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We see a LOT of cards over here. Thousands of stationery designers trust us to print their creations and we do not take that lightly. We know that each one was lovingly illustrated with a message designed to make someone laugh or feel loved. Some cards make people feel celebrated or validated. And other cards are designed just to let someone know that they matter. I'm Erin, the VP of Creative Direction at StationeryHQ.com. The first card I ever "sent" was when I was 3 years old, with a drawing of a caterpillar on the front. I gave it to...

I spend a lot of time around really amazing entrepreneurs. They are smart, gutsy and creative. They're talented, generous and inspiring. They're also tired, stressed and fearful. The realities of owning a business are challenging at times and also totally kickass at times. There's a story of overcoming something behind every entrepreneur. I spoke about this subject with industry expert Sarah Schwartz, editor-in-chief of Stationery Trends magazine and the brains behind ThePaperNerd.com - click here to learn about some of the trials that some fierce women faced and how they keep going forward.

I've kept a close eye on trends for all of my 30+ years in the design world. What I've learned is that it starts with fashion – which is usually way ahead of home, gifts and stationery. For example, if peacock feathers are on the runway in 2025 we'll see peacocks on throw pillows and cards by about 2027. As someone who prides herself on creating original ideas (or at least original takes on old ideas), I feel like if we all get on board with trends then everything looks the same. On the flip side, buyers love whatever is...

Custom wrapping paper is all the rage right now and you can create your own if you know how to create a high res file. There's a bit of a learning curve to creating a large pattern of artwork as opposed to creating a custom printed card. Here are a few helpful tips:   Consider whether you want a pattern to be static or "tossed." A tossed pattern has the graphic turned in multiple directions so that no matter how someone is viewing a wrapped gift, some of the pattern is right-side-up. A static pattern is all one direction and...

Don't you just love little stuff? Babies, tiny notebooks, bite-sized sweets... We added custom printed mini cards to our site because, well, our customers asked us to. If you're wondering what you might do with cute little cards, we've got some suggestions (btw, we've ALWAYS got suggestions). How about a little set of various 'Just Because" cards? Perfect for a last minute gift or to include with flowers for a friend. You could create a set of 5 or 10 different designs, your customers would love it. These little babies are great for weddings/showers too – as greeting cards or...