The hot days just keep coming, don't they?
I don't get out of the office much, but during my daily commute I've gradually been getting tanned, with odd tan lines where my clothes sit. This... probably won't go back to normal (sigh).

In the new issue of Monthly Merci, I introduced sweets made with original packaging. Summer is hot, so items that melt easily, like chocolate and candy, are rarely made as promotional goods. But from autumn through spring, orders increase and many companies and organizations hand them out, so if you know of any interesting packaging, please let me know♪

Speaking of original designs, there are the pocket tissues and paper fans handed out on the street, and a wide range of items like towels and T-shirts made as concert merchandise. Since these are meant to be handed out or bought by lots of people, people tend to think you can't place an order unless you have a large quantity... but lately more and more companies will make them even in small lot sizes.

Also, as with the Kid Cut packaging and Tirol Choco packaging introduced in Monthly Merci, more manufacturers now offer services that print on existing products.

[UNIQLO] UNIQLO Customize
http://www.uniqlo.com/customize/top.html

There are also transfer prints where you print something on your home printer and iron it on, but the transfer paper itself can be a bit pricey, and considering the chance of messing it up, ordering may actually turn out cheaper and cleaner.
(That said, there's a lead time, so it's tough if you need it right away.)

Services that didn't exist in the past are increasingly easy to find with an online search. Whenever you think "I wish there were a service like this," searching is free! Do give it a try♪