The difference between embossed and foil stamped folders is fairly simple: embossed imprints are raised up from the paper, foil stamped imprints are pushed down. But there are so many nuances to these pocket folder personalization techniques! What’s a foil stamped pocket folder? First, let’s look at the foil. The foil we use for stamping…
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We make pocket folders, so we know pocket folders. Our made in the USA custom folders are used by marketing firms, churches, contractors, realtors, schools, and more. Need folders for your business? We can help. Check out what we can do for you at EasyPocketFolders.com.
What’s the difference between matte and metallic foils?
Foil stamping is such a classic finishing technique. But do you know which foil to choose? Let’s go over the differences between matte and metallic foils. What are matte foils? Matte foils have a shiny finish but aren’t highly reflective. If we were to compare them to the paint you’d use in your house, you’re…
High-End Presentation Folders: The Ultimate Guide
Alright, let’s get this out of the way: we make pocket folders. We are a US manufacturer of custom folders. Which brings us to the first point on the topic of how to buy high-end presentation folders: pay attention to the folders they’re made. Where to buy high-end custom folders Before you look at the…
5 Practical Ways Your Brand Can Use Info Packets for Kits
Whether you’re selling something from your online store or shipping gift kits after an event, those delightful boxes of goodies benefit from an added info packet for kits. Those kits educate, inspire, and keep people interested in your brand. If you’re not sure if you need an info packet in your kit, here are five…
How to design for foil printing
Foil printing—or foil stamping or foil imprinting as it’s also called—is a classic personalization technique for greeting cards, food packaging, book covers, branded giveaways, business presentation folders, and more. But designing a logo or graphic for foil stamping is a bit different than designing for a full-color printed product. If you’ve never designed artwork for…
How to Engage Church Visitors with Welcome Packets
Some churches hand out homemade gifts for church visitors. While that is awesome, something a bit more practical—like a guest packet—might be a more welcome surprise. But what goes in church welcome folders? Do you tell them everything there is to know about your church? Or is it all denominational materials? What goes in depends…
Why contractors prefer custom presentation folders over stock pocket folders
In the market for new bid folders to give to potential clients? You might have come across the argument that custom folders are better… or perhaps you’ve seen the argument that cheap stock folders are the way to go. Some contractors just add a sticker to a blank pocket folder. Others go all-out and order…
Church Welcome Ministry Resources
Need some new church visitor welcome materials? Or maybe you’re leading a church plant or simply need to revamp your church hospitality kit. Whatever brought you here this list of church welcome ministry resources is full of resources and ideas for any church. This comprehensive list of church welcome ideas is full of everything from…
School folders from the 90s
Whether you were a kid in the 90s, a parent, or a teacher who didn’t yet have to worry about phones being a big distraction (flip phones just weren’t as cool), reminiscing about the 90s makes us think of everything from Lisa Frank to Nirvana. Since we’re in the business of making pocket folders (and…
Paper finishes explained so kids (or befuddled adults) can understand
Laid, linen, felt… what’s the difference? We know how to tell paper finishes apart from one another, but do you? If you don’t work with paper, we bet these paper finish terms don’t mean a whole lot to you. It’s ok, we’re here to help. And to make things easy, we won’t layer on the…