Nov
4
We all have people on our Christmas list that are difficult to please. But, could there be a group more difficult to please than the teenage girl? When most everything is met with an eye-roll, a fake smile, or a borderline rude hair flip, they’re nearly impossible to read let alone please. Here at American Stationery, we like to think we might have a few tricks up our sleeve for you. Below is a list of a few things that we feel are less likely to induce a hefty sigh followed up with a “you just don’t get it” face. Remember all those photos you took of her and all her best friends just before the big dance? Upload her favorite and order a custom case for her phone. We offer four different sized covers from the item number 9596 which fit’s the iPhone 3, to the item number 9597 which fit’s the iPhone 4 and 4s. We also have the item number 9598 which is for the Samsung Galaxy II and the 9599 which is for BlackBerry Bold. Each phone cover is just $39.00. She can take her favorite photo with her on the go and show it off...Read More
Oct
28
If you haven’t lately, you need to check out American Stationery’s clearance section. New and exciting items are added all the time. We currently have an abundance of calendars for only $3.95! Whether you like the weekly sheets or a month at a time we can help you keep on top of everything! The week by week calendars come in a slender 11″ by 4 1/4″. This size makes it easy to move around the house from the desk to the kitchen and more. But, with this price, why not just purchase more than one? We offer a style to suit every room and personality in your home. With several different attractive designs to choose from you no longer have an excuse to not stay on track. If monthly glances are more your thing, check out the full sized calendars which measure to 11″ by 8 1/2″. These pads also offer 52 tear away sheets easy for those who, have difficulties keeping up and sometimes write down the wrong time. You can also adapt it to work as a weekly calendar. It’s tough stuff keeping up with PTO meetings, soccer practice, swim lessons and church choir practice. Take a peek...Read More
Oct
23
Are you hosting your first Thanksgiving dinner this year? Is it all starting to feel a little overwhelming? Don’t panic, American Stationery can help you! First let’s start off with the invitations. Sure everyone knows what day Thanksgiving is but, they don’t know that you are the one having the dinner now do they? What better way to introduce your mastermind to the dinner than to send out beautiful invitations cordially inviting them to dinner? For the turkey focused crowd look at our item number 9875(Wild Turkey Invitations). This single panel digitally printed card features a large vibrantly colored turkey. There’s no mistake what or who will be the main course at this dinner. With the information printed to the left of the card all you really need to say is when and where. The invitations are sold in sets of 20 for $36.00 and come with plain envelopes. Really want to tie the look together? Order the matching Wild Turkey Return Address Labels. Item number 9876 comes in a roll of 120 address labels for $24.00. If the turkey isn’t the main event whether that be because you are all vegetarian or otherwise check out the item number 9871(Autumn...Read More
Oct
17
Kids are messy. It’s just simply a fact of life. Part of their job is to make a mess it is how they learn about the world around them. As parents and grandparents, it’s our responsibility to try to keep them clean while they learn about these things. And for that matter, we need to keep the rest of our area clean as well. At American Stationery we don’t just offer personalized stationery, we also sell several different placemats. These placemats come in a variety of styles and are shipped to you within a few days. For $14.95 we have durable, easy to clean and many adorable designs of placemats. Their size of 17.5″ x 11.5″ is the ideal size for the little one in your life. Plenty of room for a plate or bowl, silverware, a cup and still a lot of area left for those inevitable spills. Our Alphabet Placemat is brightly colored and adorned with the entire alphabet and numbers from one to ten. This placemat is sure to help turn dinnertime learning time as well. Listening to your littlest one read off their alphabet while you make her plate will be a sweet moment to share during a typically hectic...Read More
Oct
4
Some we love, some we hate, and some we just love to hate. Who are we talking about? Our boss of course! Boss’s day is October 16 and if you order now you should still have time to receive a personalized gift from American Stationery. You know how your boss always says that he put a note on your desk, but somehow you can never seem to find it? Or what about when you come back to your desk to discover a note and the person didn’t sign it? In larger offices, it’s nearly impossible to know what everyone’s handwriting looks like. Consider ordering them a large pad of personalized memos. Yes, the gift is for your boss but, it’s kind of for you too. At American Stationery we offer so many different types of memos. From large to small, colorful to plain and more! A tried and true favorite is the contemporary memo pad. This pad has it all! It features your name at the top in a clear font, has a simple lined border to give it just a touch of personality and comes in a perfect 5″x 8″ size. You will receive two pads of 100 sheets each on white paper with...Read More
Oct
2
We here at American Stationery can certainly say that one of our most popular items are our address labels. They are ideal stocking stuffers, a perfect gift for the newly married couple, the first choice for a housewarming present and for the price, you can really never have too many. So it’s no surprise that we sell so many every year. All those reasons aside, we thought we’d take a moment to give you an idea of something other than your address to put on these little tags. With fall finally here and the winter months looming around the corner, it is time that many of us do a lot of our preparations for the long chilly months ahead. What with canning and baking and gift making. The need for tags and labels presents itself all the time. With over 400 different labels to choose from, it simply is not possible for us to go into detail over all of them in this article. So, lets discuss in more detail why you may need them for something other than your address. After all once you know what you want to put on them, it will be easier to choose the...Read More
Sep
27
Spur of the moment situations Invitations aren’t just for dinner parties and formal events. Impress your friends by sending invitations to everyday events. You never know, a hand written invitation might encourage them to come, which will encourage you to entertain more. Here are a few everyday spur of the moment events for which blank note cards would make the perfect invitations. Ladies day out Our Pastel Border Note Assortment is the perfect note card to use when organizing a Ladies’ Day. Father/son go if outing Your guys will be the talk of the green when you use our “Hole in One” Correspondence Cards to announce tee time. Dinner with extended family members Why not invite the family over for dinner, you have to cook any way right? They’ll be happy to come when they receive your invitation in the mail when it’s written on our Favorite Hand Bordered Notes. Children ‘s play dates Our Swizzle Notes are the perfect way to invite friends to a day at the park. Movie Night For an invitation to movie night any blank note card will do, but why not do it with style and use our Jet Black Hand Bordered Correspondence Cards....Read More
Sep
25
Everyone should have at least one set of blank note cards. A blank note card is perfect for a variety of uses. Having a set of blank notes in your stationery collection will keep you prepared for any occasion. Here are a few situations when a blank note card will be perfect. Last minute dinner invitations Just because the dinner party is last minute doesn’t mean you should call people to invite them. Phone calls not only take up a lot of time, but it also makes your friends feel obligated to make a decision right then. Sending invitations frees up some time for you and it gives your friends some time to decide. Don’t send emails either. Put your blank note cards to use and write a quick “invitation”. Here are some tips to help you turn your note cards into inviting invitations: Casual and simple “Stop by next Saturday for a cookout. Burgers, drinks, and games are on us. Plan on eating around 6:30 and feel free to stay as long as you’d like. Be sure to bring big appetites, music, and good sports!” A more formal event “Please join us for a Sunday morning brunch complete with...Read More
Sep
23
You are planning the annual Halloween party this year and looking for something new to impress your guests. Whether you are looking for a scary snack, a delicious drink or goulish games, we have scoured the web to find the best out there. Here are our favorite ideas for creating a spooktacular party. Theme Ideas for a Memorable Halloween Party Whether or not you consider yourself a creative person, you can throw a memorable Halloween bash without too much fuss. Choosing a theme is one way to make your party unique, and your guests will appreciate not having to think too much about their costumes. Themed parties can also streamline decisions on what to serve for food and drinks, if you include those in the theme. Always send invitations, even if you don’t go with a theme. People tend to attend parties that have a formal invitation because they know the host has taken the extra time and effort to send them something personal. No matter what method you choose, remember to send out invitations at least a week before Halloween. It’s always a good idea to send an email reminder a few days before the party as well. Be...Read More
Sep
20
Engagements, births and promotions are always deserving of a “Congratulations!” But how about those other joyous occasions and achievements which often go unrecognized like big wins at work, kids success at school, etc? Sending notes of congratulations on beautiful personalized stationery to help your loved ones celebrate the happy moments in their lives will make them forever grateful…and they may even return the favor when you get good news of your own! An example of an easy and elegant “Congrats!”: Dear Janel, I just heard the fun news! I know you’ve been looking into adopting a pet for quite some time. Congratulations on the new addition to your family! Jan told me that Sparky is just adorable and I can’t wait to meet him myself. Here’s to years of long walks and good times with your newest furry friend. Casey A few tips to follow: Make it clear in the first sentence or two why you are writing (so the congratulations does not sound like an afterthought) Get the note in the mail as soon as possible after you hear the good news. Say the word “Congratulations.” There’s no other word in the English language to express the same sentiment....Read More