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April 2018
To make way for new stock arriving soon, this week we’re having a FLASH SALE of our current stock of Ultra gloss metal, with a huge 40% saving!!
This is our premium white 0.55mm aluminium, which has a ‘glass like’ ultra glossy surface and is suitable for a wide range of items and projects from keyrings and clocks to wall art and dry-wipe boards.
From today – Monday (9th April) all Aluminium sheet , Door plaques, Desk Calendars and selected Clocks, Bookmarks, Business cards and more that are listed in White – Ultra gloss have a massive 40% saving!
This fantastic saving will only last this week so you better be quick – all offers will end if stocks sell out, or latest on Friday 13th – so unlucky for you if you miss out!
March
This month we’ve continued to work on extending our range of foldable and freestanding items to create more items including our new Freestanding (scored) Signs
We’ve adjusted three of our most useful aluminium sheet sizes to include a new Scored section that you bend to create a portrait freestanding sign or dry wipe sign.
This month we’re also excited to announce that we’ve re-opened our on-site showroom which has examples of all our products, each in a range of metals, both printed and blank. We would love for you to come and see where your products originate and meet the team, but more importantly have a look and handle the items we sell. We can then discuss with you about which items might compliment what you already stock and explain the versatility of our items. Please contact us to book a visit to the showroom.
IMPORTANT! Pressing Info Update (please see the revised info here) Our newest batch of standard White 0.5mm, that we have been sending out this year has reverted back to the standard pressing instructions for all other 0.5 and 0.55mm finishes of 170-185c for 40-60 secs.
March/April Free gift:
The free gift this month is one of our new multi-charm keepsake keyrings. Perfect for Mother’s Day and beyond… the base keyring has a circular disk and two 40x15mm plaques onto which you can add children’s names and/or photos. We are supplying it in 0.5 mirror silver with accompanying split rings, for you to see the idea and create a demo item. Starting at only 59p it is perfect as a giveaway or budget sale item and as a more luxury keepsake in the 1.1mm Chromaluxe finish, from £1.95.
March/April Special Offer:
We are extending our double-sided white starter pack offer throughout March and April. A comprehensive collection to get you started or to expand your stock at a fantastic discounted price – almost £18 value for only £14.50! But for March / April 2018 get a further £2 off our normal discounted price, bringing it to just £12.50 – a massive 30%+ saving on RRP!
Website update:
We have added more of our popular Custom cut variable items, allowing you to order exactly the size of rectangle you need without having to contact us for a quote first – making it much easier and quicker for you to quote your customers and turnaround your orders. You can now choose any of the multitude of options listed in Custom cut for orders of less than 50 for sizes right up to Custom cut Oversize Sign – variable size MAX 610mm x 305mm and for orders of any amount in the Trophy Plaque size up to Custom cut small Trophy plaque – variable size MAX 75mm x 30mm
Shipping update
We have now added shipping to Iceland!
New Products – Pandora Style Charm Bead
Our new Pandora Style Charm Bead has been phenomenally successful! These are literally flying off the shelves so will no doubt be popular with customers. STOP PRESS!! STOP PRESS!! We have a sterling silver version of the heart charm and a new rectangular shape version winging its way over as we type – which we will add soon as they arrive (keep an eye on NEW PRODUCTS!) Hint and tip: Don’t forget to order your Ultra thin strong tape to secure your inserts into your beads!
New Products – Handsaw Shape and other guy shapes
We have also added a new handsaw to our shape collection, so the men don’t feel left out! Thi
s makes a quirky “Man Cave” sign for walls or doors which is an increasingly popular gift.
Marketing Trends
This month we’ve finally jumped on the unicorn bandwagon and now have a unique hand drawn unicorn head shape which includes a free blank template plus an extra FREE rainbow print, ready to press ‘as is’ as shown in the photo (and the accompanying video on the site).
February
Hooray! We’ve finally been able to source the Pandora style bead that we have been cutting the sublimation insert for for sometime and have added it here: Pandora style heart bead with aluminium insert (or aluminium insert only).
January
This month we’ve got some really exciting game-changing news! We now have 0.5mm double-sided metal which is white and fully printable on both sides. This means we can
now cut any shape or item – up to 85x54mm (business card size).
This month we’re also excited to
announce that we have launched our freestanding clocks. We’re now selling
these clocks in both a keyhole shape and a stemmed heart shape for you to print and sell.
As we head towards Valentine’s Day we have increased our range so you can offer your customers even more products for their loved ones. Not only is our new freestanding clock available in a stemmed heart design but we now do an Large wall mounted heart shaped clock as well. Don’t forget we still have a huge range of hearts in four designs (Puffy, Traditional, Classic and Folk) and numerous sizes from tiny to XL. Also don’t forget to check out our jewellery sections for cufflinks, pendants or brooches for perfect gifts for February 14th.
Stock update – Double sided white 0.5mm metal: Our new double-sided metal is now available as a double-sided business card and our straight sided budget key rings (long, rectangle, and square) also now have a double-sided option as do our luxury rectangular bookmarks and T shirt and medium classic heart key rings. More of our smaller products will have the double-sided option added as time progresses – feel free to request any you require immediately, through our Quote request items Item already listed but in a different size, colour or thickness Don’t forget we can also now cut any size up to business card size (85x54mm) in the new double-sided metal, including custom cut shapes. Use either of these three items to request any standard shape: Custom Cut Oval or Circle , Custom cut heart or regular shape or any shape bespoke/ cut to your own design: Bespoke cut design
New Products – T-shirt shape
We have also added a new T-shirt shape. Available in XL and Small they make perfect ‘Baby on Board’ signs, bunting or award plaques and in the smaller size – keyrings or fridge magnets for all sports lovers – with a bonus – the keyring is also available in our new double sided white metal.
Jan/Feb Free gift:
The free gift this month is one of our new versatile double-sided items for you to test print.
Jan/Feb Special Offer:
We’ve now added a new Double sided white starter pack for these items, with a mix of our thicker 1.1mm metal and our new thinner 0.5mm offering.
December 2017
Christmas Shut Down
A reminder that our Christmas Shut Down will be from Friday 22nd December until Monday 1st January inclusive. Last day for Christmas orders is Thursday 21st December at 12 noon. We re-open on Tuesday 2nd January.
November/December Free gift
This month we’re offering a range of free gifts. Small and medium orders will receive one of our new scored and foldable name place cards and one napkin ring. These items, which you print and then bend/fold into shape work really well together for the Christmas table but are equally as good at parties or at weddings. For bending instructions click here. Larger orders will receive one of our new foldable freestanding desk clocks printed with an image of the beach at our workshop in Mappleton. Further orders will receive a set of our small squares and foam pads to create a box collage as shown in the photo.
Engraving
Many thanks to Anna Ancell for sending us photos of our products which she has engraved with a rotary engraver. They look amazing and it adds another angle to what you can do with metal.
Stock update
We now have Matt White Chromaluxe available.
New Product – Stars and baubles
We have added to our range of five pointed stars and now have seven items from tiny to giant. These make excellent hanging decorations at Christmas (see pictures from Craig Ibbertson). We also have a new large bauble shape (92mm) which makes a lovely hanging Christmas decoration. As ever please share your printed products with us and if we can re-post your picture you will receive a £10 money-off coupon.
Marketing Trends
Printing on wood seems to be a current trend – but don’t be disheartened! Don’t forget that you can print metal to look like wood (see our photos) which proves that metal is more versatile!
STOP PRESS!
As an extra service to our customers we now sell quality branded A3 and A4 sublimation paper.
We’re also working on a range of exciting new product ideas which will be launched in the New Year – watch this space!
September 2017
It’s time to start thinking about CHRISTMAS!!
This year we have expanded our range of Christmas items even further. We now stock a large number of shapes from snowflakes and baubles to snowmen and bells all available in a range of sizes and styles. We have added extra sizes in a few of our current designs as well – including our classic Christmas tree. These can be hung individually as ornaments or grouped together as stunning displays, or used as seasonal coasters or jewellery items. We also have a sleigh and reindeer design and metal bunting that looks fantastic displayed as wall art. 
We are also excited to announce that we have launched our 3D Christmas shapes! We’ve themed them for the season as a Gingerbread House or Gingerbread Man, but with different graphics and elements they could have many other uses…. The base layer of these are designed to work as a normal flat item (and can be bought separately), ready to be printed as normal and then the extra element kits simply slot or layer over to form an awesome 3D item. Perfect for fabulous greetings cards, unusual gifts or stunning decorations. Print photos of the family behind the window for a greeting – “Our house to yours”… add a plaque above the window to create a shop front for local retailers or estate agents … add a bird element for a pretty bird house decoration, turn the gingerbread man into an elegant dancer, a pretty lady or even a baby – the list is as endless as your imagination! A big thank you goes to our 10 and 7 year old girls Jacinta and Imogen for the fab graphics on the houses pictured.
SPECIAL 3D DEAL! Order both the Gingerbread House and Extra Elements Kit here and save 10% on our regular prices!
Christmas Gifts
As well as our printable seasonal shapes we also have a range of gifts with printable inserts which make ideal gifts for Christmas or as corporate freebies. Our drink lovers gift set has a wine stopper with printable inserts and a dog tag style bottle opener while the book lovers luxury gift set includes two book clips and a bookmark with tassel, all fully printable and for only £1.95. We also offer a printable heart insert for the pandora charm beads and a wide range of luxury jewellery gift sets.
Countdown to Christmas
Our Christmas Stocking dry-wipe boards are flying off the shelves right now as these can be used to either count down the days until Father Christmas arrives or be used to write (and re-write!) Christmas gift lists as children come up with ideas. And before we get to Christmas, we have the larger-each-year celebration of Halloween as well – check out our ghost and pumpkin designs too.
Don’t forget yourself!
Don’t forget that this is a perfect time to promote your own business too. We have a range of items that you can use to promote what you do during the Christmas period. Why not send your loyal customers one of our metal Christmas cards or give them a printed 2018 mini desk calendar so they can be reminded of your company throughout the year?
July/August 2017
New product – Our new brushed silver labels which were sent out free with every order in July and August make fantastic printed gift labels which can either be pre-printed with the recipients name or left blank to be written in permanent felt tip. What a stunning and striking finish for your gifts this Christmas while also promoting your printing business! These labels come with a range of corner options such as scalloped, rounded or notched and holes and/or ribbon or twine. They can also be used as bookplates on books if you’re giving a book as a gift or why not print them up and use as name places for a special Christmas meal? As ever please share your printed labels with us and if we can re-post your picture you will receive a £10 money-off coupon
June 15th 2017
0.7mm White is BACK IN STOCK !!! FINALLY!! Hurrah!
Product improvement – May 2017
We are updating all our White gloss dry wipe signs to include our brand new Eraser topped slim line Rexel dry wipe marker. Being slimmer it fits our bundled self adhesive clip much better (we also include an extra self adhesive magnet square to adhere it to – to give you or your customers options – as it is supplied with a magnet square incorporated ) It is really handy pen, with the eraser mounted into the lid making a neater more finished product for you to retail!
Hot off the press – May 2017 – New product – perfect Father’s Day gift idea!
Easter is now behind us and we’re now looking ahead to the summer, highlighting our Bookmark clips and other summery products. Our free gift this month is our latest new product, a smart and useful lightweight bookmark clip from our new bookmark clip and tag offerings. Perfect for using when reading these are also lightweight enough to use as revision guides or markers for recipe and reference books. We also have bookmark tags which can be inserted onto the top or the side of a page and are fully printable. Your samples are machine cut in our new Ultragloss white with an anti-scratch backing. They’re also the perfect product for teachers and pupils going back to school or for those going off to university. We sell a variety of shapes and sizes (including squares, circles – perfect as footballs, hearts and butterflies) but remember we can also Custom Cut any shape so your customers can have a bookmark clip in whatever shape they choose.
We also have a new Pendant bookmark which can be used in conjunction with any of our small jewellery printable shapes and charms or indeed the larger ones for added impact. This product is perfect as a bookmark but can also be used as a larger memory marker for weddings. This is the ideal way to remember loved ones who cannot be there on the big day, by including their photograph on a pendant within the bouquet. It can also be used to include beloved pets in your special day.
As ever please share your printed free samples with us and if we can re-post your picture you will receive a £10 money-off coupon!
Thank you to Mark Pierce who sent us this printed sample bookmark clip (above) using his latest free sample.
New Products on our Custom Cut machine – Beautiful Butterflies
As well as our new Bookmark offerings, we’ve now starting to expand our range of decorative shapes -starting with a splash of colour for summer – Butterflies. The first style added is based on a photo of a real life butterfly that Nicci took (thanks to Bugtopia’s new tropical house opening recently near us!). So we are supplying it not only with a blank template, but also the actual butterfly photograph so you can print your own versions at home which map exactly to the shape of the butterfly! You can easily change the colours in Photoshop to match any decor. Please see our website for a simple tutorial on how to do this and also how to bend the butterfly into shape for added realism. These make fabulous statement jewellery pieces (pendants and brooches), home decor items, wall art and clocks and of course can be used with our new pendant bookmark to adorn a bouquet or flower display!
April 2017
We have a new metal available which has an Anti-scratch coating on the reverse!
One side is Ultra-Gloss White and the reverse has been coated with an anti-scratch coating which takes also takes a print in an antique matt finish. For images click here.
The same quality product as our original Ultra-Gloss, it is 0.55mm thick and available up to 1200mm x 600 – we will be rolling this out as our new Ultra-Gloss product over the next few weeks.
It is also available for products which require the reverse mark / scratch free e.g. bookmarks, keyrings and business cards. The price for these items in this new metal will be slightly more as we will ensure that the backs are mark free to give you the best quality item. To order any of these ‘mark/scratch free reverse’ products choose “Ultra-Gloss White/Antique Matt Back” as the aluminium colour option.
Currently available in Bookmarks, Keyrings (budget varieties) and Business Cards.
March 2017 Update
This is already proving to be a very busy and productive year for us. We hope your business is also thriving.
Website update: We now have a Shortage/Damage notification form on our website for you to use if any of the items in your order are missing or damaged. All notifications of damage or shortage MUST now come through this form (please do not email us, as we can miss emails!). We require notice within 7 working days of the order being delivered. The Shortage/Damage notification form is available through a link on the tab at the top of our website. This policy is to ensure prompt attention to any problems and allow us to to follow through on our 100% satisfaction guarantee!
Special Offer For the next two months the special offer is our updated Wedding / event bumper collection. As we develop our business we’re trying to get ahead of the game and help you to plan and print products in plenty of time for the annual seasonal rush. Our products are fantastic for every element of a wedding day, from invites and place names to favours and name badges. You can even make celebration metal Wedding cards, table flags and metal bunting! Why not try printing dance floor instructions, photography or seating instructions, seating plans or table numbers? Some of our products make great inexpensive favours such as bookmarks, fridge magnets and key rings helping you to maximise your profits with a large number of items. Check out other sections of our site for gifts for bridesmaids, mother-in-laws and groomsmen, not forgetting our photo Signature sheet/sign which guests can sign and then it can be displayed, with pride, afterwards. From our inexpensive triptych hanging panels to our fabulous Luxury Aluminium Frame – with 3 x ChromaLuxe sheets we have options for displaying your treasured memories for all budgets! On the subject of memories, we have also now added a beautiful luxury Memory marker, that can be printed with a photo of someone (or a pet) missing from the big day to be added to the Bridal bouquet as a charm – the ideas are endless, get creative! More than £38 worth of products for only £29.95 but for Feb till Easter 2017 only £27.50, save over £10!
Updated Non-UK Mainland Delivery Rates We can now offer automated shipping to more non-mainland UK destinations. Click here for more information.
Samples Printing Competition – Facebook or email Don’t forget anyone who prints up their free samples (either the current sample or any previous ones) and sends us a picture that we can repost on Facebook will receive a £10 money off coupon, so get printing!
To enable us to remain competitive we have introduced a new minimum order level of £35 exclusive of VAT and delivery.
