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Perfect size for your perfect purse! Stationery Xpress has just introduced Purse Pads, a new line of compact purse memo pads, with 70, 3.5 “x 5.5″ sheets, perfed for easy removal. They can be personalized with a name on the cover AND the sheets.

Four designs to choose from:

• Good Things Purse Pad
• What I Need! Purse Pad
• Bride-to-be Purse Pad
• New Mom/Baby Purse Pad

With a retail price of $14, buy one for a friend and one for yourself.

Receive this free Thank You Notes stationery gift with your Embossed Graphics purchase at www.StationeryXpress.com.

Minimum purchase of $39.95 on Embossed Graphics Stationery products only. Gift includes 10 Thank You Notes, Assorted Colors with Coordinating Envelopes.

(Stationery products with prefix EG or ED) Your free gift will be shipped with your order.

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*Order can include other stationery manufacturer selections. However, to receive the free Thank You Notes stationery gift you must purchase a minimum of $39.95 of Embossed Graphics stationery products.

David Slavin, StationeryXpress.com

It’s easy to write a Thank You Note, be brief and be sincere!

Say “Thank You” with a personalized note, for a gift, for a friendship, for a favor, for a special event or family memory. Some Tips:

1. Handwrite your thank you notes. It’s inappropriate to email a thank-you note. Handwritten notes suggest that you took the time to write the note.
2. Select personalized stationery that reflects your personality. It says “Thank You” with style and grace. Stationery Xpress offers a complete selection of Personalized Thank You Notes. Personalized Stationery or Embossed Stationery with your name or monogram is absolutely appropriate for Thank You Notes.
3. Use quality paper. Avoid large sheets of paper which are too big for your Thank You Notes. There are many Personalized stationery options including Note Cards or Folded Notes; Additional options include raised printing (Thermography) or Embossing (also referred to as Blind Embossed). Either option is appropriate.
4. Simply start your note with “Thank You for…” and mention the gift or event. Three or four sentences should do.
5. Mention something specific about the gift and how useful or appropriate it is or how much you enjoy it. Avoid saying too much, this is not about you! This is about expressing your appreciation and thanking someone for their generosity.
6. Write from the heart. The best thank you notes are sincere and written in a conversational tone.
7. Although anytime is a good time to receive a thank you note, it’s best to send the thank you note as soon as possible. A good rule-to-follow is to send a thank you note within 2 weeks of receiving a gift—for anything! Wedding Thank you notes should be sent approximately 2 weeks to 1 month after you return from your Honeymoon.

Handwriting a personal note is the only way to do it!
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For an individual:
The traditional approach is to use the given name: First name, Middle name (or Initial) and Last Name. It is absolutely appropriate to not use all of the above or the middle name. It is also okay to use a nick-name.

For a couple:
Usually the man’s name comes first. However, it is appropriate for the woman’s name to be first, which is a more modern approach. A personal decision is whether to use “Mr. and Mrs.”.

For an Engaged Couple, prior to the wedding:
Generally, the woman’s name comes first until they are married. After marriage, the man’s is first.

Embossed Stationery:
Embossed stationery is Raised letters or designs created by squeezing the paper between two heated dies. The name or monogram on the embossed cards is raised from the surface, “Embossed”. Stationery Xpress offers a complete selection of Embossed Stationery that includes Embossed Names, Monograms, Initials, Designs (Motifs) and Embossed Cards with Borders. Stationery Xpress also offers personalized stationery that includes embossing as well as Raised printing and foil stamping. Each design reflects the perfect personality, yours!

Stationery with Raised Printing “Thermography”:
Thermography is a fine printing process in which a printed image is dusted with a resinous powder before the ink is dry. The application of heat causes the ink and the powder to fuse and gives your personalized stationery the effect of engraved printing. Your name, monogram or initials is slightly raised and also has a sophisticated shine to the ink. Stationery Xpress offers a vast selection of personalized stationery with raised printing including, printed cards, printed foldnotes, letter sheets, gift cards and change of address cards. Treat yourself to the luxury of monogrammed fine writing paper and other personalized stationery.

A monogram is a design composed of the initials of a name and usually includes 3 initials. Typically a monogram is identified by a larger, center initial which always represents the last or “Family” name. If all the initials are the same size it is not considered a monogram, just initials. Personalized stationery monograms can be in classic script initials or in more contemporary typsestyles. Choose a stationery design that reflects your personality.

Monogram for an individual:
Left initial is for the First Name
Center initials if for the Family Name
Right initial if for Middle Name

Monogram for a couple:
Generally, the man’s name comes first:
Left initial is for the Man’s name
Center initial is for the Family Name
Right initial is for the Woman’s name.

Monogram for an Engaged Couple, prior to the wedding:
Left initial is for the Brides name
Center initial is for the Family Name
Right initial is for the Grooms name.

Place your Monogram on personalized stationery, embossed stationery, envelopes, gift cards, contact cards, napkins and coasters. Shop online at our site for great gift ideas.

Birthstones are a fun way to celebrate ones birth and create a lasting memory. The Modern Birthstone list is the official birthstone list from the American National Association of Jewelers. Other lists include Mystical, Star Sign Stones, The Ayurvedic Birthstone list is from Ayurvedic Indian Medicine and Cultural Birthstones.

Birthstone by month

January: Garnet
February: Amethyst
March: Aquamarine
April: Diamond, White Topaz
May: Emerald
June: Pearl, Moonstone
July: Ruby
August: Peridot
September: Sapphire
October: Opal, Pink Tourmaline
November: Citrine. Yellow Topaz
December: Blue Topaz, Turquoise

Wedding anniversary gifts are chosen from a list of materials that are representative for each year together, there is both a Traditional List and Modern List (see below). Be creative for the couple or for each other, these lists are only a guide. The first wedding anniversary is symbolized with paper — Personalized Stationery!

First Year Anniversary Gifts: Paper and Cotton
Shop online for these luxury stationery gifts:

• For the couple: Stationery Xpress has a large selection for the couple to celebrate their first year Anniversary. Stationery selections include folded notes, embossed cards as well as wicker gift baskets filled with personalized pads and of course our exclusive Stationery Sets (Ensembles).
• For Her: From our collection of Botanical Stationery to Embossed Stationery, Contemporary, Whimsical or Classic, Stationery Xpress has fine writing paper and other personalized stationery that fits her style.
• For Him: With his full name or his initials, Stationery Xpress has a collection of stationery for Men that is bold, masculine and personalized. A selection of personalized memos and Post-it® Notes are also ideal for keeping track of a hectic schedule.

Anniversary Gifts by Year
Traditional / Modern
First: Paper
Second: Cotton / China
Third: Leather / Crystal or Glass
Fourth: Flowers, Linen / Appliances
Fifth: Wood / Silverware
Sixth: Candy, Iron / Wood
Seventh: Wool, Copper / Desk Sets
Eighth: Bronze, Pottery / Linens, Lace
Ninth: Pottery, China / Leather
Tenth: Tin, Aluminum / Diamond
11th: Steel / Fashion Jewelry
12th: Silk / Pearl, Colored Gems
13th: Lace / Textiles
14th: Ivory / Gold Jewelry
15th: Crystal / Watches
20th: China / Platinum
25th: Silver / Sterling Silver
30th: Pearls / Diamond
35th: Coral / Jade
40th: Ruby
45th: Sapphire
50th: Gold
55th: Emerald
60th: Diamond