Save the Date

The "Alice in Wonderland" themed save the dates were created by paper stylist Elizabeth Seaton at Posh Paperie back in 2011 and we received so many comments about how amazing they were we had to feature the project.

The save the date feature's a vintage "Alice" on what looks like a playing card all die cut out of super thick 220# paper stock.  The combination of the paper and deep impression from the letterpress produces an amazing finish. 


Project Details-

Paper- 220# Lettra Pearl White

Ink- Black + PMS Color

Print Style- Letterpress 2 colors 2 sides

Additional- Custom Die Cut


To see Posh Paperie's blog write up click here-
http://posh-paperie.com/blog/?p=936


To learn more about DeFrance and how we can help you, please call today 619.474.8626 or email defrance@defranceprinting.com

This weeks 60 second super cool fold!

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DeFrance

Wine Tags!

A Great Holiday Gift, Wine!

Wine seems to surround good design and this Holiday Tag project was no exception. The photos feature a 2 color Holiday Wine Tag designed by Kate Hofland, a local creative designer who loves the letterpress process. Kate had been toying with the idea of using letterpress on a corporate project for sometime and the holiday tags made perfect sense.



While Kate Hofland created this great design the Wine Tag die originates from another amazing Southern California design firm, Real Life Branding.

Ron Leland, a brand architect and creative professional came up with the Wine Tag concept in 2007 for a wine barrel project originally utilizing letterpress on a duplex sheet. Since that time the die design has been used on a few different projects each with their own unique twist.

Project Details-
Quantity- 160
Size- 6.125 X 3"
Paper- 110# Fluorescent White Lettra Cover
Ink- 2 PMS Colors
Extra- Custom Die Cut with Score

For more information about this job or to order a similar project call DeFrance today!619.474.8626

60 second super cool fold of the week

Another really great use of folding and die cutting to increase marketing impact



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duotone

Tyler Blik has been providing creativity to San Diego for almost 30 years and with that experience brings the understanding that to make an impression sometimes less is more.


The above project is a 2 color stationery set including an amazing Duotone.
For those unaware a Duotone is a combination of 2 colors typically Black and a pms color which create an image. Duotone's were extremely popular in years past but with new technology most today are creating everything is full color (4 color process). While designing in full color has advantages utilizing techniques like Duotone's can not only save money but create a finished look unmatched by process printing.



Project Details-
Print Process- Offset
Paper- Classic Crest Solar White
Ink- 2 pantone colors
Additional- Note Pads Feature an amazing Duotone

If you are interested in learning more about Duotone's or how DeFrance can help bring your project to life please call or email us today.
defrance@defranceprinting.com
619.474.8626

Holiday Hydration

Every year we see amazing holiday projects at DeFrance and 2011 was no exception. Here are 6 cards designed by Traina Design for their 2011 Holiday Booklets. David Traina has always embraced Letterpress and took this opportunity to utilize the impression it makes.


















Not shown are the back sides of each card which has a drink recipe for each of the "Tasty Beverages". Don't forget to see the project from Traina Design's perspective on their blog and catch the short video.

Project details-
Print Process- Letterpress Printing
Quantity- 350 total books
Paper- 110# Lettra Cover
Ink- Black & PMS Color
Additional- We also digitally printed the cover on a translucent sheet + Drilled a hole in upper left for David and his team to assemble.

If you are interested in creating a project like this or have something else in mind please contact DeFrance today!
619.474.8626

60 second super cool fold with a Letterpress shout out!

Really beautiful piece with a ton of detail, if you are interested in creating something unique call DeFrance today, we can help.

619.474.8626
ronnie@defranceprinting.com