Did you know Vista Print has a home parties section with cute invitations?

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses various experiences and opinions regarding the use of Vista Print for ordering promotional materials, particularly for Pampered Chef consultants. Participants share their orders, preferences for free items, and tips for maximizing value while using the service.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal, Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shares their experience of ordering multiple items from Vista Print at a significantly reduced price, highlighting the value of free extras.
  • Another participant mentions they only order free items and have successfully used postcards for cooking shows.
  • Several users express satisfaction with the quality of the materials received, particularly business card magnets and notepads.
  • One participant notes the importance of checking for additional charges when ordering to avoid unwanted subscriptions.
  • Another participant discusses the potential benefits of using referral credits when ordering through Vista Print.
  • Some participants inquire about the use of the Pampered Chef logo on business cards, with one stating that only the company can use it.
  • One participant expresses excitement about the variety of free items available in a recent email promotion.
  • Several users discuss shipping costs and the potential benefits of priority shipping for time-sensitive orders.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the best practices for ordering from Vista Print, with some participants focusing on free items while others discuss the benefits of purchasing additional items to reduce shipping costs. No clear consensus emerges on the use of logos or specific design elements.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and preferences related to promotional materials for their consulting businesses, emphasizing the importance of cost-effectiveness and quality.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for cost-effective ways to obtain promotional materials and those interested in sharing experiences related to Vista Print may find this discussion beneficial.

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Ok so I just ordered:

500 glossy buis cards (design posted earlier) --- $7.74
100 Buis card magnets (same design as cards) --- $22.00
Buis card holder --- $3.49
140 return Add Labels --- $FREE
Pocket Stamp w/name/ph/email --- FREE
Custome HWC notepad --- FREE
Custom Sticky Notes --- FREE
Custom HWC pen w/ my name & ph --- FREE
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Total Retail value $115.91

after all the discounts I paid $43.93!!!!

gotta love it!
 
I like using Vista, too. I only order free stuff, though. I just ordered 100 postcards for a couples cooking show. I should be able to get three shows out of those (because I rarely get 40 names from anyone). I also have a sticky note pad and a stamp. I just paid shipping.
 
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plus one of my bonus buys was an extra 100 buis card magnets for $11.00. So I will have 200 NICE buis card magnets (I give them to every guest at my shows) for only $.16 each! I was getting tired of making my own and having them look cheesy.

I have gotten good deals before but not gone for all the free extras.
 
I usually ONLY purchase when they have all that stuff free. I usually get all my stuff for about $15-$20 at a time.All is always nice quality. :)
 
I just thought that I would let you all know that if you actually purchase something that is not in the free catagory like one of the specials at the end of the order that they offer....your total actually goes down. They charge less shipping. Try it for yourself just add one of these items and see the difference you can always delete it before you pay.
 
I think I'm going to have to start using them; enough of you have raved about them now!
 
If you go through MyPoints to get to VistaPrint, you'll also get points!!
 
I just got an e-mail for the following free:250 Premium Business Cards (reg 19.99)
100 Standard Postcards (reg 24.99)
Pens (reg 4.99 - qty 1)
Rubber stamps (1 free)
10 Large magnets (reg 12.99)
Note pads (one free)
sticky notes (1 free)
50 oversized postcards (reg 19.99)
140 return address labels (reg 7.99)
1 free T-shirt
10 note cards (reg 7.99)
25 brochures (reg. 39.99)...and 25% off everything else...I may have to go shopping...but still behave myself!!!!(If anyone needs more details, yell...)
 
YELLING!

I am on their site and only see the free biz cards, sticky notes and stamp.

I'm interested in the tshirt, pen and return address labels.

Right now I have three free products in my cart and owe $12 in shipping.

Do any of you get referral credit for me?
 
Di_Can_Cook said:
YELLING!

I am on their site and only see the free biz cards, sticky notes and stamp.

I'm interested in the tshirt, pen and return address labels.

Right now I have three free products in my cart and owe $12 in shipping.

Do any of you get referral credit for me?
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Email me and I will forward you the email I got this morning. Free Tshirt, Pen, Address Labels. My email is [email protected]
 
Di_Can_Cook said:
YELLING!

I am on their site and only see the free biz cards, sticky notes and stamp.

I'm interested in the tshirt, pen and return address labels.

Right now I have three free products in my cart and owe $12 in shipping.

Do any of you get referral credit for me?
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Yes, anyone with an account gets referral credit.
 
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I got my first 2 orders today!

I love everything!!!

Especially the HWC notepads & pen I ordered.

I am glad the magnets are pretty inexpensive because they are a bit whimpy but they still look much better than making them myself!
 
Just be sure when placing your orders that you read through everything and uncheck any boxes for free services, extras, etc. There were a lot of complaints a while back about people being enrolled in monthly services they did not realize they were signing up for and ending up with charges on their card every month, which were a pain to get removed. I'm not saying don't use vista print, I still order through them, just watch what you are agreeing to, like any online ordering really.
 
Is the priority shipping worth it? Right now I'm paying $16 to ship $48 worth of "free stuff" as it is ... but I have a craft fair on the 12th and standard shipping doesn't guarantee before the 14th.
 
Di_Can_Cook said:
Is the priority shipping worth it? Right now I'm paying $16 to ship $48 worth of "free stuff" as it is ... but I have a craft fair on the 12th and standard shipping doesn't guarantee before the 14th.
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I just PM'd you to explain how to add a cost item to reduce the shipping...if you play with that you can usually reduce it a bit...
 
What kind of things do you put on the business cards? Can you put a PC logo on it? Or is that against policy? I want to create some of the post cards, & make them into invitations.
 
PC For Me 2 Move Out said:
What kind of things do you put on the business cards? Can you put a PC logo on it? Or is that against policy? I want to create some of the post cards, & make them into invitations.
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No, you cannot put the PC logo on them. Only Merrill can as a company...hold on and I'll find the samples of mine...
 
That link only goes to the main page, with no examples. :( Could also be the computer here at work. IDK
 
Here is my new stuff:

Sometimes if you want a specific recipe somewhere you might have to abbreviate or edit.

New back of cards:

GreekCheeseonCard.jpg


Recipe Card Front:

GreekCheeseFront.jpg


Recipe Card Back:

GreekCheeseBackEdited.jpg


Address Labels:

AddressLabelsEdited.jpg
 
Thanks Janet!! I'll have to wait til I get home, I am unable to view any threads with pictures. All I see is a white box, with a pretty little red X through it! :(
 
PC For Me 2 Move Out said:
Thanks Janet!! I'll have to wait til I get home, I am unable to view any threads with pictures. All I see is a white box, with a pretty little red X through it! :(
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Awww...might be some restrictions on your firewall at work not allowing content from that site... ????
 
Dumb Question...How do I get the trademark thing at the end of pampered chef?
 
jrny2001 said:
How do I get the trademark thing at the end of pampered chef?
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I typed it in work - and then cut and pasted into Vista...

If you look on that thread I linked to (first link)...ChefAnn explains it to someone else.
 
Oh I wish I'd thought of recipe cards when I sent in my order without the postcards!

My biz cards have the same design as the second recipe card Janet posted. I just got a new cel phone and was having a fit trying to print biz cards with it, so the timing is perfect.

The address labels have a pink ribbon on it and my name, cel phone number and web site. I plan to stick them on the back of mini catalogs.
 
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I made my own Power cooking postcard invites they came today and I love them!!

I also did wedding reg. cards similar to Leggy's (sory I can not remember your name!),

50(free) large format postcards to match the wedding registry ones I made,

HWC notepads and pens

and labels that say You are invited to a cooking show! See inside for details for when I use the mini catalog for invites.

(all free!)

Plus shipping of course but once I average it all out it is still a steal!

I have not yet figured out how to order something small to drop shipping. Usually there is not something I want to pay for...
 
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my samples
youareinvitedsticker.jpg

mypowercookinginv.jpg

backlgweddingPC.jpg


hwcnotepad.jpg
 
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These are AWESOME!!
I especially love the HWC pens!! Excellent.
:D
 
vista printI have ordered several times from Vista Print, and I have never paid the extra shipping, and have received my items quicker than expected. It's a gamble, but I wouldn't pay the extra.
 
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