For every special occasion in life, especially involving your children, stationery will help you communicate and share your or your children's special moments with your loved ones. Announcement and invitations are your friends' and family's first opportunity to participate in the special occasion whether it be sharing the news of a baby or an invitation to a 1st birthday or a baby shower. Beyond conveying the theme of the occasion, printed stationery also serves a more functional role by communicating important details of the occasion like the directions to the party, what to bring and what to wear.

Because printed stationery is used to communicate information and convey themes, it is important to understand proper etiquette. We have collected some useful information to help guide you through the process of using social stationery appropriately for your special occasion.

GENERAL STATIONERY ETIQUETTE
When it comes to printed stationery, proper etiquette is very important. We've included some basic guidelines to help you impress your friends and family . . . read more

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Birth announcements celebrate the most joyous of all occasions - the arrival of your newborn. Here are some tips to help you announce your new child to the world with class and sophistication . . . read more

INVITATIONS
Whether you are planning a baby shower, a baptism/christening, or your child's birthday, the invitation will be the first time your guest hears of your celebration. Therefore it is important for the invitation to convey the same theme, style and message that you are planning for your occasion . . . read more

THANK YOU
Party invitations and birth announcements usually mean presents and gifts! Handwritten thank you notes are an absolute must. Here are some tips for writing thank you notes . . . read more

HOLIDAY CARDS
People love getting holiday cards. For many, cards are the only way to stay in touch with friends who have moved away or distant relatives . . . read more

SAMPLE VERSES
The best way to come up with the perfect words for your announcement or invitation is through your own creativity! To help you get started, you can get ideas from Tiny Prints' collection of sample verses. They've collected a selection of verse ideas for each occasion that you can feel free to use or modify. Take time to browse their verses and enjoy the excitement of planning your special occasion!

 

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