Archive for September, 2011

Say it with a Greeting Card: Congratulations! Happy Birthday! Thank you! and more

Thursday, September 15th, 2011

Is that the sound of laughter coming from the birthday card display?  No matter what time of day, you’re sure to hear chuckling, whispering and knee-slapping happening amongst the greeting card racks.

Believe it or not, we’ve actually been told we offer the best selection of greeting cards in Philadelphia.  The whole damn city.  And who are we to dispute such a boast?  Particularly, when we would whole-heartedly agree!  We seem to have a knack for filling the card racks with hilarious (and somewhat shocking) birthday cards, “congratulations!” cards, or gutwrenching “please forgive me missives” and even corny romantic “I love you” notes.

We have racks and racks of greeting cards that successfully cover every holiday just as fast as Hallmark creates them.  If you don’t believe us, you’d better come in and check it out yourself.  We double dare you.

Sweet and Sentimental Bat Mitzvah Invitations

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

Long gone are the days when bat mitzvah invitations were printed in various shades of conservative blue.  Oh, not to worry.  Traditional blue invitations still exist and can be had in many updates styles.  However, what we’re seeing here at The Papery are families chosing every other color in the rainbow, from hot pink to sunshine yellow, for their daughter’s bat mitzvah invitation.  What’s even better, is that current invitation design mirrors what we see in fashion and pop culture:  bright colors, floral prints, vintage lettering and layere texture.  With modern typography and graphic design at such dizzying levels, our clients are choosing bat mitzvah invitations that not only set a tone for the party, but also influences the entire party design!  Pink, purple and green daisies inspire linen selections, lighting patterns and floral centerpieces.  Orange, yellow and blue flowers become pillow cases and sweatshirt motifs.  Lavender and purple calligraphy offers vintage flare to modern crisp letterpress invitations.  There’s really something for every little bar mitzvah girl, we guarantee it.