Paper Dolls

I've had a nice long break from my Sweetest Whimsy blogs this summer and now I'm back! And with new items from my Carlson Craft paper and gifts website ! Carlson Craft, ever mindful of the up and down economy we live with, has rolled out another aspect of their Simply Sensible line of invitations and accessories: Simply Sensible Party ! Now you can get amazing deals on party invitations, in addition to the great wedding packages already available. Some of the products featured have actually been some of my favorite designs these past few years, so I'm happy to see them offered in small quantities, for those of us who like intimate gatherings, and at such good prices. The printed invitations start at less than $2 each for small orders to only 63 cents each when you order 100 or more pieces. Printed invitations are total time-savers when you're inviting a crowd or when you something more memorable than an emailed invite; who has time to fill out all those fill-in invi...

One wonders if I will ever stick to my blog schedule idea?! I failed to post a recipe on Let Them Eat Cake Friday . . . again. In my defense, I was flying solo as a parent this past weekend and was utterly devoted to the care and comfort of my children. *grin* Apologies for the lack of cake; I promise more cake this Friday! Onward to spotlighting some of my products! Have you heard of the Green Seal ? Green Seal is an independent, non-profit organization that sets environmental leadership standards covering a range of products and services, including paper. I'm excited that Carlson Craft, one of the main lines that I carry, now offers Green Seal Certified invitations and stationery! What does this mean? The Green Seal indicates that the invitations are made from post-consumer fibers and created without the use of chlorine compounds. Green Seal invitations and cards are manufactured using a significant amount of renewable energy resources and responsible forest mangagemen...

If you've been to Sweetest Whimsy's Carlson Craft site recently, you may have noticed a new link to a new line of Wedding products:the Simply Sensible wedding collection. Simply Sensible is an amazing collection of wedding invitations and accessories packaged together for the "Budget Bride." Who is she? The Budget Bride’s primary focus is on a set dollar budget she will spend on her wedding. How smart is that? In this recession economy, it's brilliant. She wants to find a great solution to fit her budget and the new Budget Bride packages allow her to find what she wants while sensibly staying within her means. Yes, there will always be that bride who can afford $8 invitations for a 500 guest wedding. But for every one like her, there are many, many more thoughtful brides who want an elegant and professional presentation that isn't going to break her budget. Wedding package with savings of $266 The We Do invitation: DIY The coolest thing about Simpl...

Happy 2010! I took November and December "off" from blogging about paper and gifts, but was, interestingly enough, busy with some unique paper orders during that time. My mother-in-law ordered several sets of personalized stationery from the Carlson Craft line for her elderly relatives, who still write regularly in that quaint, old-fashioned way. But she wanted these note cards to be really special--she ordered them to be personalized with names of course, but not with the recipients' addresses as usually done. Instead, she wanted quotes about aunts and uncles. (Recipients were two aunts and and an uncle.) Thus began my search for clever and thoughtful quotes about aunts and uncles. Do you know that there really aren't all that many good ones out there? Here is what I came up with after some online research: Aunt and uncle-- a double blessing. You love like parents and act like friends. ~ Anonymous Only an aunt can give hugs like a mother, keep secrets like a...

Bride on a budget? Looking for deals on holiday cards? Enjoy the challenge of DIY? After several years of poring through design albums and searching my paper websites, I can honestly say that price should never stop you from having elegant/whimsical/casual invitations and accessories for your upcoming special event. Why? Because Sweetest Whimsy has something wonderful for every price range. The hardest part? Choosing just one design out of many! Carlson Craft debuted its Simply Sensible collection this year of affordably priced designs for invitations, holiday greetings and everyday greetings. Some designs are classic and simple, some are trendy and fun. All offer invitations or cards priced at less than $1 each for a standard order of 100 or more. When you consider that many invitations begin at $3-$5 per piece, this is great savings! Visit Sweetest Whimsy's Carlson Craft site to view the many, many available designs that fit into any budget. Save on invitations or c...

These are my shoes. I love the metallic look, which still seems to be everywhere. Gold metallic shoes, silvery metallic handbags, shimmery threads woven into clothing, etc. I especially like the look in stationery and invitations! Last week I worked on an order of note cards for a friend, who wanted them in a light gold shimmer. I love how shimmery paper is both subtle and striking at the same time. The note cards looked fantastic with a mocha imprint color. Some of my favorite shimmery styles: Silver pocket, although it looks white. Photo does not do this shimmer justice! Even pink gets in on the shimmer. All of these designs and many, many more available online at Sweetest Whimsy's Carlson Craft site ! Shoe image from Nordstrom.com