Your co-worker is guilty. Your sister is guilty. Your best friend is guilty. The writer of this blog is guilty. There is even a good chance you are guilty. Guilty of what you ask? You just might be guilty of the dreaded holiday re-gifting. The idea of re-gifting is often thought of as being a bit taboo. It’s something you just should not do. By re-gifting you are saying, "Hey, this item is of little use to me, perhaps someone else can find a better purpose for it." Some people would never re-gift while others are habitual offenders. Could there be a common ground between the two extremes? Yes, it is possible. How? Change the thought process behind re-gifting.　 Re-gifting just means to "give again." Why does it have to be so negative? Re-gifting could be an opportunity to give a meaningful gift to someone else repeatedly. For instance, for your sister’s birthday last year you may have gotten her something personalized especially for her. If she uses it and loves it as much as you had hoped, re-gift that same item so that she doesn’t run out and keep her stock renewed.　 Another way to look at re-gifting is...Read More

If you are on a budget, but still want a nice, personal gift then look no further.  American Stationery offers a variety of products that are perfect for gift giving and budget friendly.  From return address labels and seals to memos and note cards, American Stationery has your gift needs covered.  In this article we’ll give you some tips to help you find high quality, low price items.                                                                                                                If you’re looking for a fun fold note our Floral Notes is the note for you.  Stylish and practical, these notes are perfect for your everyday note needs.  Add the Floral Labels and you have a matching set perfect for gift giving.  If you’re looking for something a little less flashy, take a look at our Personal Notes.  Just the right amount of flair makes these notes perfect for personal or casual business correspondence.  Of course, you can’t go wrong with our Embossed Monogram Notes, perfect for any occasion whether it is business or personal.    If correspondence cards are more to your liking, then take a look at either our Blue Hand Bordered Correspondence Cards Sampler or the Green Hand Bordered Correspondence Cards Sampler.  A colored border with a corresponding...Read More

Father’s Day is a time to celebrate and honor your father, and it is right around the corner. It is never too early to start thinking about a special gift that will let your father know how much he is loved and appreciated. A personalized gift adds a special touch of thoughtfulness that will let him know just how much he means to you. A personalized gift will make your father think of you every single time he uses your gift. We have many suggestions that will help you with your Father’s Day shopping this year. A traditional favorite for writing notes is the gift of Hand Bordered Correspondence Cards with coordinating lined envelopes. These are available in several border colors. Navy, Hunter Green, Wine, Brown, and Black are popular colors, and they can be personalized with your choice of a script or block typestyle with your father’s name, or in a classic monogram format. You can also choose to receive the envelopes with one of our coordinating lined envelope choices. This personalized gift is a classic! A traditional favorite for writing longer letters is our Standard Box. These sheets and envelopes are available in both white and ivory. Black,...Read More

Both candles and soaps are neutral and suit any person, regardless of occasion. Our new personalized signs fit a more specific niche. Choose from several themes, including poker, pub, tiki bar, winery, tavern, or billiards; these signs are a must have for that fun loving yet hard to buy for person. Made from pressed wood, each sign is sturdy and built to last, comes complete with hanging accessories, and makes a great option for the new bar in the basement, billiard room, or pool house. Even if you only dream of your own pub, a customized sign can add a special touch to a kitchen or den. The billiards sign is green, just like a classic table complete with cue sticks, a beer, and an up close shot of the brightly colored billiard bails, racked and ready to break. Add a year (as an established date) and name to the sign and your gift is ready to give to your favorite pool shark. For the poker fan, select this poker lounge sign. Just like the cards themselves, the lounge sign is done in brilliant red and black, complete with four of a kind aces and stacks of chips to accent the...Read More

There are always those people that seem to be so difficult to buy for. Maybe it is a close friend that seems to have everything or a parent that never makes mention of items they like, want, or need. Personalized gifts are one of a kind. They are rarely something you can run to the store and pick up at the last minute. They require time and thought as well as planning ahead. For this reason, the gifts are so well received. Though stationery is the first thing that comes to mind for an item that can be personalized, customized gifts actually come in a variety of options. The American Stationery Company has several new arrivals to their catalog. Candles are an incredibly versatile gift, no matter what the occasion. Take it up a notch and give a personalized candle gift. Made of one hundred percent palm wax, our candles burn nearly soot free. Both natural and biodegradable, they are infused with pure plant based oils for a clean, neutral scent. Offered in a pleasing champagne color, this candle will look good in any room, regardless of decor. The candle comes in two sizes: a three inch square pillar and...Read More

For Moms with a love of lively color consider one of the following products. A new twist on our traditional correspondence cards can be found in the Gala Border Cards. These cheery cards come in Marigold with a Hot Pink Border, Pacific with a Green Border, Stone with a Purple Border, Forest with a Brown Border, Rose with a Black Border or Kiwi with a White Border. These cards can all be personalized with your choice of typestyle or monogram in a complimentary matte ink color. You should also consider the Shimmer Wide Hand Bordered Cards. These are a brilliant hand border of Aqua, Hot Pink or Apple Green dusted with a sparkling shimmer. They can be paired with one of our lined envelopes, and will make a stunning statement. If you have an ultra feminine Mom one of the following will be sure to please her. The Pretty Vines Note and Label Set are available in Mint Green, Pale Blue or Soft Pink. They are a lovely fold note with matching envelope labels. These notes accent the personalization in a very soft and feminine way. Another lovely note is the Hydrangea Bouquet Note Set. These feature a fresh bouquet...Read More

Mother’s are special every day of the year, but you should plan now to make sure your Mom knows how much she means to you. Why not show your thoughtfulness by getting her a personalized gift she can use over and over. Won’t it be nice to know that she will be thinking of you each time she uses your gift to her? Since Mom’s come in all ages with a multitude of styles, favorite colors and preferences the following is designed to help you find the best fit for a personalized gift for your Mom this Mother’s Day. If your Mom tends to be traditional she will probably enjoy a gift of Hand Bordered Correspondence Cards with coordinating lined envelopes. These Hand Bordered Correspondence Cards come in a wide array of border colors; Navy, Hot Pink, Hunter Green, Wine, Purple, Brown, Black, Red, Yellow or French Blue to name a few. They can be personalized in your Mother’s name in your choice of a script or block typestyle, or you can just highlight her initials in a classic monogram format. Depending on your border color choice you can personalize her cards in a matching ink, or choose to accentuate...Read More