Category: Printing

Finishing 2020 on a Strong Note

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This has been a unique and challenging year for sure, but life and business are still marching forward nonetheless. If you’re already getting a head start on your ideas for 2021, or still have a few loose ends to tie up before January rolls around, here are a few recent projects we’ve done to give you a little inspiration.

Here is a poster we made for the Marine Corps Systems Command. Personalized posters can be created for any organization, business, or occasion – you can even design yours online.

Custom envelopes, like this one for Smart Beginnings, add a professional, polished touch to all your official correspondence. We print custom envelopes in multiple sizes and designs to accommodate any company or organization’s requirements.

This is a postcard we made for Arsenal Events, alerting local residents of a foot race in their area. Postcards can be used for advertisements, reminders for upcoming events, or anything else you’d like to get the word out about.

Business flyers are an extremely cost-effective way to raise brand awareness and help bring in customers. You can even include a coupon or special offer, like Rebellion Fredericksburg did in this flyer we made for them.

Al’s Pals is a newsletter produced by Smart Beginnings (and sent out in their custom envelopes!). A newsletter is a great way to keep in touch with customers or supporters, keeping them updated about everything that’s going on behind the scenes.

Stafford Printing is a full-service printer providing a range of products for all your needs – we’re here every step of the way to help you finish 2020 on a strong note, and hit the ground running in 2021.

Who is ready for 2020 to be OVER?

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Pollsters say EVERYONE! I think they got that one right!

As always, we are thankful for our employees and our customers. Thank you for keeping us in business and at Stafford Printing, our people, technology and solutions are ready to engage as we prepare for 2021. We are looking forward to a new year and helping our clients have a successful 2021.

We have a full range of products and services to help you complete your 2020 goals and projects:

  • Banners
  • Booklets
  • Brochures
  • Bumper stickers
  • Business cards
  • Calendars design
  • Door hangers
  • Die cutting
  • Email marketing
  • Envelopes
  • Flyers
  • Invitations
  • Labels
  • Letterhead
  • Magnets
  • Mailing services
  • Notepads
  • Pocket folders
  • Post cards
  • Posters
  • Prescription pads
  • Rack cards
  • Stickers Tickets
  • Yard signs
  • Window clings

If you’re ready to have a chat with beverages and donuts delivered by Howard or Tanya, call 540.659.4554 or email howen@staffordprinting.com. We’re also open for tours!

What Are You Thankful For?

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With so much negativity and divisiveness in the world, we are choosing to be thankful for the people and things we DO have! We want to know – what are you thankful for this week? As always, we are thankful for our employees and our customers. Thank you for keeping us in business and allowing us to serve you!

It was our pleasure to work Hunter Lakefront Communities on their community booklet. Hunter Lakefront Communities specializes in lakefront properties, of course! Check out their website for more information.

Postcards are the perfect advertisement for everyone! Here are some new postcards we made for Shifflett’s Waste Services. Here is a review from one of their customers:

“They are quick to respond! Wonderful customer service and best price around!!” – Heather Pilcher

A recent postcard for University of Mary Washington Alumni. We are so thankful to be a frequent partner with UMW.

Julie and her husband, Josh, on an outdoor adventure.

Employee Spotlight: Julie Maida is one of Stafford Printing’s graphic designers. She has been with the company for three years and has a background in illustration.

Always interested in growing and improving, she looks for new ways to broaden her skillsets and never gets tired of learning new things.

One of her favorite things about her job is working directly with clients on creative projects and marketing campaigns. She loves to getting to know people and turning their vision in a reality.

In her free time she likes being with her family – even better if it involves an outdoor adventure!

A Range of Printing Ideas for Your Business

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The last quarter of the year brings an opportunity for one more big marketing push, and this year businesses need it more than ever! Here are some great ways you can show people what your company is all about and finish 2020 on a strong note.

Brochures

Brochures can be a useful visual guide for potential customers, and they can also provide existing customers with essential product and service information, as demonstrated in this brochure art for Mary Washington Health Care.

For real estate offices like Atlantic Builders, brochures can show off properties, present floor plans, and more. We’re the perfect place to print all your real estate needs!

Business Cards

Is your current business card looking a bit tired? You can follow Pinao Consulting’s lead and design a fresh new card you’ll be excited to hand out to people, complete with custom artwork.

Event Invitations

Whether you’ve got holiday parties, fundraisers, or other events coming up, invitations and envelopes can be custom made at Stafford Printing for any occasion! These invitations were made for the Society of Former FBI Agents.

Custom Signs

These signs for Bryton Homes show just how attention-grabbing a custom yard sign can be! Yard signs can be printed for any business or occasion, with your unique logo, artwork, message, and/or contact information.

Creative Inspiration for All Your Fall Projects

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The new season is finally rounding the corner, and with it comes a new batch of innovative and creative printing projects from our customers!

Menus for Patriot Subs

Handbook cover artwork for Rappahannock Valley Garden Club

Banner art for the Rappahannock Riverfest on October 24th

Postcard artwork for Rappahannock United Way

Artwork for a fall box from Hola Amigo

Product labels are among the most important communication tools between your company and potential customers. They also provide an assortment of creative ways to market your message. You can place your brand on paper, glass, fabric, stone, and everything in-between. Labels aren’t just for products, either – you can use them for return addresses, warnings, or a quick way to tag specials and sales!

Right now we’re offering 25% off all labels and stickers until December 15th. Use code 25OFF at checkout .

Over the past 33 years, our customers have become like family to us. No matter what your creative vision, we can help you make it a reality!

You Know What They Say about Labels . . .

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They’re awesome! At least the kind we’re talking about, anyway. We have labels and stickers for homeschool, school supplies, safety reminders, and more! Better yet, (like everything else at Stafford Printing), they can be personalized – woohoo!

You may have seen our Covid-19 graphics and stickers, but have you seen our sticker sheets and labels? These are currently trending with homeschoolers and private schools!

Contact us today and let us know what kind of labels you need for your students, your business, or any other project you have in mind – we’re here to help.

The Latest and Greatest at Stafford Printing

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What have we been up to? A lot, actually! We are trying to focus on the positive and there are plenty of positive things happening here at Stafford Printing: book-binding, oversized banners, and interesting die-cutting projects. Here are some of our featured client projects.

Rain Forest Trust

RainForest Trust always delivers professional, polished materials and we are happy to print them! Their most recent conservation piece was an 8.5 x 11 booklet.

Did you know . . . Rainforest Trust purchases and protects the most threatened tropical forests, saving endangered wildlife through partnerships and community engagement.

Their unique, cost-effective conservation model for protecting endangered species has been implemented successfully for over 30 years!

You can see their current projects here.

Fredericksburg Area Museum

Fredericksburg Area Museum is OPEN! We printed this oversized banner to help them safely re-connect with their patrons. Have you ever been there? Check out their current exhibitions here. Local businesses need your support!

3-D Die-Cutting

How cool is this little guy? Michael, our die-cutting talent, conceived and created this fun dinosaur as a beta test for future projects.

Interesting 3-dimensional shapes are a unique way to make yourself stand out and get the attention of your customers. We custom make these! Got a project in mind? Let us know!

Whatever You Need Printed, We Can Help!

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With the school year coming up, people going back to work, and socially-distanced events being hosted, there are a lot of reasons why you might need signs or other printed materials! Here are just a few of the items we have available right now.

Window Clings

Easy application and easy removal! Simply peel and stick to your window or mirror to remind people to wash their hands and stay healthy! You can order some of the pre-made designs pictured below, or customize your own! Only $2 each (minimum of 25).

Mask Reminders

Fun graphics to remind people to wear masks during this time! These can be printed as large posters! They’re also customizable, so order one today with your favorite person, animal, or mascot wearing a mask.

Yard Signs

Custom yard signs can be made to fit any occasion. We have the ability to make the signs different shapes as shown with the sign pictured below. If you have an event coming up such as a birthday, graduation, anniversary or tournament, call us today to order!

These are just examples of some of the items we offer – Check out our full range of printed products and let us know exactly what you need!

Helping Your School to Reopen Safely

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It’s that time of year… the kids are heading back to school. Although this year is certainly unusual to say the least, we are sure that you are doing your best to devise a plan to help keep your students and staff healthy during the upcoming school year.

We have assembled a package of samples to help make the process of staying healthy a little bit easier. Each product can be customized to best fit your school, so please reach out to find more details! We have a lot of ideas that could help remind your students and staff to do their part in maintaining the cleanliness of your school.

We are happy to answer any questions or visit your school to consult. Please let us know if there is anything we can help you with!

Prepare for Your Next Breakthrough by Prioritizing Self-Care

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There are many seasons in life.
Some are exhilarating, others exhausting. Some bring immense growth, and others deplete you.
Just as there are seasons in nature, there is continual change in our daily lives. Many of us were caught off guard by the coronavirus, and our questions about the future can be more depleting than the uncertainty of this day.
But wisdom takes the long view, and that means prioritizing personal health so you can endure and thrive tomorrow.

From Crisis to Recovery

As you move from a season of chaos to a season of recovery, self-care is one of the most important things you can do. What might this look like? Here is a checklist to consider:

Set a Routine and Prioritize Consistency

Since so many things are out of whack, daily routines are more important than ever.
Create expectations for yourself and your family by involving them in daily cleaning, cooking, recreation, or school responsibilities. Make room for relaxing and fun activities, and build quiet space into your calendar. Posting a new weekly schedule for everyone can make life feel more fun, productive, and stable.

Spend Time Outside

Enjoy the outdoors every day, whether it’s a walk around your yard or sitting under an umbrella on your front steps.
The outdoors will refresh you. Even opening the windows can bring an invigorating breeze and a gush of energy.

Cultivate Joy

A lot of what we hear and see these days is scary and troubling, and there is power as we move in the opposite spirit.
Whether it’s a YouTube video or a hopeful song, find one thing each day that makes you smile, laugh, or feel good. To double the impact, share your positivity with others. A joy shared is multiplied!

Reach Out

Perhaps the last few months have left you so frazzled you haven’t made time for others.

Isolation is very dangerous, increasing your risk of mortality, prompting quicker cognitive decline, and inflating your pessimism about the future. People need people, and sometimes YOU need to be the one who makes the first move. Reach out to others through emails, video-conferencing, a driveway coffee date, or a long walk.

Control What You Can

While it is natural to worry about the future, anxiety can carry you away.

When uncertainty tempts you to fret, counteract that by concentrating on what IS in your control. Can you deep-clean your storage room, re-arrange furniture, or start a wood-working project? Bringing order to chaos is a wonderful antidote to stormy emotions.

Help Others

Research shows that helping others is a great way to help yourself.

When recovering from a season of stress, one of the best ways to recover is by lifting others up too. Can you donate money, supplies, or time to a non-profit? Deliver groceries or a “favorite” pampering item to someone who isn’t expecting it?
When you are stressed or afraid, one of the most powerful things you can do is to find someone who is worse off than you and serve them.

This Too Shall Pass

COVID-19 has prompted a season of isolation and stress like many have never known.
It is scary to think of living like this forever, but remind yourself that it WILL end, even if it takes a long time to rebalance. Just like seasons pass each year, this time of testing will pass as well.
There is no “right way” to take care of yourself, but it crucial that you do it!