I just had the pleasure of working with a wonderful, fun and sweet bride-to-be named Lindsay. Here are her invitations

Cinematography is NOT my strong point…I do hope these little how-to’s help. Let me know if I can make a video on a specific invitation / craft topic you would like to know about.

Simple Tips & Tricks for DIY Invitations

Cute Hot Cocoa Party Favor

How To Make a Fortune Teller (aka Cootie Catcher). Great for Parties!

Turkey

Thanksgiving Place Card2

Click on the link above to access four fun and festive Thanksgiving Place Cards! Enjoy these FREE Thanksgiving Place Cards (created by yours truly). They will look perfect on any Thanksgiving table so simply download, print and enjoy! I will be making more FREE Holiday downloadables in the weeks to follow. WIN a free set of stationery from my Etsy shop
simply by commenting on this post and telling me what kind of downloadables you would like to see (it doesn’t have to be Holiday related) Winners will be announced October 15th!

Please note, these place cards are designed to be folded and stand “tent-style” on the table.
For personal use only. Copyright Cami’s Paperie, LLC. No unauthorized altering or selling of this design.

You can purchase this shirt at zazzle.

Here’s a great post I found regarding Thank You’s. I’m a real stickler for thank you’s and believe they should be sent out right away. That old rule about having a year is so outdated and wrong. Check out the great info here at Bridal Guide.

Need some great Thank You notes that can be personalized exactly to your specifications? Check out the great stationery in my Etsy shop!

Happy Thursday!

I was (and am!) very excited and honored to be asked to create the name tags and inserts for the First Family and a host of Hollywood celebrities for a very special event for the Arts Coalition. Now Cami’s Paperie clients can count themselves among world leaders and Hollywood celebrities! Each tag was created using three layers of shimmery metallic cardstock, then set with a pewter grommet. For the inserts, the swirl is a separate layer of paper which was cut on a die cut machine.

Hi All!
Please bear with me as I re-organize and re-structure my blog. It will take a few days, so things may look completely out-of-whack right now. Trust me, it will be worth the wait! I’m improving and adding lots of cool new categories! Plus, I’ll be updating much more often.
Cami!

This could make a great centerpiece for the DIY crafty person. Just imagine it in your wedding colors! Best part? You can keep them, give them away or donate them! I’m going to try to make one. Click on the image for the instructions. Have fun!

1. Often confused with placecards, escort cards indicate guests’ table assignments. Placecards are found on the actual dining tables, and tell guests precisely where to sit. There’s no table assignment needed on a placecard since the card is already placed at the guest’s seat.

2. Often called table assignment cards. Use the term you like!

3. For couples (whether married or not), one escort card is appropriate since they’re sitting at the same table.

4. Arrange the cards alphabetically by last name. Position them near the entrance to the cocktail hour venue (but not right next to the door). A good place is in the center of the room, where guests can approach from all sides.

5. Use appropriate titles such as “Mr. James Miller” or “Dr. Linda Ross” at formal weddings; for casual weddings, go with first and last names only (“James Miller”).

6. When ordering escort cards, be sure to indicate the style you’ll need. Will the cards need to stand on their own (tent style) or will they be placed in some type of holder (in which case, you may just need a single panel card).

1. Cash Bar. No. No.
2. Registry information on your invitation.
3. Getting tipsy or worse, drunk, on your wedding day.
4. Assuming that your guests have the same culinary tastes you do. For example, don’t serve every guest a meal of Sashimi and think everyone is going to love raw fish. Offer a variety of food choices.
5. Don’t seat older guests right next to the DJ or loud speakers.
6. Don’t forget to send thank-you notes!