it's fun to have your own branded grocery shopping envelopes/holders.


If you have any more creative ideas for bank drive-envelope uses, please comment!
Have an Oooo  ahahh ahahatastic day!
- Melissa the Purple Hued Primate 

www.purplemonkeyprinting.com 
Online Printing. Custom Printed Envelopes. Graphic Design.