The Stationers Guild

“Timing is everything” said one experienced individual and, indeed, there is no time like the present to order customized stationery, calling cards, stickers and ID tags from leading stationery artists.

Today through October 3, Printswell has a Summer Stationery Sale which will enable you to double up on your stationery order absolutely Free. Printswell is a world-class printing company and fulfillment center for such wonderful designers as Rosanne Beck, Stacy Claire Boyd, Little Lamb Design and many other artists.

Printswell stationery and their great collection of holiday photo cards are already reasonably priced, so this is an excellent opportunity to acquire custom-made flat or folded notes for the entire family. Printswell’s family of artisans has produced wonderful stationery for those who prefer a lighter touch. This is a good chance to introduce your children to stationery and also the correct way to say “thank you.”

When placing your order online, place the total quantity you want to receive in the online order form. The price shown already includes the discount. Enjoy the rest of your summer and save with Printswell stationery.

Sheila May is the owner of Therese Saint Clair and writes frequently about personalized stationery, and holiday photo cards.

“Timing is critical” said one knowledgeable individual and, definitely, there isn’t any time like the present to purchase custom-made stationery, calling cards, stickers and ID tags from leading stationery creative designers.

At this time through October 3, Printswell has a Summer Stationery Sale which will let you double up on your stationery order for FREE. Printswell is a world-class printing company and fulfillment center for such wonderful designers as Rosanne Beck, Stacy Claire Boyd, Little Lamb Design and several other artists.

Printswell stationery along with their great collection of holiday photo cards are already reasonably priced, thus, making this an excellent opportunity to purchase custom flat or folded notes for the whole family. Printswell’s family of artisans has created great stationery for many who prefer a lighter touch. This is a wonderful chance to expose your children to stationery and the correct way to say “thank you.”

When placing your order online, place the total quantity you wish to receive in the online order form. The price shown incorporates the discounted price. Have fun with the rest of your summer and save with Printswell stationery.

Sheila May is the owner of Therese Saint Clair and writes frequently about personalized stationery, and holiday photo cards.

Now through August 2nd, received 25 FREE thank you notes or personalized stationery from Crane when you order 75 or more.  This great summer promotional offer is available at Crane dealers in the United States or at Crane online.   We recommend shopping locally at your local stationery store to see Crane’s great new designs and customization options.

I’ve always had a love for cotton paper and eye-catching patterns. I still recall how stimulated I was by the engraved crest of a European family that appeared to float on a correspondence card. My ardor has not yet diminished through these years and I’m fortunate to own a stationery store and can indulge my interest.

You will discover something very special and completely unique about making the effort to send a hand-written note to a loved one or close friend. I opt to make use of a half-note with my personalized monogram while my husband prefers the correspondence card with his name engraved across the top edge. We each enjoy the luxury of switching our stationery every couple of years whenever we get tired of the color styles or a particular envelope liner. As such, we were excited to take delivery of the newest Personal Stationery Album from Crane.

For more than two hundred years Crane & Co. has elevated the bar for personalized stationery and custom invitations. In June, Crane launched its latest Personal Stationery album that contains almost everything a customer really needs for communicating in style: foldover notes, correspondence cards, thank you notes, jotter cards and note pads. Crane has rejuvenated many of its vintage stationery styles and designs as well as incorporating a number of fresh modern designs which are certainly very likely to catch the attention of stationery lovers.

Crane’s Personal Stationery album contains a brand new page layout displaying a comprehensive stationery wardrobe for both business and social stationery. Its straightforward product presentation shows many color selection and paper-size options as well as features call-outs highlighting premium features, craftsmanship, etiquette and design ideas.

The latest stationery album also provides a helpful summary of Crane’s premium papers, double hand-bordered cards, engraving and monograms. There are approximately 80 envelope lining alternatives to pick from in addition to Crane’s proprietary fonts and motifs. In short, this is a virtuoso showcase of Crane’s rich traditions in making exceptional stationery.

Sheila P. May
Therese Saint Clair

I realize it has been a long winter, but the cold and snowy months of January and February are months for reflection and catching up on correspondence.  This thought came to me while Sheila and I were relaxing and catching a few “rays” between snow storms.

While most of our neighbors spend the winter in Florida, a few hearty (read “foolish”) souls grit it out in the northeast.  We are often so worn out by the holiday season, that we don’t get a chance to read Christmas cards and holiday greetings until early January.   For me, there are few things better than sitting down in front of a roaring fire and leisurely work through a mountain of cards from friends and family. 

“Catching up with the Jones family” may seem rather banal in today’s digital society, but I have found that reading a short note or the occasional letter to be a comfortable and reassuring form of communication.  Other than using exclamation points and the occasional hashtag or asterick, I have found it difficult to express feelings or context in a 140 character text message.  

As I read through the letters, I am often prompted to pick up my pen and dash off a short note congratulating new grandparents on the birth of their first granddaughter or offering sympathy to a friend who had lost a loved one during the previous year.   Frankly, there is something intimate and civil about using a handwritten note for those occasions.

Fortunately, many fine paper companies offer stationery promotions during January and February.  I still believe that Crane’s free die promotion is one of the best sales events of the season.  Simply order 100 personalized notes and cards and receive  free name and address dies (a $96 value).  Similary, William Arthur and Vera Wang will provide you with 25 free pieces of stationery with any order or 75 or more.  Writing those handwritten notes has never been easier or less expensive.  So don’t let the winter get you down and “cut yourself some rope” by getting personal with personalized stationery.

So hang in there and get busy writing. It can be infectious.

Richard W. May
Thérèse Saint Clair

Now through March 28th, Crane & Co. is offering a free name or monogram die and free return address plate (a $96 value) with any order of 100 printed cards, fold-over notes, folders or sheets and envelopes that are engraved of printed in letterpress.  This is Crane’s signature stationery event and a most popular one for those looking for beautiful engraved stationery printed on 100% cotton paper by Crane.  So popular is this stationery sale, that we strongly recommend that you schedule an appointment with your local stationery store and see hundreds of sample cards and notes printed in letterpress or engraved on Crane paper. 

Engraving is one of the oldest and most elegant processes for reproducing images on paper.  Engraving  etches an image onto a copper plate. Ink is then applied to the copper plate or die where the ink gathers in the engraved cavity. Cotton paper is then pressed into the cavity of the plate, resulting in a raised right-reading image on the front and a slight bruising on the back where pressure was applied.   

Engraving is used for all types of events on many forms of stationery. Every piece of engraved stationery is fed into the engraving press by hand. Because there is no mass production in engraving, each impression — be it a note, invitation or card — is a customized one. The most elegant invitations are engraved. Wedding invitations, in particular, are commonly engraved. The finished product has a warmth all its own that conveys an unspoken message of distinction and timelessness.

Sheila P. May
Thérèse Saint Clair

Being the stylish person that he is, Prentiss Douthit has an aversion to capital letters.  Out of respect to him and his talented craftspeople we will refer to prentiss douthit as “pd”.   We met Prentiss several years ago at the National Stationery Show and he continues to be one of the most engaging and throughful people in the stationery industry.

pd’s stationery and invitations are refined, clean and tasteful.  Despite their apparent simplicity and subtle use of colors, pd’s stationery is quite original and easily recognizable.  Furthermore, we have found pd to be attractively priced and great value for those looking for distinctive correspondence.

Now through February 28th, all custom stationery is on sale at pd.  See 14 new designs at a Guild member stores in your neighborhood and order your personalized stationery before the end of Februrary and get a free return address printed on the envelope:  No minimum quantity!