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...

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...

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...