Stamp It Out

For my birthday this year, I may have received the best gift ever. It was my logo and signature as a rubber stamp. It was something I really wanted but really had no idea how I was going to use. However, in the months following, I have found them both incredibly useful and fun. With custom stamps I can create tags for gifts (I'll show you tomorrow!), use them to seal envelopes, and personalize correspondence. I used to play with stamps all the time as a kid and have rekindled my love of them. Next, I want stamps of my monogram and address. Just think, I would never have to purchase stationary ever again. All I would need would be some blank 4 x 6 card stock and I could create custom stationary for personal and business use!

Lusting After {Minted Stationary}

I've been on the search for months now for the perfect stationary. It's something I feel everybody should have. Whether it be elaborate and personalized or something simple you pick up at the store, it's a necessity for writing thank you notes or for just sending a little snail mail to say hello. Anyways, finding the perfect design that can be used for everyday correspondence and is appropriate for thank yous can be a tad difficult, especially with all the great designs out there. Finally, after searching and searching, I decided on this design from Minted. The blue striped border and simple font are the perfect combination for me. I can't wait to start sending out little hellos to everyone!

Social Graces {Handwritten}

Stick with me through this one. Trust me, it's relevant. Every year around this time, I begin the journey to start and finish my Christmas shopping long before Christmas. And while it never actually happens that way, it's always worth the effort. So, I begin by talking to my 12 year old sister about what's on her list and she informs me that she wants an iPad. Of course I am incredibly curious as to why a 12 year old would feel the need to have an iPad when she already has a laptop. I'm sure you are wondering why too. Well, apparently all the kids have them now. And they take them to class. And take their notes on them. Which made me wonder, is the art of a hand written note completely lost on the next generation? If kids can't even pull out a pen in school, what will ever make them pull out a pen to write a thank you note, or send a simple hello note?

Personally, I'm a huge fan of the handwritten note. It shows someone that you care, that you actually took the time to sit down and write to them. While I'm completely aware that technology plays a huge role in our day to day lives (I mean hello, this message is coming to you VIA the internet, and I did sit down in front of my glowing computer screen for a while to write this.), there are some occasions where a hand written letter is preferred, and more appropriate.

A handwritten note is simple, classic, and thoughtful. Do you still believe in a handwritten letter or are you all about the email?

P.S. How amazing is this stationary from Rifle Paper Co?