Photo Christmas Cards

It's that time of year again...Christmas cards are my FAVORITE part of the holiday season!

Don't miss out on all the fun, we have a card for every budget! Double sided cards like the one above run $1.36 each for a quantity of 50 and single sided cards like the styles below below run ONLY .98 CENTS each for a quantity of 50. The envelopes are always FREE!

Ordering is EASY, just pick a style or tell us what you have in mind and e-mail your photos to linda@jaffaprinting.com. One of our graphic designers will e-mail you a proof to make sure that you LOVE IT before we go to press with it.

You can pick up your cards at our store or we can ship them to you so you never even have to get out of those fuzzy slippers!

We also carry a full line of commercial Christmas Cards for your business.
If you have any questions call 801-363-4189.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS from all of us at Jaffa Printing!

NEW Adorable & Affordable Wedding Invitations

I'm excited to show you two NEW wedding invitation designs that are as AFFORDABLE as they are ADORABLE!

Of course you are never limited to what you see at Jaffa Printing. You can fully change colors, fonts, patterns etc. and fully customize these invitations anyway you'd like!

For pricing information & details on the Mallory Invitation click here
For pricing information & details on the Pressley Invitation click here
Happy Wedding Planning,

Design Inspiration: Modern Wedding Invitation

Introducing the Lacie Invitation by Jaffa Printing. A NEW modern wedding invitation inspired by the vibrant colors and beautiful patterns from this room.

Design inspiration is all around us don't forget to look in the spaces you LOVE! This invitation can be fully customized in any pattern or color.

For details and pricing on the Lacie invitation click here.
Happy Wedding Planning,

Design Inspiration for Wedding Invitations

Inspiration for wedding invitation design can come from anywhere, especially from other areas of design. Here's a newly designed invitation with modern elements inspired by beautiful home design.

The gray ink hue came from the paint color on the walls of this room and the vibrant red, from the pillows and curtains. The ring pattern on the back of the invitation was inspired by the graphic artwork above the fireplace.

If you are looking for a custom invitation but don't know where to begin, start by looking at a picture of something you LOVE. The elements that speak to you can be combined to make an invitation that is unique to you.

At Jaffa Printing, that's what we're known for, a custom look without a custom price! You can change up any invitation until it's the right fit for you.

Click here for the details and pricing of this invitation.
Happy Wedding planning,

Wedding Invitations 101: Digital Printing verses Offset Printing

How do you know if you should choose digital or offset printing for your wedding invitations? 

Put on your glasses everyone, welcome to class! In Wedding Invitations 101 today, we are going to break it down for you. 

The first thing you should know is that digital printing is produced on a digital press which uses toner instead of ink whereas, offset printing is produced on a traditional roller press which uses ink that comes out of a can. 

At Jaffa Printing, we offer both digital and offset printing. It is important to understand both methods of printing so that you can choose the one that's right for you. 

OFFSET PRINTING:
Upon walking into the print shop, you will smell the thick aroma of ink and hear the hum of rollers turning. These are the sounds and scents of traditional offset printing.

If you are interested in using a metallic ink or doing raised printing then offset printing is definitely the method for you as these options are not available on a digital press.

If you have a preference for the ink to have more of a matte look, you should choose flat offset printing. Which brings me to my next point.

Another benefit to this method of printing is that both flat and raised printing are available on an offset press. But keep in mind that if you choose raised ink, the ink will take on more of a shiny shimmery look.

It is important to note that offset printing is usually a more expensive method of printing. It is a much more involved process that requires burning plates, hand mixing ink and washing down rollers. 

This method takes more time because it is more involved but also because in offset printing, the ink comes off the press wet and needs plenty of time to dry.

DIGITAL PRINTING:
If you are interested in flat printing, low prices, or beautiful photographic invitations then you should choose the digital method of printing. 

If you like smooth paper and prefer the ink finish to have a little bit of a sheen, this would be another reason for you to choose the digital method of printing.

The most common reason people choose digital over offset printing is for the FAST turnaround. If time is of the essence, you should definitely choose digital.

See, now that wasn't so bad, was it? Imagine how impressed your friends & family will be by your newly acquired knowledge in printing.

Now I know what you are thinking, you are wondering about the price difference aren't you. Click here to see an example of the PRICE difference between digital and offset methods of printing.
Happy Wedding Planning,

Wedding Invitations 101: How to Choose the Perfect Font

 

There are so many incredible fonts. How do you choose the right fonts for your wedding invitation? Here's 3 tips on how to narrow it down.

Tip #1: It helps to choose your favorite fonts from a list and then narrow them down by looking at the capital letters on both your names. Sometimes you will think that you LOVE a font and then you see your name in it and you end up HATING it because of a funky capital letter.

Tip #2: If you decide to go with more than one font on your invitation try NOT to pick fonts that have a lot of personality as they kind of battle each other on the page. Choose a font for the text that is simple & easy to read then have fun with the fonts on your names.

Tip #3: Remember to use your fonts to reflect the tone of your wedding. If there is a formal theme to your wedding choose a formal script like Bickham or Andante. If you are going for a more casual look, pick a font that looks more like handwriting such as Scriptina or Zaphino.

Click HERE for our most popular fonts.
Click HERE for our most popular invitations.
Happy Wedding Planning!
Christy

Mountain Wedding Invitation

One of my favorite weddings of the summer is this mountain wedding pocket invitation. I love the happy sun in the corner and the blue ink washing across the surface like a fresh mountain breeze. Doesn't a mountain wedding sound perfect this time of year?

Here is another version with a gondola. Do you have a preference? Which invitation would you choose for your mountain wedding?  At Jaffa Printing, you can have it anyway you like...

For pricing information, click here.

Happy Wedding Planning!

Christy

Garden Pocket Wedding Invitation

All of this sunshine in hopes of warmer weather made me want to do a post on one of my favorite invitations...The Garden Pocket Wedding Invitation!

Wouldn't it be fun to send out this lovely suite inviting guests to your special day? I only have one word for it, LOVE! 

For more information about the Garden Invitation Suite, click HERE.

Happy Wedding Planning!

Pocket Invitation: Purple & Lime

Purple & Lime is a color combination that I would have never put together. As it turns out, it is one of my favorite invitations! I love it when it all comes together like that. 

This design is called our Jester Sleeve Invitation but we offer many different patterns available in every color of the rainbow. Choosing a fun pattern in a unique color combination is the perfect way to customize your invitation.

So be daring, try something different! What do you have to loose? At Jaffa, you get to see as many proofs as you need to see until you love your invitations!

Happy Wedding Planning,

QR Code on Wedding Invitations

I’m excited to tell you about what’s NEW in wedding invitations! If you have a smart phone than you are probably already familiar with QR codes. They are codes that you photograph with your phone that take you directly to a website.

What’s so great about using a QR code on your wedding invitation? It will direct your guests to your wedding website where they can find more information about your wedding. You can include directions, accommodation information, even fun stuff like the story of how the two of you met.

My FAVORITE thing about using a QR code is that you can include information about where you’re registered. No more worrying about if it’s tacky or not to include your registry on the invitations. It will all be listed on your website, easily accessible to guests by taking a quick picture with their phone.

A QR code can be incorporated onto the back of any wedding invitation. If your guests don’t have a smart phone, you have nothing to worry about as the web address can be listed right below the code. Impress your guests with the latest thing in invitations - A QR code. Isn't technology amazing!

Happy Wedding Planning!

P.S. If you would like to see what a wedding website looks like click HERE.

Wedding Invitation Inspiration: St. Patrick's Day

Hope your weekend was full of rainbows and gold and all things green! We were featured on the Bride Access Blog over the weekend for St. Patty's Day inspiration. Check it out HERE.
Happy Wedding Planning,

Plaid Wedding Invitation

Looking for something NEW in wedding invitations? At Jaffa Printing we are MAD ABOUT PLAID! Wouldn't this plaid invitation be perfect for a summer wedding?

This invitation has all the features of a vintage wedding mixed with the charming touch of plaid. Check out the details on this super cute plaid wedding invitation HERE. 

Happy Wedding Planning!

Vintage Carnival Wedding Invitation

We LOVE it when brides come in with a theme in mind. That is how the Vintage Carnival Wedding invitation came about.

If you have something in mind for your wedding invitation, please don't hesitate to ask. After all, that's what were known for... a custom look without a custom price! Find all the details for the Vintage Carnival Invitation HERE.
Happy Wedding Planning!

P.S. The carnival photo was taken by Dave from Jaffa Photography
You can check out his work here.

Featured: Wrap Invitation Set

 One of our invitations is featured today on the Bride Access blog: You May Kiss the Blog. Megan is a beautiful bride & it was fun to see how all of the elements of her wedding came together. 

 Learn more about her wedding this weekend on the Bride Access TV show. Megan & Andy's wedding will be featured this Saturday at 6:30 on channel 4. I can't wait to see who did her cake. It looks delicious!

Happy Wedding Planning,

South Towne Bridal Show

 

It's time for the last big bridal show of the season! Come see Jaffa Printing & Jaffa Photography in booths 318 & 319. You'll be able to meet Dave from Jaffa Photography and see his work. What could be better than being able to interact with your future photographer & talk to him about your wedding.

See the latest trends in wedding stationery & pick up COUPONS for your invitations. We will have everything from brides on a budget invitations to beautiful pocket styles. A wedding show is the perfect place to come & see & touch them in person. You are sure to fall in love with the perfect invitation!

See you at the show!

Do You Have Weekend Plans?

This weekend is Salt Lake's Premier Bridal Show at the Joseph Smith Building. There are two things that I love about this show. The first is that it is a very classy show! It is decorated beautiful beyond beautiful. The second is the food, very fancy food and YES, as a registered bride you even get to try it!

PLUS, they will have lots of DIY ideas for your wedding. You won't want to miss it. It's Saturday, January 21st from 10 am until 4 pm at the Joseph Smith Building. Don't forget to stop by our booth and pick up your wedding invitation coupons.
See you at the show!

Feelin' the LOVE

WE were certainly feelin' the love last weekend. We LOVED meeting you at the wedding show and talking with you about your ideas for wedding invitations. At Jaffa Printing, that's what we're known for, A custom look without a custom price! We can't wait to work with you on your wedding invitations!

If you missed it, there are two more shows to choose from:
January 21st
Hours: Saturday from 10 until 4
Joseph Smith Memorial Building

January 27th and 28th
Hours: Friday from 4 until 8 and Saturday from 11 to 6
South Towne Expo Center

No time for a show? No problem, you can visit our website anytime with a mug of hot chocolate and your coziest jammies.
Happy Wedding Planning!

SAVE THE DATE for a huge Bridal Show!

We've been doing shows for many, many years.

This one is the biggest and the BEST! 

If you have a wedding on the horizon, you won't want to miss it!

For more information about the show click HERE. See you then!

Happy Wedding Planning,

Holiday Greetings from all of us!

Christmas Card Fun!

A FUN PHOTO can make all the difference in your CHRISTMAS CARD. Check out this photo taken by FotoFly.

FotoFly photographers have really fun creative ideas for photos with Santa. The best part is they have affordable prices and their work is copyright FREE! 

We'd love to make a card like this for your family!

Happy Holidays 

from Jaffa Printing

Double Sided Photo Christmas Cards

Tomorrow we welcome the month of December. Are you feeling the SPIRIT of the SEASON yet? Maybe these Christmas Cards will help get you in the mood.

All double sided Christmas Cards are just $1.36 each with a minimum order of 50. They are jumbo size measuring 5.25 x 7.5 printed on premium paper. They mail with standard postage and oh yes, the envelopes are FREE!

It's super easy to order, just pick out a style and e-mail us your photos. We will give you a call with a password so you can view your first proof online.

We know how important Christmas Cards are and we won't print them till you love them! That's the advantage to ordering directly from the printer. You get to work with a designer through online proofing. Wooohoo!

Merry Christmas!

Christmas Cards

The Holidays are upon us can you believe it? 

We have many styles online for just 98 cents each. If you are looking for a more elaborate style like a double sided or folding Christmas Card don't forget to stop by our shop and take a look.

You can change up any of our styles to fit exactly what you'd like or you can create your own, bring it in and we'll print it!

The Holidays may be upon us but there is still plenty of time to order.
Happy Holidays!

The Story of How We Began

I can’t begin to tell you the story of how Jaffa Printing began without telling you a little about Grandpa Charlie. It's one of my favorite stories about overcoming adversity and never giving up.

Grandpa Charlie had a difficult childhood. He lost his mom when he was only 8 years of age and his dad a year later when he was 9. With both parents deceased he was left to be raised by his step mother who wasn’t very good to him. Even as a child he knew the odds were against him. He had to grow up fast in order to take care of himself.

 

 At a young age he applied to get a job as a paper boy at the local newspaper. It was a crushing blow for him to learn that some other boy got the job, someone bigger, stronger more apt to do the things newspaper boys have to do. 

 

The disappointment of not getting the job set something off inside him that day. It opened his mind to bigger things. He became determined to be more than just a paper boy. 

 

Around the age of 13 he made plans to start his own printing company. A company that in his mind would someday put the newspaper that refused to hire him out of business. He was just a boy when he started his own business, Jaffa Printing Company.

 

Jaffa Printing had it’s humble beginnings in the garage of his home in the Avenues. Grandpa Charlie started off printing business cards and flyers. Although he never printed any newspapers, the business gradually grew to include all kinds of printing.

 

Eighty-four years after he first opened the doors of his business you can still hear the sound of the printing presses & smell the thick smell of ink as you walk through the door. 
 
The process has changed with technology but Grandpa Charlie’s legacy lives on as we provide quality printing at affordable prices.

P.S. Several years ago a stone table along with some furniture with drawers full of handset type from our early days was donated to This is the Place Heritage Park and can be viewed ironically enough at the Deseret News Print Shop there.