Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Feb 8, 2012, 12:55 am
This may very well be my favorite project for February. Two new rounded corner sizes were introduced only about a month ago, and have already proven to be the perfect options for a couple of projects. One of those projects was a request for a save the date magnet design that would have a heart carv...
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Jan 19, 2012, 10:11 pm
QR codes: Little blocky black and white graphics that you may have seen there and there. Your phone (if it has a camera) can scan and interpret a QR code. Commonly, the QR code will take you to a website. This can be used for a lot of things; Imagine a movie advertisement with a QR code that tak...
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Dec 29, 2011, 9:30 pm
Hello! This is the last STDO blog post for 2011. It's been a good year; More magnet sizes, more designs, product upgrades, and more. I, Angela Bauter, hereby resolve to keep improving the website and working on new designs.
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Nov 28, 2011, 5:02 pm
Save the Date Originals does save the dates. Cards. Magnets. Themes. Many sizes, many colors. Photographic, non photographic. And also in alternate languages. Right now the only person on staff is limited to English. If the customer can speak/write English, or they have a friend that can act as a...
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Nov 11, 2011, 10:15 pm
1) Design variety. You can find all manner of styles on the website- from offbeat to elegant, simple to photographic, sports, humor, skylines, cartoons, floral, you name it. And if you don't see it, it can probably be made. 2) Personal attention from a designer. Want some tweaks? Can do. Switch ...
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Oct 22, 2011, 7:19 pm
How is this for offbeat? A save the date card with two happy birds flying towards... their wedding cake. No angry birds here! Just some good humor for those engaged couples who love the game "Angry Birds". Have fun with your wedding :-) PS: This can be made as a fridde magnet.
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Oct 12, 2011, 1:09 am
Around this time of the year, I start to receive questions like "can I send save the dates out with my holiday cards"? and "How to I mail save the dates out with my christmas cards?" Can you? Yes. But... you have to make sure that you send save the dates in ONLY with those family members that ar...
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Sep 28, 2011, 8:56 pm
Sometimes a customer will ask me if I can print on "glossy" paper when they are not actually looking for a smooth clear gloss. What they are looking for is that kind of paper that has a shimmer to it. This card stock or paper is called "pearlescent" or "metallic". Personally, I love shimmery cards...
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Sep 22, 2011, 1:55 pm
There are a few things that a businesses can do to incorporate fridge magnets into their marketing. The first option is obvious. A small to mid sized magnet that is essentially and advertisement for the business. Example: 4x2.5 inch magnet for an Inn. A second option is to put something useful on...
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Aug 24, 2011, 9:56 pm
Sports themed save the dates are something I have blogged about several times. There is more to say about stationery for that theme, though, beyond save the dates! You didn't think people stopped with their save the dates, did you? Now, as you might guess, the next thing on a couple's mind af...
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Aug 10, 2011, 7:40 pm
As the bride and groom start to consider their options for a save the date card or magnet, a lot of couples will find that they not have a set "theme" for their wedding yet. There are a *lot* of options, and for such cases, there are two simple options I might suggest. One is to incorporate the s...
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Jul 31, 2011, 1:02 pm
This is a notice that email responses will probably delayed over August 3rd -August 8th of 2011. Usual response times are 1-3 days; It is unlikely that you will receive responses that quickly during August 3rd-August 8th. This goes for new inquiries and ongoing projects. Design work (personalized ...
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Jul 4, 2011, 5:33 pm
A number of young couples get engaged at Disney World, so it is not surprising that a few of them want to reflect that on their save the date cards or magnets. Have you been to Disney World lately? Apparently there are special 2x3.5 inch tickets called "fast passes" that are specific for one ride. ...
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Jun 29, 2011, 4:28 pm
A new invitation idea has just been added to the website; Invitations with a shaped border. This idea is a layered invitation, where one of the layers is printed with wording. One of the cards is cut in a "shapely" manner. This invitation idea can be made with a variety of card stock options....
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Jun 18, 2011, 10:54 pm
Save the Date Originals just got an order for something I had never thought I'd have an order for: lunch bags! That is, lunchbag ceremony programs for a wedding. I hadn't heard about this before, but a quick search found that Elizabeth Anne Designs had blogged about a couple that did this, right ne...
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Jun 11, 2011, 2:16 pm
More and more, customers are postage-conscious. I can see why. When I first started my business, it would cost me a lot less to ship orders- postal rates have been going up. postage rates going upwards is also no wonder, knowing that the US posal service has had some major financial troubles. The...
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Apr 29, 2011, 3:22 pm
I do enjoy a quirky project; This card definitely falls into the offbeat category. It's a 6.25x4.25 inch card that is designed to look a bit like a facebook page. There is room for multiple photographs, the wedding date, the couple's name, location. At the top, there is even room for a website u...
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Apr 23, 2011, 12:59 am
Yes, you. You have just created a cute little website for your wedding via the knot.com and now you want to give out a little save the date magnet that includes the url. You know that if you give out a fridge magnet, your guests won't lose the address, and will always have access to information ab...
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Apr 11, 2011, 8:39 pm
I love a good excuse to create promotional materials for my own business. I spend all my time on printed materials for weddings and other businesses- Save the Date Originals could use some love! 318 Designs is hosting a bridal workshop this weekend, and I am sending in some favor magnets. 318 Desi...
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Apr 7, 2011, 5:31 pm
It's time to mail your save the dates! Will you go with a card, a magnet, or... both? A lot of my customers struggle between ordering a card or a magnet. Part of the reason is that magnets are more expensive. To fit a decent amount of wording on a magnet, you either need to go with a medium siz...
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Mar 29, 2011, 11:32 pm
A new magnet size is joining the family... 8x10 inches! With this magnet size, you can fit multiple photographs, or one large art/photo print. This will certainly spruce up a refrigerator! As with every other magnet size... the photos, artwork, wording, colors, are all customizable. Check out thi...
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Mar 18, 2011, 3:35 pm
Save the Date Originals has offered car magnets for several years. I looked at this product again and decided that I could do better! Thicker printed piece. Thicker magnet. Better product. I introduce the new and improved car magnets: read on. Below is a 4x4.5 inch example: Obviously the examp...
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Mar 16, 2011, 10:52 pm
You normally think about winter when you read that phrase "tis the season"; But right now, it is the season for spring wedding invitations and autumn save the dates. Check out this 5x7 inch invitation card: A new design, it focuses on the "fleur de lis". The printing is all black, but the card st...
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Feb 5, 2011, 2:37 am
Hip!nk just wrote an excellent blog entitled "The Top 5 Wedding Invitation Mistakes". It is well worth reading, and, it got me thinking. Extending that idea to save the dates... what are the most common mistakes I see couples making when they are ordering save the date magnets or cards? After 7 y...
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Jan 28, 2011, 7:09 pm
I've posted many times now about event & sport ticket save the dates. How about a change... a birthday event ticket invitation! Customizable with any colors or any age, with a personal photograph. (And, well, you could have one made for any event). Check out this 2.5x6.5 inch event ticket: Notic...
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Jan 22, 2011, 10:11 am
A: Probably not! You may think that it shouldn't be that difficult to promise exact colors- but it is! When it comes to online printing services, the translation from what you see on your screen to what you see on the printed piece that arrives at your door is more complicated than you might thin...
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Jan 19, 2011, 8:31 pm
Most of my customers are looking for a fridge magnet that has a glossy shine; A gloss applied over their printed design. But sometimes, I get a request for a magnet that is instead made of that metallic shimmery paper. This is option. Check out the save the date magnet on this page: http://saveth...
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Jan 14, 2011, 2:26 am
Sometimes a couple will both be in the acting or movie industry; Sometimes, the couple just loves old movies. Theater, concert, movie, film strip- all are popular save the date themes. Check out this large magnet option for a movie poster look-a-like:
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Jan 10, 2011, 3:10 pm
You know what would be fun? A short & sweet save the date video. If you have a lot of friends and family online, this is a new unique way to say "save the date". Check out this example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkTi8kE0aKA Couples can get their personalized version of this video for $15. Per...
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Jan 5, 2011, 9:19 am
Some of the google or yahoo searches that bring people to my website will make me laugh. Yesterday, someone arrived at the small magnet holder page after searching for "is it weird to mail out small magnets". It is not weird- it is actually fairly common. And there is a good reason for that. Many...
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Jan 2, 2011, 2:46 pm
The stork carrying a sack is just a classic graphic for a baby shower. Check out the simple, but cute 5x8 inch card design for a baby shower. Pink swirls and pink envelopes mean- you probably guessed- that a girl is on the way.
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Dec 28, 2010, 10:41 pm
When you think of graduating students, you probably always envision spring. But there are a number of college students that graduate at the end of the fall semester. This post is to show off a graduation announcement that is a step above your typical card. This is a 5x3.5 inch black gatefold with ...
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Dec 12, 2010, 2:06 am
Looking forward to the end of the month and holiday festivities! The Save the Date Originals 2010 holiday cards are still rolling out. I couldn't decide upon a design this year, and ended up sending out a handful of different cards/magnets/designs. Much work is to be done on the website over the ...
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Dec 12, 2010, 2:03 am
This idea came from a customer asking me to scan in her engagement announcement from the local newspaper, and print it on a magnet. It turned out to look a lot better if I re-typed the wording and had her email me the photograph she wanted to use. Why not turn that newspaper idea into a save the dat...
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Nov 22, 2010, 8:35 pm
Tis the season. If you mail out holiday cards yearly, you will soon be at work addressing them. This website still does not have a fleshed out holiday section; Nonetheless, each year I turn out a number of holiday, Christmas, winter, and/or New Year themed cards. Sometimes they are traditional: So...
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Nov 20, 2010, 3:56 pm
A new 5.5x2 inch "concert" ticket with a pair of lovebirds: Yes, ticket look-a-like save the dates are still popular. Sports tickets, movie tickets, concert tickets, you name it. Initially, inquiries for ticket save the dates definitely tended to lean towards a football or baseball theme. But, ...
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Nov 14, 2010, 2:01 pm
At long last, a customer emailed to ask where the promised World of Warcraft themed save the date design was. These players will be married next October 2011, and wanted a fun save the date magnet. The couple went with the small 3.5x2 inch size, which meant keeping the design fairly simple. Their...
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Nov 10, 2010, 7:45 pm
When it comes to signage for cars, it's easy to start off with a bumper sticker, then, maybe add a car door magnet. What next? What is the next step? How about... a car wrap. This is a special product, one I do not offer. Sometimes, though, I do provide designs for customers who want to print some...
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Nov 5, 2010, 2:36 pm
"Sometimes the stars align... and you know it was meant to be." This save the date magnet features a light blue for the moon and stars, but this could easily be changed to white, yellow, or something more exotic.
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Nov 3, 2010, 12:04 pm
Are you a couple that is nostalgic for the popular Pac Man arcade game? Have some fun with a 4x3.5 inch magnet design like this.
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Nov 1, 2010, 10:01 pm
Save the Date Originals offered the sane crowd several magnets. A 3.5x2 inch magnet design, a 4.1x2.6 inch design, and even, a car magnet. This is a good example of the non-wedding related design/printing products STDO will end up working on. In this case, a fun project! The rally goers had a goo...
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Sep 1, 2010, 3:19 pm
A new bachelorette invitation card design has been added to the website. This design is also meant to be printed on white card stock, for a 5x7 inch card. Naturally, this is priced out on the website with white envelopes. This bachelorette invitation design features zebra print and dancing ladies! ...
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Aug 26, 2010, 11:31 pm
Not for the first time, I recently found myself working on a fun set of magnetic wedding invitations! The couple had gone with traditional printed card wedding invitations, but then had to change their plans. For the second set, they wanted to do something different and fun. A watery pirate map th...
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Aug 24, 2010, 7:39 pm
Save the dates are a newer idea, and after hearing about them, sometimes couples will get confused, and then try to blur the lines between save the dates and invitations. Save the dates should be completely separate from invitations; You can do without an save the date altogether, but mixing a save...
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Aug 21, 2010, 11:34 am
New Jersey couples, newly engaged and planning your wedding? Check out Moment to Moment events. http://mtmevents.com/ Moment to Moment will work with a variety of budgets, and can plan more than just your wedding (have a fabulous bridal shower or engagement party with their help!). Check out revie...
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Aug 8, 2010, 4:29 pm
A baptism is a special and spiritual event, one to share with family. This post is about a baptism invitation I worked on recently. We have a simple text-based design in dark navy, printed on a cream linen card stock, with rounded corners. The invitation itself is the popular size for small and ...
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Jul 24, 2010, 3:22 pm
Over all the years I have been in business, the pocketfold invitation has only increased in popularity. With a variety of layouts, sizes, colors, designs, and more, you can end up with some very unique and customized pocketfold sets. Purple pocketfolds, white pocketfolds, white, pink, and black; Li...
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Jul 10, 2010, 5:10 pm
This post is about a design idea for a 5x7 movie ticket themed invitation set. Naturally, there are are a lot of ways you could incorporate a movie theme for an invitation- this is just one idea! This invitation is a white 5x7 inch card printed over with the design. With digital printing, this is ...
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Jul 8, 2010, 3:16 pm
Glass Art Projects is a company that offers a variety of kits to make works of glass art. Sun catchers, Platters, Necklaces, and more. Check out their website here: http://glassartprojects.com/gap-index.html To get a free suncatcher, visit this page and enter in my blog's url: http://fireworkstudio...
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Angela Bauter posted an article on Save the Date Originals - Jun 17, 2010, 12:45 am
I have worked on Halloween themed save the date and invitations in the past. They have all incorporated imagery you might expect- such as a haunted house, a pumpkin, a skull, or maybe a ghost. A party theme that is similar, but more specific, is: Twilight and/ot True Blood vampire themed parties. ...
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