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Something we discovered on our ‘working’ vacation…

Administrator — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 20:53:56 +0000

We escaped to the Finger Lakes area of New York last week for a mini ‘working’ vacation. Our dad has a vacation house on Keuka Lake, so during the past few years, we have not only become familiar with the numerous wineries, but both local towns – Hammondsport and Bath. The primary purpose of our trip was to seclude ourselves from the hustle and bustle that our studio has become so that we could finish our new website (we came close – but still not quite there). The secondary purpose of our trip was to meet with some of the local wedding vendors and popular ceremony sites as we have toyed with the idea of expanding our business to that market. All in all it was a great trip – we had great weather – great meetings – great focus…and my dad even decided to tag along like old times! The highlight of the trip however, was our discovery of the First Presbytarian Church in Bath, NY. As many times as we have driven past this church, I never realized how truly special it is! You see, it is one of 5 churches whose sanctuary was designed by Lewis Comfort Tiffany who is best known for his work in stained glass. Talk about amazing!!! This church is not only a local favorite for brides but a tourist attraction as well! Tours are held every Wednesday – and are absolutely worth making the trip for if you are ever in the Keuka or Seneca Lake area. Here are a few pictures….

This beautiful church is located in the town square.

Check out this beautiful long aisle and stunning alter.

This is one of the side windows made of Tiffany Glass

This circular rose window was made with irridescent favrile glass.

This crown-style chandelier is a prized piece which won awards before being used in the church

There are two of these acorn shaped lamps which were originally gas lit!

Studio will be closed Monday Aug 31 – Sept 3

Administrator — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 21:05:51 +0000

Just a note to let you know that the studio will be closed Monday August 31st thru Thursday September 3rd for a work trip to the Finger Lakes to meet with some wedding venus and to finish our new website with little distraction! We will have access to email and cell phone (330) 328-6914 at all times. If you need anything, drop us an email or a phone call.

See you when we return! Steph & Stacy

Bi-Weekly Recap 4/19-5/8/09

Administrator — Thu, 07 May 2009 23:53:00 +0000

Okay – so its more like a tri-weekly recap. I suppose that I will always push these things one week past the due date until I am doing a Yearly Recap!

Well, I made it through Stacy’s first ever vacation from this place…and now it’s her turn to make it through mine. I leave for LA on Tuesday and will be gone through the 19th. So….from May 12th – 19th, we will be open regular hours but with walk-ins only. (We schedule appointments so that our brides can have one-on-one attention and when only one of us is on staff, we have to be able to handle everything that comes our way – phones, walk-ins, etc.) I guess now also seems like a good time to remind you that we will be closed June 13th – June 22nd for family vacation. Now I know it must seem like we travel ALOT – but I swear – this is the first time we have taken time off in YEARS. It just so happened that each of us had an out-of-state obligation during peak wedding season PLUS we are taking our FIRST family vacation in 14 years! Since we are sisters and all, it wasn’t fair for one of us to miss out on that – so we will be closing for the week.

Here are a few things we have been working on over the past three weeks:
Catalog Wedding Invitation: Love Birds

This ensemble is one of my catalog favorites. The cool thing about working with it this time, is that the bride was able to work in the rich purple she was using. Although it is not shown in the photo above, we were able to add a purple layer behind the teal layer using custom cut Envelopments products.

Catalog Wedding Invitation: Red Roses

These were for a Red, Black and White wedding. I love the detail brought to the ensemble by the red deckled edges on the invite, response and reception card and all the envelopes!

Catalog Wedding Invitation: Shimmer Pocketfold

Here is a color scheme we have shown before, but in a totally different layout. The Paper Duvet Catalog allows you to mix and match from several different layouts – and several different paper colors to create your own one-of-a-kind pocketfold ensemble.

Catalog Wedding Invitation: Seal and Send

I love the combination of this Ecru Seal and Send with Navy Blue Lettering – it’s quite simple and elegant and at a great price!

Custom Baby Shower Invitation

This baby shower invite was custom made for a former bride who is expecting her first child (a girl!) in three short months! This design features Envelopments original artwork.

Catalog Wedding Invitation: Black Pocketfold

This is another mix and match style of pocket and this color combo was perfect for the brides Hawaiian wedding / Ohio reception. This came from the Carlson Craft Pockets album…and we just got our newest edition with 12 new layouts!

Catalog Wedding Invitation: Black and White Recycled Invite

This invitation comes from the Naturally Ever After Album and features 30% recycled papers. The rich texture of the paper with the simple black and white photograph combine to form a unique, simple, elegant ensemble.

Custom Photo Thank You Cards

These thank you cards are for April’s Featured Bride.

Custom Wedding Invitation: Gold and Navy Pocketfold

This custom pocketfold was made for a bride using the Claddagh theme throughout. Although it is not pictured here, the front of the invitation includes a tab with the symbol on it and will be the first thing the guests see when opening the envelopes.

Catalog Invitation: 50th Wedding Anniversary

We don’t get to see too many clients who are celebrating their 50th anniversary…but to meet one who is more in love today than 50 years ago is an amazing feeling! We can’t wait to work on matching photo bookmarks which will be given to all guests.

Custom Wedding Invitation: Lime Green and Persimmon

We loved how these turned out! The floral pattern on the invite and small bird detail on the insert tied everything together to create the natural feel this bride and groom was looking for.

Custom Wedding Invitations: Black, Ecru and Red Flourish
These were made for someone extremely dear to our hearts….and maybe I am biased, but I LOVE them. I especially love the artwork on the design and how it is split between the inserts.

Custom Thank You Note: Polka Dots – Black, Pink and Lime

These are from our custom thank you card line – and were made to match an invitation featured a couple of weeks ago. We are also doing some favor tags and table numbers with the same theme and those should be featured on the blog in the next few weeks.

Administrator — Wed, 06 May 2009 18:33:00 +0000

(Each week I pick one of my favorites and share it with you!)

This week’s pick: 100% Recycled Flat Panel Black & Teal

This invitation is part of the “Go Green” selection so it is made from 100% recycled papers and includes a single mailing envelope. The simple design is dressed up with a little bit of teal color in the flourish and the bride & groom’s names. A lot of style at a very affordable price! Colors and design are available only as shown, but fonts can be changed.

Catalog: Wedding Collection by Carlson Craft
Price Points:
75 Ensembles: $4.12
100 Ensembles: $3.41
150 Ensembles: $3.12
200 Ensembles: $2.98
Approximate price per ensemble includes proofing, shipping, and tax. Ensemble includes invitation, response card with printed envelope, reception card, and mailing envelope with return address printed.

Paper Persuasions is proud to support Domestic Violence Project, Inc. Help us help them! Donate 5 different items from their list of needs and receive an additional 5% off your catalog order!

Real Brides: Nicole and Rich – Valentines Day 2009

Administrator — Sat, 02 May 2009 18:24:00 +0000

Although Nicole and Rich have been ‘a couple’ for years…they decided to tie the knot on Valentine’s Day 2009 with a Brunch Reception to follow at Chenoweth Country Club. Until Nicole, I had never met a bride whose attention to detail was parallel to my own….so her and I worked together fabulously. Since she was a DIY bride in many areas (floral and other decor) we were honored that she and Rich selected us for their Stationery needs. The color scheme of the invitation was hard to nail down at first…but once we found the right combo – we carried it through everything paper!

Here are shots of the Invitations, Table Cards, Place Cards and Seating Chart (not pictured – photo thank you cards and favor tags for the little bag of chocolates they gave to their guests).

Nicole made all of her own centerpieces and florals – and when she brought in a sample to see how her table cards looked next to them, I was blown away. She is so talented! I would give anything to have seen the reception hall. Below are a few shots of the bride and groom courtesy of Tom Forrest Photography.

A letter from Nicole to us:

To my Friends at Paper Persuasions,

I wanted to say “thank you” for everything you did to help me have the perfect day! Our wedding was awesome and all the details & frills of each beautiful piece of Paper and Cardstock Art were Unbelievable!! You both were so careful and helped me truly create the exact look I wanted for my invitations, place cards, seating charts, favor tags, table tent cards and even my Thank You cards! You never rushed me – you always took the time to listen carefully, and you always followed through with FLAWLESS EXECUTION of EVERYTHING! You both are wonderful people and I will make sure to stay in touch and utilize your services for any special invitation or paper product where PERFECTION is needed!

With Sincere Thanks,

Nicole

Catalog Invitation Pick of the Week

Administrator — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 02:53:00 +0000

(Each week I pick one of my favorites and share it with you!)

This week’s pick: Vellum Overlay Invitation w/ Monogram in Jacket Slide

This ensemble is just darling! The bright white outer jacket is embossed with a flirty floral design. The invitation, featuring a monogram, slides out of the jacket by pulling on the ribbon. Change the feel by choosing from a selection of ribbon colors and 27 ink colors! Make it more classic with black , or more autumn-inspired with brown!

Catalog: Wedding Invitations by Stylart
Price Points:
75 Ensembles: $4.24
100 Ensembles: $3.42
150 Ensembles: $3.06
200 Ensembles: $2.70
(Approximate price per ensemble including proofing, shipping, and tax) Ensembles include invitation, slide, ribbon, response card with printed envelope, reception card, and return address printed on back flap of mailing envelope.
Paper Persuasions is proud to support Domestic Violence Project, inc. Help us help them! Donate 5 different items from their list of needed items and receive an additional 5% discount off your invitation order!

New Wedding Stamps

Administrator — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:42:00 +0000

So we were at the post office today and *finally* got to see the offical catalog of new stamps reflective of the May 11, 2009 increase. I have to say, I am slightly disappointed with the ‘gold rings’ wedding stamp – but I guess it beats a big ole Liberty Bell. My personal favorites are the Simpson’s stamps….and the King and Queen of hearts stamps. Oh – and as per the usual – they are relasing a nice $.44 flag stamp (not pictured).

Seriously! I’m in love with these stamps.

But more in love with these!! This image is of poor quality – but these totally rock. The king and queen are each their own $.44 stamp. I think these will work great for people with ‘in between’ postage quotes of $.79 – $.84. How cute would it be to use one of each to total $.84 rather than using the $.79 mountain stamp?

These are the new wedding combination stamps. Use the $.44 for your reply envelopes (the rings) and the $.61 for the ensemble (the cake) if it weighs in at over 1 oz.

Catalog Invitation Pick of the Week

Administrator — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:21:00 +0000

(Each week I pick one of my favorites and share it with you!)

This week’s pick: Chocolate Brown Folded Card with Flourish Pattern and Ivory Inserts

This invitation is a new addition to one of my most favorite catalogs – Candlelight by Carlson Craft. It is a rich chocolate brown folded card with the invitation and reception details printed inside on an Ivory insert – all tied together with a chocolate brown satin ribbon. The beautiful flourish/damask design embossed in the card is carried through to the response insert and the custom printed inner envelope. This ensemble is perfect for a fall wedding!

Catalog: Candlelight Collection by Carlson Craft
Price Points:
75 Ensembles: $5.47
100 Ensembles: $4.47
150 Ensembles: $4.05
200 Ensembles: $3.85
(Approximate price per ensemble including tax, shipping and proofing)
Ensembles include: Invitation, ribbon, response card with printed envelope, inner envelope with pattern printed, all copy and pattern printed in brown ink, and mailing envelope with return address printed in black ink.