Three custom-printed gift ideas, including notepads, stationery and postcards, to impress mom on mother's day.
Britt Brouse
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![10 Inspiring Save-the-Date Designs 10 Inspiring Save-the-Date Designs](https://blog.psprint.com/sites/default/files/styles/blog_thumb/public/2011/04/4317796811_dc7ab10b95_0.jpg?itok=zxfqbpxX)
Need design inspiration for wedding save the dates? Here are some invitation, postcard and magnet-based design ideas.
![Green Design Links for Earth Day Green Design Links for Earth Day](https://blog.psprint.com/sites/default/files/styles/blog_thumb/public/2011/04/86898565_563dab2319_0.jpg?itok=jGJ0419W)
In honor of Earth Day, check out these links to green graphic design tips, apps, resources and organizations.
![Look to the Web for Optimal Brochure Design Tips Look to the Web for Optimal Brochure Design Tips](https://blog.psprint.com/sites/default/files/styles/blog_thumb/public/2011/04/1264965553_917eaf40ac_0.jpg?itok=3Ef0ADjQ)
I've been noticing that a lot of the tips that apply to designing web sites also apply to designing brochures. Here's a list of common web design or web optimization tips and an explanation of how each tip also applies to the art of brochure design.
![Freshbooks for Small-Business Owners and Freelancers Freshbooks for Small-Business Owners and Freelancers](https://blog.psprint.com/sites/default/files/styles/blog_thumb/public/2011/04/5336414318_22f31b8992_0.jpg?itok=tCadmpkG)
Freshbooks.com is an online invoicing, time tracking and billing tool that can really help freelancers spend less time on bookkeeping and more time on their business. I've tried Freshbooks and below I will share some of the benefits and drawbacks I've found.
![Printing Business Cards for New Graduates Printing Business Cards for New Graduates](https://blog.psprint.com/sites/default/files/styles/blog_thumb/public/2011/04/4608963722_7c88e503f81_0.jpg?itok=1hYTr3or)
Here are some quick tips and pointers for creating successful new graduate business cards that can help you land a job.
![10 Eye-Popping Film Posters 10 Eye-Popping Film Posters](https://blog.psprint.com/sites/default/files/styles/blog_thumb/public/2011/04/septien_poster_01_0.jpg?itok=Bo96g6JK)
Check out these ten movie posters that look stunning but also do a great job of generating interest or "selling" the film.
![4 Cool, New Books for Graphic Designers 4 Cool, New Books for Graphic Designers](https://blog.psprint.com/sites/default/files/styles/blog_thumb/public/2011/04/51253322_c298a19324_0.jpg?itok=dQ4GxjLy)
Need inpsiration for your graphic design work? Check ou these four new books that will inspire graphic designers and creatives.
![10 Inspiring Spring Photos 10 Inspiring Spring Photos](https://blog.psprint.com/sites/default/files/styles/blog_thumb/public/2011/03/4461726367_22d754d495_z_0.jpg?itok=8MVugDA5)
Spring is in the air. Birds are chirping, trees are sprouting new leaves, and I'm sneezing. The spring season is a great time for sending out sales promotions or creating new notecards and stationery to freshen up your business. Customers are out of hibernation and ready to get in shape and buy supplies for the summer.
![4 Postcard Design Tips 4 Postcard Design Tips](https://blog.psprint.com/sites/default/files/styles/blog_thumb/public/2011/03/53693259_d4dfc9e7e3_0.jpg?itok=EVTSYMJP)
Postcards are a great marketing vehicle to use for this spring. Here are four tips for creating effective postcard promotions.
![6 Tips for Walking Meditation 6 Tips for Walking Meditation](https://blog.psprint.com/sites/default/files/styles/blog_thumb/public/2011/03/523026906_3354a74c20_0.jpg?itok=8g93yWPD)
Six tips for walking meditation to help freelancers and creative workers escape the daily grind and maintain a sense of calm and focus.
![17 Awesome Green Logos for St. Patrick’s Day 17 Awesome Green Logos for St. Patrick’s Day](https://blog.psprint.com/sites/default/files/styles/blog_thumb/public/2011/03/boston_celtics_logo1_0.jpg?itok=bgfBLzhh)
To celebrate the color of Saint Patrick's Day, I've rounded up 17 amazing green logos for design inspiration. Check out how much variation there is in how these 17 logos use green:
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