candlecrazyinwv Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 I have been working with a labeling company trying to get my labels and hang tags done. I am sorta leaving it up to them to design my logo. They have came back with nothing so far. I told them I wanted a rustic look and they send me labels with heart...OMG! Anyways does anyone on here use an online printing company that I could try out? Thanks....in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinesShower Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 I have been working with a labeling company trying to get my labels and hang tags done. I am sorta leaving it up to them to design my logo.My advice to you is to get an "idea" of what you want and then give them a bunch of pictures to work with.When we did our label, I showed the woman 3 fonts I liked & many many pictures along with color swatches. That is how we came up with our label.If you leave them to their own devices, they will never get it right - BELIEVE me - or you will get a bunch who think you SHOULD do it this way or SHOULD do it that way... (see my rant for details lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grammafransfixins Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 I use http://www.sweetpeanme.com for some of my stuff...and other stuff I do myself Check them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debscent Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 I was a graphic artist in another life, and it's difficult to understand what people want without great articulation on their part. While I understand your frustration, what type of information did you give them? Rustic to one person is a wooded cabin, rustic to another is prim, to some, I see where they would think a "heart" is country-rustic. Sometimes leaving too many options for creativity can be overwhelming for the designer. Good luck and be patient (you'll need it). I hope they aren't charging you by the hour though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sockmonkey Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 You seriously need to give them some type of idea. You think being a layperson you can go do a print shop, or designer, etc., and they will magically come up with the perfect design. Sometimes they do. Sometimes they don't. I've got to tell this story, although it does nothing to help you, but only illustrates my point about the lack of creativity in people. I have a store, and wanted to put an ad in the newspaper. I sell mostly candles and home decor. So the paper's sales rep came out to my shop, took a look around and said she would have their artists whip up a proof for me. What I got astonished me. They just had a picture of a houseplant. That was it! Why they thought that related to my store I have no idea. Needless to say, I created my own ad.Ok, back to you...when you say rustic, are you thinking mostly about colors, or do you have images in mind? Did you discuss with the printer how many colors to use in your logo?So you didn't like the heart, what other rustic things do you think of: pine trees, moose, pip berries, ivy, buttons, baskets, fences, calico prints, americana/flags, dolls, crows, pineapples, stars? Something else?What is the name of your company by the way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizbizzyb Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I got lucky....I knew what I did not want....but did not know what I did want......Put the name of my business out there and a fellow CT'er came up with an idea that was Johnnie on the money!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlecrazyinwv Posted September 21, 2006 Author Share Posted September 21, 2006 Yes of course I gave them some ideas..I wanting maybe a patchwork boarder or Ivy berries. I also told them what font I wanted...Oh well Ill luck up and find something. Im just wondering if Ill spend more money on ink and other things if I do it myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityGirl Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 definately check out Sweet Pea 'N Me Printing...she designed a few of our labels for us and did a fantastic job. Her prices are unbeatable too! I'm certain she could come up with something great for you!Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryGal Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Does the label making company specialize in graphic design? If not, asking them to come up with a label design might be out of their league. If its something they do..then I agree with what sockmonkey said about trying to find some more description of what rustic means to you to give them to work off of. I also would recommend Sweet Pea 'N Me, she has done a great job for me with my labels and is very easy to work with. Sometimes two people, both very good at what they do, just don't mesh well together for whatever reason. If you haven't already paid for the labels and are truly unhappy with the proofs you've been given, I would try another company. Best of luck to you with your labels... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlecrazyinwv Posted September 21, 2006 Author Share Posted September 21, 2006 Yes they are a major printing company. I think I will use the Sweet pea site...looks really neat! I have a pic of the label I am complaining about but It wont resize to look smaller...Maybe to big to add Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accents Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 candlecrazyinwv sent me her pic, and I resized it. Blurry because it's from a picture of the label. Here goes:[ATTACH]8397[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlecrazyinwv Posted September 21, 2006 Author Share Posted September 21, 2006 candlecrazyinwv sent me her pic, and I resized it. Blurry because it's from a picture of the label. Here goes:[ATTACH]8397[/ATTACH]Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryGal Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I'll bet that Kim at Sweet Pea can get something you like, she's amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlecrazyinwv Posted September 21, 2006 Author Share Posted September 21, 2006 I'll bet that Kim at Sweet Pea can get something you like, she's amazing.I emailed her what I wanted and I cant wait to see everything. I told her that all of you highly recommended her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinesShower Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Make sure all your graphics are legit and not stolen too - that is #1 priority & you should always ask for proof! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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