Stein's Designs Digital Printing & Engraving

09/04/2026

09/03/2026

Sometimes life happens! Sometimes I feel like I’m the luckiest guy in the world to be able to capture or portray some of my life’s most precious moments. But at the end of the day, you know what?

I’m having fun and lots of it.

I love designing things. I love bringing my creativity to the life. I love bringing your ideas to life. I love it when people bring me something that seems impossible and we somehow find a way to bring it to life.

There isn’t anything greater than doing something for someone who simply appreciates what I bring to the table!!

Thank you!

08/31/2026

📢 PSA — PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 📢

As we head into the final quarter of the year, I want to share a quick reminder:

My schedule typically fills up quickly.

Although I haven’t been posting as frequently on social media lately, please don’t mistake a quiet page for an open schedule, a vacation, or a slowdown in business.

In fact, I’m probably busier right now than I’ve ever been.

Every week, I’m receiving requests for projects, and many of them require much more than a quick turnaround. Some of the work currently on my schedule will take several days to a week for production and application alone—not including the design time, revisions, preparation, and other details that happen behind the scenes.

There’s also another factor that limits what I can share:

Confidentiality.

Many of the projects I’ve been working on are confidential, so I’m not permitted to share the projects, details, customers, or even the nature of the work in some cases.

That means my social media may look quiet, but there is actually a great deal happening behind the scenes. Some projects are being completed privately and will never appear on Facebook, TikTok, or any other platform.

If you’re considering a project for the holidays, an upcoming event, your business, or simply an idea you’ve been wanting to bring to life, please reach out sooner rather than later.

I’m doing everything I can to complete each project within the best possible timeframe. However, one thing I will never compromise is quality.

I will not sacrifice quality just to meet a deadline.

Anyone who knows me knows how particular I am about my work. If my name is on it, I want it done correctly and to a standard I’m proud to stand behind.

I would much rather ask for a little additional time than deliver something that doesn’t meet those standards.

So, in short:

A quiet page does not mean an empty schedule.

Fewer posts do not mean less work.

And it certainly does not mean I’m sitting around eating bonbons waiting for the phone to ring. 😂

There is a lot happening behind the scenes at Stein’s Designs, and I sincerely appreciate everyone who continues to trust me with their projects.

As we move into the busiest part of the year, if you have something in mind, please get on the calendar sooner rather than later.

Once the schedule is full, there are only so many hours in the day—and unfortunately, I still haven’t figured out how to manufacture another 12 of them. 😂

Thank you for keeping this one-person operation busier than I probably have any right to be.

— Stein’s Designs
Digital Printing & Engraving

08/30/2026

Let’s Debunk a Rumor Before It Becomes a Rumor 😂

Over the next few weeks and months, you’re probably going to see some activity happening on my end, so I figured I’d address it now before somebody looks at a printer being moved and decides I’ve packed up shop and moved to Mexico. 😂

No. I’m not closing.

In fact, quite the opposite.

It’s year number three, and if you’ve been around Stein’s Designs for a while, you already know what that means.

About every three years, I replace my primary printer. These machines have a lifespan, and mine has reached the point where it’s time to either sell it, trade it, or otherwise move it along and bring in its replacement.

This time, however, there’s a little more to it.

I currently have one piece of equipment that is DITW — Dead In The Water — and I need to get that one moved along with the printer I’m replacing before I can bring the new equipment in.

Normally, this is also about the time I replace another piece of equipment.

I haven’t decided if I’m doing that this time.

Printers and equipment have gotten stupid expensive. In some cases, prices have increased 40–50%, so I may decide that the smarter move is to replace one major piece of equipment, save some money, and call it good for now.

That’s not downsizing.

That’s called not spending money just because I can. 😂

So if you start seeing equipment being moved, sold, replaced, or rearranged, please don’t panic.

And please don’t start the:

“OH MY GOD, STEIN’S DESIGNS IS CLOSING!”

No.

You can’t get that lucky. 😂

I’m worse than a case of hemorrhoids.

I simply do not go away.

When things get difficult, I don’t shut the doors.

I adapt.

I change.

I figure out what makes sense financially.

And then I keep moving forward.

The long-term goal hasn’t changed either.

I need more space.

Actually, I need a lot more space.

As the business continues to grow, the current setup is becoming increasingly cramped. I’d really like to find some appropriate shop space that would allow me to spread out, add equipment, improve workflow, and continue growing the business.

So if you happen to know of a decent shop, commercial space, or building that might be a good fit, I’d definitely be interested in hearing about it.

But for now, don’t read too much into the equipment shuffle.

It’s not the end.

It’s not a shutdown.

It’s not me giving up.

It’s simply Year Three.

And apparently, that means it’s time to tear everything apart, move half the shop around, spend entirely too much money, question every decision I’ve ever made…

…and then somehow make it work.

Just like always.

Stein’s Designs isn’t going anywhere.

I’m just making room for where it’s going. 😎

08/30/2026

First of all… THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU.

Seriously.

As Stein’s Designs continues to grow, the projects continue to get larger, more involved, and more time-consuming. And while I’m incredibly grateful for that growth, there’s one thing I have less and less of these days:

Time.

My time has become a very valuable commodity, and because of that, I’ve implemented a few changes moving forward.

First: If you have an unstable or consistently problematic payment history, I will no longer take on new work for you. That does not excuse or erase any past-due balance, nor does it eliminate the legal and civil consequences associated with unpaid invoices.

Second: If you’re simply window shopping with absolutely no intention of ever using my services, please keep walking.

I’m more than happy to answer legitimate questions and provide information. But if you repeatedly call, ask questions, get pricing, take up my time, and never have any intention of actually doing business, please understand that I eventually have to put a value on that time.

And if you’re someone who constantly makes inquiries but never follows through, don’t be surprised if I eventually stop being available when you decide you’re finally ready.

Third: If you schedule something with me, PLEASE follow through.

If you tell me you’re going to be somewhere at a certain time, be there. If something changes, communicate with me.

I understand that things happen. Life happens. Emergencies happen.

But repeatedly making appointments, not showing up, or showing up whenever you feel like it doesn’t just inconvenience me. It takes time away from customers who are actually waiting on me to complete their projects.

I really don’t want to be that guy.

But the reality is, I have five or six things going on at any given time. I’m designing, printing, engraving, ordering materials, answering messages, working with customers, managing projects, and trying to keep everything moving.

I simply don’t have time to have my time wasted.

This isn’t about being difficult.

It’s about respecting the people who respect my time, my business, and the work that goes into what I do.

I appreciate every single person who supports Stein’s Designs. Every order, every referral, every recommendation, every person who has trusted me with a project—it genuinely means more than you know.

And because of that support, the business continues to evolve.

Which brings me to a completely different question…

If I were to add another service or two, what would YOU like to see Stein’s Designs offer?

I’ve been thinking about expanding what I can do.

And quite honestly…

If everyone else can’t stay in their lane, why the hell should I? 😂

So let’s hear it.

What service would you like to see me add?

08/24/2026

For the past few weeks, one word has kept coming back to me.

ENABLE…

As a small business owner, I understand that the purpose of a business is to make money. That’s how you keep the doors open, pay the bills, replace equipment, buy materials, and keep moving forward.

But somewhere along the way, I think we sometimes forget that business is still about people.

There is a difference between making a profit and being greedy.

There is a difference between protecting your business and being selfish.

And there is a difference between knowing what your work is worth and refusing to help someone simply because there isn’t a dollar attached to it.

Every year, I try to support as many people, organizations, causes, and events as I reasonably can—especially those who have supported me.

Sometimes I can contribute materials.

Sometimes it’s design work.

Sometimes it’s printing.

Sometimes it’s my time, my equipment, my experience, or even a little financial help.

And sometimes the contribution is something incredibly simple:

I can make this easier for you.

I’ve realized lately that enabling someone to do something good doesn’t always mean writing a check.

Sometimes you have something they don’t.

A skill.

A connection.

A resource.

A little extra time.

A piece of equipment.

Or simply the willingness to say, “Let me see what I can do.”

And you never really know what that small gesture might mean to someone.

Maybe they’re trying to raise money for something important.

Maybe they’re trying to keep an organization alive.

Maybe they’re trying to put on an event for their community.

Maybe they’re just one person trying to accomplish something bigger than they can manage alone.

We don’t always know what someone else is carrying.

And sometimes the thing that seems small to us might be a very big deal to someone else.

That’s where empathy comes in.

I’m not suggesting businesses should give everything away. We can’t. There are bills to pay and businesses to operate.

But I also don’t want to become so focused on the bottom line that I forget why I started doing this in the first place.

People matter.

Communities matter.

And sometimes doing something good simply feels better than squeezing every last dollar out of every opportunity.

The funny thing is, helping someone doesn’t always mean you’re losing something.

Sometimes those people tell someone else about you.

Sometimes they bring you your next customer.

Sometimes you gain exposure that money couldn’t buy.

Sometimes you build a relationship that lasts for years.

And sometimes you get absolutely nothing in return.

And that’s okay too.

Because not everything good needs to be an investment.

Sometimes you help because you can.

I can’t support everyone. I can’t say yes to every request. I can’t donate to every cause or take on every project.

But when I have the ability to help someone accomplish something meaningful, I’m going to try.

Because I believe in enabling those who enable us.

Support the people who support you.

Help the people who help you.

And when you have the ability to make someone’s path a little easier, don’t underestimate how much that might mean.

You never really know what someone is going through.

You never know how badly they needed someone to say yes.

And you never know what kind of ripple one small act of kindness can create.

**Sometimes the greatest thing you can give someone isn’t money.

It’s the ability to make something possible.**

ENABLE .. such a small word with such a large impact.

If you have a project scheduled with me I just ask for a little bit of grace. At any given time, I have 5 to 6 jobs going on at one time. Some of them are paying jobs, others are donations/charity events and then there are those jobs that I am wholesaling/ printing for other people. There is so much more going on than what meets the eye and to be quite honest, I like it that way.

It keeps people wondering…

08/23/2026

🏆 July 2026 Community Impact Award Winners — Chuck & Kim Slusser 🏆

There are some people who move into a community… and then there are people who become part of its heartbeat.

Chuck and Kim Slusser are exactly that kind of people.

These two are a true example of what positivity, involvement, and giving back to your community look like. You can find them helping with just about every major event around town. Whether it’s the Chamber of Commerce, Russell Main Street, or somewhere in between, they are always willing to step up, lend a hand, bring an idea to the table, and help make things happen.

And here’s the part that really stands out:

They’ve only been part of our community for about five years.

Five years.

Yet in those five years, they have done more for this community than some people manage to do after being here their entire lives.

They bring new ideas. They bring enthusiasm. They bring a positive mindset. Most importantly, they genuinely seem to believe that tomorrow can be better than today—and they’re willing to put in the work to help make that happen.

That matters.

Communities don’t grow because people sit around complaining about what used to be. They grow because people are willing to show up, get involved, think differently, and actually do something.

Russell needs more of that.

So congratulations to Chuck and Kim Slusser on being named the July 2026 Community Impact Award winners. You’ve certainly earned it.

Thank you for showing up, stepping up, and proving that you don’t have to be born somewhere to make a difference there.

Some people live in a community. Others help build one. ❤️👏

08/12/2026

BIG OR SMALL, WE TAKE CARE OF THEM ALL.

It doesn’t matter if I’m wrapping an entire vehicle or applying a couple of quarter-inch decals to some project on somebody’s front porch.

Every project gets the same amount of attention to detail.

Because apparently I have a problem.

A normal person looks at a set of business hours and thinks, “Yep. Those are business hours.”

I look at them and think:

“Are they centered?”
“Does the font match?”
“Is the spacing right?”
“Does the color work with the building?”
“Is the material going to complement what’s already there?”
“AND WHY THE HELL ARE WE USING WHITE?”

😂

Business hours are business hours. I understand that. They need to be readable from a reasonable distance. Nobody wants to stand in the parking lot squinting at a door like they’re trying to decipher the Dead Sea Scrolls just to figure out whether the business is open.

But readable doesn’t have to mean “slap some white vinyl on it and call it a day.”

This particular customer had new glass doors installed several months ago. When it came time to add the business hours, I found a premium silver metallic vinyl that complemented the doors.

The goal?

Make them stand out without making them stick out like a sore thumb.

There’s a difference.

And the older I get, the more I hate white.

Now before the white-vinyl people come after me with pitchforks and torches—white absolutely has its place.

White decals have a place.

White signs have a place.

White lettering can look fantastic.

But sometimes white is simply the easiest answer, not the best answer.

And I’m getting increasingly convinced that the cheapest-looking thing you can put on a nice piece of glass is a giant piece of white vinyl slapped on it simply because “that’s what we’ve always done.”

No.

If you’re going to spend money putting graphics on something, I want them to look like they belong there.

I want the colors to flow.

I want the materials to complement each other.

I want the finished product to look intentional.

No, we aren’t wrapping a Lamborghini.

Nobody is going to auction this door at Barrett-Jackson.

It’s literally just business hours.

But it’s YOUR business.

And if I’m putting my name on the work, I’m going to care about it.

That’s the difference.

I don’t just make things that technically work.

I think about the little details so you don’t have to.

Because sometimes the difference between “Yeah, that’ll work” and “Damn, that looks good” is only a few dollars in material and about 15 minutes of giving a s**t.

And fortunately for you…

Giving a s**t is still included in the price. 😂

Big or small, we take care of them all.

08/09/2026

Lately, I’ve found myself reflecting a lot on the last 20 years.

This coming April will mark 20 years of doing vinyl work.

Twenty years.

When I started, I certainly didn’t have all the answers. I was simply trying to figure things out, make a living, and build something of my own. I’ve always been self-employed and a sole proprietor. In 2017, I took another major step and invested in my own printer, laminator, and industrial-grade vinyl cutter.

Looking back now, I realize just how much has changed.

The equipment has changed. The technology has changed. The cost of doing business has changed. I’ve changed.

And perhaps most importantly, the way I look at business has changed.

There’s nothing wrong with wanting to make money. A business has to be profitable to survive. Materials cost money. Equipment costs money. Software costs money. Time has value.

I understand that now more than I ever did.

But somewhere along this journey, I started realizing that not every job is really about the money.

Sometimes someone comes through the door with an idea that represents something much bigger than what I’m making for them.

Maybe it’s something they’ve dreamed about for years.

Maybe it’s a once-in-a-lifetime event.

Maybe it’s something they’re doing for someone they love.

Maybe they’ve worked incredibly hard to get to a particular moment in their life, and I just happen to be the person they came to when they needed help making it real.

And when you stop and think about that, the dollar amount on the invoice suddenly doesn’t seem quite as important.

You start thinking differently.

How can I help?

How can I make this work?

How can I make this a little more affordable?

How can I contribute something meaningful to what they’re trying to accomplish?

Because when I look back at 20 years, I don’t think I’m going to remember every dollar I made.

I don’t think I’m going to remember every sign I printed.

I don’t think I’m going to remember every decal, banner, trophy, or piece of vinyl that went through my shop.

But I will remember the people.

I’ll remember the stories.

I’ll remember the moments when someone trusted me to be a small part of something important to them.

And I think that’s what I’ve come to appreciate most.

We spend so much of our lives measuring success by what we earn, what we own, and how much we can accumulate.

But maybe there’s another way to measure it.

Maybe success is also measured by the people we helped.

The opportunities we helped make possible.

The times we chose to be understanding instead of simply saying, “That’s the price.”

The moments when we could have focused solely on what was best for us, but instead asked ourselves what we could do for someone else.

I still have a business to run.

I still have bills to pay.

I still have to make a profit.

But I never want to lose sight of the fact that there is a person behind every order.

A person with a story I may know nothing about.

And sometimes, what may seem like just another job to me could be one of the most meaningful moments in someone else’s life.

Twenty years later, that’s something I find myself thinking about more and more.

Maybe the real value of what we do isn’t always found in the money we make.

Maybe it’s found in the lives we briefly get the opportunity to touch along the way.

Just a little food for thought.