Apr
13
For Moms with a love of lively color consider one of the following products. A new twist on our traditional correspondence cards can be found in the Gala Border Cards. These cheery cards come in Marigold with a Hot Pink Border, Pacific with a Green Border, Stone with a Purple Border, Forest with a Brown Border, Rose with a Black Border or Kiwi with a White Border. These cards can all be personalized with your choice of typestyle or monogram in a complimentary matte ink color. You should also consider the Shimmer Wide Hand Bordered Cards. These are a brilliant hand border of Aqua, Hot Pink or Apple Green dusted with a sparkling shimmer. They can be paired with one of our lined envelopes, and will make a stunning statement. If you have an ultra feminine Mom one of the following will be sure to please her. The Pretty Vines Note and Label Set are available in Mint Green, Pale Blue or Soft Pink. They are a lovely fold note with matching envelope labels. These notes accent the personalization in a very soft and feminine way. Another lovely note is the Hydrangea Bouquet Note Set. These feature a fresh bouquet...Read More
Apr
11
Mother’s are special every day of the year, but you should plan now to make sure your Mom knows how much she means to you. Why not show your thoughtfulness by getting her a personalized gift she can use over and over. Won’t it be nice to know that she will be thinking of you each time she uses your gift to her? Since Mom’s come in all ages with a multitude of styles, favorite colors and preferences the following is designed to help you find the best fit for a personalized gift for your Mom this Mother’s Day. If your Mom tends to be traditional she will probably enjoy a gift of Hand Bordered Correspondence Cards with coordinating lined envelopes. These Hand Bordered Correspondence Cards come in a wide array of border colors; Navy, Hot Pink, Hunter Green, Wine, Purple, Brown, Black, Red, Yellow or French Blue to name a few. They can be personalized in your Mother’s name in your choice of a script or block typestyle, or you can just highlight her initials in a classic monogram format. Depending on your border color choice you can personalize her cards in a matching ink, or choose to accentuate...Read More
Apr
4
Baby Send announcements, write thank yous, or send general notes using our sweet pastel hand bordered notes. The hot pink hand bordered notes are an especially fun and modern way to communicate with friends and family on behalf of your little girl. Kids Even if your little one isn’t talking or writing on his own yet, you can help him start communicating in style! Stationery personalized for kids is a great option for hand-writen birthday present thank-you notes and more. Kids Critter Notes come with your child’s name and favorite animal. Optional printed envelopes are also available to help encourage your little writer to drop his masterpiece in the mail. The geometric notes are a colorful and popular option for young writers of all ages Teens Teen stationery should be fun AND functional. Custom notes and envelopes allow teens to express who they are in a sophisticated (but not stuffy) way. One great option for teens is the friendly, personal notes, which provide a crisp yet casual look. For the bolder teenage, polka dots or curls and swirls might really be her style. The light-hearted graduation notes are a great way for graduates of all ages to send thank yous, invitations to...Read More
Mar
16
5. Do Stand Out From The Crowd Of course professional letters should be just that. . . professional. But, that doesn’t mean they can’t be personal. Try to insert some personality into you letter by making a connection with the recipient in some way. Have you met this person? You can open by saying "It was so nice to meet you at last week’s reception." Do you have something in common or a shared interest? Mention it! Especially if you have interviewed or conferenced with this person, it will serve you well to mention a specific aspect of your conversations. It will likely peak the interest, or at least stir a memory in the reader, which will hold their attention…your ultimate goal. Extra Advice for Business Correspondence Here are a few extra tips to help you communicate effectively: Common Abbreviations and Their Meanings: ASAP – As soon as possibleEnc – Enclosure (indicated that there is an attachment)Cc – Carbon copy (indicates other recipients of the letter) PS – Postscript (any "afterthoughts" added after the signature)PTO – Please turn overRSVP – Please reply (from the French "répondez, s’il vous plait")RE – Regarding (lets the reader know why you are writing) What...Read More
Mar
14
1. Do Address The Recipient Respectfully Finding out someone’s official title may actually take a little research on your part, but it will be well worth the effort. First, find out whether the person uses an official title (Dr. for example). Without this important sign of respect, you’ll run the risk of insulting your reader before she has even begun reading. After the greeting or salutation, place a colon before skipping a line and beginning your business letter. 2. Do Present Yourself Well With Professional Stationery Business letters, cover letters, and professional letters of all types are often your first and only chance to make a great impression. In the same way that you would wear your nicest, most professional attire to an interview or important meeting, you should put your best foot forward with high-quality, professional business stationery that it is a reflection of you and your business. 3. Do make your intentions clear Especially when dealing with busy professionals, it’s important to be specific and candid about what you want. It’s even more important that you get to the point within the first few sentences. Studies show that readers simply lose interest if the intent or meaning of a letter...Read More
Mar
11
4. Do Be A Trendsetter Just by reaching out to a friend in an "old-fashioned letter," you’re making a stylish statement. Why not start an entire string of hand-written communication? We bet you’ll love the feeling of finding a beautiful, meaningful hand-written note in your mailbox among all those bills and junk mail! The most obvious way to encourage ongoing correspondence is to explicitly ask the reader to write you back. You should also consider including your return address on your letter itself so the recipient can write a return note if they wish, even long after the envelope has been tossed in the trash. 5. Do Make A Memorable Exit Don’t sign your letter and seal the envelope unless you’ve said adieu in an unforgettable way. Some trusty standbys are: "Love," "Best wishes," "Sincerely," "Very Sincerely," "Cordially," and "Gratefully" But, you are free to get as creative as you want. Here are a few examples of inspired ways to sign-off: "all the best," "ciao," "see you soon," "love always," "fondly," and "cheers!" Extra Advice for Social Correspondence Here are a few extra tips to help you communicate effectively: Everyday Is A Reason To Write Most people receive letters on...Read More
Mar
9
1. Do Consider Your "Canvas" Think about your stationery as the blank "canvas" on which you get to create something timeless and completely original. Along the same lines of putting your best foot forward and making great first impressions, stylish, high-quality paper makes a statement before your recipient even begins reading. The style of stationery matters, too. Rarely would you want to write a condolence letter on business stationery, or a love note on a "Thank You" card. Consider the color, weight, quality, and size of the paper as those qualities can convey a surprising amount of emotion and meaning. Browse our complete collection of personal stationery here: http://www.americanstationerv.com. 2. Do Address Your "Audience" It’s important to address your recipient by his or her name (or nickname) to establish a sense of personal connection. Of course, the title and greeting you choose to use will depend on your relationship with the recipient, as well as the tone and level of formality you want to establish in the letter. The most common greeting is "Dear," but a less formal "Hi,""Hello,""My Friend," or even "Hey" is a perfectly acceptable opening line for a friendly letter. For our guide to more professional or...Read More
Mar
4
Mar
2
A wedding anniversary is cause for celebration, and that is why the invitations should be as distinctive as possible. Wedding anniversary invitations do so much more than give your guests the date, the location, and the time for your party. They convey the theme of the party as well as provide a great memento for the couple or others that wish to preserve record of the festivities. Set the perfect tone for your wedding anniversary party by selecting the perfect invitation from the American Stationery Company! The American Stationery Company offers a wide line of wedding anniversary party invitations to choose from and each is customizable so it will show your own personal touch. From exquisite and formal to contemporary and casual, they have an invitation to suit any party theme. For a party with all the frills, consider our Antique Frame anniversary invitation. Set on a backdrop that resembles golden parchment, the words "Happy Anniversary" are printed in a beautiful script font. A light banner dashes across the center of the invitation framed by a Greek key border. The year of the anniversary is displayed on the upper right hand corner and can be customized, followed by your invitation...Read More
Feb
28
The wedding day is a very special day in which two lives became one before all of the couple’s closest family and friends. It is understandable why we celebrate the beginning of the marriage. It is a time when we rejoice in the commitment that is being made and commemorate a new beginning for the couple, as husband and wife. Each year, the anniversary celebrates the continuation of that same love for one another. Each and every wedding anniversary deserves to be celebrated in a memorable way. When you celebrate a wedding anniversary each year it is an annual renewal of the love and commitment to one another. It is an opportunity to reflect on how much closer the two have become and how much deeper your relationship has grown. Celebrating the anniversary dates back to the 1200s, but the tradition was polished and refined in the Victorian era. Today, with more than half of marriages ending in divorce, it is even more important to celebrate the wedding anniversary. A wedding anniversary commemorates a milestone in a lifelong commitment. Etiquette states that there are specific gifts to be given in correlation with the year of the anniversary. Below is a...Read More