Friday, May 31, 2013

How to Design and Order Decals Online

You Can Now Design Decals in Our Online Designer!

Decals are a form of sticker that you can apply to cars, trucks, boats, windows and other materials to advertise your company or as a form of decoration. Our standard finishing for decals is square cut. If you need a dye cut decal, you will need to work with a graphic designer to make sure the cut paths work correctly.

Choose your Decal Material
Depending on your needs, we have three different types of materials available: 3M Controltac, Calendered Vinyl with Lamination and High Performance Cast Vinyl with Lamination.You will need to select a material to begin.

Getting Started on Your Custom Decal
Once you are on the product page, there are two easy steps.
  • Step 1: Choose Size and Quantity
  • Step 2: Choose Design Method
Selecting the Decal Size and Quantity
The decals are sized in half foot increments. You will need to select the height and width from the drop down menu. You will also need to select the quantity of decals. Please note this is the quantity per artwork file. If you need multiple artwork files, you will need to design each one separately.
Decals: Choose the size and quantity
Step 1: Choose Decal Size and Quantity
Choosing the Design Method: Pick a Template, Upload a File or Let us Design
There are three different ways to order your decals. You can pick a template, upload a file that you have already created, or you can have one of our designers design the decal for you (pick this method if you need a shape cut decal).
Decals: Pick your Design Method
Step 2: Choose Decal Design Method
We will be discussing the picking a template and designing your decal in the online designer.

How to Start Designing a Decal in the Online Designer
If there is a template that you would like to customize, all you have to do is put your mouse over the template and click on the "Customize Template" button. This will take you into the online designer. All of the templates are fully customizable. You can also start from scratch by selecting the "Blank Template" option.
Decal Template in the Online Designer
View of the Decal Template in the Online Designer

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Wedding Planning: Banners, Yard Signs & Flags!

Wedding Season is Here - How to Use Banners, Yard Signs & Flags at your Wedding

How to Use Banners, Yard Signs and Flags at Your Wedding
There are lots of ways that you can incorporate banners, yard signs, table runners and flags at your wedding! From "Just Married Banners" and Yard Signs directing people to your reception, we have you covered!

Directional Banners and Signs
Wedding Reception Directional BannerWhen planning your big day, you will want to make sure that all of your guests make it to the wedding and reception without difficulties. If you have people who aren't familiar with the area, the best way to avoid people getting lost is to put up banners or signs directing people to the wedding and reception.

Wedding Reception Banners and Signs
At the wedding reception you can use a banner as a backdrop for the wedding party. You can put the wedding couple's name and wedding date on the banner. You can also make a banner for people to sign and put well wishes on (like a big guest book). Banners also work well to display pictures of the couple and information like how and where they met.You can also have a fabric banner or fabric flag that displays the couple's name and wedding date.

Wedding Reception Decorations
Wedding Reception Table RunnerIf you want to have a fancy wedding party table, you can get custom table runners made. The table runners are printed in full color so you can add photographs and text. You can also have removable wall graphics made to display. You can have the couple's name and wedding date, or you can put pictures of the couple up at the reception. Another popular option is to have a floor graphic made for the dance floor for the couple's first dance.

Just Married Wedding Banner TemplateJust Married Banners
You can also make banners that say "Just Married" with the couple's name and wedding date on it to put at the reception or on the vehicle that will be transporting the newlyweds.

Click here to get started on your wedding banners and signs!

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Father's Day Gift Ideas

Banners.com has lots of Father's Day Gifts for your Dad!

Father's Day is June 16th - be sure to get your Dad a gift he will remember this year!
Father's Day Banner
 Father's Day Decals
Create a customized "Number One Dad" decal or other custom decal for your father to display on his vehicle. You can also make bumper stickers that say "Best Dad Ever" or "Number One Dad". You can create customized decals and bumper stickers in our online designer.
Best Dad Ever Bumper Sticker for Father's Day
"Best Dad Ever" Bumper Sticker
Vehicle Decals and Wraps
If your dad has a boat, 4-wheeler, jet ski, motorcycle or other toy, you can get him a customized decal to put on it! You can do a small decal, or you can do a whole wrap on one of our three decal materials. Click here to get started on your decal.

Framed Canvas Wall Art for Dad
Canvas Wall Art makes a great gift for your Father! You can put your dad's favorite photograph on a canvas - whether it is a family photograph, a photo of his big buck, or scenery pictures, we can turn your photograph in to a custom canvas print!
Framed Canvas Wall Art for Father's Day
Father's Day Canvas Wall Art
You can also put a sentimental quote on a canvas, or your dad's favorite quote. Click here to get started on your Canvas Wall Art.

Father's Day Party Ideas
If you are having a Father's Day Party, be sure to decorate with a Father's Day Banner! We have templates available to customize, or you can design your own by adding backgrounds, clip art, photographs and text. You can also upload your own file or work with our graphic designers. Click here to get started on a banner.

What are you going to get your Dad for Father's Day?

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Marathon, Half Marathons, 10K and 5K Banners

How to Order Banners for Marathons, Half Marathons, 10K and 5K Races

Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Race Banners and Signs
Planning a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K and other races can be a challenge! There are lots of items to consider like planning the course, advertising for the race, registration, organizing volunteers, etc... Although we don't have all the answers, we can help you with all of your banners and signs for your race!

Race Advertising Banners and Signs

Before the race, you want to make sure that people know about your event! The best way to do this is to advertise your race with banners and signs! You should include the name of the race, the date and time of the race, race sponsors, contact information and registration information. You can also include any other relevant information, like registration fees, or if the race is for a charity. 
Race Advertising Banners and Signs
Race Advertising Banner
Registration Banners and Signs

On the day of the event, you will want to make it easy for people to find the registration area. You can display yard signs in the parking lots and shuttle areas with arrows leading the way to the registration area. At the registration area you will want to have a large banner labeled registration so people can easily find it.
Registration Banners and Signs
Registration Banner
Start Line Banners and Signs

It is important to clearly mark the start line of your race. People need to clearly see where the start line is so they can congregate there at the beginning of the race.
Start Line Banners
Start Line Banner

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