DIY Tutorial: Rubber Stamp Kids Animal Stationery

Emma has been designing custom stationery for her nephews for years. She recently asked her sister if she used the stationery and her sister’s response was, “Yes! I love it but I only use it for very special occasions because it’s so precious and I don’t want to run out of it.” Since Emma’s nephews are constantly on the go, we came up with a simple DIY solution for adorable kids stationery to help her sister (and other moms) craft exactly what they need on the go! These customizable rubber stamps make kids stationery a breeze… and not so precious as they can be stamped on pretty much anything! – Bailey and Emma of Antiquaria

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Step One: A stylish gift tag is a detail that gussies up any gift. For this one, we embossed our Animal Train Gift Tag stamp onto adorable peacock colored tags. For more information about how to emboss using stamps, please watch this instructional video. You could also simply ink and print your gift tag stamp in white or other color ink if your really short on time!

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Step Two: Write thank you notes or enclose a birthday wish in style! To make your own notecard set, start my stamping your monogram (we used our Animal Train Monogram stamp) on the front of a plain A2 card.

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Step Three: If you have a little spare time…jazz up the back (and envelope in step four) with our Animal Pattern Stamps. Lay the A2 card monogram down on a scrap piece of paper. Randomly stamp the different animals in one color and accent with one design in a complementary second color (if you place this toward the center but not directly in it, you should get a balanced look).

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Step Four: We also dressed up our envelope with our Animal Pattern stamps, this time stamping them in a line!

Materials

Animal Train Gift Tag Stamp

Animal Train Monogram Stamp

Animal Train Pattern Stamps, set of 3

Stamp Pads in Picante and Surf

Embossing Powder

Embossing Heat Tool

Gift Tags

A2 Card in Eco White

A2 Envelope in Peacock

Photo Credits: Antiquaria

 

Pretty Paper in the Office: Portfolios

There are times when presentation is everything. Whether it’s meeting a potential client or an important meeting at the bank, you want to look as put together as you can! The thing I love about portfolios is that they corral all the important things into a neat little package; your essential documents, notes, even your iPad, all together where you need them. This month’s round up is filled with some stylish options to put yourself and your work in the best light possible! – Julie

Pretty Paper in the Office - Portfolio Round Up

No. 1 Soft cover folio by Poppin; No. 2 Folio professional folder by Moleskine; No. 3 Notefolio by Poketo; No. 4 Semikolon A4 portfolio from Amazon; No. 5 O-CHECK filing portfolio from NoteMaker; No. 6 Leather clutch portfolio by russell+hazel

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Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Neon

Neon has certainly made itself known over the past year or two, and made its way into many a wedding! I always love the idea of a pop of color, and a pop of neon just takes that idea to the next level! Neon looks great with all white backdrops, with hints of glitzy gold and even paired with contrasting pastels. You may have one idea of neon in your head, but these ideas for bringing it into your wedding day will have you thinking differently! —Kelly

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Photo by 1. art beauty life via Brooklyn Bride

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Photo by Izzy Hudgins, Paper Goods by Miss Pickles Press via Ruffled

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Photo by Philippa James, Paper Goods by Knot and Pop and Kate Ruth Romey via 100 Layer Cake (left), Photo by Greenhouse Loft, Menu by 33 West Designs via 100 Layer Cake (right)

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Photo by Izzy Hudgins, Paper Goods by Miss Pickles Press via Ruffled

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Photo by A Girl and A Camera, Menu by Aerielist Press via Wedding Chicks (left), Photo by EP Love, Paper Goods by Bash, Please via 100 Layer Cake (right)

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Place Cards by One & Only Graphic Design

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Photo by Philippa James, Paper Goods by Kate Ruth Romey via 100 Layer Cake (left), Photo by Sweet Tea Photography, Menu by Tabibi Design via Bridal Musings (right)

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Photo by Kelly Stonelake via 100 Layer Cake

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Photo by A Girl and A Camera, Menu by Aerielist Press via Wedding Chicks

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Photo by Mr. Haack, Ceremony Program by Pitbulls and Posies via Martha Stewart Weddings (left), Photo by Daniel Kiyoi, Programs by Ashley O’Brion via Martha Stewart Weddings (right)

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Photo by Lee Bird Photography, Paper Goods by Ham & Pea Design & Paperie via Style Me Pretty

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Photo by EP Love, Escort Cards by Bash, Please via 100 Layer Cake

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