Custom Stationery That Brings Energy to Back-to-School and Employee Onboarding
Aug 4, 2025
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Stationery
Introduction
As summer wraps up and fresh starts begin, there’s one thing students and new hires have in common: the need for tools that spark creativity, organization, and motivation. Custom stationery is a great way to provide these tools to those who need them.
When welcoming students back to campus or onboarding your newest employees, these fully customizable stationery items are practical and brandable moments that inspire.
Here are a few of our favorite stationery product ideas to level up your next back-to-school or onboarding experience:
Full Color Custom Stickers Insert for Journals
Who doesn’t love stickers? Add a fun, personal touch to any notebook with custom sticker sheets. These full-color inserts are a great way to include branded elements, motivational icons, or interactive pieces like checklists or name tags. Perfect for onboarding kits, orientation swag, or student welcome packages.
Custom Coloring Book Journals
Turn a blank page into a creative outlet with custom coloring book journals. These are designed for mindfulness, brainstorming, or just a midday brain break. Include branded illustrations, team mascots, or uplifting mantras. They're especially popular with Gen Z audiences and ideal for both student giveaways and wellness-driven company culture kits.
Debossed and Foiled Hardcover Journal
If you're going for a polished and premium feel this is the perfect option for you. The debossed and foiled hardcover journal brings elegance to any onboarding or academic program. It feels luxe in-hand and is perfect for making new hires or students feel genuinely valued.
Full Color Hardcover Journal with Extras
This one goes all out. Start with a full-color cover, then add an expandable pocket, a custom printed tip-in page, and a matching sticker sheet tucked inside the expandable pocket. It’s a fully branded experience in a single product and a smart way to include welcome messages, team values, or course details directly in the journal.
Soft Matte Journal with Foiled Text
Modern, tactile, and ultra-smooth. This soft matte journal offers a minimal look with maximum impact. The foiled text adds a layer of polish that works beautifully for company branding or school names. It’s subtle, sophisticated, and completely giftable.
Die-cut Spiral Journal
Let your design peek through with this die-cut spiral notebook. A custom-shaped window on the cover reveals artwork, patterns, or photography underneath. Great for showcasing mascots, team slogans, or product imagery in a way that turns heads.
Top Spiral Jotter Sketchbook
Designed for ideas on the fly, the top spiral sketchbook is made for doodling, brainstorming, or on-the-go note taking. Its compact size makes it perfect for campus events, training sessions, or creative departments. Consider pairing it with custom pens or pencils for a cohesive kit.
Conclusion
Why Custom Stationery Works
Branded stationery is the best tool to help in building brand affinity, engagement, and culture. From first impressions on day one to daily journaling and note-taking, these pieces get used and appreciated over and over again.
Looking to build a custom stationery set for your school or company?
Let’s create something they’ll actually want to use.
