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Last month for Crane Holiday Card Sale

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

Crane & Co. recently introduced their 2011 Christmas Card and Holiday Greeting Card Collection. These powerful styles feature Crane’s vintage engraved Christmas tree and a number of other marvelous styles that capture the great beauty of the Christmas season. Whether you are seeking for a corporate holiday card or your own Christmas card, Crane has a plethora of distinctive styles and designs that are sure to please.

Crane Christmas Trees

Take action now before September 30th and save 10% on your customized holiday card order. Furthermore to Crane’s holiday greeting cards, they as well have a fine collection of digital Christmas photo cards and photomount Holiday cards printed on specially-treated papers to faithfully record your family picture.

Crane Christmas Greeting Card

Crane Holiday Greeting Cards are printed on 64#, 100% cotton paper. These holiday greeting cards measure 5 1/2″x 7 3/8″ and can easily be personalized by adding your own greeting or sentiment as well as your family names and return address. Choose the greeting, font style, ink colors and envelope lining to create your own customized holiday card.

While we frankly recommend that you visit a retailer in your neighborhood to see Crane’s 2011 Christmas greeting card collection in person, Crane & Co. is presently featuring their Christmas cards online. As one of the leading designers and printers of engraved Christmas cards, Crane continues to honor the custom of creating unforgettable Christmas cards that are likely to be cherished for many years.

Regardless of whether you decide to order your greeting online or at a qualified Crane store, you will receive the same promotional benefits and exceptional customer service that has always been a Crane tradition.

Richard W. May

Founding Member Holiday Greeting Cards

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D’Arconte Christmas Greeting Cards Collection for 2011

Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

Readership of the Stationers Guild Blog are aware that I have high admiration for D’Arconte’s striking engraved holiday greeting cards. Bob D’Arconte is, perhaps, the only artist in the United States that designs and engraves his own holiday cards, custom invitations and fine stationery. Plainly an expert of his craft, his cutting-edge designs on stunning papers are plainly little works of art.

D'Arconte Red Tree Holiday Card

Over the past several years, I have been inundated by requests from followers trying to find D’Arconte’s Christmas cards at retailers in their community. Regrettably, his collection of stationery and holiday greeting cards are not generally available outside of New York City. Other than our own retail store in Greenwich, CT, I know that D’Arconte’s holiday cards may be found at Gumps in San Francisco, Francis Orr in Corona del Mar (California) and Tabala Rasa in Salt Lake City.

D’Arconte stationery products are not sold on the web. Mr. D’Arconte has been unwilling to market his holiday greeting cards on the internet because internet image resolutions are inferior and it is difficult to record the subtleties of engraving, particularly on the brilliant white papers he uses. This year, I secured his agreement to offer 18 D’Arconte Christmas greeting cards which may be viewed and purchased online. Image resolutions do not do justice to the intrinsic beauty of these cards; however, those familiar with D’Arconte’s card designs will now have the option to indulge their craving for these stunning works of art.

D'Arconte Gold Tree on Red

A thing about D’Arconte’s designs. To start with, the online images don’t do his holiday cards justice. Engraved paper prints are three-dimensional and both the striking and subdued contours of his engraved designs and stamped frames are quite frankly missing in most Internet browsers. Secondly, the loss of color or distinct “white space” only elevates the elegance and balance of his designs. Experienced on a “white” Internet background, the artistic effect and elegance is regrettably lost. Thirdly, D’Arconte “bumps” metallic inks (primarily gold and silver) twice to give them a luxuriant burnished touch. D’Arconte’s flair and artistry is – in my estimation – several steps ahead of the remainder of the field that has difficulty finding their identity in designs and printing quality that simply lacks inspiration.

View and buy D’Arconte Christmas cards online or find an experienced D’Arconte dealer in your town.

Sheila P. May
Founding Member Holiday Greeting Cards

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William Arthur Christmas Card Sale

Sunday, August 28th, 2011

William Arthur, one of the best creative designers of fine personalized stationery and custom made invitations and announcements, is having its annual holiday custom greeting card and Christmas photo card sale’s event. Now until the end of September, take 10% off William Arthur’s 2011 customized Christmas greeting cards and custom photo greeting cards.

William Arthur, well known for their sophisticated selection of photo mount greeting cards, has moved to digital printing this year. Now, clients have the choice of either digitally producing their photograph right onto William Arthur’s formal cardstock or mounting their photographs right on the greeting card by means of adhesive strips. Actually, some designs allow the customer the option of either printing method with the very same enticing design and style.

Even though digital printing of holiday cards is now very popular on account of its flexibility, ease and price, the conventional method of adhering photographs on beautifully-designed card stock still speaks to many traditionalists. In fact, professionally printed photographs generally have significantly more contrast and pure color resolution than photos that are digitally imprinted.

Whatever choice you ultimately choose to do, William Arthur’s stunning new designs and high-quality publishing will certainly make your holiday family photographs jump out. William Arthur now offers its faithful customers with the option of ordering their greeting cards or Christmas photo cards online or at licensed William Arthur dealers. Visit the Stationers Guild website and find a skilled stationer in your area. When shopping for very fine stationery and custom holiday cards, it is usually best to sort through cardstock and design choices at a store.

Take action now before the end of September and save 10% on William Arthur’s holiday greeting cards and holiday photo cards.

Sheila P. May
Therese Saint Clair

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Save 10% on Crane Christmas Cards

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

Crane & Co. recently released their 2011 Christmas Card and Holiday Greeting Card Collection. These powerful designs feature Crane’s classic engraved Christmas tree and a number of other splendid styles that capture the great beauty of the Christmas season. Whether or not you are shopping for a corporate holiday card or your own Christmas card, Crane has an abundance of rich designs and styles that are sure to to gratify you.

Crane Christmas Tree

Take action now earlier than September 30th and save yourself 10% on your personalized holiday greeting card purchase. Furthermore to Crane’s Christmas greeting cards, they even have a high-quality assortment of digital holiday photo cards and photomount Xmas cards printed on specially-treated papers to faithfully capture your family photograph.

Crane Christmas greeting card

Crane Christmas Greeting Cards are imprinted on 64#, 100% cotton paper. These holiday greeting cards measure 5 1/2″x 7 3/8″ and can easily be customized by adding your own greeting or sentiment as well as your name and return address. Choose the greeting, font style, ink colors and envelope lining to create your own unique holiday card.

While we strongly suggest that you visit a shop in your neighborhood to see Crane’s 2011 Christmas greeting card collection personally, Crane & Co. is presently offering their holiday greeting cards online. As one of the leading designers and printers of engraved holiday cards, Crane continues to honor the custom of producing unforgettable greeting cards that are most likely to be loved for decades.

Whether you choose to order your greeting on the web or at an experienced Crane store, you will receive the same marketing benefits and exceptional customer service that has always been a Crane custom.

Richard W. May
Therese Saint Clair Holiday Card

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D’Arconte Holiday Cards Collection for 2011

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

Followers of the Stationers Guild news are mindful that I have high respect for D’Arconte’s beautiful engraved holiday greeting cards. Bob D’Arconte is, perhaps, the only artisan in the United States that designs and engraves his own Christmas cards, custom invitations and stationery. Plainly an expert of his profession, his cutting-edge designs on exquisite papers are plainly little works of art.

D'Arconte Topiary Holiday Greeting Card

For the past several years, I have been besieged by demands from customers trying to locate D’Arconte’s Christmas cards at retailers in their neighborhood. Regrettably, his brand of stationery and holiday greeting cards are not generally available outside of New York City. Other than our own retail store in Greenwich, CT, I know that D’Arconte’s holiday cards may be purchased at Gumps in San Francisco, Francis Orr in Corona del Mar (California) and Tabala Rasa in Salt Lake City.

D’Arconte stationery products are not sold online. Mr. D’Arconte has been reluctant to publicize his holiday greeting cards on the web because internet image resolutions are inferior and it is not possible to record the subtleties of engraving, in particular on the bright white card stock he uses. This year, I got his agreement to offer you 18 D’Arconte Christmas greeting cards which may be viewed and acquired online. Picture resolutions do not do justice to the inherent beauty of these greeting cards; however, those acquainted with D’Arconte’s designs will now have an opportunity to indulge their desire for these stunning works of art.

D'Arconte Gold Tree on Red

A thing about D’Arconte’s card designs. First, the images don’t do his Christmas cards justice. Engraved printing are three-dimensional and both the striking and subdued shapes of his engraved artwork and embossed frames are simply lost in most Internet browsers. Secondly, the lack of color or shade or pronounced “white space” only increases the beauty and symmetry of his artistic designs. Viewed on a “white” Internet background, the visual impact and intricacy is unfortunately lost. Thirdly, D’Arconte “bumps” metallic inks (primarily gold and silver) a second time to provide them a rich burnished look and feel. D’Arconte’s exuberance and workmanship is – in my estimation – several steps ahead of the remainder of the field that has problems finding their identity in designs and printing quality which simply lacks energy.

See and purchase D’Arconte Christmas cards online or find an experienced D’Arconte dealer in your town.

Sheila P. May
Therese Saint Clair Holiday Card

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D’Arconte Christmas Greeting Cards Collection for 2011

Tuesday, August 16th, 2011

Readers of the Stationers Guild news are mindful that I have very high regard for D’Arconte’s beautiful engraved Christmas greeting cards. Bob D’Arconte is, perhaps, the only artisan in the United States that designs and engraves his own holiday cards, custom invitations and stationery. Plainly a master of his profession, his cutting-edge designs on beautiful papers are plainly little works of art.

D'Arconted Gum Drop Holiday Card

For the past several years, I have been inundated by requests from readers trying to find D’Arconte’s holiday greeting cards at retailers in their vicinity. Unfortunately, his brand of stationery and Christmas cards are not well represented outside of New York City. Other than our own store in Greenwich, CT, I know that D’Arconte’s holiday cards may be found at Gumps in San Francisco, Francis Orr in Corona del Mar (California) and Tabala Rasa in Salt Lake City.

D’Arconte stationery products are not sold on the web. Mr. D’Arconte has been reluctant to publicize his Christmas cards on the internet because internet image resolutions are inferior and it is impossible to record the subtleties of engraving, especially on the brilliant white papers he uses. This year, I got his agreement to provide you with 18 D’Arconte Christmas greeting cards which may be viewed and acquired online. Picture resolutions do not do justice to the inherent elegance of these greeting cards; however, those acquainted with D’Arconte’s card designs will now have an opportunity to indulge their desire for these lovely works of art.

D'Arconte Copse of Trees Greeting Card

A word about D’Arconte’s designs. To begin with, the images don’t do his Christmas cards justice. Engraved paper prints are three-dimensional and both the bold and delicate contours of his engraved creations and imprinted frames are easily missing in most Online browsers. Secondly, the lack of color or shade or pronounced “white space” only elevates the attractiveness and symmetry of his artistic designs. Viewed on a “white” Internet background, the visual impression and intricacy is sadly lost. Thirdly, D’Arconte “bumps” metallic inks (primarily gold and silver) a second time to give them a rich burnished feel. D’Arconte’s exuberance and workmanship is – in my opinion – several steps in front of the remainder of the field that appears to have problems finding their brand identity and printing quality that simply lacks inspiration.

View and buy D’Arconte Christmas cards online or find an experienced D’Arconte dealer in your neighborhood.

Sheila P. May
Therese Saint Clair Holiday Card

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Last 2 Days for Free Shipping on Holiday Cards

Sunday, August 14th, 2011

William Arthur, one of the leading designers of top quality stationery and custom invitations, is now holding its yearly Christmas personalized greeting card and Holiday photo card promotion. Now until the end of September, take 10% off William Arthur’s 2011 custom made Christmas greeting cards and customized photo greeting cards.  August the 15th is the last day to receive free shipping on your holiday card or photo card order.   Visit a store in your neighborhood or order online.

William Arthur, well known for their exquisite collection of photo-mount greeting cards, has moved digital in 2011. Now, consumers have the choice of either digitally printing their photo right onto William Arthur’s elegant paper stock or mounting their photographs directly on the holiday greeting card utilizing adhesive strips. Actually, some designs give the customer the option of both printing options with the very same engaging design and style.

Even though digital publishing of holiday cards has grown to become very popular on account of its versatility, simplicity and price, the traditional technique of adhering photographs on beautifully designed paper stock still appeals to many purists. In fact, professionally printed pictures generally have far more contrast and real color quality than pictures that are digitally printed.

Whatever selection you ultimately choose to do, William Arthur’s lovely fresh styles and high-quality reproductions will unquestionably help to make your Christmas family pictures shine. William Arthur now offers its faithful clients with the choice of buying their greeting cards or Christmas photo cards on the internet or at licensed William Arthur dealers. Visit the Stationers Guild website and locate a qualified stationer in your neighborhood. When shopping for high-quality stationery and custom holiday photo cards, it’s always most beneficial to sort through paper and design choices in person.

Take action now before September 30th and save 10% on William Arthur’s Christmas custom greeting cards and holiday photo cards.

Sheila P. May
Therese Saint Clair

Leave your comment »

Crane Christmas Card Sale

Wednesday, August 10th, 2011

Crane & Co. just unveiled their 2011 Christmas Card and Holiday Greeting Card Collection. These powerful styles offer Crane’s vintage engraved Christmas tree and a number of other splendid styles that capture the wonder of the Christmas season. No matter if you are searching for a corporate holiday greeting card or personalized Christmas card, Crane has a plethora of rich styles and designs that are sure to to gratify you.

Crane Christmas Trees

Take action now prior to September 30th and help save 10% on your personalized Christmas card purchase. Also to Crane’s holiday greeting cards, they as well have a great collection of digital photo cards and photomount Xmas cards printed on specially-treated papers to faithfully record your family photo.

Crane Musical Dogs Christmas Card

Crane Holiday Greeting Cards are imprinted on 64#, 100% cotton paper. These Christmas greeting cards measure 5 1/2″x 7 3/8″ and can easily be personalized by including your own seasonal greeting or sentiment in addition to your name and return address. Select the greeting, font style, ink colors and envelope lining to create your own customized holiday card.

While we strongly suggest that you visit a retailer in your neighborhood to see Crane’s 2011 Christmas greeting card collection personally, Crane & Co. is now offering their holiday greeting cards online. As one of the leading designers and printers of engraved holiday cards, Crane continues to honor the tradition of producing memorable Christmas cards that are likely to be treasured for decades.

Whether you decide to select your holiday greeting card on the internet or at an experienced Crane dealer, you will receive the same marketing rewards and superb service that has long been a Crane tradition.

Sheila P. May
Therese Saint Clair Holiday Card

Leave your comment »

2011 D’Arconte Engraved Christmas Cards

Monday, August 8th, 2011

Readership of the Stationers Guild Blog are mindful that I have very high regard for D’Arconte’s fabulous engraved holiday cards. Bob D’Arconte is, perhaps, the only artisan in the United States that designs and engraves his own holiday cards, custom invitations and stationery. Plainly an expert of his craft, his cutting-edge designs on stunning papers are plainly little works of art.

D'Arconte Red Ball Holiday Card

For the past several years, I have been overwhelmed by requests from customers trying to find D’Arconte’s holiday cards at stores in their community. Unfortunately, his line of stationery and Christmas cards are not well represented outside of New York City. Other than our own shop in Greenwich, CT, I know that D’Arconte’s holiday cards may be purchased at Gumps in San Francisco, Francis Orr in Corona del Mar (California) and Tabala Rasa in Salt Lake City.

D’Arconte stationery products are not sold on the internet. Mr. D’Arconte has been hesitant to promote his holiday cards on the internet because internet image resolutions are very poor and it is unlikely to capture the subtleties of engraving, particularly on the vibrant white papers he uses. This year, I acquired his agreement to provide you with 18 D’Arconte holiday greeting cards which may be viewed and purchased online. Image resolutions do not do justice to the inherent elegance of these cards; however, those acquainted with D’Arconte’s designs will now have an opportunity to indulge their craving for these stunning works of art.

D'Arconte Copse of Trees Greeting Card

A word about D’Arconte’s card designs. To begin with, the online images don’t do his holiday cards justice. Engraved paper prints are three-dimensional and both the daring and subtle shapes of his engraved motifs and embossed frames are easily lost in most Internet browsers. Secondly, the lack of color or shade or pronounced “white space” only enhances the attractiveness and balance of his artistic designs. Experienced on a “white” Internet background, the artistic effect and intricacy is regretfully lost. Thirdly, D’Arconte “bumps” metallic inks (primarily gold and silver) a second time to give them a rich burnished feel. D’Arconte’s talent and craftsmanship is – in my opinion – many steps ahead of the rest of the field that appears to have problems finding their brand identity and print quality that simply lacks inspiration.

Take a look at and order D’Arconte holiday cards online or find a qualified D’Arconte dealer in your neighborhood.

Sheila P. May
Founding Member Holiday Greeting Cards

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William Arthur Christmas Card Sale

Friday, August 5th, 2011

William Arthur, one of the best creative designers of high-quality personalized stationery and personalized invitations, is holding its annual holiday custom greeting card and Holiday photo card promotion. Until September 30th, save 10% off William Arthur’s 2011 custom made holiday greeting cards and custom photo greeting cards.   Make your purchase now before August 15th and William Arthur will throw in free shipping.

William Arthur, long recognized for their well-designed selection of photo-mount greeting cards, has gone digital this year. Today, clients have the option of either digitally producing their picture right onto William Arthur’s sophisticated card stock or adhering their photographs directly on the holiday greeting card utilizing adhesive stripes. In fact, some William Arthur designs allow the consumer the option of both printing options with the same engaging design and style.

When digital stamping of Christmas cards has fast become well liked as a result of its flexibility, simplicity and cost, the standard technique of adhering photographs on beautifully designed card stock still speaks to many traditionalists. In fact, commercially printed photographs tend to have significantly more contrast and pure color resolution than photos that are digitally produced.

Whatever method you select to do, William Arthur’s breathtaking innovative styles and quality printing will unquestionably help make your Christmas family photographs jump out. William Arthur now presents its faithful buyers with the choice of selecting their Christmas cards or holiday photo cards on-line or at approved William Arthur dealers. Visit the Stationers Guild website and get a hold of a qualified stationer in your area. When you shop for very fine stationery and personalized holiday cards, it’s usually most beneficial to sort through paper and style alternatives in person.

Act now before the end of September and save 10% on William Arthur’s Christmas custom greeting cards and Christmas photo cards.

Sheila P. May
Therese Saint Clair

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