I like to keep a few simple supplies on hand to make personalized cards, whether it’s for a last minute birthday or a thank you card for an unexpected gift. A little card stock, thread and paints go a long way in creating something personalized (in about the same amount of time ...read more
Last week I shared how I had taken a calligraphy class in third grade and while I remember virtually nothing from the course, I've always had an affinity for hand writing. When I posted this note I left on G's computer (we're not an overly mushy couple, but I'd been a monster ...read more
Homemade gifts are always a nice touch - they're personal, customizable, and often times, quite affordable. Since I'm old-fashioned and still love to send out handwritten notes, I go through an absurd amount of stationery. I decided to make a few notecard sets as holiday gifts ...read more
Last week I received a sweet card from a friend just because. It brought me back to childhood, when getting something in the mail was such a thrill (even if it was just my super cool subscription to Highlights Magazine). But the gesture meant so much that I decided to create a ...read more
I like to give out little Valentine's Day mementos each February, whether that means making homemade cards, or giving out baked goods. This year I was inspired by my mom (who has a love for tea) to create Valentine tea bags, complete with cute little sayings. They're easy and ...read more
I loved the personalized name tags from my bridal shower so much that I asked Rachel if she'd be so kind to provide the tutorial for how they were made. Here are her steps, as well as a template so that you can make them at home! Name tags for drinks are so useful at a party. ...read more
When I graduated from college, my dad gave me a beautiful set of personalized stationery. It came in a dark green box with cream-colored notes that had my full name written across the top. It was one of the sweetest gifts I'd ever received and it marked the first time I truly ...read more
A couple of days ago, my friend Brittany (from Walnut Paperie) came over for a little card-making session, just in time for Valentine's Day. I think certain aspects of the Hallmark holiday are lame (like over-priced dinners and red roses), but I'll never tire of making pretty ...read more
Even if Valentine's Day is technically a Hallmark Holiday, how can anyone be against the celebration of love? Each year, I make dozens of cards from scratch and enjoy every moment of the process. In fact, Tuesday's lunch hour was spent browsing in Paper Source where I stocked ...read more
It's no surprise, to anyone that knows me, that organization is not one of my strong points. For this reason alone, I rely on sites like seejanework.com that specialize in creating an orderly atmosphere in a stylish way. Since I couldn't pick just one thing to write about, and ...read more