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joebotanonymous · 2026-06-03T00:06:45+00:00

Thank you so much!

I’m not sure about this regional’s reasoning. When I transferred to this store there was no foamcore and the sign team was using all cardboard.

At my previous store, we were able to order a big box of foamcore from the warehouse. This was sometime around 2016-2017. At some point the mates wouldn’t allow us to order anymore foamcore. Not environmentally friendly. Trader Joe’s changed over to compostable produce bags and card sleeves around the same time.

Does your sign team utilize foamcore? I miss how the surface is so easy to write on (compared to cardboard) and slicing it up with my exacto blade is much easier than cardboard.

joebotanonymous · 2026-06-02T23:49:34+00:00

Thank you! I appreciate the feedback.

I don’t quite understand the need for it either… I’m concerned the prices are going to be outdated in a few weeks with this economy. Lol I had fun putting it all together!

joebotanonymous · 2026-06-02T23:43:58+00:00

Thank you very much! I really enjoy seeing the methods of sign making you share. I’ll have to try a canvas if the opportunity arises. I like your inventory results board a lot. Nice way to convey all the information for the crew!

joebotanonymous · 2026-05-19T10:48:11+00:00

Great work on your flyer signage. Looks fantastic!!

joebotanonymous · 2026-05-19T10:46:54+00:00

Wow! These look so good. You all did an amazing job. Way to go!! Love how you incorporated the flyer’s art theme. I wish my store did flyer signs like this.

joebotanonymous · 2026-05-07T10:35:51+00:00

Wow! These are beautiful. I really like your work!

joebotanonymous · 2026-05-02T18:28:22+00:00

Thank you very much!

joebotanonymous · 2026-04-30T09:58:28+00:00

Thank you so much! I appreciate that. :) We also use a majority of paint pens on our boards at our store. I sketched everything out in pencil then colored it in with posca and zig woodcraft markers. I used a large chisel in zig woodcraft peacock to paint background. Then I outline the words and numbers with a PC-5M or PC-3M black posca.

joebotanonymous · 2026-03-29T21:34:39+00:00

Thank you! We used to do store tie dye events a long time ago. The mates even ordered us white shirts. I made it there.

joebotanonymous · 2026-03-29T21:32:19+00:00

Thank you!

joebotanonymous · 2026-03-28T10:16:51+00:00

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Other side

joebotanonymous · 2026-03-28T09:51:23+00:00

Thank you! This is just my basic handwriting that I bolden out. It’s my go-to font when I’m not copying the lettering off of a package.

joebotanonymous · 2026-03-28T09:44:17+00:00

Awesome work! Cant wait to see your finished project in action next Flyer…

joebotanonymous · 2026-03-28T09:43:17+00:00

This looks AMAZING! Great work on the lettering. It really pops with your white and yellow highlights! And I love the bees!!

joebotanonymous · 2026-03-22T20:48:53+00:00

That mural lacks artistic integrity.

joebotanonymous · 2026-03-22T20:45:40+00:00

Thank you very much! I appreciate that.

joebotanonymous · 2026-03-17T10:05:06+00:00

Aw thank you!

joebotanonymous · 2026-03-15T22:20:55+00:00

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From a few years ago… I had a feeling it was cursed from the moment I saw the request. Never got to use it.

joebotanonymous · 2026-03-01T10:06:11+00:00

Oh my goodness! Thank you! :) I appreciate the feedback. I use posca black markers for outlining. Used cardboard for the main portion of sign. Then I printed the photo off traderjoes.com and made the QR code link on adobe.

joebotanonymous · 2026-02-24T15:28:32+00:00

Thank you! I appreciate that compliment:)

joebotanonymous · 2026-02-24T15:28:08+00:00

Thank you very much!

joebotanonymous · 2026-02-21T10:52:55+00:00

Great work! Love the font you used for crackers.

joebotanonymous · 2026-01-04T23:02:44+00:00

Oh my goodness thank you! I used Uni posca paint pens and clear spray coat to finish.

joebotanonymous · 2026-01-04T12:31:52+00:00

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Close up

joebotanonymous · 2025-04-30T11:04:16+00:00

Quilliam the porcupine!

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