When a gift has a main piece and a small companion tag, a paper layout can prevent the two designs from becoming accidental near-matches. Make one registration mark that both proofs share before treating either artwork as ready.
Give both pieces one visible reference
Print the proposed artwork at the intended display scale and put a simple reference mark outside each design area. The mark can identify the top edge, reading direction and the version of the artwork. It is a planning aid, not part of the finished design.
Place the two proofs together and ask one practical question: do the names, dates and visual weight still belong together? A layout that looks balanced on a large item can make the companion piece look crowded. Revise the artwork first; do not rely on memory after the files are separated.
Keep the proof distinct from a material claim
A paper registration mark only records an artwork decision. It does not establish a result on a particular blank, nor does it replace safe setup, documented operating guidance or a suitable separate sample.
For an AntBelt G1 project, keep the paired proof, source files and any approved revision in the same job record. The contextual hero shows alignment planning, not a completed personalized item.
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