Papers By Design

04/21/2024

I am trying to help rehome a couple of wonderful kitties whose owners are moving overseas. Please share. PM me if interested.

Hello there! So, despite my cuteness I do not require a lot of assistance. I am loving and affectionate, but I enjoy having my own life too. So, if you’re after someone to share your space with – I am the one for you!

I am a charming seven year old, orange and white cat (Turkish Angora style). I adore attention and I am a great companion. Once
you have won my heart, you can always count on me.

I am an independent lady who is happy to do my own thing and loves to cuddle when I am in the mood. Snuggling up or hiding in a warm place is my favorite thing to do - the sunny spot is purrfect for sleeping in or rolling around in. When I am not checking out various noises, or sights, I will give you plenty of affection, and
love, but with one eye open and ear to the ground. I have lived with Kylo (my adopted bro) since 2019. I also enjoy a 1:1 relationship, focusing solely on my main human soaking up all the attention. It would be nice for Kylo and I to stay together, but we can also be adopted separately. If you are after a great companion, loving and laid-back cat, please consider adding me to your family. My adoption fee is 50.00 and I will bring along some of my favorite toys and supplies, along with my medical records.

02/18/2024

An iconic stationery company closes suddenly. What lies ahead for Crane & Co?

By Sarah Schwartz | Editor-in-Chief As a dramatic week in Crane & Co.'s storied history winds down, The Albany Business Review is reporting that WP Strat

05/24/2022

It's time again for Crane's annual stationery promotion. I wait each year to order my own personalized stationery (last year it was blush foldover notes with navy ink). Perfect for Father's Day, graduation or birthdays. Sale ends 6/20/22. Message or call me with questions - 281.298.9888.

01/25/2022

Save the Date cards have become mainstream, so here are some tips to make them as effective as possible:
1. Postcards will work, but keep in mind that USPS metering equipment and handling can result in them arriving soiled and "mail worn". Use them only if your budget is very tight.
2. If you have a website, please print it on your Save the Date cards, even if the site is still in development. Your guests will want to get a head start on their travel plans.
3. Mailing on these can be done up to a year ahead. I've had numerous brides call me three months before the wedding to order Save the Date cards. I usually tell them to save their cash, and just send invitations out a bit early. Get those Save the Date cards out early!
4. Please be sure you have photo rights to any professional photo you plan to use for your cards. If your photographer has given you electronic, full resolution photos, you can usually assume you have the right to send them for reproduction.
Wedding season is in full swing for us stationers and January is often our busiest month! Since summer events are popular, we are working on orders now. Be sure to book early for your summer or early fall wedding.

12/03/2020

Great time to purchase gifts below our cost, as we must clear out excess inventory! Local pickup available. 281-298-9888.
http://ebay.us/h9tCUr?cmpnId=5338273189

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Graphic Image Leather Legal Size Portfolio holds Legal Pad Pen Brwn Croc Emboss at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

09/08/2020

SOLD. We are clearing out inventory and have lots more. If you're looking for something particular, including Christmas cards at a great discount, please call 281.298.9888. We ARE still working, but our design studio is focusing on custom orders only, and will no longer carry "off the shelf" items.

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Anna Griffin Leopard Cards, Pad Envelopes, SE Hagarman Halloween card stationary at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

04/14/2020

In the age of social distancing, yard signs are a great way to recognize today's graduates. We guarantee this simple gesture will mean the world to them. Remember, our graduates will be celebrated! We can process via phone and email - 281.298.9888 or [email protected].

11/24/2019

I've had discussions with clients over this grammar issue. A friend just sent me this, and I thought it would be timely to share. Do NOT put an apostrophe on your last name when personalizating your Christmas cards (or bar napkins, etc.)! https://thevisualcommunicationguy.com/2019/11/19/christmas-cards-and-apostrophes-in-your-last-name-dont-belong-together-heres-why/?fbclid=IwAR1_3mSX1yKcwn9DVHVRiO82gYChq3ZbQx69UjeQ7FscaSxJ4cKqOP9RQVM

Apostrophes don't belong in your last name on a Christmas card. Ever. Why? Because apostrophes are a punctuation mark designed

10/31/2019

Laura and Matt's wedding invitations from William Arthur were designed with a nod to the Art Deco architecture at their venue. They were married in the windy city at the Chicago Athletic Club earlier this year. Invitations were engraved in Gold and Indigo, with a beautiful patterned deco liner. Working with Laura and her Mom was such a joy. We are now working on their custom Christmas card using a couple of fabulous wedding photos! Photography by Caitlin Lisa Photography.

10/15/2019

Angela just sent me photos of her daughter's wedding so that we could design a fabulous Christmas card for her. Wow...it was SO hard to choose! Laura and Matt were married last April in Chicago and let me tell you...this was old school glamour (we'll post the invitation soon). Yes...that's snow outside. Could this be any more perfect?!

10/03/2019

Free return address printing on a large variety of holiday cards during the month of October! Many of these include printing on the back side. Call 281.298.9888 for more information.

09/24/2019

Fall selections can be tough if one is not into orange. Here's an option for that customer!

09/19/2019

Fall florals are here! I have a client considering this one. Isn't it gorgeous?

09/09/2019

Yes, this is in one of William Arthur's wedding albums, but wouldn't it make a gorgeous Christmas party invitation? I see a beautiful wreath, engraved at the top. Classic.

08/06/2019

This beautiful couple were just married last weekend in Austria. We didn't have a chance to meet either one of them (for geographical reasons), but we worked with the mother of the bride locally, and used Face Time to consult with the bride. We'll be posting their beautiful, classic invitation soon! Congratulations, Katherine and Lorenz!

07/26/2019

Letterpress is still going strong! This beautiful William Arthur suite is done in a grey-blue ink on soft cotton paper. It's available with a variety of ink and design choices. Photo by .

07/01/2019

Kim and William were recently married at Palmilla in Mexico, and I JUST got these photos from her. Stunning shots, no? Kim has been a client for over ten years, and chose a simple non-paneled card, printed in black for her classic nuptials. We wish them many years of happiness!

05/21/2019

Congratulations to Shelby and Anthony, who will be married in just over two weeks! This couple was very focused, and actually managed to order their entire invitation suite during their initial consultation. We wish them many happy years together!

04/18/2019

This is great stationery promo from Crane, just in time for Mother's Day, Graduation and Father's Day. I'm stocking up myself! Call 281.298.9888 with any questions.

04/11/2019

We have a very large selection of quality (nice weight) colored envelopes and colored card stock and paper we are interested in DONATING to a non-profit. Need to purge it soon, as we are moving (but staying in the area). Please PM me if you have a referral. I tried MD Anderson Children's Art Project, but they said they could not use them. I'm thinking a local school, etc. They would need to be picked up in The Woodlands within the next week or so.

04/09/2019

Clearance - Recipe Box Lid Display 4 x 6 Cards (W/Dividers) Acrylic. The dividers included are actually printed in red (see last image) - not yellow as shown in main image. BONUS - Free 15 Cross My Heart recipe cards (a 6.00 value) - chose Pink and Orange Paisley, Purple and Brown Geometric OR Teal and Red Floral. Quantites limited. $13.00 each. Comment "SOLD" with contact information to purchase. I have 9 available but only 3 sets of each recipe card design.

04/09/2019

It's almost graduation time! Part of our clearance/moving sale includes these Faux Designs Burgundy (hello, A & M) framed 6x9 cards with a gold weave design embossing (NOT foil printed - there is a nice relief to the brushed gold). We've done these with an affixed wallet-sized photo pushed to the left (in a landscape format) with graduation details on the right. Also great for parties. We are discounting everything 50% or more to clear out!
THESE ARE DIY PRINTING. There are 29 cards and 30 envelopes for 26.00. First person to comment "SOLD" with contact info will get these.

04/09/2019

Another beautiful style by Anna Griffin. DIY printing on the ivory 5x7 insert card. Damask black printed and lightly hand-glittered jacket. Includes envelopes. These are more than 50% off. Bundle is for 20 invitations - 25.00. First one to comment "SOLD" with contact info will get these.