Nov
15
Everywhere we turn today someone is snapping, sharing or exchanging a photo. The following are a few examples of how those photos can be shared aside from the traditional printing and exchanging of prints. Those with young children in their lives want to record every special event and every year. They want to share these once in a life time milestones with grandparents, siblings, aunts and uncles, friends and more. While you are doing this photo exchange why not consider fresh new ways to share your photos. When planning this year’s birthday party, why not make it a photo invitation? This is fun for the receiver and adds a really personal touch to your invitation. There are a lot to choose from American Stationery and the turn around time is fast and easy. After a birthday or holiday it is also nice to send photo thank you cards to everyone you received a gift from. If you have a young child, just fill in the blanks and the photo can say more than the written, or lack of written words. Photos are also a great choice for holiday cards. Whether you select a traditional photo mount card or upload your...Read More
Oct
9
I’m not sure who dislikes writing thank you notes more: my husband or my teenage son. Thankfully, American Stationery has a great selection of manly correspondence cards that come in different sizes. If the men in my life only jot down a few quick lines of gratitude, their personalized notes look sophisticated and thoughtful. The Classic Stripe Gift Set is very masculine and comes in a sturdy gift box which keeps the cards neat and "at hand". The unique shape of The Slender Hand Bordered Single Panel Cards make an immediate impression—they look great! My husband prefers the traditional appearance of the Embossed Border Correspondence Cards. There are so many more options to choose from—check them all out for yourself and the men in your life! -Your Fellow American Stationery Customer, Mindy Mac Read more from Mindy Mac
Oct
5
Our designers at American Stationery thought it was the perfect time to offer new concepts relating to our American heritage and company patriotism. With many of our proud soldiers returning home, we expect there will be family gatherings and lots of celebrating to be done. It is our hope that our designs may add to your festivities. In order to serve you best, we would like your thoughts and critique of our most recent patriotic additions. Your ideas and input will help us develop designs more to your liking and needs. Patriotic Flag & Eagle Invitations Stylish Stars & Stripes Invitations Patriotic Ribbon Bordered Invitations Stars Galore Invitations We invite you to make comments, suggestions and requests here on our blog. Of, if you have purchased one of these designs, feel free to write a review for your fellow customers.
Jan
9
Pretty Prints Stationery designs have come a long way from their "plain" past. Notecards are no longer restricted to an understated monogram or simple stripe. Fashionable styles and daring designs will keep you in style throughout the coming year. Whether you are passionate about polka-dots, mad for metallics, or can’t get enough of the daring damask trend, there is a fashion-inspired stationery design for your unique tastes. And, the best part is that when you select a stationery style that is so striking, you can save money by making these cards multi-task as birthday cards, invitations, thank you notes, and everyday stationery. Multi-tasking stationery is the ultimate in stylish accessories! Elegant yet edgy Damask notes are as stylish as they are practical. Whimsical, eclectic notecards will make you (and your recipient) smile each and every time. Browse Stylish Bella J Stationery from American Stationery Affordable Luxury No matter how much you are looking to spend, your best bet is to look for high-quality stationery from a reputable source offering appealing prices. Buying the cheapest option ensures that you’ll "get what you pay for," and might not get the quality or customer support you deserve. While rock bottom prices might be...Read More
Jan
7
The New Neutrals Long gone are the days of boring, blank white stationery. You can now select from a rainbow of exciting styles to be used for everything from everyday notes to formal thank yous. New patterns, fresh graphics, and exciting hues are becoming the standard as people start to think outside the box for everyday communication. Consider bold pinks and greens, exciting yellows, and even metallic tones which, when paired with classic stationery styles, offer a new interpretation of traditional taste. Our Hot Pink hand bordered correspondence cards are perfect for everyday correspondence. Fine quality, heavyweight, tangerine hand bordered correspondence cards are the ultimate daily accessory. Add just the right dash of glamour by designing your own correspondence card and incorporating a signature gold motif for understated elegance. Mad for Monograms Monograms were everywhere in 2008, and the trend shows no signs of slowing down. Not only do you get to customize your cards with your initial(s), but you can create your own unique look with almost limitless combinations of colors, fonts, and printing styles. The appeal of a totally customized product makes monogrammed stationery a perfect base to your personal stationery collection, and also makes a welcome gift for almost any...Read More
Jan
5
In 2009, we’ll all be looking for creative ways to express our individuality and to communicate in style while sticking to budgets that are tighter than ever before. In these times of economic uncertainty, we will all be relying on and encouraging our own family and friends to help get us through. We at American Stationery believe there’s no better way to pull together than with heart-felt, sentimental letters of love, support, and friendship. As 2008 comes to a close, we are looking ahead at the trends, styles, and designs that will be big in the next twelve months and beyond. And, in order to help you stay in touch and stay in style in the coming year, over the next week, we’ll show you the top stationery trends for 2009. Luxe Details Small, unexpected, and even understated elements all add up to create a polished feel and an interesting effect that’s all your own. In order to make a big statement, you don’t necessarily need an overpowering color, message, or print. Look for small, meaningful motifs, interesting personalization options, and even accessories like lined envelopes for major impact without a lot of effort or expense. Hand bordered correspondence cards...Read More
Nov
28
Stock Up Now to Save Money Next Year Take advantage of holiday sales and online overstocks toward the end of December so you’ll be all set for next season. Check out American Stationery’s adorable collection of Halloween Cards, Thanksgiving Cards, and Christmas/New Year Cards, as well as the constantly changing collections of clearance items and web exclusives. Stationery Makes a Stylish, Sensible Gift As you start making your gift lists, don’t forget that quality, personalized stationery can make a very sensible and stylish gift for everyone on your list. Check out our guide to stationery gift-giving for specific gift suggestions for each recipient. Don’t underestimate the value (in both time and money) in placing one comprehensive order for your holiday cards and your holiday gifts from American Stationery. Read Parts: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5
Nov
27
Holiday Photo Cards Try placing a professional or candid photo of you and your family inside the folded note you’ve written, It will be a fun surprise to the reader, and a loose photo is something more people will be able to keep by placing it in their albums or photo boxes. Have your heart set on a traditional Photo postcard? American Stationery offers a beautiful collection of Holiday Photo Cards, along with the following tips for an easy ordering process: Start browsing for holiday card styles you like now Take your picture today in multiple formats (horizontal and vertical) Get your address book in order Consider the message you want to send (and whether you want to have it printed or want to write it in by hand) Calculate postage Encourage Children to Write Holiday Cards This is the perfect time of year to start a new Holiday tradition. Encourage your kids to help you write notes to your recipients (the effect will be precious). This is also a great opportunity to encourage your kids in their letter-writing skills. Make this a fun family activity by including the whole family in selecting the holiday cards, taking the family photo,...Read More
Nov
26
Holiday Cards For All Seasons Christmas and Hanukah cards are definitely traditionally the biggest sellers, so why not break from the crowd and start a tradition of your own? Consider sending one of the following options to save you time and money during the busiest Holiday Season, and to make sure your Holiday card doesn’t just get tossed in the stack of others: Thanksgiving Cards Send your thanks for having your loved ones in your life. Thanksgiving can be a great time to reflect upon the past year and to express your gratitude to the people who make your life special. You can opt for specifically designed Thanksgiving cards, or simply choose beautiful Thanksgiving themed stationery. New Year’s Cards Say "Happy 2009!" to all your loved one’s in style this year. Why not reflect on the year that has passed and the memories you have shared, and maybe make some new resolutions for your relationship? By sending a gift of stationery, you can resolve to be better at keeping in touch in 2009! Valentine’s Day Cards Who says Valentine’s Day has to be all about romance? February is just a good a time as any to tell your loved ones that...Read More
Nov
25
Write Handwritten Holiday Letters to Save Money Photo cards and other Holiday stationery can cost at least a few dollars a pop, not including envelopes and postage. By stocking up on plain stationery or personalized stationery and making it your own with the message inside, you’ll make just as much impact with a lot less money. Without the extra cost of taking that annual holiday photo, or purchasing multiple boxes of glittery holiday cards, you’ll save money and time and put your effort where it counts: in heartfelt, original messages written specifically for your loved ones. Get Personal Unsure how to begin when writing handwritten Holiday cards? Just think about the basics of everyday letter writing (see other articles on letter writing). The most important element of any letter is to keep the recipient in mind, and to make the message as personal as possible. Try telling stories of Holiday memories that you’ve shared. Remember those ski trips or talks by the fire? How about the New Years you resolved to stay in better touch? Now is the perfect time to share good memories, refresh friendships, and make new resolutions. Ask the recipients of your letters to write you back. It’s...Read More