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NIGHTMARE COME TRUE - you do not want to spend hundreds of dollars on fancy marketing materials, only to find out the QR code printed on it simply does not work. 💸💸💸 This post is lengthy, but worth reading every single word if you are wanting to print a QR code on anything. We are looking out for you and always want you to have the BEST! Can you believe it? QR codes seem to be making a comeback, in large part due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. 🤯 So much of our day-to-day lives and how we do things have been greatly impacted - including how we obtain public information. For example, in many restaurants across the States, physical menus are no longer handed to you - but rather they have a large QR code printed in the center of the dining table (or at the order bar) in which you can scan it with your phone and WA-LA, you are now viewing the menu on your own mobile device. I will say that I still prefer a real physical menu!! It's soooooo much easier to see all the options and appreciate the design aspect involved in laying it out. 😉 But here we are and we do what we need to do. All that being said, below are some very important things to consider & keep in mind when printing QR codes!!  Shorter is BetterShorter is better when it comes to the url link that is connected to the QR code. In the image above you will see a comparison of a short link and a long link. The long link causes the grid pattern itself to be a lot more dense and therefore much harder (nearly impossible at times) for a mobile device to properly read. The short link allows the grid to be more sparse/spread out - making it way easier/quicker to scan. There are definitely ways to take your long website address and shorten it with a program like Bitly. You would be responsible for creating an account with Bitly (or something like it) and generating the shorter url link. You can then provide that to your designer/printer. Bigger is BetterQR codes are definitely not the most aesthetically pleasing thing to look at and its blocky-ness can really disrupt the flow of a design. It is tempting to want to make the QR code "small" in size so that it is less noticeable... but that defeats the point of the QR code and once again, makes it incredibly hard for a mobile device to be able to read the code. We recommend having the QR code printed at a size no less than 1/2", but preferably 1" in size. Always, always, always TEST the code!If you get nothing else from this blog post, THIS IS IT! 🛑🛑🛑 When your designer/printer provides you with a digital proof/mockup for your order, be sure to double-triple-quadruple-check the QR code on the proof. Just hold your phone or other mobile device up to the code (on screen) and see if it works and does what you want it to do. The QR code will print as-seen on those digital proofs, so that is the time to make sure it works. If it is not working for you, be sure to bring this to the attention of your designer/printer prior to this item going into production. DO NOT approve the proofs/mockup unless you are certain the QR code is working. Static vs DynamicNot all QR codes are created equal. There are two types - static and dynamic. By default, the QR Codes we offer here at ShaynaMade™ are static. This means the QR code is created to link to one specific url code always and forever. That link can never be changed after it is printed. This option is free and perfect if you are linking over to your website or Instagram page that you never plan to change. The other option is a Dynamic QR Code - there are many websites on the world wide web that offer such a service and it does tend to come at a monthly fee. However, it allows you to create a QR Code that you can link to whatever you'd like, whenever you'd like. For example, if you want it to link over to your most recent blog post or a new landing page on your website ... you can change the url link without having to reprint a new QR code. Technology is pretty cool!! Contrast MattersFor best readability, it is recommended that your QR Code is printed in a bold color with little distraction around it. This is why you so often see the all black QR code printed onto a white background. This makes it so much easier and quicker to scan with a mobile device. You can definitely have the QR code printed in hot pink if you'd like, but just make sure it stands out well against the background color and is not cluttered with other little details all around it. Less is more. Simple is best. Keep it MatteAlthough we absolutely loooooooove everything foil and shiny here at ShaynaMade™, we strongly discourage adding Foil or Spot UV Gloss on top of your QR Code. The reflection from the foil and shine will make it a lot more challenging for a mobile device to scan and read quickly. Foil and Spot UV Gloss can definitely be added to other parts of your design (like your logo, contact information, etc), but we do not recommend adding it to the actual QR code. 
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GROW YOUR BUSINESS & MAKE MORE MONEY IN 2021 ✔ You've turned your passion or hobby into a business ✔ Website & social media presence ✔ Sales have been rolling in ... but you know that your sales need to increase. ... your client base needs to expand. ... you're scraping the tip of an ice berg & there is more to achieve. ... but how can you make 2021 the year? I'm going to share with you tips & tricks I've learned along the way. Things I truly need to be reminded of OFTEN in running my own small business. Sometimes we can get caught up in the day to day hustle and flat out forget the most simple strategies for growth. ♡ Truly connect & interact with your followers. Social media (like Instagram) makes this so easy and FREE to do. I absolutely LOVE following many of our clients - seeing their new creations, hitting business milestones, and perfecting their talents. It's easy to scroll through those square shaped windows on ig and window gaze. And it's not much harder to actually "like" and leave a genuine comment on their post. I am always so encouraged when folks like and comment on our posts, and aim to intentionally do the same. Spread the love generously. Take a solid 10-15 minutes of your day to intentionally interact with your followers/past client base. ♡ The more YOU enjoy your work, the better business is going to be. When you are passionate about something, it will be easy to make the work FUN. Sure, we all know there are aspects of owning a small business that are absolutely no fun at all (like filing taxes or handling hard to please customers). But if you are intentional, most of the work should be joy-filled. As a result, your product is going to be better and the customer experience is going to be awesome. ♡ To be an entrepreneur, you must be able to improvise and make decisions fast. Were you sooooo excited about that new product release, but your client base is just not feeling it at all. Don't be afraid to let something go or move it to the backburner for future revamping. Re-evaluate your top selling items and top reviews. Focus on those things that you know your repeat clients adore. ♡ Piggy backing off the last one ... always try new services/products the most economical way first. So important when testing out a new product. For example, if you are going to launch a new candle scent it is best to have a trusted circle of friends/clients that can sample that scent out for you and are not scared to give you an honest review. Listen to their reviews and do not become defensive. You want to launch products that will create profit for you. You do not want to spends hundreds of dollars of special containers and product labels, only to find out no one purchases that particular scent. It happens to the best of us. ♡ On another note, if you notice one of your products is doing AWESOME in comparison to others and getting lots of attention - invest in it. Back to the candle scent example, let's say your Cinnamon Coffee Cake Candle is flying off the shelves & folks just can't seem to get enough of it. Maybe it's time to invest more into that product - offer it in a variety of containers/sizes. Create some fancier product labels for it. Collaborate with an artist to create a piece of inspired artwork. Have an enamel pin or keychain designed that reads "Cinnamon coffee cake all day, every day." People LOVE stuff like that and it gives you more avenues for profit. Maybe even experiment with making some incense sticks or potpourri with that same scent. You never know how big that single product can be unless you explore all the avenues. ♡ DO NOT underprice your service or product. I repeat this to myself often, as this was a hard lesson for me to learn. It is so exhilarating to see new sales come in. But if those sales are just helping you to break even or worse yet, spiral into debt... than you need to raise your prices. If you're not making money, it's not a real business; it's a hobby. If it's a business, you're making money and are profitable. Triple check and make sure you are adding in alllllllll of the actual costs that go into making your product and definitely charge for the time it takes for you to create that product and do the service. Then build in enough markup to make a true profit on each and every order. This is a game changer and I promise will make owning your own small business a LOT less stressful. Be confident in your products/services and know that there is a client base out there willing to spend the money deserved for your art! ♡♡♡ We are always seeking ways to better serve our amazing tribe of clients! You do amazing things and we want to help your brand *STAND OUT* in all the best ways possible. What types of emails & blog posts would you like to receive from us in 2021? Were the tips above inspiring? What content would be helpful to you? What new products would you like to see this year? How can we better serve you?! Custom Enamel Pins Manufacturer | Pin Maker | Soft Enamel, Glow in the Dark, Glitter, Epoxy
$209.00 - $370.00
Custom Enamel Pins that can be nearly any shape you'd like. This listing is for 100 quantity. Multiple colors of paint to choose from and we even have fun additions of Glitter, Glow-In-The-Dark Paint, Glossy Epoxy, Screen Printing, and Stamping your Logo or name on the backside. In our experience, we have discovered that an enamel pin with two back posts is best and makes the pin a lot more sturdy. The rubber clasps are also way better than the common butterfly clasps (those just flat out don't hold the pin in place and bend so easily). Going with only one back post and cheap metal butterfly clasps on the back is a rookie mistake that we do not want you to make. 😀 This is why every ShaynaMade Enamel Pin, by default, will come with two posts and rubber clasps. If you are in need of more than 100 quantity, please reach out to us. ❓🙋♀️ The Process: Place your order via this listing. After payment, we will provide you with a design form to fill out via email. Then the design process begins and you will soon be holding these custom beauties in your hands. We are happy to answer any questions you may have prior to purchase. If you are a graphic designer that is proficient in Adobe Illustrator we can totally print your files as well. Contact us for a discount. 🐷💸 We launched our Magical Piggy Bank to help our clients get the investment pieces they need to grow their business. Contact us today if you would like to set up a payment plan. Custom Metal Keychains
$325.00 - $590.00
Metal keychains that can be fully personalized to your liking. Available with enamel paint colors and also screenprinting (for more detailed images, like the lady). Comes with a traditional loop keyring, but we do have other options for that as well - don't hesitate to ask for custom features! We can also add on real glitter, back stamping (your logo or text stamped on the backside), and glow-in-the-dark paint to name a few. ❓🙋♀️ The Process: Place your order via this listing. After payment, we will provide you with a design form to fill out via email. Then the design process begins and you will soon be holding your custom metal keychains in your hands. We are happy to answer any questions you may have prior to purchase. If you are a graphic designer that is proficient in Adobe Illustrator we can totally print your files as well. Contact us for a discount. 🐷💸 We launched our Magical Piggy Bank to help our clients get the investment pieces they need to grow their business. Contact us today if you would like to set up a payment plan. Die Cut Business Cards | 18pt Silk Business Cards with Flat Metallic Foil | Custom Shaped | Laser-Cut Business Cards
$348.00 - $520.00
These die cut business cards can be pretty much any shape you can think of. There are two sizes to choose from (small or large). Keep in mind that your unique shape will be trimmed from that size. Once you select all the options, you will see the price near the top. Keep in mind that it costs extra if you want foil on both sides, painted edges, etc. You will see the price change reflected at the top of the listing. ❓🙋♀️ The Process: Place your order via this listing. After payment, we will provide you with a design form to fill out via email. Then the design process begins and you will soon be holding these custom beauties in your hands. We are happy to answer any questions you may have prior to purchase. If you are a graphic designer that is proficient in Adobe Illustrator we can totally print your files as well. Contact us for a discount. 🐷💸 We launched our Magical Piggy Bank to help our clients get the investment pieces they need to grow their business. Contact us today if you would like to set up a payment plan. Custom Golden Tickets | Custom Event Tickets | Gold Foil, Holographic Foil, and More!
$348.00 - $499.00
Custom golden tickets with shiny foil! These can be trimmed to nearly any ticket shape you'd like and we have over 30 foil colors to choose from. Hot Pink tickets anyone?! Within this listing, there are two sizes to choose from (small or large). Keep in mind that your unique shape will be trimmed from that size. Once you select all the options, you will see the price near the top. Keep in mind that it costs extra if you want foil on both sides, painted edges, etc. You will see the price change reflected at the top of the listing. Variable printing is also available to turn these into some of the most formal and fancy event tickets - please reach out if that is something you are interested in. ❓🙋♀️ The Process: Place your order via this listing. After payment, we will provide you with a design form to fill out via email. Then the design process begins and you will soon be holding these custom beauties in your hands. We are happy to answer any questions you may have prior to purchase. If you are a graphic designer that is proficient in Adobe Illustrator we can totally print your files as well. Contact us for a discount. 🐷💸 We launched our Magical Piggy Bank to help our clients get the investment pieces they need to grow their business. Contact us today if you would like to set up a payment plan. Frosted Plastic Business Cards | Transparent | White Ink, Foil, Spot UV Add-ON's Available
$345.00 - $510.00
Frosted business cards printed on our thick plastic stock. Scratch resistant. 😍 All printed colors do fade slightly once printed. The foil areas stand out perfectly though, as they are printed on top of the plastic.
❓🙋♀️ The Process: Place your order via this listing. After payment, we will provide you with a design form to fill out via email. Then the design process begins and you will soon be holding these custom beauties in your hands. We are happy to answer any questions you may have prior to purchase. If you are a graphic designer that is proficient in Adobe Illustrator we can totally print your files as well. Contact us for a discount. 🐷💸 We launched our Magical Piggy Bank to help our clients get the investment pieces they need to grow their business. Contact us today if you would like to set up a payment plan. *Important Note* Any color printed on frosted plastic business cards also holds the opaque image, so all colors will be faded slightly when printed. It is very challenging to depict what the final product will look like before it goes to printing, so there is a slight risk involved. Customers have been overwhelmingly happy with their final business cards. Credit Card Business Cards | 30 mil Plastic | Same Thickness as a REAL Credit Card
$249.00 - $499.00
These are printed with full color printing on both sides on our thick 30mil plastic stock. This is the same thickness as a real credit card! 💰💳 They can be any color you'd like. Shiny foil and embossed foil numbers make these irresistible. Choose between a glossy finish or a silk matte finish. As you are making selections, keep in mind that it costs extra if you want foil on both sides, sequential numbers, variable data, etc. You will see the price change reflected at the top of the listing. ❓🙋♀️ The Process: Place your order via this listing. After payment, we will provide you with a design form to fill out via email. Then the design process begins and you will soon be holding these custom beauties in your hands. We are happy to answer any questions you may have prior to purchase. If you are a graphic designer that is proficient in Adobe Illustrator we can totally print your files as well. Contact us for a discount. 🐷💸 We launched our Magical Piggy Bank to help our clients get the investment pieces they need to grow their business. Contact us today if you would like to set up a payment plan. Super Thick Business Cards with Foil Edges | 32pt Thick Silk Cards or Suede Cards
$315.00 - $698.00
Super Thick Business Cards designed and printed by ShaynaMade. These are printed onto our 32pt Stock with a silky smooth matte finish or soft-to-the-touch suede finish. By default, they come with full-color printing on both sides and foiled edges. You can also choose to add foil printing to one or both sides of the cards, inner die-cut shapes, spot uv gloss, and more. Due to the nature of applying real foil to the edge of the cards, these are only available with square corners - the edges of the card must be a completely flat surface (no rounding or outer shapes/die-cut allowed). After purchase, we will provide you with a design form to fill out; this is where you will be able to share with us the foil colors you'd like to have on the front and backside of your cards. ❓🙋♀️ The Process: Place your order via this listing. After payment, we will provide you with a design form to fill out via email. Then the design process begins and you will soon be holding these custom beauties in your hands. We are happy to answer any questions you may have prior to purchase. If you are a graphic designer that is proficient in Adobe Illustrator we can totally print your files as well. Contact us for a discount. 🐷💸 We launched our Magical Piggy Bank to help our clients get the investment pieces they need to grow their business. Contact us today if you would like to set up a payment plan. Super Thick Business Cards | 32pt Thick Silk Cards
$218.00 - $274.00
Super Thick Business Cards designed and printed by ShaynaMade. These are printed onto our 32pt Stock with a silky smooth matte finish. By default, they come with full-color printing on both sides. You can also choose to add foil printing to one or both sides of the cards, painted edges, spot uv gloss, and more. After purchase, we will provide you with a design form to fill out; this is where you will be able to share with us the foil colors and paint colors you'd like to have on your business cards. We also design and print Super Thick Business Cards with Foil Edges. ❓🙋♀️ The Process: Place your order via this listing. After payment, we will provide you with a design form to fill out via email. Then the design process begins and you will soon be holding these custom beauties in your hands. We are happy to answer any questions you may have prior to purchase. If you are a graphic designer that is proficient in Adobe Illustrator we can totally print your files as well. Contact us for a discount. 🐷💸 We launched our Magical Piggy Bank to help our clients get the investment pieces they need to grow their business. Contact us today if you would like to set up a payment plan. Enamel Pins (aka Lapel Pins) are all the rage and have been for many years now. These small accessories date back almost four THOUSAND years ago. 😲 That's right - history tells us that these simple metal pins originated in China around 1271 AD and production has not slowed down one bit. Popularity hasn't either. You can find enamel pins everywhere and representing everything. Disney World. Sports Teams big and small. Military Badges of Honor. Political Races. Yearly Festivals. Enamel pins for everyone: Cat Lovers, Plant Lovers, Taco Lovers, Wine Lovers. Beach Lovers. You get the idea! 😅✨ And you know what? The world has NOT met its limit for unique enamel pins! You can make easy profit by selling enamel pins: Tens of thousands of enamel pins are sold each and every year. Being a very cost effective and typically impulse purchase (like that fancy dark chocolate bar or super cute sticker) makes them a perfectly profitable addition to your Brick & Mortar location or online shop! You can get custom pins manufactured for $1.50 - $4 per pin (depending on how many paint colors and special features you'd like to include). We personally here at ShaynaMade love to add all the bells and whistles. haha On average, a single enamel pin can be sold for $8 - $12. Say HELLO to some amazing and pretty easy R.O.I. (return on investment)! 💰💰💰  What should your enamel pin look like? The cooler the pin design - the better. You ultimately want people to LOVE the pin so much that they want to display it and wear it (and maybe even purchase a few extra from you for friends).
 We are a graphic design and marketing agency based in downtown Goldsboro, NC. We service thousands of girl bosses (and awesome guys) all over the world. 🌎 Our team would love to help you! Some of our FANCY products:
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