Postcards - Trying Something New...

[PampChefJoy]

I put these together and plan to have them available for download on Tasty Tidbits as soon as I get the consultant-only site up and running. (My programmer is working on it in the next few weeks, so the free flyers will be back soon!)

I initially designed these postcards to work with VistaPrint... they are sized according to their design guidelines. You can upload and then add your own text in the blank area before printing.

And they are pdf so you can just print them off on your own at home. There are text fields in the blank spaces so you can type your own text in there.

If you are interested, would you mind testing out these pdfs and let me know what needs to be tweaked? For example, can you print them out correctly (I think you can set them 4 to a page in Adobe reader, but I"m not 100% certain it translates the right way from when I set it up.)

 

[KristinS]

Joy, I love the Show Reminder postcard! Is it possible to make a version that has the first date as "Send me your invite list" for those of us who mail out invitations for our hosts? If not, I understand.. just a thought.

 

[BlessedWifeMommy]

Hi Joy, I may not be the best guinny pig, but I tried to get this to print 4 to a page, but the only thing it did is print one image. It was smaller and looked like 4 would go on a page, but I can't change the document, other than putting my own info into it.

I love these they are great!

 

[kaseydee]

Super cute......love them!

 

[PampChefJoy]

Joy, I love the Show Reminder postcard! Is it possible to make a version that has the first date as "Send me your invite list" for those of us who mail out invitations for our hosts? If not, I understand.. just a thought.

I can add it to the list but I can't guarantee I'll get to it anytime soon.

 

[PampChefJoy]

Hi Joy, I may not be the best guinny pig, but I tried to get this to print 4 to a page, but the only thing it did is print one image. It was smaller and looked like 4 would go on a page, but I can't change the document, other than putting my own info into it.

I love these they are great!

I wonder if I have to make it a 4 to a page layout.... in that case, you would have to type in (or copy/paste) your info 4 times... would that be too much of a pain?

 

[BlessedWifeMommy]

Nope, I can copy and paste.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I can add it to the list but I can't guarantee I'll get to it anytime soon.

Hey Joy, I'm doing a poll right now about this, and so far, more people would probably be interested in one that said "send me your list" vs. "send out your invitations".I think it's absolutely adorable, but couldn't use it the way it is written right now.

 

[BlessedWifeMommy]

Joy, I was just playing around with Vista Print. I was able to save a copy to my computer and then upload to Vista Print. The fill box (I don't know if that is what it is called) disappeared. I can add a text box in, but just wanted to let you know.

Also, if you do make it 4 per page, I don't think it would work to upload to Vista Print?

 

[PampChefJoy]

Joy, I was just playing around with Vista Print. I was able to save a copy to my computer and then upload to Vista Print. The fill box (I don't know if that is what it is called) disappeared. I can add a text box in, but just wanted to let you know.

Also, if you do make it 4 per page, I don't think it would work to upload to Vista Print?

Well I would actually make a different hi-resolution version available for VistaPrint (I didn't upload it here because it's almost 3MB), and yes, you would have to add the text box yourself within VistaPrint... that was my original intent, but then I decided to make it available as a fillable PDF for those that want to print at home themselves instead of ordering through VistaPrint.

 

[PampChefJoy]

Hey Joy, I'm doing a poll right now about this, and so far, more people would probably be interested in one that said "send me your list" vs. "send out your invitations".

I think it's absolutely adorable, but couldn't use it the way it is written right now.

I have a bunch of different ones I'm trying to finish, but I will definitely make sure to add it to the list.

 

[BlessedWifeMommy]

Well I would actually make a different hi-resolution version available for VistaPrint, and yes, you would have to add the text box yourself within VistaPrint... that was my original intent, but then I decided to make it available as a fillable PDF for those that want to print at home themselves instead of ordering through VistaPrint.

You are so great! You are going above and beyond! :thumbup::thumbup:

 

[christinaspc]

Joy I love these I was looking for a phd card today so I am going to work on these and give them a try thanks so much for creating them.

 

[Nanisu]

As usual, they are adorable.

 

[chefann]

So cute! Once again, you rock, Joy!

 

[lacychef]

Cute! Agreed with Becky; it'd be great to have one that said "get me your guest list by..". Thanks for being so creative!

 

[pamperedlinda]

You are so creative Joy!

 

[heather223]

I love these!

 

[PampChefJoy]

As long as I'm making a list, feel free to throw out anything else on your wish list in case I've missed something on my to-do list.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

As long as I'm making a list, feel free to throw out anything else on your wish list in case I've missed something on my to-do list.

What else is on your to-do list?

 

[PamperedK]

These are awesome!

I would love a postcard that invites potential recruits to team training. I try to come up with cute things to send but I'm not that creative.

 

[TeresaG]

They are brilliant.

 

[PampChefJoy]

The To-Do list (mind you, I haven't set a timeframe for all of these yet!)ostcards:
-Thank you for scheduling a catalog show (tips for success)
-It's time to send your invites (reminder)
-It's time to call your guests (reminder)
-Guess what I'm doing! (new consultant announcement)
-Thank you (blank - in multiple design styles)
-Thank you for your order
-Gift card/gift certificate (multiple styles, also available as a folded notecard)
-Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, etc (for the holidays later this year)
-Happy Birthday
(All postcards will be available as email templates for subscribers as well)Mini-catty insert with current guest special & upcoming host specials to encourage bookingsTri-fold brochure for fairs/boothsI wanted to design stickers too but I'm limited to only a few basic label sizes so I'm still thinking on the best way to do that. I don't think I have the time to actually get them printed professionally and then try to fill orders.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

The To-Do list (mind you, I haven't set a timeframe for all of these yet!):

Postcards:
-Thank you for scheduling a catalog show (tips for success)
-It's time to send your invites (reminder)
-It's time to call your guests (reminder)
-Guess what I'm doing! (new consultant announcement)
-Thank you (blank - in multiple design styles)
-Thank you for your order
-Gift card/gift certificate (multiple styles, also available as a folded notecard)
-Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, etc (for the holidays later this year)
-Happy Birthday
(All postcards will be available as email templates for subscribers as well)

Mini-catty insert with current guest special & upcoming host specials to encourage bookings

Tri-fold brochure for fairs/booths

I wanted to design stickers too but I'm limited to only a few basic label sizes so I'm still thinking on the best way to do that. I don't think I have the time to actually get them printed professionally and then try to fill orders.

I guess I would just ad a reminder postcard - "I'm waiting for your guest list!"

 

[PampChefJoy]

Here's a revision...

 

[abaker1]

LOVE IT Joy!!! Thank you!!!

 

[pcchefjane]

FANTASTIC as usual Joy!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Joy, to me that is the best host coaching postcard I've seen!

It's professional, but has humor and fun - it's a postcard that will make hosts excited about their party!

 

[noelskitchen]

Joy, to me that is the best host coaching postcard I've seen!

It's professional, but has humor and fun - it's a postcard that will make hosts excited about their party!

:thumbup:Becky, you took the words right out of my mouth. Hosts are going to love these. Great job Joy!

 

[PampChefJoy]

Thank you! I had purchased the license to use these trademarked cartoon figures last year and have been waiting for the right opportunity to design something with them. I think they are a cute representation of what PC could be, without infringing upon HO's copyrighted chef hat logo. I personally cannot sketch worth a darn, so I needed to find clip art that I could copy, because I am surely not going to draw anything myself!

 

[pamperedlinda]

Joy, to me that is the best host coaching postcard I've seen!

It's professional, but has humor and fun - it's a postcard that will make hosts excited about their party!

absolutely! I'd definately use this one (and I am not a postcard kind of girl).

 

[AlowayFamily]

The To-Do list (mind you, I haven't set a timeframe for all of these yet!):

Postcards:
-Thank you for scheduling a catalog show (tips for success)
-It's time to send your invites (reminder)
-It's time to call your guests (reminder)
-Guess what I'm doing! (new consultant announcement)
-Thank you (blank - in multiple design styles)
-Thank you for your order
-Gift card/gift certificate (multiple styles, also available as a folded notecard)
-Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, etc (for the holidays later this year)
-Happy Birthday
(All postcards will be available as email templates for subscribers as well)

Mini-catty insert with current guest special & upcoming host specials to encourage bookings

Tri-fold brochure for fairs/booths

I wanted to design stickers too but I'm limited to only a few basic label sizes so I'm still thinking on the best way to do that. I don't think I have the time to actually get them printed professionally and then try to fill orders.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE :love: that you are creating these to be used with Vista Print! I am so dull when it comes to creating my own postcards - I can't wait to upload these into Vista and print them.

What about a "Wrap it Up" card to remind hosts when we are closing her show? I also use an "I Love Referrals" card and would love to see how it looks from your creative perspective.

Great job as usual!!!

 

[letscook04]

I think it's absolutely adorable:love:

 

[Melissa78]

Joy are any of these other post card options available anywhere? (another thread?) I've looked on the website but didn't see any. I love what you have done but until the reminders one comes in from Vista I was hoping to print at home on my Avery 4pt post cards but can't seem to do it. Just wondering.