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Affordable Wedding Save the Date Cards

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Brides you are in luck! A new collection of wedding save the date cards has been released by Page Stationery. This line is much more affordable than a typical letterpress save the date card would be and it certainly offers brides a less expensive option when it comes to really nice cards.

I think most brides are torn between how much money to spend on the save the date. This gives them a great alternative to still get a high quality cards and use the other budgeted monies for more expensive wedding invitations.

Perhaps even better news is that they are continuing this line of digital cards to other areas including birth announcements and Holiday photo cards. Can’t wait to see what else they will come out with.

 

 

 

 

 

Childrens Book iPad

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Perhaps one of the best iPad® children’s book I have seen. Sky Pals is a new story about four new characters, Wendy Wind, Tommy Thunder, Randy Rain and Larry Lightning as they float through the sky performing what they each do best and they create this marvelous tale about bring rain to Jack’s house in Spreading Valley. The children’s book is animated quite well and includes illustrations and sound effects as well as push button narration for each page. All ages can enjoy this book but especially those children under 6. There is even a movie showing a one year old going crazy for Sky Pals. It is compatible with both iPhone® and iPad but can be seen much more easily on the iPad. I hear that there is a new Sky Pals adventure in the works as I write so that will definitely be worth waiting to see. Here is a little bit more about how SkyPals came to be and screen shots:

Great Fishing Gifts For Men

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Every one has a friend who is an avid angler or at least most people do. Any angler would appreciate these unique fishing gifts for men and women. Being the fisherman in our family and as soon as I saw these I knew I would want one. I would love to get these for a birthday gift this year. These are really unique fishing gifts and you won’t find them an retail stores either. My favorite is the “catch”! Another interesting point is thay are letterpress printed which is an art form in and of itself.

A great bass fishing gift. Love it! You might be thinking “I’ll never use stationer” but think of it another way. It might be a great idea for you to pick up the pen and hone those writing skills instead of your knife! You could even slip a sexy note in your wife pocket book to find later that day! And what about a sympathy or thank you note. When was the last time you wrote one of those! These make great birthday or fathers day gifts aw well and they are relatively inexpensive!

Graco Pack and Play and Cribs For Kids

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These are some startling facts so I am re-posting this to see if anyone can help or knows of a family that may need a free or inexpensive crib. I know Graco was working with the project in other areas with baby jumpers and bouncers including the Pack and Play.

Many families with extremely limited income and little or no extended family support make do with older, unsafe cribs or no cribs at all. Some families who have heard about the “Back to Sleep” campaign, which has been credited with reducing the rate of SIDS deaths by 50 %, cannot afford a crib for their baby. SIDS rates among African American infants are three times that of the general population. We must strengthen and extend our education programs into these communities with hands-on, on-site programs that can be implemented in homes, daycare centers, churches, community centers, schools and hospitals; and involve local civic, service and social groups to assist in these efforts. “Cribs for Kids” is true hands on program designed to provide both an appropriate sleeping environment-a crib-and education regarding safe sleep for babies to the families who most need the information.

The “Cribs for Kids” Project addresses specific situations dealing with socio-economic issues such as crib affordability and cultural practices such as co-sleeping and breastfeeding; and parenting skills such as smoking and appropriate childcare.

“Cribs for Kids” was developed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to address the issue of babies dying when placed in unsafe sleeping environments. SIDS Mid-Atlantic is a partner in the “Cribs for Kids” campaign, and we are proud to say that no family who received a cribthrough this program has subsequently died.

To request a crib for a needy family, you must be a representative of a health department or a maternal child health agency in Maryland, Virginia or Washington D.C.

To make a donation to the Cribs for Kids Project, please contact Betty Connal at SIDS Mid-Atlantic or go to the Donate page of this website.

SIDS Mid-Atlantic
PO Box 799

Haymarket VA 20168

703-955-6899
info@sidsma.org

Here is a link to the US Consumer Products Safety Commission. They announce recalls and warn of the hazards of old and used cribs, which may be missing parts or may have been produced prior to the institution of current safety standards. Please contact them if you have any doubt about the age of your crib or condition.

Letterpress Printed Invitations

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Letterpress Printed Invitations
You are all set to order your letterpress printed invitations for the most important day of your life, your wedding. With all the preparations in motion, a wedding invitation holds the highest priority. A wedding can be memorable only when your dear and near ones mark their presence. You are also excited to invite them to witness your happiest moment of life. A wedding invitation not only serves this purpose but let you embrace a memory of your wedding for the rest of life.

Everyone wants his/her wedding to be memorable and unique. So, you have listed your guests and now looking for a wedding card, no astonishment at all that you contriving for a unique invitation card. After all, wedding invitation is for not only informing your wedding date & time, but must deliver your happiness and tickling joy to the recipients. It is the uniqueness of the wedding invitation that symbolizes how important it is, to your guests; and hustle them to embark their presence. A unique wedding invitation makes your love bonding stronger and energizes the whole wedding preparations.

Maybe you ended up sending letterpress save the dates you may take a stroll in the nearby wedding stationary shop for the ideas of a unique wedding invitation card. It is expectantly arduous to find a wedding card unique to your style and mood in those wedding outlets. It’s your wedding, so you must choose what is going to be the mood, theme and subject of your wedding. You can design your wedding card on your own and this is the best way to have a unique wedding invitation. You can customize the card by selecting the texture, color and theme depending on your customs. This way you will, not only have a creative unique wedding invitation card but this also strengthen the importance of your wedding. Take a look at various wedding magazines and internet resources to have a basic idea from where to start. You may also comfortably find some wedding card printers who help in customizing your self-designed invitation card.

What if you are not that creative in designing, there are professional designers who will design a special and unique wedding invitation for your marriage. However, this may cost you more; they will professionally handle and delivers it on time. Moreover, the designers embellish the unique card keeping in mind your preferences and sometimes, deliver cards taking care of printing. You may also seek for hand made wedding invitations, which are creative and crafted beautifully. Design patterns to the material used; everything will be as per your theme and add an interesting prospect to your letterpress invitation.
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Is Letterpress The Best Way To Print Your Custom Letterpress Wedding Invitations

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Is Letterpress The Best Way To Print Your Custom Letterpress Wedding Invitations?

There are many options when it comes to having your custom letterpress wedding invitations printed. Some are more expensive than others but letterpress invitations continue to stand above others even when comparing price. Your letterpress wedding invitations are a primary part of the overall wedding package. The wedding invitation is also the first thing that your guest see prior to the wedding. Some guests may even decide to keep the invitation asa keepsake. In order for them to do this it must be elegant and eye catching to say the least. It really will set the them and look of your wedding from that point forward. Usually a bride and groom will customize their invitation to make it truly person and unique to their taste.

There are so many options when it comes to designs for invitations today. They are almost endless. What I recommend is either letterpress or engraving for your letterpress announcements. These are the most elegant and the oldest forms of printing out there. They really provide an such a glamourous and detailed effect that will make your invitation stand out among others. Either way you decide to go, cost will be about the same for each of these medium. There are many pricing options available as well.

Invitations that are engraved are very elegant and more traditional. The art of engraving has been around for years and is very intricate and detailed oriented. A die is created, usually made of copper like a clam shell and the paper is and ink is pressed between. The result is a raised feel for the text of the invitation or embossed look and feel. You want t o make sure you always follow proper etiquette when you get these done. Your local stationery store or online vendor can provide this information for you.

Guttenberg got it right when he invented letterpress printing. It is by far becoming one of the most popular and artistic mediums out there today. It inspires printers to salvage old presses waiting for the junk yard and brides to be to use for their wedding stationery. It is also more environmentally friendly as some companies are actually using these presses on solar power and making the plates to use from recyclable plastics and metals with a eco friendly water based wash out system. Regardless of all this the end result is what matters and it is the most elegant wedding invitation out there today.

When it comes to choosing between the engraved wedding invitation and the letterpress wedding invitation, both are comparably priced, as they both take a considerable amount of time, effort, and expertise to craft. While thermography is about half the cost of traditional engraving and letterpress wedding invitations, it also results in a lesser quality invitation.

If you are still on the fence and making a decision you want to realize that the paper and time are the most expensive elements in your invitation. Some of the eco friendly papers are 100% cotton but the are acid free archival quality and will last for generations to come. So be sure not to sacrifice quality in this regard. Look at samples of some of the work you will be purchasing as well to help make your decision before purchasing your letterpress printed invitations.
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Wedding Preparation With Modern Wedding Invitations

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Wedding Preparation With Modern Wedding Invitations
Modern wedding invitations provide you with an opportunity to spiritually unite with your guests on the most important day of your life. You will try everything that will make that day perfect for the both of you and your wedding guests. You then need to make a lot of preparations for that special event. Making wedding invitations is one among the things that you need to prepare. Wedding invitations are significant because it implies the start of a momentous celebration. You would want your wedding to be special and different from usual celebrations. You would then opt to make modern wedding invitations that truly capture how you and your bride feel about each other and something that reflects your design sensibilities.

This type of invitation gives you creativity and creates an appealing view to your guests. It is important also that you create invitation cards in a way that it will inform your guests about the incoming matrimony. Keep in mind that it is the first thing that your guests are going to see regarding your celebration and you want to make a favorable impression and one that will last even after the wedding.

In creating these invitations, remember to match the designs to the theme of your wedding. It conveys a lot about the wedding itself and what is expected at the event. You may consider all the available choices and decide on what theme fits the best. Remember that the important aspects of the modern wedding invitations that should be considered involve the overall theme of the wedding, the main idea behind you as a couple and the colors of the wedding ceremony.

Letterpress wedding stationery Modern invitations usually consist of bright colors or a combination of contrasting colors. Lettering styles depend on the font styles and sizes. You may use two or three different font styles. These are used to emphasize the name of the couple on the invitation. They also should be simple designs, not too frilly but just nice and clean with a simple motif and or group of lines that capture and add to the suppleness.

The color and the texture of the paper are also important. You may choose to use bright colors, bold colors or even combine them to create eye-catching effects. It is good to use smooth paper. Regarding envelopes, you should match them with the paper’s color.

Furthermore, to add uniqueness, you may make invitations with distinctive shapes and take unfamiliar sizes. This will show some significant details about the couple’s love story. Another way to make unique wedding invitations is to add a picture with the both of you in it.

Choosing the designs and styles of your modern wedding invitations depends on you. Remember though that it is important to give ample time in searching different options. One best way to search is to take advantage of the internet. There are many wedding related websites wherein you can get ideas on how and what will be the right design and style for your wedding invitations.  Wedding planning should be fun and wedding invitations and letterpress stationery should not stress you.
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An Eco Friendly Solution Using Letterpress Save The Dates

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An Eco Friendly Solution Using Letterpress Save The Dates
When you decide to purchase letterpress stationery, letterpress save the dates or letterpress wedding invitations you are really making a statement not only about yourself but about your concerns and principles and that you care about the design and aesthetic of your stationery. It can say nice things about you and your tastes and the fact that those are a positive reflection of yourself. Some don’t care about this impact and just see it as a vehicle for a one time use and it is within their budget. The final product you choose to send will decide.

Designers of wedding invitations offer a variety of unique wedding invitation designs and services that provide groom and bride a myriad of choices in finding that invitation that will fit their theme and imagination. From modern to traditional wedding invitations concepts and designs are plentiful as the imagination is the limit. Whether letterpress or engraving, both are timeless, providing the element of elegance and beauty you just can’t find in digital products today.

Engraved invitations are very beautiful. A skilled craftsman etches the text of the invitation, backwards, onto a piece of copper metal which is known as the die. The raised print that results from using the die comes from using a press to push the paper into the inked die. When a person looks at the back of the invitation, they will be able to see the indention made in the paper as a result of using this process. These invitations do not have to follow any sort of traditional format, but often use formal language.

Guttenberg got it right when he invented letterpress printing. It is by far becoming one of the most popular and artistic mediums out there today. It inspires printers to salvage old presses waiting for the junk yard and brides to be to use for their wedding stationery. It is also more environmentally friendly as some companies are actually using these presses on solar power and making the plates to use from recyclable plastics and metals with a eco friendly water based wash out system. Regardless of all this the end result is what matters and are the most elegant wedding invitations out there today.

Both the letterpress invitations and the engraved ones are very close in price and they both require time for set ups and proper printing. Letterpress can also be more eco friendly depending on the printer and the type of paper and inks that are used. Digital printing and thermography are both significantly less but are much lesser quality when all is said and done.

When you are pressed for time it makes the decision process even more difficult. So do things and prepare ahead of time so this won’t be an issue for you and your fiance. When you are making your final decision be sure to remember the type of paper you will be printing on. This can make a big difference in terms of the impression you get from the letterpress announcements and whether or not it is eco friendly. Inks can also be eco friendly so be sure to ask. One of the most important considerations is getting samples of all the work to be sure you get a clear idea of what you are ordering and can rest a bit before the big and all the other stresses that arise.
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Ideas For Christmas Stationery This Year

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Ideas For Christmas Stationery This Year
During the Christmas season people find that they would rather send Christmas stationery that really stands out from the crowd. Unfortunately, there are so many designs and styles from which to choose that it becomes overwhelming and it really becomes frustrating trying to make this decision.  There are so many over-designed cards available, especially on the web. They are tacky and your choice is either cards embellished with glittery script or velvety inlays and it makes so many people abandon their search for a nice holiday and just go with a simple boxed card set.  Don’t let this happen to you.

While it is true that the thought is the most important thing, you can still send out one of a kind card to your family and friends without having to browse through the seemingly endless collection of Christmas cards.  The solution lies in custom Christmas cards.  With these cards there is no need to spend hours upon hours searching for the perfect card; simply use the concept in your mind to create a truly stunning card that is wholly original and unique, and a testament to your creativity.

Designing your Custom Christmas Cards

The beauty of custom Christmas cards is that they can be absolutely anything you want them to be.  If you have a favorite Christmas poem you can add this along with any image you desire.  Perhaps you are artistic and would like to feature a drawing of yours on the front of your card.  If you are particularly ambitious, you can even have a personalized message printed onto each of your cards unique to the recipient.

Of course, fancy embellishments are still a possibility with holiday photo cards perhaps more so than with the pre-designed variety.  Select from glitter, gold or silver foiling, velvet, and even cut outs.  These final touches can be added per your specifications.  Greeting card companies have nothing on you when you allow your creativity to flow freely.

Ordering your Custom Christmas Cards

When ordering your cards you will have to choose whether or not to have them preprinted with a greeting or leave this area blank.  Having these preprinted saves time, no doubt, but there is something special about having a handwritten inscription on each of your cards.  If you know the greeting itself will not change, having this printed may be the best way to go, saving the handwriting for the signature only.  On the other hand, if you want to say different things to different people, you probably want to only have the images and embellishments printed, saving the inscription for your own hand.

Keep in mind that custom Christmas cards to require a bit of time to create so you will probably want to go ahead and order them several weeks in advance.  As Christmas draws nearer, the postal service will also become busier so ordering your cards around the first of November can help to ensure your cards reach you with enough time for you to put your personal finishing touches on them, address them, and get them in the mail with time to spare.  With all the time and care put into your christmas stationery, your recipients are sure to feel special and will no doubt appreciate your efforts.
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Letterpress Wedding Invitations The Invitation Solution

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Letterpress Wedding Invitations The Invitation Solution
Letterpress wedding invitations are simply the most beautiful letterpress stationery available today. A quality letterpress printer will offer thick papers which afford an amazing depth and feel to your stationery that is just not found in any other medium. Eco friendly solutions are also available with 100% cotton papers and low VOC inks or even vegetable based inks.What you must remember is that the invitation or the save the date card will be the first item that your guest will receive from you, so it should look nice and set the tone for the wedding invitation or the entire wedding ceremony.

There are so many options when it comes to designs for invitations today. They are almost endless. What I recommend is either letterpress or engraving for your invitations. These are the most elegant and the oldest forms of printing out there. They really provide an such a glamorous and detailed effect that will make your invitation stand out among others. Either way you decide to go, cost will be about the same for each of these medium. There are many pricing options available as well.

If you are familiar with seashells then you can relate to engraving. Basically, the paper is placed inside the shell and the shell is pressed tightly, compressing the paper and ink and raising the text. This gives a unusual feel to the paper and a distinguished look. You also can see the mark on the back of the paper from this technique so don’t be surprised when you see the indentation. Traditional wording and wedding invitation etiquette should be used.

Letterpress invitations are one the cleanest and most precise ones out there. As more people share a growing concern for the environment and want to do their part to ensure they are reducing their carbon footprint, more people are turning toward using letterpress wedding invitations. Earlier letterpress was done with handset movable type that is inked and then pressed into the paper. Today more boutique letterpress companies use photopolymer plates and aluminum bases for letterpress jobs instead of movable type. Since the paper is thick cotton, these invitations have a very distinct handmade feel with additional textured elements because of the depth of the printing.

Both the letterpress invitations and the engraved ones are very close in price and they both require time for set ups and proper printing. Letterpress can also be more eco friendly depending on the printer and the type of paper and inks that are used. Digital printing and thermography are both significantly less but are much lesser quality when all is said and done.

There are so many choices that it may delay making this important decision about which invitation to use and what designer or company to work with. Just remember that the paper and designer time are the most expensive elements in your invitation. Some of the eco friendly papers are 100% cotton but the are acid free archival quality and will last for generations to come. So be sure not to sacrifice quality in this regard. Look at samples of some of the work you will be purchasing as well to help make your decision. I suggest calling a few companies and get a feel for their letterpress invitation designs via samples they can send. This way you will be sure to make the right decision.
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