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Tips for choosing the perfect wedding invitation
There’s a lot to consider when picking out your wedding invitations. You have to decide on a font, colors, shape, style and more. So if

3 country-chic baby shower ideas
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes … a baby shower! To make the event much easier to organize, choose a theme for the

Sochi party: Dressing up your drinks
The Sochi Winter Olympics are as good an excuse as any to get together with friends and follow your favorite athletes. And you can’t throw a

When to send a thank you card
The new generation relies heavily on media and the Internet to connect with friends and family. Proper etiquette rules dictate that a quick email or
New and Exciting Papers and Processes
In March 1948 the first brick was laid to begin building what is now the solid foundation we can all enjoy and benefit from as

Oh, the Places You Can Host!
My younger brother Matt is getting married in June, and just recently confirmed the date, which has set into motion a quest for both a

Host an elegant dinner party with these party planning ideas
It’s possible to have a high-class, elegant dinner party without spending an arm and a leg and putting days and days of effort into it.

Beautiful and bright accents for your wedding
Just because we’re in the midst of winter doesn’t mean that we aren’t already thinking about summer nuptials. There’s one thing always associated with weddings

Mardi Gras must-haves for your party
Even if you don’t reside in New Orleans, you can still throw a bright, beautiful and fun Mardi Gras party. Party stationery Don’t forget to

February: National Weddings Month
Summer may be one of the most popular seasons for weddings, but February is known as National Weddings Month. Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day, is obviously one

Throwing a winter Olympics party
The Sochi winter Olympics are in full swing, so now is the perfect time to be thinking about throwing a party for the big event.

Let the games begin!
Remembering the excitement and hubbub over the Olympics “in the old days,” as my 9-year-old refers to the years of my childhood, I recall the

3 essentials for a memorable sweet sixteen party
Every girl looks forward to turning 16 because it often comes with a coming of age party, otherwise known as a “sweet sixteen.” It’s the chance

Fun Valentine’s Day gift ideas for her
Traditional Valentine’s Day gifts include a box of chocolates, a stuffed animal, a bouquet of red roses and maybe some jewelry. While these are all

Fun Valentine’s Day gift ideas for him
Guys seem to have it easy on Valentine’s Day – they can search through personalized holiday cards, pick up a bouquet of fresh flowers and
Achieving Uniqueness Together
Here at Carlson Craft our designers are creative, intuitive, and naturally talented. A lot of thought goes into what makes the final cut landing in

Creative tidbits to include in your wedding programs
You may know exactly what you’re going to put in your wedding invitations, but don’t overlook the programs that your guests will have during the

6 unique date ideas for Valentine’s Day
You may not be picking out wedding invitations just yet, but your relationship with your significant other is special, so why not move beyond the