tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71621750378406632642024-03-13T15:38:55.254-04:00Take Root CreativeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329911589364946080noreply@blogger.comBlogger187125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162175037840663264.post-91546723298879898702012-10-24T12:28:00.000-04:002012-10-24T12:28:37.000-04:00Take Root Creative Blog has moved!As you may have noticed over the last few months, there haven't been any new blog posts in a while. This is because the Take Root Creative Blog has transitioned over to the <a href="http://www.takerootcreative.com/" target="_blank">Take Root Creative website</a>. We are currently in the process of transferring the older blog posts, but all new posts will be on our <a href="http://www.takerootcreative.com/blog/" target="_blank">blog page. </a><br />
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Sincerely, CaitlinAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329911589364946080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162175037840663264.post-24441546357264026232012-06-13T08:28:00.001-04:002012-06-13T08:28:51.751-04:00The Comic Sans Song<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">If you live in Uxbridge (or even if you don’t), by now you have hopefully seen Leah Daniels fabulous new music video for </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/leahdanielstv" target="_blank">One Night</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">. Be sure to check it out. On a typography note, here is an another music video featuring equal enthusiasm (not quite as much talent) but fun none-the-less. If you’re a fan of the font Comic Sans and don’t like all the slack it gets, you’ll be happy to see the love for the often beat-up font in this music video.</span><br />
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Leading up to a long weekend, post your holiday hours and pin them to the top of your wall so they are easily found by your customers who may want to shop during the holiday.</div>
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3) The page will refresh and you will see the post has a small orange ribbon hanging on the top right corner of the box. This means that this post is pinned to the top of your wall so as you write additional posts, this one will remain pinned at the top until you "unpin" it. What this means is that if you have a customer who is looking to find an update on your hours of operation over a holiday weekend, they can see it right at the top of your wall.</div>
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4) The next thing you'll be wondering is how to "unpin" this post once the holiday weekend is over. Return to your Facebook page and scroll to the top of your wall. Roll your mouse over the top right corner just below the orange ribbon and the pencil icon will appear. Click the pencil icon.</div>
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<strong>1) Why would I do this instead of updating my hours in the "About" section of my page?</strong><br />
<strong>A:</strong> Two reasons for this - Firstly, people don't trust that information that remains "stagnant" normally such as the "About" section of your page will not be up-to-date. Seeing the information on your wall shows that it was posted recently and therefore more likely to be accurate. Secondly, make it as easy as possible for your customers. Visiting your wall requires a search and one click. Visiting your "About" sections requires an additional click. Silly? Yes, probably, but make it easy and obvious for your customers - they will appreciate it.<br />
Hope you found this post useful and have a great long weekend!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329911589364946080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162175037840663264.post-50063837259051853612012-05-16T09:34:00.001-04:002012-05-16T09:34:28.710-04:00Canadian Whisky History VideoInformative little animated film about the history of Canadian Club. I did not know a lot of these facts...<br />
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It is always refreshing to travel to another city or town and stumble upon something really neat. In my case it was this past weekend when we travelled to Montreal. While walking around the city one night, came across this old building with signs outside directing us to come inside for an exhibit (for a requested donation). Despite the fact that it looked slightly sketchy, we took a chance, dropped a few bucks into the box and went inside.</div>
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Boy were we glad we did! The theme of the exhibit was skateboarding and the work ranged from painting, to installations to furniture. The building itself (which you can see in the background of the photos below) must have been quite glamourous in its day but has since decayed into such ruin that it is practically un-rentable. The landlord donated the space for this pop-up gallery which began last August. Check out some of our favourites below!</div>
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Has this happened to you? Your business sponsors an event and they ask for your logo. You send them a small jpeg or something off your website and they say that it's too small.</div>
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Here are Take Root Creative, we make sure our clients have their logo in multiple formats so that when a particular need arises, they have the file necessary. What file types should you have? I've compiled a nice little list you can use to check through your computer and see what you have and what you are missing.</div>
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<li><strong>PDF </strong> This stands for <a data-mce-href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PDF" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PDF" target="_blank" title="Wikipedia Article about PDFs">Portable Document Format</a> and is now the standard for sending files between printers, designers etc. Why? A PDF (as long as it's created properly) holds it's data in a way that will keep it looking the same between computers. <strong>What is it used for? </strong>Send a PDF when you sponsor something and they need your logo. Also send a PDF when you run an ad in the newspaper or a magazine. This is basically your go-to format when your logo is requested by someone else.</li>
<li><strong>.EPS</strong> This stands for <a data-mce-href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eps_file" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eps_file" target="_blank" title="EPS Information on Wikipedia">Encapsulated PostScript </a>and will be something that you might never need but it is the raw file of your logo so you will want to have it. <strong>What is it used for? </strong>If you decide many years down the road that you want to change your branding colours but your designer has retired, the .eps file can be edited by anyone without having to completely re-design your logo.</li>
<li><strong>JPEG</strong> Most business have their logo as a <a data-mce-href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jpeg" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jpeg" target="_blank" title="Wikipedia article about jpeg files">jpeg</a>. They can vary in size and are a useful format for things you will do on your own computer. <strong>What is it used for?</strong> Jpegs are often used in Microsoft Office or for social media accounts like Facebook and Twitter. Ask for both a high resolution jpeg and a medium-lower resolution jpeg.</li>
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There are many other types of files you may encounter over the life of your logo, but these three will cover most of your needs. If you don't have all of these format, contact your designer and ask them kindly to put them onto a disc for you. PDFs and .EPS files can be large and therefore not sendable by email.</div>
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I am a HUGE fan of loose leaf tea (and have many tins of various flavours to prove it) so I was very excited when I heard that <a href="http://lapetitefleur.ca/">La Petite Fleur</a> would be bringing in <a data-mce-href="http://www.tealish.com/" href="http://www.tealish.com/" target="_blank" title="Tealish">Tealish</a> to the store. Based locally in Ontario, not only does Tealish turn up the design factor on their tea packaging, but they focus on the health benefits of the different flavours of tea. Check out the tea below as well as some accessories for enhancing your tea-drinking experience!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">[<a href="http://elemi.ca/">Elemi Organics</a>, <a href="http://www.onthelamb.ca/Welcome.html">On the Lamb</a>, <a href="http://rutledgejewellers.com/">Rutledge Jewellers</a>, <a href="http://blueheronbooks.com/">Blue Heron Books</a>, <a href="http://littleacornkids.myshopify.com/">Little Acorn</a>, <a href="http://lapetitefleur.ca/">La Petite Fleur</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Presents-Presents-Presents/204651739553095">Presents, Presents, Presents</a>]</td></tr>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329911589364946080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162175037840663264.post-74750085140141042132012-03-08T17:33:00.003-05:002012-03-08T17:33:54.062-05:00Should your business be into Pinterest?Want to be ahead of the curve when it comes to social media? If your business does anything visually related, get signed up with Pinterest.<br />
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Firstly, you have to either request an invitation or be invited by a friend who already has a Pinterest account but it it free. Once you have your own login, you can add the 'Pin It' button to the bookmarks bar of your web browser. Now you are ready to begin 'pinning' to your account!<br />
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While you are browsing the web, look for images that inspire you or you think your customers will find inspiring. When you see a web page with an image you want to pin, click the 'Pin It' button on your bookmarks bar.<br />
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If you visit <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/">www.pinterest.com</a> and login, you will see all of your boards and pins. The best thing about Pinterest is that when you click the image, it takes you to the website from where you pinned it. This means that you can pin images from recipes, craft techniques, knitting patterns - pretty much anything! </div>
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Use Pinterest to make note of things you find on the web quickly and easily. It creates a virtual online sketchbook in an organized way. Use Pinterest to bookmark trends within your industry, window display ideas, or advertising concepts you may want to try. Instead of having to bookmark something and then sort through hundreds of bookmarks later, Pinterest gives you a visual reference accessible from any computer. </div>
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Try to add a button to your website that says "Follow me on Pinterest" to encourage site visitors to follow your pins. Follow the pins of other local businesses. Pins posted by people you follow will show up on your Pinterest main page and you can also 'Explore' by changing the category at the top of the page.</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329911589364946080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162175037840663264.post-8274930452326238632012-02-21T13:33:00.000-05:002012-02-21T13:33:37.345-05:00New sketchbook/notebookFor those of you who I visit regularly to brainstorm new ideas and advertising concepts with, you always see me with my blue notebook. I take down notes, sketch out ideas and develop concepts in this book. I have had many past notebooks of various shapes and sizes, but this blue one has definitely been a favourite. It is the perfect size and has graph paper on the inside with a margin and a title space at the top.<br />
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A few days ago I came to the realization that I only have a few precious pages left and will therefore need a new one! I began to search to find this same book and without any luck I started to panic a little. Luckily a short while later I found a new book that has a similar format of graph paper and a strong binding that can be folded open easily with breaking. Bonus: the outside is covered in Pantone chips! Let the brainstorming continue!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329911589364946080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162175037840663264.post-74684584966273244922012-01-12T08:30:00.000-05:002012-01-12T08:30:03.711-05:00Mini EntrepreneursIt always warms my heart when I hear about kids who are already at a young age showing interest in running their own business. For a client of mine it was her nieces who said that they wanted to operate a lemonade stand and a cupcake bakery. What would an aunt do? Well in this case she tapped my expertise to create two logos for these upcoming entrepreneurs and then gave them some tools to get the businesses rolling! Check out the logos below and if you happen to come across any young people with entrepreneurial aspirations, give them a big congratulations for they will be the movers and shakers of tomorrow!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329911589364946080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162175037840663264.post-39167209820405907212012-01-03T17:07:00.002-05:002012-01-04T09:05:52.050-05:00New Year Resolutions<div style="text-align: center;">
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There is something very refreshing about starting a new year when you own a small business. It's the anticipation of what the year will bring and the opportunity to set new goals. It can also be overwhelming because of the pressure to use this fresh start to your advantage. Here at Take Root Creative, I tried to create some goals that are easily achievable while others will take a little work. I believe that all of these things will have a positive impact on the business and myself, so here's to 2012!<br />
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<li>Engage more with other professionals in my industry on Twitter</li>
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<li>Attend at least one design conference</li>
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<li>Learn how to make cinemagraphs (Not sure what these are? Click <a href="http://fromme-toyou.tumblr.com/post/13781719181/splash-mountain-disney-world">here</a> and <a href="http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2011/12/cinemagraph-watch-crystal-renn-dance.html">here</a> to see the work of a master in the field. PS: it is not a video)</li>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329911589364946080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162175037840663264.post-21691611976903173712011-12-22T07:22:00.003-05:002011-12-22T07:22:40.467-05:00Stocking Stuffers {From the Shops of Uxbridge}Even though Santa takes care of the kids stockings, mom and dad need to stuff the big socks for each other (at least that's how it works in our house!) so we've brought together a collection of things for the last minute shopper. (These also make great 'Secret Santa' gifts!)<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329911589364946080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162175037840663264.post-35173357173933789262011-12-21T08:30:00.000-05:002011-12-21T08:30:03.692-05:00Gifts for a Foodie {From the Shops of Uxbridge}Everyone has that person in their life who knows a good wine from a great wine, or how to cook a fabulous six course meal, or how to enjoy a great cup of coffee, and if you are looking for a gift for them this holiday season, check out these great options below. And as usual, you don't have to look far - everything is available locally.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">[<a href="http://www.thepassionatecook.ca/">Passionate Cook's Essentials</a>, <a href="http://www.tinmill.ca/tincup.php">Tin Cup Caffe</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Woods-Woods/109967339021530">Woods & Woods</a>, <a href="http://frankiesristorante.ca/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=17&vmcchk=1&Itemid=17">Baked at Frankie's</a>]</td></tr>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329911589364946080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162175037840663264.post-48602364377825087662011-12-20T10:34:00.002-05:002011-12-20T10:35:21.473-05:00Gifts for Kids {From the Shops of Uxbridge}Continuing with our local gift guides, today we have gifts for kids! You'll have just as much fun deciding what gift to choose as they will have unwrapping it on Christmas morning.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">[<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Presents-Presents-Presents/204651739553095">Presents, Presents, Presents</a>, <a href="http://littleacornkids.myshopify.com/">Little Acorn</a>, <a href="http://blueheronbooks.com/">Blue Heron Books</a>]</td></tr>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329911589364946080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162175037840663264.post-86859192533822825972011-12-19T09:47:00.000-05:002011-12-19T09:47:11.163-05:00Gifts for Guys {From the Shops of Uxbridge}Today is Day #1 of our week of last-minute gift guides all available locally. Whether it's for your father, brother, husband or good friend, buying for guys can be one of the trickiest tasks of holiday shopping. We have searched out a number of great finds to make that hard-to-buy-for man in your life giddy with glee! (Okay maybe not giddy, but certainly very happy!)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">[<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Woods-Woods/109967339021530">Woods & Woods</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001825158621&sk=wall">Gypz Bzar</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Presents-Presents-Presents/204651739553095">Presents, Presents, Presents</a>]</td></tr>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329911589364946080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162175037840663264.post-7562253611330613012011-12-16T15:00:00.000-05:002011-12-16T15:00:01.788-05:00We've Moved!It's been a little while since the last blog post, but many exciting things are happening here at Take Root Creative. Firstly, we have re-located to Uxbridge, ON and are so excited to be settled in time for the holidays. Secondly, my home office is now a gorgeous serene place to work thanks to my amazing husband who spent his days off to install laminate, paint the walls and replace light fixtures. We are just doing the finishing touches and then I'll post photos of the before-and-after.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329911589364946080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162175037840663264.post-46358123807276865342011-11-09T12:56:00.000-05:002011-11-09T12:56:48.123-05:00Uxbridge Christmas Home TourAs much as you may not want to think about Christmas yet, it will be here before you know it! Luckily The Uxbridge Christmas Home Tour is this weekend (Saturday November 12th) so you can be inspired and have lots of time to be ready for the upcoming holiday season. Tickets are available at <a href="http://blueheronbooks.com/">Blue Heron Books</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Presents-Presents-Presents/204651739553095">Presents, Presents, Presents</a>. Here is a little inspiration to get you in the spirit. We love this little vintage-inspired ornament from <a href="http://lapetitefleur.ca/">La Petite Fleur</a>. Make sure to see the whole series including swans, whales and baby deer!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329911589364946080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162175037840663264.post-47713620386181339372011-11-07T14:00:00.000-05:002011-11-07T14:00:04.010-05:00Sweet Sweaters {From the Shops of Uxbridge}It is that time of year again when we pull out our favourite sweaters as well as start shopping for new additions to our winter wardrobe. A stylish sweater can look great with a pair of jeans or dressed up with a pair of black pants or a skirt. Best of all - you will stay warm during the chilly winter months while still looking great. Check out our favourite selections below!<br />
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PS: This Wednesday, November 9th is the Fashion for Charity event hosted by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Woods-Woods/109967339021530">Woods & Woods</a>. Money raised will benefit WindReach Farm. The event starts at 7:30pm at Wooden Sticks Golf Course. For tickets or more information, call (905) 852-1810.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">[<a href="http://www.facebook.com/AvantGardeBoutiqueUxbridge">Avant Garde Boutique</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sue-Sue-Boutique/188174277927858">Sue Sue Boutique</a>, Check it Out (18 Brock St. W), <a href="http://www.littleacorn.ca/">Little Acorn</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Woods-Woods/109967339021530">Woods & Woods</a>, <a href="http://strawberrythreads.pinnaclecart.com/index.php">Strawberry Threads</a>]</td></tr>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329911589364946080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162175037840663264.post-20731216260431992212011-10-31T09:49:00.000-04:002011-10-31T09:49:04.829-04:00Halloween CardsDo you remember this art class technique? Take crayons and colour over a piece a paper. Then paint over the paper with black poster paint. Once it has dried completely, use a pointy object to scrape away parts of the painted area to reveal the crayon underneath. The paint-over-crayon creates a grainy effect.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329911589364946080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162175037840663264.post-24157241651095202022011-10-27T08:48:00.000-04:002011-10-27T08:48:18.599-04:00Halloween Fun {From the Shops of Uxbridge}With four more days until Halloween you still have lots of time to deck out your house in 'spooky' style, find a last minute costume or pick up some reading material to get into the spirit of things.<br />
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Here is all the information for the books (from <a href="http://blueheronbooks.com/">Blue Heron Books</a>) featured below.<br />
<i>Zombie in Love</i> by Kelly DiPucchio & Scott Campbell - $14.99<br />
<i>How to Draw Chiller Monsters, Werewolves, Vampires and Zombies</i> by J. David Spurlock - $22.99<br />
<i>Haunted Ontario</i> by Terry Boyle - $22.95<br />
<i>Cottage Country Ghosts</i> by Maria Da Silva & Andrew Hind - $14.95<br />
<i>Ghost Hunt</i> by Jason Hawes & Grant Wilson - $18.99<br />
<i>Jeepers Creepers</i> by John Robert Colombo - $19.99<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">[<a href="http://blueheronbooks.com/">Blue Heron Books</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Presents-Presents-Presents/204651739553095">Presents, Presents, Presents</a>, <a href="http://lapetitefleur.ca/">La Petite Fleur</a>]</td></tr>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329911589364946080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162175037840663264.post-12619115192959574732011-10-20T11:00:00.000-04:002011-10-20T11:00:04.458-04:00{Client Appreciation Gifts} - Apple Baskets with custom stickersIn autumn there are so many fun ways to show your customers just how much they mean to you by using the season to your advantage. Here at Take Root Creative, we put together baskets of apples with custom fruit stickers featuring the TRC logo.<br />
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Looking to show a little love to your customers this season? We have lots of great ideas for autumn-themed packages. It's also not too early to start thinking about the winter holiday season!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">[The poem by Helen Moore used on the tag]</td></tr>
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