The holiday season is upon us! Are you ready?
November 21, 2023The holiday season is upon us! Are you ready? Here at Printaura.com, WE ARE! Recommended dates by which to place your holiday orders to give...
25 Quotes To Live By For Entrepreneurs
August 7, 2018Feeling Tired And Uninspired? If you are feeling uninspired or unmotivated, you aren't alone! It can be tough to put work into a passion project...
Newly Added: Bella+Canvas Items!
July 18, 2018Newly Added! We are committed to offering our members items that inspire and excite! We are proud to have one of the largest product selections...
Calling All Outdoor Enthusiasts!
July 11, 2018Calling All Outdoor Enthusiasts! It's summertime and that means all the happy campers and outdoor lovers are celebrating! Summer is a time for outdoor fun...
New Next Level Items Added!
June 26, 2018More Items To Choose From! One of our goals here at Printaura is to keep our members excited about their stores and their designs. Adding...
Wedding Season Is Here!
June 19, 2018It's Wedding Season! Did you know that "Wedding Season" is from June to September? The vast majority of weddings happen during this time. That means...
Basics: Print Images Vs. Mockup Images
June 5, 2018Print Images Vs. Mockup Images One of the most common issues our members run into while creating products for their stores has to do with...
Introducing: The Curvy Line
May 30, 2018The Curvy Line Here at Printaura, we strive to be as inclusive as possible. People come in all different shapes and sizes, and we want...
8 Stunning WooCommerce Themes
May 22, 2018What's A Theme? If you aren't someone who can hand code an entire eCommerce store front, not to worry! That's what themes are for. Themes...
Introducing: The Flexi Case!
May 15, 2018All About The Flexi Case! Introducing our most affordable cell phone case yet! Many of our members requested a more affordable and competitively priced cell...
Saying Farewell: Discontinued Items
May 8, 2018Every now and then we have to discontinue some of our items. This can happen for a number of different reasons: The manufacturer will discontinue...
You Asked, We Listened: New Lower Mug Pricing
April 24, 2018Our Mugs The mugs we use aren't just a standard white mug. We use a special type of mug that is specifically designed and coated...
Advertising On Pinterest: Tips From The Pros
March 27, 2018Do you do any online advertising for your brand, products, or online store? If not, you probably want to consider it. Advertising online is essential...
17 Inspirational Mug Design Ideas
March 20, 2018Why Add Mugs To Your Store? I don't know about you, but I use a mug every day. I use one at work for coffee...
Selling Phone Cases + 17 Inspirational Designs
March 6, 2018Why Add Phone Cases To Your Shop? We live in a time where our phones can cost as much as a used vehicle! We depend...
5 Activities To Reignite Your Creativity
February 20, 2018Making a living based on art and creativity can feel like a lot of pressure sometimes. I know that I am not always in the...
6 Ways To Market Your Brand On A Budget
February 6, 2018Getting Your Brand Out There! Do you want to start marketing your brand, but don't know where to start? It can seem pretty intimidating, and...
22 Ideas Your Customers Will Love For Valentine's Day
January 23, 2018Is Your Shop Ready For Valentine's Day? Valentine's Day is right around the corner. Have you added any designs or items to your shop to...
21 Motivational Quotes For Entrepreneurs
January 9, 2018Get Motivated! Let's all start the new year out on the right foot! You can set yourself up for success by going into things with...
American Apparel: Discontinued Items & Updates
December 12, 2017American Apparel Update Before we get started, if you've missed our first few American Apparel Update blogs, take a read to get caught up! 1....
Huge Price Drop On All Cell Phone Cases
December 5, 2017Huge Price Drop On All Cell Phone Cases We've got some exciting news! We have lowered the price of our cell phone cases across the...
15 Fun Winter and Holiday Design Ideas
November 28, 2017Ready For The Winter? With winter in full swing and Holiday order deadlines approaching, now is the time to make sure your shop is winterized!...
You Asked For It: The Royal Apparel Camo Collection
November 7, 2017You Asked For It! Requests for camo print products have been trickling in for some time now. We've received more requests than ever in the...
2017 Holiday Order Deadlines
October 31, 2017It's that time of the year again. The holiday season is full swing, and it's time to start thinking about holiday orders! One of the...
Welcome Fall: New Apparel Items Are Here!
October 24, 2017Welcome Fall With New Cozy Items The seasons are changing again and that means it's time for a new launch! Fall is here and winter...
New Launch: iPhone 8 and 8 Plus Phone Cases
October 10, 2017New Launch: iPhone 8 and 8 Plus Cases They're finally here! The iPhone 8 and 8 plus cases have officially launched. We are now offering...
6 Common Artwork Preparation Mistakes
September 26, 2017Are You Preparing Your Artwork Correctly For Print? Before you upload your photos and begin to add them to products, please consider our image requirements...
Becoming Household Art - 12 Inspiring Poster Ideas
September 13, 2017Posters & Art Prints Selling posters of your designs is a great way to get your art out there. Posters can be a fun and...
Color Theory: A Beginner's Guide
September 5, 2017Color Theory So, what is color theory? Color theory is the theory behind color mixing and color pairing. It provides methods and guidance for understanding...
Understanding White Label & Branding Your Products
August 22, 2017What Is White Label? Printaura is a white label service. You've probably seen this term thrown around before, but might not know what it actually...
Common Mistakes: Understanding Underbase
August 9, 2017Understanding Underbase Underbase has come up as being a commonly misunderstood concept. We try our best to lay out different concepts and techniques as clearly...
New Items: Summer 2017 Launch
July 25, 2017Summer Launch The sun is out, and man is it ever out! Things sure are heating up on this side of the world, and we...
Common Mistakes: Have You Been Adding Your Products Incorrectly?
July 18, 2017Did You Add Your Products Correctly? People adding their products incorrectly is a mistake we see time and time again. Most often, people will only...
Top 5 Email Marketing Services For Entrepreneurs
July 12, 2017Email Marketing The importance of communicating with your customers is paramount! It's how you can show appreciation, promote your products, retain customers, promote return business,...
Beat The Heat With Cool Summer Styles
June 21, 2017Happy Summer Solstice! Today is the Summer Solstice. It's the longest day of the year, and it seems to be one of the hottest too!...
Etsy Update: Print Aura Is Now An Approved Manufacturer!
June 13, 2017What Happened With Etsy? Etsy recently changed the way they allow it's sellers to work with outside manufacturers. Members used to have to go through...
8 Bit Vs 16 Bit Images: What's The Difference & Which To Use
May 30, 2017What Is A "Bit"? When we talk about the number of "bits" in reference to images, we are simply talking about the amount of tonal...
NEW BRAND! Welcome Royal Apparel - American Made & Organic Options
May 24, 2017Introducing Royal Apparel We are so excited to announce the launch of Royal Apparel products! Printaura is proud to now carry products from the American...
27 Inspiring Designs For Father's Day
May 9, 2017Celebrate Dads! Father's Day is right around the corner (June 18th). Help your customers celebrate the awesome fathers in the their life by adding some...
A Letter To Aspiring eCommerce Entrepreneurs
May 2, 2017A Letter To Aspiring eCommerce Entrepreneurs Dear aspiring eCommerce entrepreneur, You want to start your own business. You want to be your own boss. You...
Let's Celebrate Moms: 22 Inspirational Ideas For Mother's Day
April 18, 2017Let's Celebrate Moms! Mother's Day is right around the corner. That means it's time to start thinking about adding some MOM POWER designs to your...
Easy Copyright Guide
April 4, 2017What Is A Copyright? A copyright is the exclusive legal right to copy, publish, profit from, reproduce, or distribute a literary, musical, or artistic work....
UPDATE: American Apparel - What's Going On?
March 29, 2017American Apparel Update Update time! We have been given a bit more information about the direction Gildan plans to take for American Apparel. If you...
Fresh Ideas For Spring & Easter
March 14, 2017Springtime Is Almost Here The first official day of spring is right around the corner. The changing of the seasons can be an exciting time...
Dad Hats Are Here + More!
March 7, 2017What Is A Dad Hat? A "dad hat" is a classic baseball cap. It's your basic, slightly curved brimmed, comfy cotton hat. These types of...
American Apparel - What's Going On?
February 28, 2017What's Going On With American Apparel? Many of you may have already heard the news, but for those of you who have not, here is...
New! Google Pixel Cases & New Case Options
February 21, 2017Introducing: More New Phone Cases! We are excited to add even more new cases to our new and improved phone case line! With the phone...
25 Fun Product Ideas For St. Patrick's Day
February 14, 2017St. Patrick's Day With Valentine's Day behind us, we will soon trade in hearts for clovers and reds in for greens! St. Patrick's Day is...
Loyalty Programs: A Beginner's Guide
February 7, 2017What Is A Loyalty Program? A loyalty program is a rewards program that businesses offer to their loyal customers. Loyalty programs reward and encourage return...
20 Fun Ideas For Valentine's Day
January 31, 2017Love is in the air! Valentine's Day is coming up right around the corner. Is your shop ready? Adding seasonal items to your shop can...
14 Brilliant Shopify Themes
January 24, 2017What Is A Store Theme? If you're not great with online design or coding, not to worry! There is a theme for that! A store...
How To Choose An eCommerce Platform
January 17, 2017What Is A Platform? When we refer to a platform, we are simply referring to an eCommerce software or website that allows you to sell...
The Problem With .PNGs And Printing
January 10, 2017What Is A .PNG File? A .png file, or a "Portable Network Graphics" file is a file type that was designed primarily for web and...
6 Awesome Shopify Apps You Need To Check Out
January 4, 2017Shopify can be an amazing eCommerce platform for entrepreneurs to get their start, and continue on to big things! Out of all of our members,...
5 New Year's Resolutions Every Entrepreneur Should Make
December 27, 2016Resolve To Set Yourself Up For Success It's that time of year again! The new year us right around the corner and people are starting...
20 Motivational Quotes Creative Entrepreneurs Need To See
December 20, 2016Believe In Yourself! The holidays are in full swing and we are all busy thinking about others. As a hard working artist and entrepreneur, it...
Stock Issues & Product Discontinuations: Explained!
December 13, 2016Stock Issues & Discontinuation Since we do not outsource our printing, we are ordering new stock each and every day to keep up with our...
How To: Size Artwork Correctly For Print
December 6, 2016Truth Time: Sizing Your Artwork Let's talk about sizing artwork for print. We have been getting more and more improperly sized files lately. Sometimes our...
New Next Level Hoody Video Reviews
November 30, 2016New Next Level Hoody Video Reviews We are happy to present our new installments of our product 360 video series! All three of these hoodies...
How To Design An Ugly Christmas Sweater & Free Resources
November 22, 2016How To Design An Ugly Christmas Sweater Soon many Holiday party go-er will be in search of the most unique, tacky, ugly Christmas sweater they...
2016 Holiday Order Deadlines
November 15, 2016It's that time of the year again! It's the season of joy and showing those around you how much you appreciate them. The spirit is...
6 Ways To Boost Holiday Sales
November 1, 2016We all know the holiday season is big for both traditional retail stores and eCommerce shops a like. Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the weeks...
New Products Arrive For Fall
October 25, 2016Can you feel the crisp breeze in the air? It's finally starting to feel like fall and that means it's time to trade in the...
Introducing: New Eco-Friendly Farmer's Market Bags!
October 11, 2016New Econscious Farmer's Market Bags It's harvest season and that means farmers markets are in full swing and autumnal produce is at its freshest! From...
13 Fun Halloween Ideas You Have To See
October 4, 2016Can you feel it? The leaves are changing color and there is a chill in the air. Candy is coming out and ghastly decorations are...
Step-By-Step Phone Case Template Tutorials
September 20, 2016Easy Set Up We know introducing new cell phone cases means that out members have to take the time to set up new products. We...
Top 10 Free Design Resource Sites
September 13, 2016Free Design Resources It wasn't long ago that I was in a similar to position to many of you. I had a passion for design,...
Introducing: New Cell Phone Cases!
September 6, 2016Fantastic News! We are excited to offer some of the highest quality cell phone cases on the market, paired with an industry leading 3D printing...
Dose of Inspiration: 12 Creative Home Office Ideas For Small Spaces
August 23, 2016Inspiration Productivity Welcome to our month long blog series, “Dose of Inspiration”. There will be a new blog every week full of ideas and images...
Dose of Inspiration: 10 Examples of Persuasive Product Photography
August 16, 2016Inspiration Fuels Imagination Welcome to our month long blog series, “Dose of Inspiration”. There will be a new blog every week full of ideas and...
Dose of Inspiration: 15 Creatively Conceived T-Shirt Designs
August 9, 2016Inspiration Creates Motivation If you haven't read our last blog, Dose of Inspiration: 15 Inspiring eCommerce Stores Built Using Shopify, take some time to check...
Dose of Inspiration: 15 Amazing eCommerce Stores Built Using Shopify
August 2, 2016Inspiration Spurs Action! The month of August will host our first blog series, "Dose of Inspiration". There will be a new blog every week full...
Beginner's Illustrator Video Tutorials
July 26, 2016Illustrator Vs. Photoshop I was always really into photography, even as a young child. In the fourth grade I was in the dark room developing...
4 Ways To Improve Your Online Store
July 18, 2016Are you having trouble making your first sale? Are you looking for ways to boost your current sales? Are you interested in improving your customer’s...
5 Things You Can Accomplish On Your Lunch Break
July 12, 2016The Daily Grind Many Printaura members start out working on their ecommerce businesses as a side project. It can be tough to make time for...
6 Creativity Boosting Foods
July 5, 2016Fuel Your Creativity! As artists and creators we all know sometimes creativity can be hard to come by. It can be like an elusive wild...
How To Promote Your Products Through Social Influencers
June 28, 2016Social Influencers Partnering up with fashion or lifestyle bloggers, established instagrammers, and popular youtubers can be a great way to promote your brand and your...
7 Ways To Break Through A Creative Block
June 21, 2016As creative people, we all get a little stuck sometimes. It can be tough to push through a creative block whether it's due to a...
How To Create Your Own T-Shirt Mockup in 5 Easy Steps
June 8, 2016What Is A Mockup? A mockup is an image that represents a final product. It is a combination of a product image and artwork, put...
Is Your Shop Summer Ready?
May 31, 2016Even though the first day of summer isn't officially until June 20th, we are already feeling the heat here in California! With the first day...
Father's Day Inspiration and Order Deadlines
May 24, 2016Let's Celebrate All The Dad's Out There! Father's Day is coming up right around the corner and we know dads are notoriously hard to buy...
20 Inspiring Cell Phone Cases + Easy Product Mockup Video
May 17, 2016Custom cell phone cases have become an essential way to display personality through an everyday item. There is not a day that goes by that...
Do’s and Don'ts of Embroidery Design
May 10, 2016How Does Embroidery Work? Embroidery is a decorative technique used to create designs on fabric. This technique involves the weaving of thread to create shapes...
Inspiring Pillow Designs & Pillow Mockup Templates
May 3, 2016We decided to add pillows to our product offerings because they are a staple decor item for any home. Pillows are a great addition to...
DTG Printing Vs. Screen Printing
April 27, 2016DTG Printing DTG printing, also referred to as direct to garment printing, is a method used to print digital imagery onto t-shirts and other fabrics....
Branding Basics: How To Start Building Your Brand
April 19, 2016Branding Basics Before you start obsessing over what shade of blue to use in your logo or what font to use on your shop’s home...
Font Glossary
April 12, 2016Have you ever been on a website searching for fonts to use for your designs, only to realize the fonts are categorized by terms that...
Intermediate Photoshop Tutorial Roundup
April 5, 2016Intermediate Photoshop Tutorial Roundup We've put together some really helpful Photoshop tutorials that will definitely step up your design game. These tutorials are for those...
How To Choose The Right Products For Your Store
March 29, 2016Deciding which products to offer in your store can be overwhelming, especially if you are just starting out. Luckily for Printaura members, there are lots...
How To Use Fiverr To Get Affordable Custom Designs
March 22, 2016Watch The Full Video We created a video to show you guys how to use Fiverr to turn your design ideas into a reality! If...
Top 25 Free Commercial Fonts For T-Shirt Designs
March 15, 2016Finding free fonts has become quite easy. Finding GOOD free fonts gets a bit harder. Finding good free fonts that include a license for commercial...
Print On Demand Glossary
March 8, 2016The print industry is full of jargon that most people aren’t familiar with. We know it can be hard to navigate through some aspects of...
Design Sizing and Placement Guide
March 2, 2016Sizing And Placement We get a lot of questions about design sizing and placement here at Printaura. People aren't sure how to gauge the sizing...
Spring Into Fashion: Women's Fashion Apparel
February 23, 2016Women's Fashion As many of you already know, Printaura has over 100 products available for printing. But did you know that we offer some fashion-forward...
The Truth About Unisex Shirts
February 16, 2016What Is A Unisex Shirt? We get a lot of questions about the unisex shirts we offer. So what is a unisex shirt? A unisex...
9 Tips For Dealing With Unhappy Customers
February 9, 2016Mistakes happen. We would love to sit here and tell you we do everything perfectly all the time, but that’s just not reality. No one...
Image Licensing Guide + Stock Resources
February 2, 2016What Is Image Licensing? If you aren't an artist, odds are you've looked into buying stock imagery to use in your designs at some point....
4 Things To Consider When Pricing Your Products
January 26, 2016Pricing a product can be a tough decision. It’s especially hard if you aren’t sure where to begin. Charging too much can hurt your sales...
5 Tips For Creating A Successful Product Page
January 19, 2016Is Your Product Page Costing You Sales? Have your sales been a little low lately? Your product page could be to blame. The way you...
Beginner's Photoshop Tutorial Roundup
January 12, 2016Diving into Photoshop as a beginner can be intimidating. It seems simple enough, but once you get in there it’s like being lost at sea....