The Stationers Guild

Together with the convenience of digital cameras and advances in offset publishing, this holiday season quite a few households will digitally print family pictures right on their annual Christmas greeting card. What can be simpler? Just upload your photograph to an online printer, choose a template, crop your image, click the print button and your printed Christmas greeting cards are shipped to your residence.

This appears to be an idyllic situation, but photography professionals unwaveringly insist that digitally-imprinted Christmas photo cards aren’t nearly as enticing as pictures mounted on the card. One seasoned stationery store owner and recreational photographer said, “Digitally reproduced photo cards simply don’t have the high quality and print image resolution of photographs developed by a commercial printer. Some digital photo greeting cards are quite quite attractive, however, if you do a comparison side-by-side, the actual difference is pretty obvious: Photomount greeting cards win hands-down.”

Not everybody would accept this evaluate, but plainly if you consider the “convenience factor” and lower overall cost, it is no shock that buyers have moved in the direction of digital holiday cards. “Let’s be realistic,” remarked this knowledgeable stationery store owner, “you receive an attractive quality holiday photo card – maybe not the best – but you avoid the need for mounting the photographs with adhesive tape.”

Due to this change in consumer purchasing tendencies, main-stream printing firms have moved rapidly to boost their digital printing abilities. Actually, industry leaders, Crane & Co. and William Arthur now provide its clients a choice of printing their photograph on the holiday photo card or placing their photographs on beautifully designed greeting cards – often engraved – with pre-applied adhesive tape.

To see the variations in both printing processes, it is prudent to visit a certified stationery store in your neighborhood to check out printed examples personally. Regardless of what option works for you, a number of printing companies are in the middle of their holiday card sale. Save anywhere for 20% to 50% by ordering your photo greeting cards prior to the end of September.

Sheila May is the owner of Therese Saint Clair, a stationery store located in Greenwich, CT. She writes frequently about photo greeting cards and holiday greeting card trends.

Being a stationery store owner, I am repeatedly questioned whether digital camera Holiday personalized photo cards are “nicer” when compared to 4″x 6″ photographs mounted on a personalized Christmas card. There actually is no straightforward answer to this question, but I will share a couple of insights that might be helpful take into consideration when making your choice.

Even though the printing quality of digital prints has improved considerably, photographs developed commercially have a clear edge. This shouldn’t be surprising considering that commercially developed photographs are produced under ideal developing conditions utilizing papers manufactured to make consistent high quality prints. Even though I have seen exceptional digitally reproduced photos using high quality printers on specially formulated photo papers, this printing technique should be left to experts.with well-calibrated printing and developing equipment.

Digitally-reproduced Christmas holiday custom photo cards are likely to be more affordable than photographs attached to Holiday greeting cards. The cost of digitally printed photo cards is often a result of the paper weight and uniqueness of the design and style the photo card templates. While many photo cards look like commercial promotional mailers, some leading design companies have attractive window frames to showcase your photograph.

There exists a wide-spread false impression that “it is more convenient” to pick a digital holiday card rather than a traditional photo-mount holiday greeting card. This is certainly not the truth. Anytime you create digital prints you possess an infinite selection of coloring possibilities. I’ve all too often witnessed the stress than sets-in when a buyer is faced with numerous design alternatives to reproduced their digital photographs. Engraved and printed frames from prominent printing companies and designers are generally of far better quality when compared with the constrained web template choices offered by most online printers.

William Arthur, two of the main Christmas photo card creative designers, give the client the choice of using adhesive strips to mount your photographs or getting the picture imprinted digitally on the very same high quality paper stock. The price of both Crane’s and William Arthur’s Christmas photo card is identical no matter what printing process is elected. While the caliber of photo prints is superior to digitally reproduced pictures, printing your photo card digitally can save you some time and $0.19 per photograph print.

To view the many printing choices available, we suggest that you contact a Guild member store in your area to see which printing process works the best for your family photograph this Christmas season.

Richard W. May
Therese Saint Clair

With all the ease of digital photography and breakthroughs in offset printing, this year a great number of households intend to digitally print family photographs directly on their seasonal Christmas card. What could be more convenient? Just upload your image to an internet printing company, choose a template, edit your image, click on the print button and your printed holiday cards are shipped to your residence.

This sounds like an idyllic scenario, but photography enthusiasts unwaveringly insist that digitally-imprinted holiday cards are certainly not nearly as attractive as pictures mounted on the greeting card. One knowledgeable stationery store owner and amateur photographer said, “Digitally produced holiday greeting cards simply don’t have the high-quality and print resolution of photos developed by a commercial printer. Some digital photo cards may be quite appealing, but when you compare them side-by-side, the actual difference is clear: Photo-mount holiday cards win hands-down.”

Not everyone would concur with this assessment, but plainly if you factor in the “efficiency factor” and lower overall cost, it’s no big surprise that consumers have migrated in the direction of digital holiday photo cards. “Let’s face it,” said this seasoned stationer, “you are getting a nice quality greeting card – perhaps not the best quality – but you avoid the hassle of mounting the pictures with adhesive tape.”

Given this change in consumer buying habits, leading printing firms have shifted rapidly to boost their digital printing capabilities. The truth is, industry leaders, Crane & Co. and William Arthur now offer clients the choice of printing their photo on the Christmas photo card or mounting their photographs on beautifully-crafted greeting cards – often embossed – with pre-applied adhesive tape.

To see the variations in both printing techniques, it’s wise to go to an experienced stationery store in your neighborhood to see printed examples personally. Whichever option works for you, a number of printing companies happen to be in the midst of their holiday card sale. Save anywhere for 20% to 50% by purchasing your holiday photo cards prior to the end of September.

Sheila May is the owner of Therese Saint Clair, a stationery store located in Greenwich, CT. She writes frequently about photo greeting cards and holiday greeting card trends.

Right now is a great time to save money and reserve your Christmas cards or holiday photo cards from William Arthur. William Arthur, one the leading designers and printers of fine stationery and custom invitations, has just prolonged it’s holiday card and photo card promotion until October 24th. Save 10% on all holiday cards or photo cards purchased at William Arthur’s online store or at any authorized William Arthur dealers in your neighborhood.

William Arthur offers a full range of printing choices. Print your pictures digitally on William Arthur’s luxurious papers or apply your photos using adhesive tape that has already been placed on their cardstock.

Sheila May is a founding member of the Stationers Guild and writes regularly about holiday greeting cards and photo cards.

Today is a terrific time to save money and reserve your Christmas cards or Christmas photo cards from William Arthur. William Arthur, one the leading designers and printers of fine stationery and custom invitations, has just extended it’s holiday card and photo card promotion until October 24th. Save 10% on all holiday greeting cards or holiday photo cards purchased at William Arthur’s online store or at any authorized William Arthur dealers in your neighborhood.

William Arthur offers a full range of printing alternatives. Print your photos digitally on William Arthur’s luxurious papers or apply your photos using adhesive tape that has already been positioned on their cardstock.

Sheila May is a founding member of the Stationers Guild and writes often about holiday greeting cards and photo cards.

William Arthur, one of the best printers of high-quality personalized stationery and custom-made invitations, is having its yearly Christmas personalized greeting card and Holiday photo card sale. Now until September 30th, save 10% off William Arthur’s 2011 custom made holiday greeting cards and custom photo greeting cards.

William Arthur, long recognized for their well-designed line of photo mount Christmas cards, has gone to digital printing in 2011. Now, buyers have the option of either digitally publishing their photo right onto William Arthur’s formal card stock or adhering their photographs directly on the greeting card by means of adhesive stripes. Actually, some designs give the consumer the option of either printing options with the same enticing design and style.

Though digital publishing of holiday cards is now quite popular on account of its flexibility, ease and cost, the conventional process of adhering photographs on beautifully-designed cardstock still speaks to many purists. After-all, professionally printed photographs tend to have significantly more contrast and genuine color quality than images that are digitally imprinted.

Whatever alternate you choose to do, William Arthur’s breathtaking innovative patterns and high quality printing will definitely help to make your Christmas family pictures stick out. William Arthur now offers its dedicated clients with the option of purchasing their Christmas cards or Christmas photo cards on the net or at approved William Arthur sellers. Visit the Stationers Guild website and get a hold of a qualified stationer in your neighborhood. When shopping for very fine stationery and personalized holiday photo cards, it’s usually most beneficial to go through cardstock and design possibilities at a store.

Take action now before September 30th and save yourself 10% on William Arthur’s holiday greeting cards and photo cards.

Sheila P. May
Therese Saint Clair

William Arthur, among the main manufacturers of high-quality personalized stationery and custom made invitations, is now holding its annual holiday personalized greeting card and Christmas photograph card sale’s event. Now until September 30th, save 10% off William Arthur’s 2011 customized holiday cards and personalized photo cards.

William Arthur, long recognized for their exquisite collection of photo-mount greeting cards, has moved digital in 2011. Now, buyers have the option of either digitally producing their photo directly onto William Arthur’s formal paper stock or mounting their photos right on the holiday greeting card utilizing adhesive strips. In fact, some William Arthur designs provide the customer the choice of either printing method with exactly the same attractive design.

Whilst digital publishing of holiday cards is becoming well-accepted as a consequence of its flexibility, simplicity and price, the standard method of adhering photographs on beautifully designed paper stock still speaks to many purists. In fact, traditionally printed photographs generally have significantly more contrast and genuine color quality than pictures that are digitally imprinted.

No matter what alternate you ultimately choose to do, William Arthur’s stunning new designs and high quality reproductions will likely make your Christmas family photos jump out. William Arthur now provides its faithful consumers with an opportunity of purchasing their Christmas cards or holiday photo cards on the internet or at approved William Arthur sellers. Visit the Stationers Guild website and get a hold of a qualified stationer where you live. When shopping for fine stationery and personalized Christmas cards, it is often most effective to sort through cardstock and design possibilities at a store.

Take action now well before September 30th and save 10% on William Arthur’s Christmas greeting cards and Christmas photo cards.

Sheila P. May
Therese Saint Clair

William Arthur, one of the best creative designers of fine personalized stationery and custom made invitations and announcements, is having its annual holiday custom greeting card and Christmas photo card sale’s event. Now until the end of September, take 10% off William Arthur’s 2011 customized Christmas greeting cards and custom photo greeting cards.

William Arthur, well known for their sophisticated selection of photo mount greeting cards, has moved to digital printing this year. Now, clients have the choice of either digitally producing their photograph right onto William Arthur’s formal cardstock or mounting their photographs right on the greeting card by means of adhesive strips. Actually, some designs allow the customer the option of either printing method with the very same enticing design and style.

Even though digital printing of holiday cards is now very popular on account of its flexibility, ease and price, the conventional method of adhering photographs on beautifully-designed card stock still speaks to many traditionalists. In fact, professionally printed photographs generally have significantly more contrast and pure color resolution than photos that are digitally imprinted.

Whatever choice you ultimately choose to do, William Arthur’s stunning new designs and high-quality publishing will certainly make your holiday family photographs jump out. William Arthur now offers its faithful customers with the option of ordering their greeting cards or Christmas photo cards online or at licensed William Arthur dealers. Visit the Stationers Guild website and find a skilled stationer in your area. When shopping for very fine stationery and custom holiday cards, it is usually best to sort through cardstock and design choices at a store.

Take action now before the end of September and save 10% on William Arthur’s holiday greeting cards and holiday photo cards.

Sheila P. May
Therese Saint Clair

William Arthur, one of the leading designers of top quality stationery and custom invitations, is now holding its yearly Christmas personalized greeting card and Holiday photo card promotion. Now until the end of September, take 10% off William Arthur’s 2011 custom made Christmas greeting cards and customized photo greeting cards.  August the 15th is the last day to receive free shipping on your holiday card or photo card order.   Visit a store in your neighborhood or order online.

William Arthur, well known for their exquisite collection of photo-mount greeting cards, has moved digital in 2011. Now, consumers have the choice of either digitally printing their photo right onto William Arthur’s elegant paper stock or mounting their photographs directly on the holiday greeting card utilizing adhesive strips. Actually, some designs give the customer the option of both printing options with the very same engaging design and style.

Even though digital publishing of holiday cards has grown to become very popular on account of its versatility, simplicity and price, the traditional technique of adhering photographs on beautifully designed paper stock still appeals to many purists. In fact, professionally printed pictures generally have far more contrast and real color quality than pictures that are digitally printed.

Whatever selection you ultimately choose to do, William Arthur’s lovely fresh styles and high-quality reproductions will unquestionably help to make your Christmas family pictures shine. William Arthur now offers its faithful clients with the choice of buying their greeting cards or Christmas photo cards on the internet or at licensed William Arthur dealers. Visit the Stationers Guild website and locate a qualified stationer in your neighborhood. When shopping for high-quality stationery and custom holiday photo cards, it’s always most beneficial to sort through paper and design choices in person.

Take action now before September 30th and save 10% on William Arthur’s Christmas custom greeting cards and holiday photo cards.

Sheila P. May
Therese Saint Clair

William Arthur, among the best designers of high-quality personalized stationery and customized invitations and announcements, is having its once-a-year Christmas greeting card and Christmas photograph card sale’s event. Until the end of September, take 10% off William Arthur’s 2011 customized holiday greeting cards and customized photo greeting cards.  If you order now before August 15th, William Arthur is offering free shipping.

William Arthur, long known for their sophisticated selection of photo-mount greeting cards, has moved digital in 2011. At this time, consumers have the choice of either digitally publishing their photo right onto William Arthur’s formal paper stock or mounting their beautiful photos directly on the greeting card utilizing adhesive stripes. In fact, some designs give the customer the option of both printing options with the very same appealing style.

While digital stamping of Christmas cards has become well liked on account of its flexibility, simplicity and cost, the conventional process of adhering photographs on beautifully designed paper stock still is of interest to many traditionalists. After-all, traditionally printed photos tend to have significantly more contrast and pure color resolution than photos that are digitally reproduced.

No matter what selection you ultimately choose to do, William Arthur’s lovely new patterns and high quality printing will certainly make your holiday family photographs shine. William Arthur now gives its dedicated buyers with the choice of purchasing their greeting cards or Christmas photo cards on the internet or at licensed William Arthur dealers. Visit the Stationers Guild website and get a hold of a skilled stationer where you live. When you shop for fine stationery and custom holiday photo cards, it is often most effective to sort through paper and design options in person.

Take action now before September 30th and save 10% on William Arthur’s Christmas greeting cards and Christmas photo cards.

Sheila P. May
Therese Saint Clair