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Vervante • June 17, 2025

Pockets are one of the most popular and functional add-ons we offer at Vervante—and we’re excited to introduce a new option to take your product to the next level: fully printed, double-sided paper pockets. Whether you’re creating a planner, journal, workbook, or hardcover book, pockets are a great way to add both value and personality. Pocket Styles We Offer 🔹 Printed Pockets for Hardcover Products These custom-designed pockets can be printed with your branding or design, die-cut to any shape, and glued to the inside front or back cover of hardcover books. They’re compatible with: Casebound hardcover books Hardcover wire-o or spiral-bound books Perfect for storing notes, inserts, stickers, or other small items.   🔹 Double-Sided Paper Pockets (Now available in full color, custom printed) These are folded sheets, the same size as your interior pages, with 3” tall pockets on both sides. They insert seamlessly into your product and are available in white paper stock, colored paper stock NEW: Custom-printed pockets                    How to Set Up Your Pocket Pages We’ve created simple, step-by-step instructions for setting up printed double pockets in both Canva and InDesign. 👉 Click here for setup instructions Want to See Examples? Watch a quick video showcasing how printed pockets work and how beautiful they look in finished products. 👉 Click here to watch Pockets are an innovative, stylish way to elevate your printed product, adding functionality and polish that your customers will love. Interested in adding pockets to your next project? Contact us—we’d love to help!

Vervante • March 15, 2025

If you're creating journals, planners, or workbooks, the little details can make a big impact. At Vervante, we specialize in custom printing and enhancements that elevate your products from ordinary to exceptional. Whether you're building a coaching kit, creating event materials, or gifting branded journals to clients, here are three simple ways to boost quality, presentation, and longevity—without breaking the bank. Add Elegance with Foil Stamping & Embossing Foil stamping and embossing bring a luxurious finish to any notebook or journal. We can imprint your logo, message, or artwork on journals we print—or on preprinted books you send us. For example, we’ve foil-stamped 5.6" x 8" vegan leather journals sourced from Amazon in over 20 color options. These stylish notebooks, with an elastic strap and pocket, are perfect for training tools, welcome boxes, or high-end gifts. Let us know what you want stamped and how many, and send us the journals—we'll take care of the rest. It’s a quick, affordable way to transform a basic notebook into a branded showpiece.     Elevate Softcovers with Linen Cover Stock Linen-textured cover stock is a beautiful upgrade for paperback books, saddle-stitched booklets, or spiral-bound workbooks. The subtle texture and matte finish give your product a sophisticated, tactile feel that’s perfect for high-end journals or coaching materials. It’s one of our favorite ways to enhance softcovers without dramatically increasing cost.  Take a look at a video of this cover option HERE. Round Corners for a Professional Finish Rounding the corners of your journal or workbook is a small detail with big benefits. Not only does it look sleek and polished, but it also reduces wear and tear, especially for books that will be used often. This upgrade is available for most products except hardcovers. If you’re ready to add any of these premium enhancements to your next project, we’d love to help.     

Vervante • October 29, 2024

  In today’s crowded marketplace, finding creative ways to make your products and brand stand out is more important than ever. One simple, fun, and interactive idea? Scratch-off labels! These customizable labels can be applied to postcards, inserts, covers, and more, offering a surprise element that adds excitement and a personal touch. Here’s why scratch-off labels are a game-changer for your products and how to use them to elevate your brand. 1. Create Anticipation and Excitement There’s something undeniably fun about the mystery of a scratch-off label. It adds a layer of anticipation that keeps your customers engaged. Whether offering a special discount, a hidden message, or a surprise giveaway, scratch-offs turn any interaction into a mini-event. They’re a perfect way to transform routine communication—like a thank-you note or product insert—into something memorable and exciting. 2. Stand Out from the Crowd While most brands stick to plain, printed cards or inserts, adding scratch-off labels immediately sets you apart. The unique, interactive element gives your customers an experience they’ll remember. By offering something more, you show that you’re willing to go the extra mile to create something special for them—and that extra effort can leave a lasting impression. 3. Add a Personal, Special Touch Scratch-off labels allow you to customize messages for your customers in a personal and exclusive way. From thank-you notes with hidden "You’ve got a discount!" messages to product inserts with inspirational quotes, you can use scratch-offs to make your customers feel like they’ve received something unique just for them. It’s a simple yet powerful way to build stronger customer connections. 4. Boost Engagement and Customer Interaction By using scratch-off labels, you’re encouraging your customers to engage directly with your product and brand. Scratching to reveal adds a sense of playfulness, sparking curiosity and making your brand more memorable. And when customers enjoy interacting with your products, they’re more likely to talk about their experience, helping you generate buzz. 5. Versatile Use for Any Product Scratch-off labels are incredibly versatile and can be applied to various products. Here are some ideas: Postcards and Inserts: Include scratch-off elements for special discounts or promotional codes in marketing materials. Thank-You Notes: Add a surprise under the label to make your gratitude feel even more personal and heartfelt. Product Packaging: Enhance the unboxing experience by hiding a fun message or offer on the packaging itself. Giveaways and Promotions: Create a "scratch-to-win" experience for your next giveaway to drive excitement and participation. 6. A Little Mystery Goes a Long Way Adding an element of surprise is a great way to keep your customers returning for more. Whether it's a hidden reward, a discount code, or even a thoughtful note, that simple act of scratching to reveal builds a connection between you and your customers. They’ll appreciate the effort and associate your brand with that fun, personalized experience.  

Vervante • November 13, 2023

Custom perforations are a way to offer removable sheets, cards or large documents bound into a book. Imagine a book that not only provides valuable content but also offers detachable elements for added utility. Our perforation options allow you to include sheets that are neatly torn out along the binding edge, presenting endless possibilities for creativity and functionality. 1. Versatility in Every Page:  Whether you're looking to include a sheet of cards, a coloring page, or a reference document, we can perforate specific sheets in your product that ensure easy removal without compromising the integrity of the book. This opens up exciting opportunities for interactive content tailored to your specific needs. 2. Large Document Integration:  Take your publications to the next level by incorporating large documents seamlessly bound within the book. Picture a comprehensive roadmap, mindmap, or reference document printed on larger paper, neatly folded to fit in the book. The document is then spiral or wire-o bound, allowing users to tear along the perforated edge near the binding and effortlessly remove it from the book. 3. Customization for Every Project:  At Vervamte. we understand that each project is unique. Our customizable perforation options empower you to tailor your books to suit the content and purpose, providing a bespoke experience for your audience. 4. Practical Applications:  This innovative feature is perfect for a variety of applications, from educational materials with detachable study aids to planners, journals, and workbooks featuring tear-out resources. The possibilities are limited only by your imagination.          We have a brief video HERE with some ideas.       

Vervante • September 24, 2023

We're excited to introduce our latest offering: full-color printed snap-in bookmarks, now available for wire-o, spiral, and 3-ring binders. Previously, our snap-in bookmarks were exclusively available as foil-stamped on frosted poly plastic. Our 14 pt poly plastic paper is ideal for bookmarks due to its durability, water and tear resistance. While many of our customers appreciate poly plastic paper for covers, it's also the perfect material for snap-in bookmarks. >>Check out our new bookmarks HERE. Custom printed bookmarks are a versatile and cost-effective way to enhance your visibility and add value to your products. Here are some creative ideas for using custom bookmarks: Printed bookmarks with square or round corners: Our traditional printed bookmarks on 12 pt cover stock remain a classic choice. Customize them with your logo, brand colors, and a message that resonates with your business. Snap-in Bookmarks for Wire-O, Spiral Bound, and 3-Ring Binders: Foil Stamped on Frosted Poly Plastic Full Color Printed on Poly Paper We also offer plain, unprinted, not foil-stamped snap-in bookmarks for wire-o, spiral, and 3-ring binders. These are readily available and can be ordered on demand. By incorporating custom bookmarks into your promotional strategy, you provide a practical and appreciated item for your readers, all while keeping your brand in the spotlight. Whether you opt for traditional printed bookmarks or our versatile snap-in options, these bookmarks offer enduring value and can be included as a bonus product.

Vervante • July 18, 2023

Metal corners are a popular accessory for adding both elegance and durability to planners and journals. They provide a decorative touch while also protecting the corners of the cover from wear and tear. We offer silver and gold metal corners. Adding metal corners to a hardcover planner or journal can enhance its appearance and make it stand out. The metallic accents can complement the overall design and give it a more luxurious or sophisticated look.   Metal corners also help reinforce the corners of the cover, making it more resistant to damage and extending the lifespan of the planner or journal.   Metal corners can be added to any of our hardcover products including: Planners Journals Binders Concealed wire-o bound products Hardcover case bound books (glued or smyth sewn)        

Vervante • June 22, 2023

Are you looking for ways to add a bit of gold shimmer to your products? This time of year makes us all crave that summer glow and you can give it to your products too! Gold accents can add that little extra something that your customers will love!   Here’s a list of a few ideas where you can use gold accents: Foil stamping (although we have 50 awesome additional foil colors as well!) Metal corners for hardcover planners and journals (we also have these in silver) Wire-o binding Metal and plastic spiral binding Discs for disc bound products Elastic strap Ribbon marker Tissue paper to wrap your product Foil stamped stickers Gold glitter paper for printed event tickets or thank you notes >> Please see our Video Vault for inspiration or order Samples to see some real life examples of the possibilities. Go get inspired! Our team is here to help with suggestions or provide information about any of our products and services. Please email [email protected] and let us know how we can help.

Vervante • February 17, 2023

If you love planners and journals, we have some new add-on options we think you’re going to love!   New planner extras Glued pockets are now available on the inside of the front or back cover of a hardcover product. These are a great place for your customers to keep notes, receipts or other miscellaneous items organized. We now offer two types of pockets: a double paper pocket that is bound with your content, and our newest option for a glued pocket. Ribbon markers were previously only available for case bound books, but we can now add ribbons to your hard cover wire-o bound products.  These are a great way for customers to bookmark their page and keep track of where they are in their journey. >> Check out our newest video highlighting these new features HERE. >> Check out all of our videos HERE. Free Planner Downloads We know you’re always looking for ways to create even better products for your customers, so we have added a new page dedicated to helping you create planners. We hope that you’ll find inspiration as you customize and design your own planner using our free planner templates. Here at Vervante, we want you to know that whatever you can dream up, we can help you create. 

Vervante • February 3, 2023

Want to give your product an extra special touch that will really make it sparkle? Then all you need to do is add foil stamping! We've got some amazing foil stamping options that you've just got to see to believe. Holographics? check! Metallics? check! Specialized patterns and lots of glittery goodness? Oh, yes! We can add foil stamping (minimum order quantity of 25 for most products) to these products: hardcovers with wire-o binding (printed, faux leather, and linen) hardcovers with case binding (printed, faux leather, and linen) board covers softcovers greeting cards custom printed binders planners journals poly plastic overlays plastic bookmark (minimum order quantity 100) tuck boxes for card decks (minimum order quantity 250) Interested in adding some sparkle to your products? First, check out this page on our website to see all of the gorgeous foil stamping options we offer (more than 100 colors and patterns!): FOIL STAMPING. Next, check out our Samples Page where you can order a number of products that use foil stamping, including traditional hardcovers, linen hardcovers, spiral-bound journals, disc-bound planners, and greeting cards.  Now head over to our Video Vault page to see foil stamped products in action. Finally, starting brainstorming about what you'll create next!

Vervante • October 27, 2022

Many of our customers like to include additional items in the packages we send out to their customers. For example: adding stickers, bookmarks and colored pens with a daily planner. Or crystals and pretty bags with tarot card decks. These extra items are called "Supplied Items" and our fulfillment service team can include them in your packages when we ship out your orders. Some examples of supplied items our customers use include: Pens, pencils, markers Apparel Crystals Bags for card decks Tissue paper to wrap the planner/book/journal Colored crinkle paper to sprinkle in the box Athletic accessories (fitness bands, supplements, etc.) Tote bags, pouches or pencil cases If you like this idea, be sure to check out this article on our blog for more details and fun ideas: How to Add Extras to Subscription Boxes and Packages. We also have a video on our website that details this process that you can see on the Video Vault page or by clicking HERE. How Supplied Items Work Using the instructions below, send us the extra items you would like included in your shipments. We store them in our warehouse When an order comes in for fulfillment, we add them to the package according to your instructions. The printed item and supplied items are shipped to your customer How to send supplied items We're happy to announce that to make the process for sending us your supplied items even easier, we've added a new feature in your Vervante Author Account. Just log in, look under the section titled "Send Items to Vervante" and click on the Supplied Items link (as seen in this image). PLEASE NOTE: Please use this form for sending us supplied items (even if you've done it a different way before). This will alert our receiving team so when items arrive we'll be ready and know exactly what to do with them. You can even use a link included in the form to send us a photo of the items. This is very useful to help our team identify items when they arrive at our warehouse.

Vervante • May 4, 2022

Have you ever watched an unboxing video on YouTube or Instagram? The suspense as a delivery box is opened… the drama of slowly peeling back layers of tissue paper… the surprise and fun discovering all the goodies inside!   It’s no wonder that people are hooked on these videos. It’s fun to receive a package, but it’s a much more exciting experience when it contains so much more than expected. Special packaging like this goes by a number of names: Subscription Boxes, VIP Boxes, Book Launch Boxes, Planner Debut Boxes … but the name doesn’t matter. What matters is creating a way to deliver your products in a bold, captivating, and memorable way. You can use this idea for everything from book launches and product debuts to special events and VIP deliveries. Any time you want your customer to feel extra special, VIP Boxes are guaranteed to get the job done. The beauty of this idea is that it’s very customizable. You can create as much as you want, add any products you like, and customize the design and details. Here are a few ideas to get you started: STEP #1: Start with one core product – then add some extras: Choose items to add to your box that will complement the product ordered, or that will add value to the event or program your customer signed up for. Some ideas are: Wallet card flash drive Custom card deck Golden tickets, coupons, or bookmarks Athletic accessories (fitness bands, supplements, etc.) Notepads / Notebooks / Journals Pens, Pencils, Stationery Stickers Tote bags, pouches or pencil cases Calendar or planner STEP #2: Add a personal message: Create a card with a personal welcome message from you. Include instructions for use, affirmations, mission or mantra statements, contact information and anything else you think would be useful and elevate the experience. This will be the first thing people see when they open the box and you want to make a great impression. STEP #3: Think about presentation: Do you want the products nestled inside layers of colorful tissue paper? Add a touch of glamour with confetti? Carefully position in shredded packing paper or bubble wrap in colors that match your brand? Take a look at unboxing videos for similar products to yours for ideas on presentation, then let us know what you’d like to do. STEP #4: Choose your box size: Select a box size that is appropriate for the number of products inside. You want everything to fit snugly with just enough room for packing material so items inside won’t rattle around and your products will arrive safe and sound. (We can help you choose the right size.) STEP #5: Customize your box: A great design makes a great first impression for your customer. And it lets them know that something truly special is inside. There are two types of boxes you can choose from. We can print a custom box, like the one pictured here, or we can use a white hinged standard box and print custom labels or stickers for the lid and inside the box. Our standard white hinged boxes (also at right) are great for on-demand or lower volumes. Both are great options for delivering your product with your branded message in a super-special way. STEP #6: Warehousing, fulfillment and shipping: Special boxed items like these involve multiple parts that need to be assembled, packaged and delivered just right. Here at Vervante, we provide the resources and services you need for all types of boxes – for special launches, monthly subscriptions, seasonal or annual programs, special events and more – with storage, assembly and shipping that fits what you need. If you're ready to create a box that provides an extra special experience for your customers, we can help. Start by sending an email to [email protected] for a free quote. Let us know the products you plan on using, the box size and anything else you want for this project and we'll help you get set up. Better yet, put your head together with our CEO, Cindy Tyler, and she'll provide the advice you need for the box you want to create. (Schedule a phone call by clicking here) Here’s to creative ideas that make someone's day!