To engrave or not to engrave...

...that is a question that we hear quite often. With the seemingly endless variety of invitation styles and designs available, choosing a wedding invitation can seem an overwhelming task. When considering your bridal stationery budget it is helpful to know the various print methods and costs associated. Here is a simple description of each:

1. Engraving

Engraving is the most traditional printing method for wedding invitations and it is also the most expensive. The hallmark of engraving is sharp, raised print created by a copper or steel die used on a press. The die is engraved with the text and motif and then inked. Excess ink is wiped away and pressure is used to transfer the image onto the paper. To tell if something has been engraved turn it over and you will see a slight indentation on the back of the paper where the line of type falls.

2. Letterpress

Letterpress was created by Johannes Gutenberg in the mid 15th Century, and has seen an increase in popularity over the last several years. Instead of raised print, letterpress is a relief printing which uses a reverse raised surface which is then pressed into cotton or bamboo paper. Custom press plates are required and the labor involved can make it almost as expensive as engraving.

2. Thermography

Thermography was created to mimic the raised print of engraving at greatly reduced price. To achieve the raised print, powder is added to the wet ink and the paper is then heat set creating a raised effect.

4. Flat/Digital Printing

The least expensive print method is digital printing. Printing methods vary from laser to giclee and invitations printed in this manner can be just as beautiful, and much more affordable, then the above mentioned print methods.

No matter your budget, there are plenty of design and print styles for invitations that best represent your personality. We welcome the opportunity to show you the options and help you to choose the invitation that will set the tone for your special day. (Appointments are appreciated, but you are welcome to stop by and browse our selection.)

You are invited...

...to a Saturday afternoon Soiree!

Please join us on March 3rd from 2pm-5pm at an open house hosted by Rena's Fine Flowers, Heather Bohm-Tallman Photography and Deborah DePasquale Designs.

The party takes place in all three locations which are right next door to each other at the corner of Beekman & Ash Streets in Saratoga Springs.

We'll have some samples of our work and will be joined by The Bread Basket Bakery (cupcakes!), Lily and the Rose catering, Lily of Saratoga, Mimosa and the music of John Charles Cook.

It's sure to be a fun afternoon - swing on by!

10 for $10 Valentine Making

Looking for some Valentine inspiration? Stop by this coming Saturday (2/5) and next (2/12) any time between 11am-3pm for Valentine making. For $10 you will get 10 cards & envelopes and access to our supplies to create your Valentine masterpiece.

No time on Saturday? No problem! We have a table loaded with supplies that you can purchase to take home and create at your leisure.

PaperDolls is having a birthday!

It is hard to believe, but it is our 5th year of being in business. As a thank you to our loyal customers we are sharing our birthday wishes with you!

Take 15% off your in-store purchase! Just wish us a "Happy Birthday" at check out. Applies to in-stock merchandise only, custom orders do not apply. Offer valid 11/26-11/28.


We are helping local girl, Justice White Sloan reach her goal of collecting 50,000 letters to Santa. Each letter received will equate to a $1.00 donation to the Make a Wish foundation. We'll supply the paper and all you have to do is jot down a quick note to Santa.


Receive free printing of a name or monogram when you purchase a box of stationery! Makes a great gift for a friend, teacher or baby sitter! Limit one per customer, envelope printing does not apply. Offer valid 11/26-11/28.

Note:
We will be closed on Thanksgiving, but will be open 7 days a week until Christmas

Holiday Hours
Monday: 10am-5pm
Tuesday/Wednesday: 10am-6pm
Thursday: 10am-8pm
Friday/Saturday: 10am-6pm
Sunday: 11am-4pm

5 Thanksgiving Place Card Ideas

Are you ready for Thanksgiving? Is your turkey ordered, your grandmother's silver polished and the centerpiece selected? Here are 5 great ways to further personalize your table:

1. Pine cone perfection
We wrote the name on a natural colored tag and tied it with double face satin ribbon.

2. Tea for two

An ornately shaped sticker imprinted with a name and glued to the back of a Tea Forte Hazlenut Truffle Duo is a seating card and favor combined.


3. Place card menu
We printed the guest's name at the top, added a turkey image along with the menu listing and finished it off by gluing the menu to a patterned backing.


4. Rustic chic
Wood grained paper, kraft card stock and a simple sticker are all you need to whip up an easy napkin wrapper.


5. Mark your seat and your book!
This place card doubles as a book mark to be used while curling up by the fire with a good read after the big meal. It couldn't be simpler - patterned card stock printed with a name and tied with ribbon!


Enjoy!

Classes are back!

It's class time again! Check out what is on our calendar for October:

1. Holiday Card Making Class
Get ahead of the game by making 5 Holiday Cards using various stamping and card making techniques. Taught by Sherry Czarnecki from Amuse.
Saturday, October 16th | 10:30am - 12:30pm | $25.00 Class Fee

2. Copic Marker Techniques Class
Sherry will teach you some of the amazing things that you can do with Copic markers. You will put your new skills to the test by 3 making holiday cards.
Saturday, October 16th | 1:00pm-3:00pm | $25.00 class fee

3. Calligraphy
Linda Trela is back to teach another session on the art of calligraphy.
5 week session starts Thursday, October 14th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm $50.00 class fee (includes supplies)

Spots are filling up so call the store today to reserve your spot for any (or all) of these great classes! 518-583-4084

Henry Street Harvest Festival

We are gearing up for the first ever Henry Street Harvest Festival this Sunday from 12pm-4pm.

Henry Street will be closed off between Caroline and Lake and will include live music, crafts, food, pumpkin decorating, wine tasting, face painting, and more!

Proceeds will benefit the Gateway House of Peace Charitable Hospice.

Stop by and make a paper crane for peace!