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 How Envelopes are Embossed

Published 3/3/2010 1:24:00 AM - Paper Notebook

Embossed envelopes may be among the most impressive types of personalized and custom printed envelopes. Embossing is a technique that creates a raised design on paper or fabric. Most people, even if they don't know of China Stationery, will be familiar with one very famous and well-known embossed envelope design - the raised rose on the envelope......

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 The History of Vellum Stationery

Published 3/3/2010 1:17:00 AM - Paper Notebook

For centuries, vellum has been synonymous with a high quality writing surface. Originally, "real" vellum was made from animal skin. The process of making vellum was complex and very time consuming, but it is still universally acknowledged as being the finest of all writing papers, and is still used for some official documents. While most vellum......

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 Shopping Guide for Personalized Gifts

Published 1/28/2010 11:46:00 PM - Personalized Stationery

Personalized gifts are a great way to show a person how much you really care. A gift that is personalized shows that you put time and thought into picking a gift. Anybody can go to the local department store and buy a shirt or picture frame, but it takes effort and some amount of forethought to buy a custom......

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 When and How to Write Thank You Notes

Published 1/28/2010 11:37:00 PM - Paper Cards

Thank you notes seem to be becoming a thing of the past. We at China Stationery believe that it is not only proper etiquette, but appropriate to write thank you notes for certain things. Thank you notes can be formal or informal, simple or complex, but should always be heartfelt and genuine. Here are just a few of the occasions where thank you notes ......

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 Personalized Stationery Suggestions for Friendly Letters

Published 1/28/2010 11:27:00 PM - Personalized Stationery

Always be prepared with a stash of stationery with which to send friendly letters whenever the occasion arises! The birth of a child, an anniversary, graduation and a birthday are only a few of the holidays that would be brightened by a hand-written note from a friend.

Black and white stationery will always be in style. Choosing the opti......

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 Stationery as a Wedding Gift

Published 1/28/2010 11:08:00 PM - Personalized Stationery

There are 19 grandchildren on my side of the family ranging in age from age 4 to 29! Family reunions are a little chaotic; but it’s always good to be together. We’ll have three weddings within eight months as excuses for a little family togetherness! My nieces and soon-to-be niece in-law love the idea of starting a new Life. Everything is new—especially their last name! So giving......

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 Mom's Calling Cards

Published 1/28/2010 11:02:00 PM - Paper Notebook

Moms are known for multitasking and this is one more way you can do that! You will never have to search in your purse for a pen and paper again. Personalized calling cards make the life of a busy mom a little easier and a lot more fun! Organizing play dates and carpools, staying in touch with babysitters, teachers, and fellow parents is s......

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 How to Write an Apology Letter

Published 1/28/2010 11:00:00 PM - Paper Notebook

Apology letter vary greatly in significance and weight. If you have gravely offended someone or done something you seriously regret, the best course of action is to first apologize in person and then send an apology letter as a follow-up. Of course, the format and formality of the letter will depend on the action or event for which you are apologizing, as well as the nature of your relationship wi......

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 Letter Writing in Tough Economic Times: Finding Creative Forms of Entertainment

Published 1/28/2010 10:58:00 PM - Paper Notebook

Movies, dinners out, amusement parks, ball games, exciting vacations...these are just a few things that usually come to mind when we think of "family fun." All these fun things, however, come at significant costs to today's families. Most of us are more concerned with keeping the car filled with gas than with our next extravagant vacation. When budgets get tightened, the first thing to g......

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 How to Write a Congratulations Note

Published 1/28/2010 10:46:00 PM - Paper Cards

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 ......

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