Just in time for Spring Cleaning our small business spotlight for this month is Carpet Care Specialist and sister company Disaster Response Team. Both companies are locally owned and operated.

Roy Zenner is a local artist that comes into the print shop from time to time to get prints of his amazing artwork. On one of his last trips he decided to paint some of the (willing) Creative team and our pet’s! If you would like to contact Mr. Zenner you can reach him at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Printer: Stephen Ruff, one of our owners of 32 years and the shops production manager and estimator.

Printed posters are like the rainbow. The possibilities – and the colors – are unlimited. Everyone loves posters, particularly if they’re personalized. Posters are used for marketing, movies, and meetings. They find their way into children’s rooms, Dad’s den, or a teen’s strictly off-limits bedroom. Framed posters are present where writers speak, musicians play, and artists display their wares.

 
Personalized posters are created from treasured photographs. Remember that photo of your happy child at Disney World with Cinderella, Mickey, or Pluto? What a smile! How about that favorite fishing trip with those four great friends? Look at the size of that whopper! Maybe that picture you “photo-shopped” of your daughter and Johnny Depp would be a big surprise. And then, there are those photos of that enchanting place you visited on your last vacation.

While we’re exploring poster possibilities, let’s not forget the family pet or a collage of pet pictures. And posters centered around family history, our revered war veteran, or that nerve-wracking high school football win of 1982, make memories come to life in a big poster way. Maybe the poster is a cherished quote with an attractive design, like that warm invitation from Grandma each time you entered her kitchen. It’s easy to get great ideas. Just look over those family photos.  We promise that your mind will be catalyzed with creativity!

So if you’re looking for a personalized, quick-turn-around, last-minute gift, we invite you to contact us at Creative Printing. We can customize your poster for that special person, place or promotion. Whether framed or tacked on the wall, a poster is a unique way to say: “I took the time to create something special, just for you.” And that’s why we’re Creative Printing.

We invite you to visit our website for more poster information. Just click this link:
Banners, Posters and Signs, Oh My!

Have a very Merry Christmas, a Happy Holiday Season, and a Productive New Year!

It’s that time of year, as summer slowly comes to an end and fall begins, event planning is in motion for many businesses, schools and organizations. Many events take several months of preparation that is why it is important to begin now, especially if you have an event coming up in October.

Here at Creative Printing of Bay County, we are a One Stop Shop for all of your printing needs. We can help you prepare for any event or occasion. Below we share several items and products to help you prepare for your next event and provide tips in which to get started. Enjoy!

Do you have a special little one having a birthday soon? Are you having trouble deciding what kind of birthday party theme to help make the day “extra” special? You’re in luck, over the next couple of months we are going to share several creative, fun birthday party themes. Here at Creative Printing we just LOVE getting creative. This month we are sharing 2 birthday party themes one of our wonderful team members has used. These are just adorable!

Remember here at Creative we offer custom birthday party invitations, posters and banners that can be designed to match any theme. Give us a call or stop by and our friendly team will gladly help you get started. Don’t you feel like getting creative?  

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Who doesn’t just adore this sweet story? This theme is a great way to incorporate reading and bring the story to life! For an added touch serve food from the story.

Recently we had to honor of printing a couple posters for Master Sergeant (MSgt) Aguilera’s  room dedication at Tyndall Air Force Base  Panama City, Florida.  MSgt Aguilera is “amazed” to have this room dedicated to him.

Creative Printing of Bay County worked with Mr. Wolf to help finalize and print this project. Mr. Scott Wolf owner of Wolf Designs, designed the posters and did a magnificent job.

We want to wish you all a Happy Memorial Day! Thank you to all the military, past, present and future that have served to protect the United States of America.

Tis the season to be jolly…!  Christmas is right around the corner. Have you started shopping yet? If not, we have 10 ideas to help you get started. All the items below are customizable and that makes them extra special.

1.     Custom Calendars

Christmas is the perfect time to give the gift of custom calendars. The New Year is coming and everyone is going to need a new calendar. Why not spend the time selecting pictures for each month? This makes the calendar extra special. You can also include birthdays and special days to remember on each calendar you have printed. Don’t forget you can add your business information as well as friends and family.

Creative Printing of Bay County is very excited to introduce to you ... our new Canon ImagePROGRAF Printer! We can print banners, signs, posters, art prints, and canvas prints. Affordable banners from 44" by up to almost 100ft. Professional quality, high prints at any size from your local print shop.

These posters, banners and signs can be printed on a variety of media types including gloss, matte, satin, canvas, banner material, art paper and more. We also have the ability to laminate or mount posters up to 24" x 36".

Our banners are flexible, easy to hang and extremely versatile. If you want to transfer your banner to another location, simply roll it up.

Want to make the best use of your banners? Here's how ...

Tip 1: Grab Attention

• Through the use of graphics, color and layout you will have an eye-catching banner of your dreams. Use bold graphics or photos and bright colors to make your banner stand out.
• It's important to ask for design help. Professionals can design your banner, turning your visions into reality.
• Show your personality!

Tip 2: Keep it Simple

• Determine your banners purpose, and then have a focal point.
• Remember to use less text, fewer colors, and one main graphic. Too much information will confuse your customers and they won't remember the important information.
• Don't forget to include contact information. Let the colors and graphics do the rest!

Tip 3: Location. Location. Location.

• Your banners, posters, and signs are versatile and can be displayed inside or outside.</>
• Want to refresh your office? Use banner to easily change up your wall décor. Now that's an easy way to have a fresh new look!
• When flagging down traffic, it's important to have a large banner, 10-12 ft. from the ground.
• Banners are a great way to get your customers attention! For pedestrian traffic display banners near eye level.
• Be sure your banner is not obstructed; no one will take time to read it.
• Remember, design and location of your banner will affect your sales when it comes to impulse shoppers. Approximately half of all sales are from impulse shoppers.

Tip 4: Advertise seasonal specials and set the mood

• Banners, posters, signs and art prints are an inexpensive way to advertise seasonal specials, events, new products, and more.
• Whether you're getting ready for a celebration or advertising a huge sale, the mood of your banner tells all.
• Easily change the design of a room with creative signs, posters and banners for showers, birthdays, holiday parties ...

Regardless of your needs, we are here to help you!  Remember, at Creative Printing, "We Understand Budgets and Deadlines!"  Our fast turnarounds and our friendly staff will provide you with top quality printing services, turning dreams into reality!