What's New

Blue Sky Napa Valley participates in Napa Downtown Farmers Market -TUESDAY AM 7:30-12
July 4, 2006

Blue Sky Napa Valley launches web site!
July 1, 2006

Portfolio Coming Soon

 

 

Design Studio
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Located in the heart of the Napa Valley wine country, Blue Sky Napa Valley is a full-service graphic design and letterpress studio specializing in personalized communications for life's special moments when you really want to make an impression.

We specialize in:

Graphic Design	Letterpress Design & Print
Corporate Identity Business Systems Brochures, Direct Mail Advertisements Web sites Web Banner Ads	Wedding Invitations Baby Announcements Social Invitations Social Stationary Business Stationary Holiday Greeting Cards

 

 

 

 

Online Boutique
Coming Soon

Note Cards

Recipe Cards

Bookmarks and More

 

 

 

 

Can't wait for the mail?
Here is where to find us...

retailers
list to come..

craft fairs and markets
Napa Downtown Farmer's Market - Tues AM's

 

 

 

Our Friends

We have had the privilege to partner with many local and area artisans who also strive for excellence and offer personalized and quality services.

TBA

In addition, here are some links of places, people, and things that we think are just great!

 

TBA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contact Us

Please contact us with any questions, if you would like to set up a consultation or if you would like to carry our line of print in your store.

By Email ............info@blueskynapavalley.com
By Mail ..............PO Box 10543, Napa, CA 94581
By Telephone ....707-257-3699

 

 

 

What is letterpress?
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Letterpress is a centuries-old technique of printing by which raised type is inked and then pressed into paper. The result is a print that you can see and feel.

At Blue Sky Napa Valley, we have brought the past into the present by employing vintage platen letterpresses in combination with modern photopolymer plates processes. By replacing hand-laid lead type with photopolymer plates, we gained the ablity to creative innovative design using modern typefaces and motifs yet we have all the benefits of the hand-printed letterpress.

Today, many artisans are reviving the art of letterpress and crafting beautiful, timeless hand-made designs. We are proud to be among them and hope you enjoy our work as much as we enjoy bringing it to market!

 

 

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Consultation
Each project begins with a consultation. We feel it is important to get to know you and your design aesthetic. Our consultations are always complimentary so that we can both be assured that the partnership will be a good fit and the end result one in which we can both be proud.

Price Estimate and Contract
An estimate and contract is prepared based on the information provided by the client, i.e., number or invitations & components, number of colors, timeline, etc. and submitted to the client for review. Once approved and signed, a 50% deposit is required to begin the design phase.

Design Phase
Designs are then created based on the consultation and contract and submitted to the client for review. The design phase includes a contract specified round of changes by the client and a final PDF proof is submitted the client for final approval.

 

 

Pricing
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At Blue Sky Napa Valley, each wedding, occasion and business campaign is as individual as the people they celebrate and represent. Because of this, we do not have standard prices. We take into consideration our clients design and print needs as well as their unique personality, aesthetic, theme (if applicable), and budget in helping to provide the best possible design for the best price possible.

After a complimentary consultation, we provide our clients with an estimate outlining the project and providing detail about components and all that is included in the stated price.

What's not included
Additional Charges for Client Corrections
Hand-finishing and Assembly unless included in estimate
Sales Tax
Shipping and Handling/Delivery

Terms of Payment
A 50% deposit is required at time of estimate approval. The remaining 50% plus sales tax is due at time of printing.
Additional charges such as shipping and handling are charged at time of shipping/delivery.

 

 

Wedding Custom Designs

At Blue Sky Napa Valley, we know that your wedding day is one of the most memorable days of your life and your wedding stationary is the first glimpse your guests get at your special day setting the tone of your wedding. We will work with you one-on-one to design wedding stationary that reflects your unique relationship and personal style including:

Elements of Design Paper Envelopes Ink Color Motifs Typefaces Ribbons Tissues Embellishments Hand-lettering

Etiquette & Info When to order Wording When to mail

Invitation Components Invitation with envelope Reply card with envelope Save the Dates Announcements Place cards Menus

Programs Thank You's Table Numbers Place Cards Favor Tags

 

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Proofreading
All proofs are submitted to the client in PDF format-this is a digital representation of the final design that will taken to print. This is a very important stage as this is the final "go-by" for your project as we will "go by" this proof for all printing and completion of your project. It is the client's responsibility to check all spelling, spacing, colors-all elements of the project. Once the final proof is approved, film and plates are made for your project. Additional charges will be incurred by the client for any changes to your design beyond contractual rounds of changes and after film and plates are made.

Timelines
We recommend seeking a designer as soon as you know the details of your event or project. Because of the collaborative nature between client and designer, the client plays a significant role in aiding the progression of the design process. We rely on our clients to provide all details and information necessary to complete the project, review designs, and communicate changes and approvals in a timely manner. The delivery date of a project will be adjusted according to the pace at which information and approvals are received.

 

 

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Rush Projects
Please inquire as to the schedule of our press and we will see what we can do to fit your project in on a more advanced timeline. As a rule, we add 20% to the total.

Printing
Once we have received approval of final proofs, we will schedule your job on press. Print runs very in time depending on the complexity of design and quantity.

Hand-finishing and Assembly
Unless otherwise noted, hand-finishing and assembly is an extra charge. Please specify at time of consultation how you would like to handle the finishing and assembly.

Shipping & Handling
We ship via UPS, Fed Ex or USPS. Insurance is required on all deliveries and is included by most carriers for the first $100.00. A small handling fee is assessed on all shipments to cover shipping materials. Signatures are required on all deliveries. Local deliveries are available for a fee.