Map the First Read Before Making a Gift Sample

Before preparing a small gift sample, mark the point a recipient is most likely to read first. That simple note can help keep a name, date, or short message from competing with decorative elements.

Start with the intended view

Place the requested wording in a plain layout, then look at it from the direction the finished piece is likely to be held. Save that view with the project notes so a later revision has a clear reference. This is a planning habit, not a promise of a final production result.

For more compact-project workflow notes, browse /updates/ before preparing a sample.