creative services

Business Creative Solutions | Custom Gift Wrap | Custom Printing Services

Business Creative Solutions

Welcome to our dedicated Creative Solutions service where we provide out-of-the-box solutions for business innovators.

Kate's vast array of unique presentation materials and packaging solutions make that crucial first impression a lasting one. Our one-stop shop of personalized services will help ensure your business stands out with our elegant custom printing, unique selection of papers, and customized corporate gifts solutions.

Corporate Accounts
Kate's Paperie offers the convenience of corporate accounts to select clients. On arranging a house account at Kate's, your authorized staff can shop for all of our services whenever you need solutions. Your company will be billed monthly for all products and services purchased from any of our locations. You can also contact our Creative Solutions Department - we'll provide answers over the phone and arrange for products to be shipped or delivered via messenger.

Custom Printing
Imagine our extraordinary selection of papers and printing methods available for all your custom printing needs. Papers from Crane's and William Arthur and our own handmade papers add sophistication to written correspondence. Whether it's business stationery, correspondence cards with letterhead or logo, invitations to company events or business cards, Kate's will make you look great on paper.

Paper by the Pound
Our unique pre-cut stationery sheets and envelopes in a variety of sizes, shapes, styles and colors are the answer to all your presentation needs. Why limit corporate projects to one type of paper? We can advise you on hundreds of unique letter sheets, cards, envelopes, and folders.

Corporate Gifts
Choosing a distinctive and unique gift for a client, CEO or business associate can be difficult. Shopping for that gift at Kate's makes it possible to find the perfect corporate gift with a personal touch. From distinctive writing instruments to personalized leather goods, Kate's offers a wide selection of gifts for corporate clients. Many selections can be personalized with a company logo, the recipient's name, or a specific message. Our Creative Solutions Department can assist you with great ideas on gifts, and provide quantity pricing information and gift wrapping options.

Presentation Materials
Kate's Creative Solutions Department can ensure your presentation stands out for its style and creativity, as well as content. We have assisted with all aspects of presentations - from the portfolio or case it is carried in, to the paper it is printed on, to the folder that holds the presentation. With our unique and large assortment of materials, styles and colors we can provide the right solution for any type of project - from fashion to PR to financial services to advertising.

Custom Gift Wrapping
Beautiful gift wrapping is a way to differentiate a gift and make it even more special. At Kate's, we believe distinctive wrapping reflects esteem for the recipient. Our custom gift wraps are created by artists trained in tsutsumi, the art of Japanese-inspired gift wrapping. They will select the right wrap for any gift, from our huge selection of papers, ribbons, bags and boxes. The possibilities are endless.

Product Development
Marketing your brand successfully requires creativity and flexibility. Kate's has helped corporate public relations and marketing departments create successful private label goods that set their company apart. If you need an innovative product to draw new clients or enhance your existing customer relationships, we can help you create proprietary or co-branded products for every marketing and promotional need. Contact us for more information.

Custom Gift Wrap

There's nothing like the wonder and delight of receiving a beautifully wrapped gift!

At Kate's Paperie, we're known for our signature gift wrapping style which is based on tsutsumi, the art of Japanese-inspired gift wrapping. Our team of gift wrapping specialists will consider the occasion and the recipient before transforming your present into a distinctive work of paper art using paper and ribbons from our extensive and unique selection. Regardless of where you've bought your gift, we'll help you create unforgettable presentation! Contact us for more information.

Custom Printing Services

Looking for personalized stationery? Want elegant wedding invitations that reflect your personality? Need to announce the arrival of your new family member? Kate's Custom Printing Services can help you create one-of-a-kind print projects by providing advice on design, etiquette, and printing to ensure tailored printing that meets your personal needs and makes a lasting impression.

Advice on all things print-related
There are many types of printing techniques and media. Our printing specialists will discuss your needs and preferences and work with you to find those which are most appropriate for you. This includes choosing or creating design, selecting paper, composing copy, advising on style and etiquette, and providing assistance with special accommodations such as printing in foreign languages.

Finishing touches and trimmings
Sometimes, it's the finishing details that make the most impact. We invite you to consider the many ways Kate's can add a personal touch to your project:
ribbons or bows;
custom or original art;
rubber stamps;
custom wax seals;
photography; or
pressed flowers.

All events and occasions
Custom printing goes beyond wedding invitations. Our specialists design a broad range of invitations, announcements and personalized stationery, such as:
birth announcements/showers;
birthday parties;
anniversaries;
graduation announcements;
religious ceremonies; and
memorials.

An overview of the process
Make an appointment. We encourage appointments to ensure there is ample time for our print specialists to focus on your needs. You can make an appointment by phoning the Kate's Paperie store closest to you and asking to speak to the printing department. Ensure you plan well ahead when making your appointment - appointment times fill up quickly.
Meet with your printing specialist. Your printing specialist will work with you to create a piece that fits your specifications, and will guide you on issues of etiquette, style, trends, prices, and mailing instructions.

Changes, approvals and proofs
After you have placed your order, your consultant will be in contact with you to review a proof of your order (think of a proof as a very final draft), help you with any last minute changes, and offer advice to ensure you are pleased with the final product.

Collect your order
Once printed, your completed order will be inspected by your assigned printing specialist to ensure it meets our exceptional print quality standards. You'll be notified when your order is ready for collection and you can decide whether you'd like to visit in-store to pick up your order or have us ship it to you.

Printing Techniques

Letterpress
An inked plate is pressed into the paper, leaving a concave impression in the paper, with the ink sitting on the 'floor' of the impression. The result is an elegant de-bossed image. The oldest method of printing, letterpress is prized for its luxurious tactile nature. Letterpress can take between three and eight weeks to produce.

Engraving
A copper or steel plate is etched and then inked. The excess is wiped clean, and the ink remaining in the etching is applied to the paper when the paper is pressed to the plate. The press forces the paper into the grooves of the plate. The result is a distinctive three dimensional image rich in exquisite detail. Engraving can take between two and five weeks to produce.

Thermography
This method simulates the look and feel of engraving, but can be executed with more speed and a lower cost. The image is flat printed, but while the ink is still wet, a resinous powder is applied and heated, causing the ink to expand, creating a raised effect. Thermography can take between five and ten days to produce.

Lithography
For the same charge as thermography, your invitations can be printed flat, without the raised effect characteristic of thermographed documents. Lithography can take between five and ten days to produce.

Laser printing
Produced by our laser printer on the premises. The most time efficient and affordable choice for small orders. Laser printing can take between two and four days to produce.

Contact us for additional questions, To schedule an appointment please visit our Store Locations page and call a location near you.