One Stop Card Shopping

Let's face it.....at one time or another, we all need that perfect card. For me, finding that perfect card for any occasion always proved to be difficult. The perfect picture, perfect message, the words on the cards...it was always so hard to find just what I was looking for. Enter Papyrus....Problem Solved!

Tonight I needed cards for a few upcoming celebrations: Our Anniversary, my Grandfathers birtday, Fathers Day and an Upcoming Wedding. I knew where to go and I knew where I would find everything I was looking for. One place. I mean, how perfect, one stop shopping. Our focus here is on cards but this store also has unique gifts, wrapping paper, boxed card sets, perfect thank you notes, stationary, return address stamps. If you are looking for something unique, this is the place to go!

When you purchase a Card from Papyrus, the details are fantastic! You have your card and an envelope of course, wrapped in a plastic to protect the details of the card as well as the envelope. There is a sticker that comes in this little, perfect package to attach to the envelope and there is also a protective sheath which will be shown in more detail below.
This is the card I picked out for my grandfather. The outside says, " You are extraordinary" and the message on the inside proclaims: "This day celebrates all that is unique about you. Happy Birthday." This could not be more true. I can't wait for him to read it! The picture on the outside as well as on the inside are amazing.

This picture on the right shows you the protective sheath that goes on top of the card inside the envelope to protect the handiwork of the cards. What I so love about it is the message that Papyrus includes: "Legends say that hummingbirds float free of time, carrying our hopes for love, joy and celebration. The hummingbird's delicate grace reminds us that life is rich, beauty is everywhere, every personal connection has meaning and that laughter is life's sweetest creation"

Then it says: "We hope you enjoy the beauty of this handmade card. To protect the delicate handwork, please place this paper over the front of the card and insert into the envelope"

I love that touch. I love that paragraph above and want to always remember that every personal connection has meaning and that laughter is such a sweet creation! What a special touch!


A fun, celebratory card for one of my college roommates upcoming wedding: CHECK!

The bubbles on the classes....actual little crystals that stick out! How fun! The inside message: "A toast for a lifetime of love, friendship and happiness always, Congratulations"




A father's day card for my one super-dooper, beyond words, special Father: CHECK!

A picture to show you the inside detail of the Anniversary Card I choose:

The front envelope design and the card:

The inside of the envelope:

And one of the best details: They go perfectly in a frame! They are truly beautiful cards and can add a fun yet functional piece of decoration to your house! How fabulous!

Miss a good friend? Far away from Family? They have many beautiful cards that are blank inside for your message. So tell someone that you are thinking of them, tell someone how much they mean to you, wish a friend the happiest of birthdays with a perfect Papyrus card!

Another great thing about Papyrus: They often offer Buy Three Get One Free. Tonight, I bought four cards but only paid for three! Few things are better than Free!!

And yet another great detail: You don't have to have a Papyrus store near you to get these great cards....just head over to your local Target or Whole Foods and pick up a great Papyrus card! Other stores have them too....you just have to look for them!

So go and find that perfect card today....you will not be disappointed! Even if you are need one more thing to complete your shelf or your wall of frames, pick up a card, plop it in a frame and viola!

I hope you enjoy your Papyrus experience as much as I do! Any excuse to browse their cards can just about brighten any day! Happy Card Shopping!

Shutterfly Photo Books

Scrapbooking takes too much time.

Photo albums fall apart over time.

Loose photos in a box... never a good look, never get a second look.

The answer.... Shutterfly Photo Books.

It's as easy as signing up for an account (no cost), uploading your photos, and either arranging the photos yourself or having the photos arranged for you using the "Custom Path" option. You can write captions surrounding the photos in order to fulfill your "scrapbooking itch" and you can use the "sticker" option to decorate the pages with hearts, balloons and many other options.  I make one of these books after every event, celebration, and vacation and I store the books on a book shelf in my living room so that my guests can sift through them, a great conversation starter! These books also make a great gift for that oh so difficult person to buy for.  There are always discount codes available for Shutterfly and once you sign up for an account, you will receive e-mail promotions.  My general rule is never buy anything from Shutterfly without using a discount code.  If you can't find one, save your project and wait to purchase it when a coupon becomes available.

Some Shutterfly books mixed in with other books

Engagement Book- I wrote the whole story in there so that I would never forget any details. One day, my kids will re-live that special night by reading this book.

Disney World trip documented

Just some of the layout options that Shutterfly provides you with.

Small flip book that documented my first half-marathon.

This was my sister's save the date! She got married in Telluride, Colorado so this book is a picture book sent to guests to show them where they would be traveling to if they came to the wedding.

Another vacation documented, this time a cruise!

This is to show you some of the many sizes they come in!

A book to document my fiance's graduation from Dental School.

 As you can tell, I would highly recommend this product. When it comes to an easy, cost efficient, stylistic way to save your memories, look no further than Shutterfly Photo Books. 

Perfectly Put Product Reviewer,

Britney