Ordering Custom Plastic Cards Online Has Never Been Easier!
When we launched the new Plastek Cards website, it was the culmination of months of custom programming and design with one objective: making it possible to order highly customized plastic cards online. While it was possible to order plastic cards from a few online retailers around the web, our goal with PlastekCards.com was to offer […]
Table Tents to Parking Permits: 5 Common Paper Products that Should be Plastic
For hundreds of years, wood- and plant-based products have been used to create everything from signs to book covers to calling cards. Only since World War II have modern plastics begun to replace paper. However, there are still many paper products in existence today that would be better made with plastic. Here’s a few: Table Tents – Table tents, or tent […]
10 Promo Card Marketing Ideas for Businesses
Promotional cards, sometimes referred to as discount cards, offer an excellent opportunity for businesses to expand their customer base and encourage repeat visits, boosting customer lifetime value. Here are some promo card ideas for new and existing businesses to help them increase traffic and transaction volume. Before the Grand Opening – There is a lot you can do […]
Die Cut Plastic Business Cards
Printing on plastic offers a number advantages, including durability, translucency, and the ability to create crisp die cut shapes. If you’re new to print lingo, die cuts are custom shapes and cutouts that deviate from the standard business card form factor. Well-integrated die cuts can add dimension to your design, strengthening brand identity. Here’s a few […]
Gift & Loyalty Cards are Not Just for the “Big Boys”
If you’re an independent retail business or a local or regional chain, you might be surprised to find out that you have the ability to accept gift cards and implement loyalty programs, just like national chains do. National chains integrate custom gift card and loyalty program components into their POS systems. However, this can be cost-prohibitive […]
Top 9 Most Creative Hotel Do Not Disturb Signs
In the early twentieth century, hotel do not disturb signs were available in only the finest luxury establishments. Today, they’re ubiquitous. Modern hotel door hangers can be as much about form as they are about function. Here are nine hotel do not disturb signs that get high marks for originality and creativity. The Hotel Helix is a boutique […]
Gift Card Display Ideas
When it comes to displaying gift cards, there are a lot of options. However, the best option is the one that gets them noticed. Every retail environment is different, and even the position of the lighting over your point of sale can play a role in determining gift card display placement. You’re not just limited to the cash […]
Why Plastic Fundraising Cards Beat Other Fundraising Ideas
According to fundraising forecaster The Atlas of Giving, charitable donations from the US reached a record $416.5 billion in 2013, a 13 percent jump over the previous year. That’s a lot of giving! In fact, the United States has been ranked the most generous nation on earth, according to the 2013 World Giving Index. If you’re […]
Six ID Badge Design Tips
Superior ID badge design combines three elements: content, security and layout. An ID card with an attractive layout may lack appropriate security features, making it easier to duplicate. Or, an ID badge that has strong security features may lack a clear photo, making it more difficult to authenticate. Here are six ID card design tips […]
Plastic Card Finish and Visual Brand Identity
Visual brand identity is built on look and feel. Exceptional graphic design is essential to building brand equity, and choosing the right card finish helps communicate brand value. Whether printing gift cards, loyalty cards, membership cards or business cards, there are a number of finish options that can be applied to your card surface, enhancing your design, and sometimes making the […]
