PRINT IT NOW

For the fastest and most economical method, use our Print It Now or PIN service.

With PIN, you choose from one of over 800 of our best designs with the PIN logo, you typeset it on-line and you print it yourself on YOUR color ink-jet or laser printer.

 

PRINT IT NOW - Benefits

  • SAVE BIG DOLLARS & PRINT IT YOURSELF NOW
  • Over 800 designs available for all of life's celebrations - New designs added weekly
  • Go on-line, pick your design and typeset it your home computer with no special software
  • Using your own color printer and blank 8.5 x 11 card stock print your invitation & announcement
  • Blank card stock and A-9 envelopes are available at most office supply stores
  • If desired quality card stock and envelopes may also be purchased from Starfish And Dreams

PRINT IT NOW - How it works

  • Use your home computer to search www.StarfishAndDreams.com for a theme and select a design
  • Copy text from the suggested verse, paste it on the card and change it as desired
  • Finish typesetting adjusting size, color, font, etc) and save file
  • Print a free proof to make sure there are no errors
  • Make corrections if necessary and reproof
  • Purchase the number of copies desired as well as any complementary products
  • Print the invitation two up on plain 8.5 x 11 card stock
  • Using a X-acto paper cutter, two cards are then trimmed out using printed dots on the card
  • The cards fit in a standard A-9 envelope which you can also print yourself

PRINT IT NOW - Detailed Instructions

  • Use any 8.5 x 11 card stock and A-9 envelope desired
  • Suggested card stock is 80# vellum finish cover with matching A-9 envelope
  • Starfish And Dreams has the above available in white or ivory
  • Alternatively, 67# vellum cover or 110# index card stock can also be used
  • Make sure to use matching A-9 envelopes
  • Most office supply stores carry these card stocks and matching envelopes items
  • Use any computer and simply go to www.StarfishAndDreams.com
  • Search for a design with the Print It Now logo and capability
  • Click on "Personalize this Item" to go to typesetting page
  • If desired, click on link for "Suggested Verse" & Copy any verse desired
  • Paste and correct as desired
  • Typeset your copy adjusting font, color, size, justification
  • Proof the card on the screen - What you see on the screen it what you will get
  • Print out a free proof and check for errors
  • Purchase the desired quantity
  • Print the cards and trim the cards using the printed dots
  • Two cards will be printed on each 8.5 x11 sheet
  • A rotary or standard cutter makes the trimming very easy
  • We recommend a X-Acto 12" Rotary Cutter #26506