In the age of the internet where likes, retweets, and emojis express our affection for one another, print is a cherished novelty. Unfortunately, checking the mail isn’t as exciting when you were a kid. Ask yourself when the last time was you that received something in the mail that wasn’t the weekly grocery specials, your W-2, or a takeout menu for the latest local restaurant? Wouldn’t it be nice to receive a letter? Instead of waiting around in a fit of nostalgia for someone to send you a special hello in the mail, why not bring back the tradition yourself? After you’ve personalized your stationery with letterhead printing in Glendale, why not go the extra mile and decorate it at home? Get crafty and write a letter to a friend, parent, mentor, or loved one. Make someone you love happy they checked their mailbox. Leaf Print •
The appropriate stamp for the nature lover or avid hiker is right above your head. Collect green leaves that catch your eye and are within reach. Lay and flatten them out on a clean sheet of paper. Cover them with a paper towel. Using a hammer, tap every surface of the leaf. The juice from the leaf will leave a print. Once it dries, you’ll have beautiful stationery and a newfound appreciation for nature.
Splatter Paint •
For fun (and messy) approach to elevating your stationery to art, try splattered paint. Be sure to use heavy weight paper because it will be able to hold the paint without warping. Pair acrylic paint with various brushes and get splattering! You can pretend to be Jackson Pollock and have colorful one-of-a-kind stationery, so it’s a win-win.
Geometric Stencils •
If you’re the type of person who is at ease when a beautiful pattern is before their eyes, try using geometric stencils. Using an X-Acto knife, cut a shape into a piece of cardstock to create a template. Use the template to trace your shape along the edge of a roll of painter’s tape. Returning to your X-Acto knife, cut through the newly drawn pencil lines. Apply the tape on your stationary to create a pattern of your liking. Use inkpads or watercolor to cover the exposed paper. Once the ink or paint dries, remove the tape, and you have a chic, geometric pattern.
If crafts aren’t your thing or you’re in need of a refined, professional stationary, consider letterhead printing in Glendale.