FireStarter Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Okay.. I posted a label a few days ago and asked for opinions.. got em.. and made some adjustments according to what you thought needed changed. Here is the revised edition. Thank you guys so much for all of your input!! It is greatly appreciated. :yay:Let me know what ya think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen M Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 I think it looks nice! Very sharp and clean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jokerjen Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 I Love it!!!! The butterfly effect is soooo cool! Are you printing on black labels or printing the black? If printing, it must cost a small fortune!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 I really like it.. Very Elegant looking IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireStarter Posted April 5, 2009 Author Share Posted April 5, 2009 Thanks guys!! I had a different butterfly on there first, and others suggested it looked like a moth, and one said it looked dead lmao! After looking at it a bit more I believe they were right.. so I changed it.. lolI Love it!!!! The butterfly effect is soooo cool! Are you printing on black labels or printing the black? If printing, it must cost a small fortune!!!Well, I'm not quite sure yet.. I was hoping to print myself on the inkjet, but I still need to pick up a new color cartridge for it.. which will probably get rather pricey. I was also going to see what it would cost to submit the design and have it done by someone else.. but that's a good thought about using black labels.. hmm.. thanks for the idea!! I hadn't thought of that route! Like most others I have limited funds so that's probably a more efficient method... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jokerjen Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Check out dunwoodybooth. They had some decent pricing, but wouldn't work for me, as I like my scent on my label and I do soo many different types of candles, that I could not go that avenue. They do a nice job though....and they also do bags and such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBE Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Very pretty. Elegant, sharp, and crisp. But I have to say, the pic of the butterfly looks like a moth to me. But makes sense to have a moth-looking butterfly.... moths are attracted to light/flame... hence your company name, Serenity by Candlelight. KWIM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ring of Fire Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Awesome, just beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlelady Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Very pretty. Elegant, sharp, and crisp. But I have to say, the pic of the butterfly looks like a moth to me. But makes sense to have a moth-looking butterfly.... moths are attracted to light/flame... hence your company name, Serenity by Candlelight. KWIM? I was going to say it really still looks like a moth (I replied to your last post about the moth thingy), but as CBE says, maybe the moth thing is a good thing....Carrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireStarter Posted April 6, 2009 Author Share Posted April 6, 2009 Thanks everyone!I too still think it looks a bit like a moth.. a butterflies wings are a bit more spread I think.. but at least this one doesn't look dead or depressed lol..!You know.. CBE and Candlelady.. I agree with the motherfly/buttermoth (lol) being attracted to light so I think I will probably stick with this one.. The one thing that did concern me was how dark the whole thing is.. but no one seems to think it is too dark so that's relieved some of that concern for me.. and its a soft darkness, not abrupt and empty I think. Originally I had thought to try to fit a lit candle in the background, just kinda faded in.. but I think that might get to busy ya know? Thanks again everyone (Ring of Fire too!!) I appreciate your input!! And JokerJen I thank you for the referral to DunWoody Booth.. I am looking into their pricing! Awesome group here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I love candles Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I don't think it is too dark at all - I find the overall look to be very elegant. Congrats on a great label!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAVAEBOY Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I really like it. Unfortunately, if you are going to print them yourself, you have no choice but to print the black on a white background. There are no white ink cartridges out there. NOW, a print shop CAN do that, but it gets expensive. They don't actually print the white, as much as they have a system that actually transfers a white "membrane" type over the black background. Here is another idea though. How about reversing it. I tried to attach a photo of it, but I don't have a URL for it. But it looks nice (at least to me.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireStarter Posted April 6, 2009 Author Share Posted April 6, 2009 I really like it. Unfortunately, if you are going to print them yourself, you have no choice but to print the black on a white background. There are no white ink cartridges out there. NOW, a print shop CAN do that, but it gets expensive. They don't actually print the white, as much as they have a system that actually transfers a white "membrane" type over the black background. Here is another idea though. How about reversing it. I tried to attach a photo of it, but I don't have a URL for it. But it looks nice (at least to me.)You know I actually do like the reversed look too.. I haven't tried it with the label itself, but I did make a banner that was similar.. is this like what you mean?? The colors aren't exact, but I feel that they still match.. If you can find a way to get it up here, or the URL that would be great too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 They don't actually print the white, as much as they have a system that actually transfers a white "membrane" type over the black background.I have my labels printed at a place that does banners and signs and they DO actually print white ink. Depends on what type of equipment the printer has. It runs about $6 a square foot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireStarter Posted April 6, 2009 Author Share Posted April 6, 2009 I have my labels printed at a place that does banners and signs and they DO actually print white ink. Depends on what type of equipment the printer has. It runs about $6 a square foot...Coco.. do you mind my asking where you get them done? I'd be interested in checking them out. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mparadise Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Another option if you really do want the black background and don't plan on adding color is to pick up an inexpensive black & white laser printer. The $$ you would save on replacement ink jet cartridges would pay for the printer itself in no time. I had picked up a clearance color laser a couple of years ago and it has paid for itself many times over by now with my business as well as my husband's using it. The added bonus with a laser printer is that you don't have to worry about the ink running as much if you are at an outside show & it gets damp. The laser toner sticks much better.Just a thought. If that is the route you want to go keep your eyes open and be patient. I picked one up for my day job on sale last fall for about $70 and the replacement toner cartridge is only $25-30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireStarter Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 MParadise.. thanks for your suggestion! I actually do have a laser jet that is black and white only.. but I'd like to keep the purplish hue the label has to it... although If I were to reverse it like javaeboy suggested, I might be able to pull that off... Definitely something to consider. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAVAEBOY Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 This is a quick example of what I had in mind. NOTE: I just put your picture in a photo viewer and inverted it. You can make the dark areas have a purple tone to them. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireStarter Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 Wow Javaeboy I really like that!! That looks good! Thank you..! It certainly would be less expensive for printing.. and I could probably just do that myself.. I was also thinking about going with a frosted clear label, in which case that would be perfect actually, even just as is without any color.. very nice!What do you all think? Which looks better to you.. which would you be more drawn to as a consumer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jokerjen Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Personally I really like the black...BUT....if you did it the other way on frosted labels I'm sure it would look just as good and be more cost effective.JMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meredith_D Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I think I was the one who said the butterfly looked dead, lol. I really like the changes you made! I like both the black background and the white. Either way, very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireStarter Posted April 10, 2009 Author Share Posted April 10, 2009 Thanks Meredith! I really thought it was funny.. I actually laughed when I read that commend about it looking dead.. He must have gone too far into the light!! LMAO.. Now just to decide.. to go with the dark side or the light side.. Again, thanks to all of your guys's help.. It has been very appreciated!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtohaley2004 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Great job on your new label. Thanks for helping with mine too. If anyone needs design help, IM firestarter and see if she'll help. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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