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From printing lingo and marketing ideas to vehicle wrap must-haves and promotional checklists, the GC Blog is here to help! We love to share our knowledge with you and help your businesses succeed.
Graphic Creations Launches “Wrap My Ride” Contest to Give Back to Local Nonprofits
At Graphic Creations, our community has given so much to us over the years. Since 1987, we've had the privilege of helping businesses, organizations, and individuals throughout East Tennessee build...
Why Local Branding Matters More Than Ever
In today’s fast-paced, digital-first world, it’s easy to think that branding is all about global reach, flashy logos, and social media campaigns. But for many businesses, the real power lies right...
Which Finish Should You Use?
Matte vs. Gloss vs. Soft Touch: Which Finish Should You Use? When it comes to print, design gets all the attention but the finish is what people actually feel. And that tactile experience can make...
Envelope Sizes Made Simple
Choosing the right envelope size is one of the most important (and often overlooked) steps in any print or mailing project. Whether you’re sending announcements, invoices, checks, or marketing...
Behind the Scenes at Graphic Creations
For more than 35 years, Graphic Creations has been dedicated to helping brands stand out with quality, creativity, and care. In our latest facility tour video, we take you inside our Knoxville...
Cityview Best of the Best 2025 in Vehicle Wraps
Three Years Running! We’re beyond thrilled and honored to be voted Knoxville’s Best Vehicle Wrap Team by Cityview Magazine for the THIRD year in a row! 🙌 A huge thank you to everyone who voted, you...
Vehicle Wraps in East Tennessee: 5 Things You Might Not Know
When it comes to mobile marketing, nothing turns heads quite like a custom vehicle wrap. Whether it’s a single company car or an entire fleet, wrapped vehicles work 24/7 — promoting your brand...
Maximizing Your Direct Mail Campaign: Best Practices
In today’s digital-first world, direct mail remains one of the most powerful tools for connecting with your audience — especially when it’s done strategically. At Graphic Creations, we’ve seen...
Full-Circle Creativity at Hardin Valley Academy
Let’s be honest—no one really knows what they want to do for a living when they’re in high school. At least, Kelli didn’t. She knew she loved being creative and definitely didn’t enjoy math,...
Holiday Printing Ideas
The holidays are right around the corner and that means it’s time to start planning how your business will spread a little festive cheer! Whether you’re thanking clients, rewarding employees, or...
What is Bleed?
Bleed refers to printing that extends off the edge(s) of a printed piece. Any printed elements — photos, color blocks, text — that bleed must extend 0.125” beyond the trimmed edge of the piece. This...
Understanding File Types & When to Use Them
Whether you’re updating your website, printing marketing materials, or sharing your new brand online, it’s important to understand the file types you’ve been given and when to use them. Using the...