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Throw the perfect spring party
Spring is in the air! Finally. And with spring comes some stylish seasonal decor, stand-out colors and creative party planning ideas! Here are a few
Disney inspired wedding accessories
Whether you want your wedding to evoke Cinderella’s happy ending, Pocahontas’ natural beauty or Ariel’s nautical nuptials, you have to look the part! After you’ve
Brilliant baby shower themes for girls
If you or a friend is expecting a little girl in the coming months, chances are you’ll be throwing a baby shower! But if you
Wedding Pics app now available!
With so many people using smartphones and photo apps, it's no surprise that Instagram photos of your wedding will likely occur on the big day. Ensure
Product of the week: Homespun Bridal Invitation
Wedding invitations not only provide your guests with important information such as the date, time and location of your big day, but they also set
A look back at the 2013 National Stationery Show
Life Should be Celebrated! Carlson Craft recently had the pleasure of exhibiting at the National Stationery Show in New York City, and we couldn’t be
Rachel and Nick: Capturing the Moment
Tucked into the pages of photo books in a wicker basket in our living room are pictures of my husband and me, beginning with when
Patterned wedding invitations
Patterned wedding invitations offer a modern look that can provide a unique and creative vibe to your wedding style. From chevron and plaid to stripes,
Essentials for a Great Gatsby wedding theme
With the movie out, we’re all going Great Gatsby-crazy. I’m currently in the process of re-reading the book to prepare myself. But we’re not the
Milestone Celebrations
Celebrating the special milestones throughout our lives is important, because this is where we pay special tribute to those we know and love and where
Graduations, Memorial Day & Some Well-Deserved R&R
And it’s arrived. That time of the year when graduation parties crop up, school begins to wind down, kids begin to wind up, and summer
Destination art deco wedding invites
Surprise your wedding guests and use your invitations to reveal your destination venue location! Art deco accents like tropical flowers and sailboats are a subtle way
Send all-occasions cards to your customers to build your brand
Think about all of the times you’ve received a card, whether it was a birthday, sympathy, thank-you or holiday greeting card. It’s a small gesture
Hop on the baby bandwagon with a gender reveal party
Many parents wish to know the sex of their baby before the birth – and just because you’re not waiting until delivery to discover your baby’s sex doesn’t mean
Graduates: Say thank you to your party guests
With graduation parties often come many gifts from friends and family who received personalized graduation invitations. Say thanks to your besties to show them that you appreciate their generosity!
The etiquette of preparing your wedding invitations for mailing
Sending out wedding invitations sounds pretty simple, right? Well, with the right know-how, it can be. There’s a certain etiquette that comes with wedding invitations.
Coping with rain on your wedding day
When brides send out their save the date announcements, they're probably not planning on rain for the big day. But If you wake up the
Introducing: Jennifer
Hi all! I’m so happy to start contributing to our awesome new blog about all things invitations. These invitations are more than just stationery –