Introducing the New Owners of SomethingAboutStationery

We would like to introduce ourselves to you. Our family is the new owner of SomethingAboutStationery.com, a place where you can come to find unique photo cards, pregnancy and birth announcements, baby shower/baptism/christening and birthday invitations! We also offer unique personalized gifts, address labels, thank you cards and so much more. We plan on adding many new product lines to meet all of your stationery needs so check back soon.

Future plans of SomethingAboutStationery.com: graduation announcements, other religious event invitations, bridal shower and wedding invitations, a men's line for all the men in your life, a businesswoman line of stationery products and promotion/retirement announcments.

My sister and I are stay at home moms and we are so excited about this new and challenging adventure. We would love for you to check out our personal stories.

Birth Announcement Contest Winner!

Thank you to those who entered our birth announcement contest. We have chosen a winner and congratulations go out to Lash2Lee! For those of us who live in a small town and don't have stores that are open at 3am, using a maxi pad would absolutely be helpful and hopefully not so messy in the morning. My husband who couldn't enter the contest said a dish towel and saran wrap. I thought a pretty good idea, but wonder what kind of a diaper rash we would be dealing with due to the babies hiney not be getting any kind of air! We do appreciate all your thoughts and tips and keep checking back for other promotions and give aways!

SomethingAboutStationery.com Has A New Look!

It's a girl perogative to change her mind so once again http://www.somethingaboutstationery.com/ has a new look! Giving our store front a fresh new look for summer has also inspired us to come up with some fresh new designs for baby shower invitations, birth announcements, and birthday invitations. Check out our "What's Hot" section to see what our customers are loving this season and check out our "New Arrivals" section to stay current with the new designs that are now available.

Are You On Facebook?

It seems as though everyone one in the universe these days is a member of facebook! If your a reader and on facebook as well, check out our group For Girls Who Love Stationery. You can also follow us on Twitter!

Check out our current selection of birth announcements, baptism invitations, photo cards, birthday invitations and our newly expanded Baby Shower Boutique at www.somethingaboutstationery.com.

Enter Your Chance To Win Free Birth Announcements

At http://www.somethingaboutstationery.com/ we are celebrating spring with a contest. Enter your chance to win a set of 25 5x7 matte photo card birth announcements exclusively designed for SomethingAboutStationery.com by Amy Vickery of Sweet Dreams Designs. This is a value of $50.

Whether this is your first baby or your second, third, or fourth, there is always advice that someone feels the need to share. We are looking for your answer to this question. Your advice may be funny, absurd, or useful. The best answer wins!

It is 3am and your baby wakes up crying. You realize he/she has pooped and needs a diaper change and you have no more diapers. What do you do?



To Enter:
You must be expecting!
You must reply to this post and in 50 words or less give us your best advice for the above question.
No purchase is necessary, but all entries must be received by May 15th, 2009.
All posts will be read and judged based on what we feel is the most helpful.
One winner will be picked on May 20th, 2009 and notified by email so please provide a valid email address.
Winner may go to http://somethingaboutstationery.com/category_161/Birth-Announcements.htm to choose the 25 5x7 photo card announcement of their choice.

Gift Bags and Tags

At http://www.somethingaboutstationery.com/ we are not only birth announcements, baby shower, baptism, and birthday invitations. We have a large selection of gifts and are now proud to introduce our line of eco friendly gift bags, tags, and tissue paper by MOC. These designer tags are a perfect size for bookmarks, scrapbooks, or ornaments and there are no envelopes to throw away. All products are made from recycled materials. The products save time and money without having to compromise on style and elegance. Choose from Everything But The Present which includes the bag, tissue, and tag with matching ribbon or choose a party pack which includes 12 different tags of exclusive MOC designs.

Birth Announcements at SomethingAboutStationery.com

Spring is in the air! Check out our exclusive line of birth announcements from Sweet Dreams Designs by Amy Vickery at http://www.somethingaboutstationery.com/. Don't see what your looking for? Email us at info@somethingaboutstationery.com and speak to a stationery expert to help you with a custom card design.

Meet Our New Designer!

Sweet Dreams Designs by Amy Vickery

Amy Vickery is a graphic designer based in Central Florida . She started her career in 1996 working for a printing company as the lead designer. Her background includes logos, brochures, posters, stationery, and more! In 2001 her daughter was born and with family being of the upmost importance, Amy decided to create a freelance business working from home. SomethingAboutStationery.com recognized her talent and recruited her to become an exclusive designer for our store. She is the mother of 3 energetic, loving young children who inspire her daily. She loves nature and the outdoors and draws inspiration from the wide array of colors and textures that are found in nature. The different facets of Amy’s personality shine through in her designs. Amy’s design styles range from playful and whimsical to clean and contemporary. She is always working on something new and hopes that you will find the right design to suit your needs.

Choosing the Right Boys Birth Announcement

Blue is the color. Everyone associates blue with boys. You may like this or your may despise it. Either way, we’re going to talk about how to choose the color scheme for your boys birth announcement. It may seem like a small detail, but after he’s born and you’re making the big statement to all your family and friends you’ll want to ensure it is exactly what you want.
If you like blue and want to incorporate it into your boys birth announcement, you can add other colors to accent and help the blue stand out. The most popular color combination is baby blue and a deep brown. This combination is very modern and gives a clean and simple feel. Blue has always been associated with calm, cool and peace therefore sending a message of quietness and serenity. The brown will boldly proclaim richness and elegance. If I could recommend two colors together for a boys birth announcement it would be baby blue and a deep brown.
Another color that is popular with baby blue is a light green. Green symbolizes new life and new beginnings so it is very appropriate. These two colors are not as popular outside of the baby world, but take a look at a few examples and you’ll soon discover that they really do work together, especially for a baby. Both shades should be a pastel to give a soft and gentle feel.
If you’re not a fan of blue, you don’t have to use it. Take a look at your baby’s room and study the color schemes you chose for him. This is a great beginning place to determine which colors you want in your announcement. You could always go with a solid background of you choosing and add a splash of color here and there or have a theme that follows the nursery. For example, if animals are the nursery theme, then use animals for your boys birth announcement. When all else fails, keep it simple. You can always use a photograph for your background and don’t have to worry about colors.
If you are looking for the right boys birth announcement for you and your baby visit www.somethingaboutstationery.com for an array of top of the line boys birth announcements. www.somethingaboutstationery.com is open 24/7 so you can shop anytime from anywhere. They offer varies styles and options for anyone looking to celebrate the coming of their little one.

Choosing Your Baby's Birth Announcement

There’s a lot of confusion when it comes to the wording on a baby announcement. Many people don’t’ know where to start or what information is typically communicated. After having a baby, one of the last things you’ll be thinking about is details of what to say or where to put it. This is why you should think through all these details before you have your baby. It will bring a great deal of peace and rest to your mind if you nail some of these things down beforehand. Let’s get to it and clear up any confusion you might have.
Let’s start with the most obvious. You want to include the baby’s weight and height at birth, his or her name and the date they were born. Although these items seem obvious, many parents forget to include the baby’s name! I know it sounds far fetched but it happens more than you think.
Sometimes parents choose to not reveal the name of the newborn till a public declaration. Some want to wait to the christening or baptism in order to rejoice with their family, friends and congregants. If you choose to withhold the name of your baby simply say on the invitation, "we have chosen to reveal the name of our new baby when we gather publicly on March 6, 2009, for his christening." This lets your friends and family know to not ask about the name and gives them an explanation why.
Some secondary information that is up for debate is the time and location of the delivery. Include as much specific information as you want because it makes those receiving the baby announcement more apart of the celebration. For those who have chosen to not use a hospital for labor and delivery, don’t feel as if you can’t include the location. Many women are having babies at birthing centers and in their homes. It’s much more common than you may think.
Lastly, they way you refer to your own names should be reflective of you and your spouse. It should also reflect the personality of your family. If you’re more traditional then you should stick with, "Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are pleased to announce…" or if you’re a bit more casual you can simply state, "Lindsay and Brian want to introduce to you…"
Have fun choosing and creating your baby announcement. Don’t let the details get to you. If you want to explore some high quality baby announcements you need to check out www.somethingaboutstationery.com. You will find everything you’re looking for and more at www.somethingaboutstationery.com.

New Stationery Lines Coming to Something About Stationery!

The holidays are over and the decorations came down. Though most of the US is still in the dead of winter, here in Florida it is still 80 degrees. For me spring is in the air. We decided to punch up our color with a pink background remenicent of spring and the new life it brings! This isn't the only change to come. We will be attending the up coming markets to look for new fresh lines of birth announcements, invitations, photo cards, and personalized stationery for our store. We have also been inspired to design our own line. This past year has been a huge learning experience and we are just thrilled by the response we have gotten so far. Our hope is that as we grow, we will not only be able to offer our clients continued personal service, but a new fresh modern take on all your favorite stationery that is truly unique. Be sure to check out our store and sign up for our news letter to keep up to date on new additions and discounts!!

Pregnancy, Birth, & Christening Announcements, Birthday and Wedding Inviations, Photocards and Gifts... We have it all!

Ok it has been a long time coming, but we are finally ready to start loading several lines of stationery to fit all of your needs. Thank you to everyone for your support! We will be having a launch party to celebrate our opening! Keep and eye out for your invitation! ;-)