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100 Ideas for Stationery, Cards, and Invitations: Simple and Stylish Projects Using Handmade and Digital Techniques

There’s something undeniably heartwarming in the old-fashioned and thoughtful gesture of creating and sending a personal note, a romantic card, or a handwritten thank you. For readers who like receiving such notes as well as sending them, this book is for you. It offers more than 100 unique ideas for creating personalized stationery featuring traditional media, such as using stamps, paint, punches, needle and thread, as well as using the computer to generate monograms, borders and trims, clip ar

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Question by : Please rate my back-to-school owl supplies from 1-10!?
Heres my stuff I’m going to buy! Please rate and I really want your true, honest opinion!
Here are the links:

Bag:

http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Owl+Carry+Your+Things+Bag

Pencil Case:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/50050522/zipper-pouch-sleepy-owls-love-the-colors?ref=sr_gallery_2&%3Bga_search_query=sleepy+owl+zipper+pouch&%3Bga_search_type=handmade&%3Bga_page=&%3Border=&%3Bincludes%5B0%5D=tags&%3Bincludes%5B1%5D=title

Binder: (I’m going to customize it with my name and everything)

http://www.zazzle.com/sawhet_owl_binder_2-127633737328971908

Key Chain:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/53104788/pdf-pattern-to-make-these-cute-owl?ref=sr_gallery_21&%3Bga_search_query=owl+pincushion&%3Bga_search_type=handmade&%3Bga_page=&%3Border=&%3Bincludes%5B0%5D=tags&%3Bincludes%5B1%5D=title

Thermos:

http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Apartment/Kitchen+Bath/Owl+Hydrate+You+Water+Bottle

Sharpener:

http://shop.vendio.com/ajpoway/item/977487086/?s=1281513361

Eraser:

http://www.amazon.com/Pencil-Curses-Eiffel-Symbols-Cavallini/dp/B001I2DPBU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1281571724&sr=8-1

Phone Cover:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/48970710/iphone-ipod-case-leather-simple-sleeve?ref=sr_gallery_33&%3Bga_search_query=owl+ipod+case&%3Bga_search_type=handmade&%3Bga_page=&%3Border=&%3Bincludes%5B0%5D=tags&%3Bincludes%5B1%5D=title

Phone Charm:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/52854907/magickal-whimsey-owl-cell-phone-charm?ref=sr_gallery_2&%3Bga_search_query=owl+phone+charm&%3Bga_search_type=handmade&%3Bga_page=&%3Border=&%3Bincludes%5B0%5D=tags&%3Bincludes%5B1%5D=title

Colored Pencils:

http://www.polyvore.com/paperchase_owl_36_pencils_in/thing?id=5956187

I live in Newport Beach so LA stores would be fine. I;m going to sixth grade.
The thing is I don’t know where to get owl mechanical pencils, if you know a store or site that sells them please tell me! I know there is Borders which is originaly from Paperchase. But I need OWL MECHANICAL PENCILS NOT STATIONERY!

Thanks so much everyone!

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Answer by snobunny14
ok so i am going to be honest…i would only buy the key chain and the phone charm. i am older than you(gonna be a freshman..woot woot!) but that is too much owl stuff for one person to have the sharpener is a little creepy and i am not saying this to be mean but i would just get the usual supplies and not obsess over one common theme get a couple things that people will admire but dont overload

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Making your own stationery adds a personal touch to handwritten correspondence, and simple design elements can make all the difference. Create custom stationery using stamps, paper cut-outs and hole punches with a demonstration from a graphic designer and paper artist in this free video on paper crafts. Expert: Patricia Zapata Contact: www.patriciazapata.com Bio: Patricia Zapata, a graphic designer and paper artist, founded an independent graphic design studio in 2001 called Zapata Design. Filmmaker: Keith Smith Series Description: Paper crafts can make for unique, personalized gifts, such as stationery and gift boxes. Learn to create a variety of items out of paper in this free video series on craft making.

The Cameron Collection from eb1 handmade wedding invitations features a delicate design with a feeling of elegance. The pretty pattern is complemented by your choice of satin ribbon to give your stationery a luxurious finish. The collection includes all the stationery you need to make your wedding day a success. The Save the Date, Day and Evening Invites will give your guests all the information they require, and a feel for the mood of the day. An Order of Service helps your guests feel part of the occasion, and coordinated reception items include Table plans, Menus, and Place Names. Order a Sample to see the quality of eb1 stationery before placing an order. www.eb1weddinginvitations.com created at animoto.com

Question by Vintage Shop: Can Etsy get away with bad management such as deleting shops without notice?
I am in Japan and I sold mainly vintage dollhouse items, rare stationery and dolls from the 60s and 70s. I also sold handmade brooches that took me days to make. I woke up one day to see my entire shop deleted from Etsy. This was done without warning and I was sent no emails at all prior to this. I wrote to the admin there but they have not replied. Before this happened I had contacted support about 2 months ago for help, they did not even bother to communicate with me even then. The vintage items I listed applied to their rigid rules (also tagging) that the items had to be older than 20+ years. Moreover, these items were rare and sometimes dead-stock items that are hard to find.
This kind of management is just so disgraceful and reflects so poorly on the image of Etsy.
Just making a engine search on the two words ‘bad’ ‘etsy’ and I found a list of sources that revealed that there were many other users who experienced this sort of treatment before.
I just wonder how their future is going to end up if they continue with these practices.
This experience has left a bad impression on me and I’ll make it known to most of the handmade community in Japan.

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Answer by Internet Loser
You answered this yourself.

First you said and i quote “I also sold handmade brooches that took me days to make.”

A couple of sentences later, and i quote “The vintage items I listed applied to their rigid rules (also tagging) that the items had to be older than 20+ years.”

Need i say more?

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Question by fathy y: what is papyrus?
Dear Sir
Happy new year I’m prof. Fathy Yassin , From Egypt
I have a farm and small work shop for making papyrus paper ( the oldest paper all over the world) we are making it by the same method the Old Egyptians made it .We are drawing very nice Pharaohnic ,Islamic ,coptic pictures
It is also used as artists materials ,handmade paper,in stationeries in making bookmarks advertising .in art schools …..
Kindly,I would like to distribute this attractive products in your great country and all over the world.
Best Regards
Prof. Fathy
fathy_yassin@yahoo.co.uk

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Answer by brady ewart
Papyrus is an early form of paper made from the pith of the papyrus plant, Cyperus papyrus, a wetland sedge that grows usually 5-9 feet but some have reached to 5 meters (15 ft) in height and was once abundant in the Nile Delta of Egypt. Papyrus is first known to have been used in ancient Egypt (at least as far back as the First dynasty), but it was also widely used throughout the Mediterranean region, as well as inland parts of Europe and south-west Asia

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Question by Shannon Rowland: Need a cute/catchy name for a boutique?
I need help coming up with a name for my boutique. I will be selling picture frames, stacked wooden crosses (that hang on the wall), coasters, pillowcase dresses, handmade cards, stationery sets, magnets, earring and necklace holders, and many other things. Everything is handmade and/or decorated by me. I just can’t think of anything catchy! I have 2 kids (Luke and Levi) and I can’t decide if I want to incorporate the “L” somehow. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!!!!

Thank you!
Shannon

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Answer by master_of_my_romaine
Wall_Art

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www.ivory-rose.co.uk are a handcrafted wedding stationery and accessories specialising in those special finishing touches.
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Just sharing some quick and easy ideas for inexpensive gift ideas for Christmas or really anytime.
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Question by Natalie K: i need a name for my business?
I am starting up a business that involves creating handmade wedding stationery such as invitations, favours and table plans etc.. However, im having trouble coming up with a name for my business, any ideas?

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Answer by A-Trak
Name: Matrimony, Inc. Slogan: We promise you won’t get divorced!

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I made folders from 12 x 12 cardstock to hold handmade note cards for gift giving. You can embellish it as much as you want, or leave it as simple as I have shown! If you have any questions, please go to www.VianneyCreates.blogspot.com

The handmade fair trade paper is produced primarily by women using traditional methods on the actual pruning and trimmings taken from the Lokta bush found in the Himalayan Mountains. The end result is a very fine textured paper that is strong, versatile and eco-friendly product–coming from a low/no footprint on our environment, an easily sustainable resource that will last for centuries!
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Saving Money When Buying Wedding Stationery

Congratulations you are getting married. Now then, let’s start by making a budget for what you want to spend on your wedding stationery. Keep this budget in mind, and remember it when visiting websites and offline wedding stationery makers.

Deciding what you want early on with your stationery will save you getting overwhelmed and stressed by all the designs later on in the process. A good piece of advice is even though suppliers and stores make a quote/price for wedding stationery; this does not necessarily mean they will honour it.

Like everything centred around your wedding, when deciding what stationery you want for your big day it’s important to remember cost. Like with most things, personalised invites and so forth can end up costing more than flowers, but if it has to be perfect and this is you want then go for it. When looking at stationery I would advise you hit the shops both online and offline as there are some real good bargains out there to be had if you look hard enough.

When buying wedding stationery there are many factors to consider, these include but are not limited to: What is the cost of the stationery? If you go for personalised handmade stationery can it and will it be delivered within time and budget?

If you don’t like what designers have to offer, or you think there prices are too steep then why not consider making your own. Creating and making your own wedding stationery can be fun, especially if you get family and friends involved. Materials can be brought both online and offline, and if you are prepared to do a bit of legwork, in terms of shopping around then there are deals to be had on crafting kits and crafting supplies.

Knowing what wedding stationery you want is the real key to success. I find that deciding what you want early on will help save you time, money and hassle in the long run.

To save even more money on wedding stationery you could get friends and family, involved to help you create beautiful, designer inspired wedding stationery.

If you decide to go down the route of DIY wedding stationery and are still stuck for inspiration and ideas then why not browse websites and print magazines. The wedding stationery business and marketplace is huge, so there are plenty of ideas and designs you can be influenced by.