Jun
17
Adding a signature color to your stationery offers the perfect chance to make a unique and personal statement each time you write a note. It also gives your stationery an extra boost of style. Whether you have loved the same color since kindergarten, want to keep up with the latest color trend or want a variety of colors to choose from when writing a letter, the color you pick for your stationery should reflect your “true colors”. The colors you like actually say quite a bit about who you are as a person. The color you choose for your stationery will let people know that you are one of a kind, just like the color clothing or nail polish you wear or the color car you drive. If you don’t know which colors you like, then the color masterminds at Pantone can create custom colors based on your birthday. Looking at your surroundings, your wardrobe and your home furnishings can clue you in to just what colors you like. When picking your stationery you should consider the season. You don’t want to be sending out a Christmas theme in July, just like you wouldn’t want to send pastel colors in the...Read More
Jun
14
The time of festivals is upon us and with each weekend comes another local festival with food fun, and probably a little sneak into the local heritage. Here in Indiana, festivals are almost constant; with several even in our coldest months. However, June through September seem to be the most happening times of all. When planning to visit a festival there are many things to keep in mind. A guide below should allow for an easier visit the next time you hit the road to explore your local (or not so local) festival. Make sure you have a clear route to your destination, along with a map or some type of gps device. Remember that even if you do update your program regularly it may not be alerted to all construction work currently taking place. Which leads to the second tip, give yourselves plenty of time to get there. There is nothing like being an excited child in the backseat waiting for your family adventure and then arriving too late to enjoy any of it. Always, always leave before you think you should! Have everything packed a day or two ahead of time. Things like a change of clothes for...Read More
Jun
12
Summer is typically best known as the season of leisure. We take vacations. We spend time with our families. We reflect and reconnect. With all the relaxing, it is easy to neglect certain things but, best for the day you must come back to reality if you do not. During the summer we may forget to stay on top of our reading. Reading for pleasure is a terrific way to relax yes, but it also helps to exercise the brain. Don’t forget to pick up a couple summer reads this year at the local bookstore. If you are looking for something easy to travel with and keep you uplifted, take a look at the books offered at American Stationery. Item #2161 is titled “I know I came in here for something”. It is full of uplifting chuckles to delight you and keep a positive outlook on those inevitable senior moments. “Laughter was created for days like this” Item #8786 Is an inspiring book full of inspiration and laughter. A reminder that God is there to get us through, this book is a real gem to have on hand. “Paws for a moment with God” Item # 9479 offers insight from...Read More
Jun
10
Summer is coming so very soon and that means lazy days outside, impromptu pool parties and various cookouts to attend. Let American Stationery get you started for the summertime events to come. Keeping your guests with a drink in their hand is one of the best ways to secure your status as the hostess with the mostest. American Stationery offers a large variety of different tumblers. We offer frosted tumblers which are very durable and dishwasher friendly in sizes of: 10 oz. 14 oz. and 16 oz. The clear tumblers are available in 8 oz. 12 oz. and 16 oz. sizes. We also offer foam cups in the 16 oz. size only. Clearly a size for everyone. Whether you are serving poolside mojitos, early morning mimosa’s or just trying to keep the kids punch off the patio! If this is for the whole summer, buy 50 or so more than you think you will need. Between spills, and forgetful party goers they will come in handy. Most etiquette websites suggest you expect two drinks and four napkins per person per hour! All sizes and materials are available for customization. With optional font styles, ink colors and designs making the cups...Read More
Jun
7
Monograms are increasingly becoming a popular and very stylish part of our everyday lives. From bath towels to luggage to…you guessed it…stationery, modern women and men are seeking monograms as a fun and unique way to personalize the goods in their lives. In a world of mass-produced, similar looking products, monograms offer a means of creative individualization. Monogramming is simply the process of marking an item with an individual’s, couple’s, or company’s initials in a stylish way. A personal monogram serves a practical purpose: to identify the owner. And, often times more importantly, a monogram serves a decorative purpose: it allows the owner to send a message about her or his personal style. Specifically when it comes to stationery, monograms send a message that the owner (or writer) knows who he or she is. When you have plenty of tasteful monogrammed stationery on hand, you’ll be able to send a message about your own personal sense of style each and every time you send a note in the mail. With a variety of monogram styles and colors, you can add your own personal, elegant touch to your correspondence cards, notes, address labels, and so much more. Monogram FAQs: What’s the...Read More
Jun
5
Here are few tricks to help you write great letters of any kind. From personal to business they’ll be perfect every time. Put thought into the paper. Important business letters shouldn’t be written on just any note card. At the same time you probably shouldn’t write a letter of condolence on business stationery. Think about what kind of letter you’re writing and then pick the paper accordingly. Stay alert. When writing your letter stay focused on what you want to say and what you want to happen once the letter has been read. Take a step back. If while writing your letter you feel like you’re getting overwhelmed with emotion take a step back, take a break. Come back to your letter in a few hours once you’ve cleared your head and read it to make sure it says what you actually wanted it to say. Now that you’ve got a clear head you might notice a few things you’d like to change. Get technical. You’re computer has a spelling and grammar check for a reason. Don’t be afraid to use them. Type up a rough draft of your letter on the computer and use the grammar tools to help...Read More
Jun
3
American Stationery may be best known for their stylish and affordable stationery options however, there are quite a few other products that we sell. One of those products are luggage tags. Personalized luggage tags are a luxury that virtually anyone can afford. They come in handy, as luggage tags are the number one thing that people realize they forgot when they arrive at the airport. They also make terrific gifts, especially for your favorite jet setting friend. Luggage tags are so important when traveling. Not only do they help you in identifying your luggage but, personalized ones aid in getting lost luggage back to you. Many articles suggest that you should use two luggage tags per piece of luggage. One on the outside of the bag and one placed inside the bag on top of your belongings. Whatever you choose, it’s always a good idea to be a bit overly prepared and have your luggage stand out than have them blend in with everyone else’s. Need help deciding what items you should use them on? That’s easy all of them! You will want to place tags on pretty much everything. Both checked and carry-on bags. As it is possible that...Read More
May
31
Father’s day is quickly approaching but, there is still time to order him a personalized gift from American Stationery. Hands down our most popular correspondence card is the HBC Navy bordered card. This is an absolute favorite amongst men. The options for paper are navy and white the ink color is various although navy does match the border best. You have options for printed or plain envelopes and interior liners too. For the father who is still in business and writes plenty of notes to colleagues and clients these cards are simply a great choice! Simply search the letters HBC in the search box on the website to pull it up. For the list maker we suggest ordering the contemporary memo pads. They are simple with his name at the top and a thin border, the perfect 5×8 size they are ideal for so many things we couldn’t possibly mention them all. But a few would be, scorekeeping, note taking, and of course list making. Type in number 3325 in our search box to take a look. Don’t we all need luggage tags? For the dad who still takes frequent business trips, or the one who goes away on several...Read More
May
29
American Stationery offers a complete collection of stationery options to fit your individual needs, whether it is for business or personal use. We offer professional stationery customized with your name, initials or logo. Below are a few items to get your correspondence collection started: Embossed Border Stationery: These classic vellum sheets with their embossed border offer a classic option for your stationery needs. They are appropriate for both business and personal correspondence. Handcraft Vellum Business Stationery: This classic vellum paper is perfect for pen, computer or typewriter. It is available in monarch size for your business use and social size for personal use. Best Value! Our Standard Box: This stationery has been a customer favorite for over 85 years. This is an excellent value for its quality. It is a medium weight, social size stationery perfect for social or professional writing. Personalized Organizer and Memos: This versatile memo set works well for professional individuals of all ages. Not just for business, it’s a perfect gift for dads and grads, too. Top Quality Business Stationery: Just as the name suggests this stationery will fit all your business needs as well as your budget.
May
27
In today’s age of quick and simple online communications it would certainly seem that way at times. The thought of personalized stationery may seem slow or outdated. The number of people leaving personalized calling cards or brunch invitations being sent on monogrammed, embossed or printed paper seems to be dwindling. Today, websites allow you to coordinate party invitations and responses entirely online and job hunting sites have turned resumes into an online phenomenon. So where does personalized stationery fit in a world driven by the simplicity of online activity? It was not long ago that Emily Post was warning people that a telephone call would not replace the need for a formal thank you note, and still today it is common knowledge that a phone call does not express the same personal feeling that makes receiving stationery special. Today, thank you messages and common correspondences are being expressed via email. This is easy to understand considering the speed and ease in which these messages can be exchanged. However, Miss Manners and personnel recruiters reaffirm Emily Post’s thoughts that nothing makes a great impression like a well written, hand written letter on personalized stationery. There is no denying it; there is something about receiving a letter...Read More