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You on Paper series: Letterpress

You on Paper: Letterpress

What’s the difference between letterpress and engraving? Thermography and flat printing? Laser cutting and die cutting? You won’t have to wait long to find out

glitter wooden spoon shower gifts

Saw it, tried it…crushed it!

True story: our manager was throwing a bridal shower for her sister and she totally forgot about favors. And then she panicked. And then she

Pretty Rustic wedding invitation

The story of: Pretty Rustic Invitation

Pretty and rustic! Kraft paper, gold foil and real lace combine for a rustic wedding invitation that’s unique and pretty. The layers add to the

Love the Chevron wedding invitation

The story of: Love the Chevron Invitation

The obsession: Chevron, but updated. Geometric shapes, but with a soft touch. The patterned look, but with a little romance. The look: Triangles made into

Pink lemonade stand at a wedding reception offers drinks for the guests.

Cool treats for hot weather weddings

How do you help guests keep cool during your summer wedding? With iconic hot weather treats, jazzed up for your big day! Here are some

Lacy Shimmer invitation

The story of: Lacy Shimmer Invitation

Just a touch of embossed lace – but a big romantic impact! The large, shimmering wedding invitation simply glows with elegance. The obsession: Have we

Graduation cap candy favors

We’re crushing on…grad cap candy

Graduating? Sweet! Know what else is sweet? These cute and yummy little grad caps made out of chocolate. Yes, chocolate. (Mmm…chocolate.) Here’s what you’ll need:•

Shoe styles for any wedding theme

If the shoe fits the theme, wear it!

When you love your wedding theme, you’ll want to show it off from start to finish. From big details to little ones. And, in the

It's National Pillow Fight Day!

It’s National Pillow Fight Day!

Go ahead – jump on the bed and start swinging those pillows. Loser makes dinner. And the winner gets to make the bed. But it

Great trendy gift ideas for graduates

Trendy gift ideas for grads

Wondering what to get those special graduates? Here are 5 great gift ideas that will take them into the next stage of their lives with

Chalkboard Year Graduation Invitation

Chalkboard Year Graduation Invitation

The obsession: Chalkboards. Old-school chalkboards (yes, like the kind in schools) and how they’ve graduated from the classroom (as signs, art and home décor). And

Pop of Color graduation invitation

The story of: Color Pop Graduation Invitation

The obsession: Something other than the same-old, same-old graduation invitations with a mascot on the front. Something with more personality, more style and unique enough