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A man in the office is sitting by the work desk and analyzing what color combination will be perfect for the product's new label ordered at Columbine Label in Denver.

9 Reasons Why Label Proofs Matter

Art and Design News and Tips

April 11, 2022

PDF Label Proof vs. Physical label Proof The method of emailing PDF files for approval of a label proof has…

Three bottles of Laws Whiskey with embossed custom labels in a cellar surrounded by wooden barrels.

Customer Spotlight: Laws Whiskey House

Beverage Customer Spotlight

April 5, 2022

From Wall Street to Whiskey How Laws Whiskey House bet the farm on locally sourced heirloom grains to express uniquely Colorado…

Get that “green” look for your product labels with renewal hemp labels created by Columbine Label.

Hemp Labels – Sustainable, Renewable

News and Tips Sustainability

April 5, 2022

The Look of Renewable Hemp Labels Renewable Hemp label material is a stunning smooth texture paper that, by design, has…

Bacchus Wine labels expertly made by Columbine Label with the Textured Ink technology.

The Look That You Can FEEL!

News and Tips

March 1, 2022

Sensory marketing While previous marketing efforts relied heavily on price, feature, and utility, modern consumer loyalty depends on reaching the…

Orange lip balm label created by Columbine Label Company in front of other lip balms.

Custom Lip Balm Labels: A Guide to Your Label Needs

Beauty News and Tips

November 13, 2021

Consumers base their choice of lip balm on numerous factors, and before their purchase is based on brand loyalty, most…

Phil Griffith Pre-Press Manager at Columbine Label Company with his wife and son.

A Designer’s Eye for Prepress

Art and Design Employee Spotlight News and Tips

October 20, 2021

What’s better than a prepress operator with analytic skills? One with technical chops and seasoned graphic design background. That just…

The labels produced by Columbine Label are of high quality with consistent colors.

Why Color Consistency Matters

Art and Design News and Tips

September 22, 2021

Coca-Cola red has become one of the most recognizable colors synonymous with a specific brand in the history of marketing.…

Women reading a label in a shopping isle wondering about Cosmetic label printing.

A Guide to Required Fields for Custom Cosmetic Label Printing

News and Tips

September 22, 2021

Proper labeling is an important aspect of marketing a cosmetic or personal care product. Labeling is used to help inform…

This Smog City Craft Beer label was printed in Denver Colorado by The Columbine Label Company.

What You Need to Know About Craft Beer Label Printing

Art and Design Beverage News and Tips

September 3, 2021

So, this is a perfect time to discuss the ins and outs of craft beer label printing, craft beer can…

With attractive labels, Honeyville's Chokecherry and Honey Barbecue Sauces sit on a store shelf awaiting their new owners.

Customer Spotlight: Honeyville

Customer Spotlight Food

August 16, 2021

Harvesting un-bee-lievable loyalty When you talk to the owners of Honeyville, the only thing as reliable as the sweet flavor…

Helliemae's Whiskey Love Bombs packaging is presented with a charming label next to the whiskey glass and salt jar on a wooden table.

How to Choose the Best Label Material for Your Product

News and Tips

July 6, 2021

Labels are simple, right? Guess again. There are numerous factors to consider when having custom printed labels produced with the…

Three cans of Finkel and Garf craft beer with so cool custom labels that the bowl in front of them exploded from awesomeness overload.

Customer Spotlight: Finkel & Garf

Beverage Customer Spotlight

June 23, 2021

If labels tell a brand story, Finkel & Garf craft beers are undoubtedly bold and straightforward. Labels as bold as…

Columbine Label Employee Jennifer Adams with her husband.

Employee Spotlight: Jennifer Adams

Employee Spotlight

June 15, 2021

Employee Jennifer Adams on Serving what’s best for breweries When we say Columbine Label Company is a family, we aren’t…

Three cans of TommyKnocker craft beer in a ice cold stream.

Waterproof vs. Water-Resistant Product Labels

News and Tips

April 21, 2021

Imagine pouring thousands of dollars and hours into developing, manufacturing, branding, and labeling a product only to have the label…

Embossed Printing

News and Tips

March 26, 2021

How Embossed Printing Can Make Your Labels Stand Out Embossing is a printing technique that inherently gives any printed surface…