Mar
6
Every family needs personalized stationery. Even if you don’t use it very often, it’s nice to have for a note or thank you from the whole family or something from an individual family member. No matter who in the family uses the stationery it should be personalized for your family, whether it be flashy and bold or something uncomplicated and simple. A good choice for family stationery is something that includes the last name as well as the first names of all the family members. Our Dynasty Note does just that. It has your first names repeating in the background and the last name printed on top. Since it’s available in a variety of colors there’s sure to be a combination to fit your personal style. Feel free to get creative when personalizing your notes. Instead of having “The Smiths” you could put “The Smith Gang” or “The Smith Bunch”. For a fun twist on the repeating names try using nicknames. If your pets are like family members feel free to include them on the note. Anything goes with this fun note so get creative. Another option is The Heart of the Family note card. It has the same concept...Read More
Mar
4
Think stationery is just another token “accessory”? For some, stationery IS an important means of self-expression. There is, however, another argument to be made; that personal stationery is a logical investment that will make your life easier and save you some money. Consider this: The average birthday card retails for $4 and greeting cards range in cost from $1 to $10, with the average generic greeting card retailing for $3. Now consider the following facts, courtesy of the GCA (Greeting Card Association): U.S. consumers purchase approximately 7 billion greeting cards each year, generating nearly $7.5 billion in retail sales. More than 90 percent of all U.S. households buy greeting cards, with the average household purchasing 30 individual cards in a year. The average person receives more than 20 cards per year, about one-third of which are birthday cards. The most popular everyday cards are: Birthday (60%) Anniversary (8%) Get Well (7%) Friendship (6%) Sympathy cards (6%) The most popular seasonal cards are: Christmas (60%) Valentine’s Day (25%) Mother’s Day (4%) Easter (3%) Fathers Day (3%) The Logic: An elegant, multi-functional stationery ensemble of 150 pieces = $46 Vs. 150 store-bought cards at the $3 National average = $450 Even if you...Read More
Mar
1
Sticky notes are one of the most useful paper pieces of all time. Consistently one of the top five office products sold in the United States each year, they are a must have for the home, office, and everywhere in between. As nice as these are, did you know that American Stationery has improved these little miracle memos? They can be personalized just for you! They are available in traditional yellow or bright white, offered in two sizes, and tailored to include your choice of wording or name. A custom sticky note gift is a great choice for teachers, secretaries, or even a co-worker or boss. Moms love them, too! Best of all, with your name displayed at the top of each note, no one will be able to accidentally take them from your desk or workspace. Stand out from the plain sticky note masses; order your personalized self-stick memos, today!