A True Family Business!

We're not quite a teen-ager, but we will be turning twelve in the Fall! We thought it might be fun to tell you a little about who we are.

Paper Style is led by three siblings: Chris, Scott and Diane. And if you think our paper story ends there, it doesn't. Our mother and father were in retail packaging and our other two brothers and sisters are also in retail. All together, 6 kids, all in retail/printing and we all live in Atlanta... not too far from mom and dad!

We are lucky to have a great team of folks who help us make Paper Style what we think is a pretty cool place. We'll be featuring members of our team throughout the year, so if you want to know more, check back each week for updates! Oh, and in case you were wondering... Chris is on the left, Scott in the middle and Diane on the right!

Cheers from the three of us!

We love Azaleas but we miss Meadow!

It's been right at two years since my best friend was taken from me.

At the age of 7, Meadow developed in-operable cancer. She was as pretty as any golden retriever and was behind the scenes everyday at Paper Style. As a puppy, her breeder named all of the litter by color-coded collars until owners were chosen. Meadow was called 'pink-girl.' So in her honor, I planted white and pink azaleas behind the office which are growing and now in full bloom.

We no longer have her sweet smile, wagging tail and high-pitched whimper, but we will always have beautiful azaleas to remind us of her joy.- Chris

Graduation Announcement Tips

A graduation is a milestone event in a person's life. Announce the achievement to family and friends with stylish graduation announcements from Paper Style. Whether it is a high school or college diploma that has been earned, we have got just the card to match your style!  Here are a few tips for your graduation announcements.



Include all the pertinent information-and some fun info too. You'll want to note the commencement ceremony details (when and where your child graduated), the class name and the school attended, and any honors the student received, such as GPA or other ranking and any clubs, sports, or activities. If your student has decided on a college, you might mention that as well. The wording for a high school graduation should be fun and upbeat-remember it's for a young adult who has just achieved something momentous! 

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Add a photo of the graduate. Photo graduation announcements are the most personal of all, and you have so many options in terms of what photo to use. When picking a photo, make sure it's a shot the graduate likes, that it captures her style and personality, and then it clearly depicts her (a blurry photo of her running down the court in a basketball game is not the right shot for an announcement!). You can use a photo of her participating in a school-related activity, or in her cap and gown at the graduation ceremony, or laughing with her friends at a graduation party. If you happen to have a photo of your child when she started high school, consider placing that side by side with a shot of her graduating-friends and family will get a kick out of seeing how she's changed and grown! 

Mail out the announcement in a timely manner. Invitations to high school commencement ceremonies come in short supply, so only a few of your closest family or friends will be able to attend the event. A high school graduation announcement that comes on the heels of the ceremony will be more likely to catch the recipient's attention-which will mean more recognition for your graduate. You want the announcement to feel like news, so don't wait too long after the ceremony to send it out. Design the announcement in advance of the graduation and then save it online; you can return to your saved design once you have a good photo, drop it in, and then order the announcements all in a few minutes. Make sure to have your list of addresses handy so the announcements can go out within a day or two of receiving them from the printer. 

Don't mention gifts. A high school graduation is traditionally an opportunity for friends and family to send gifts in congratulation, so mentioning this, or where to send them, is unnecessary and untoward. Leave it out of your announcement and trust that your graduating child will get all he or she deserves! 

Include a personal touch. With so many options for graduation announcements, you might not know where to start. Why not get the grad's input? Ask her what she likes and how she'd like to announce her graduation. It will let her know how important this moment is, and it will be a great way for you to spend time together before she heads off for college or other adventures. Also think about the school your graduate is leaving and the one he's heading to: add a personalized touch by incorporating the school mascot, a school motto, or a favorite cheer into the design. School colors-either of the school where he's spent the past four years or the college he'll soon be attending-is another great way to make the announcement unique to your grad, and something he may even want to save! 

High school graduation announcements can be a special way of celebrating your child for her accomplishments and sharing a milestone event with people who know and love your child as you do. You can also coordinate a graduation announcement with a graduation party or open house invitation, or combine the two to serve a dual purpose. The options are endless! 

Hop on Over!

Hunting for Easter invitations? Well hop on over to PaperStyle to check out this seasons newest Easter invitations!
From delicate and simple to whimsical and colorful - the 2011 collection has something for all tastes. 


Left: Wish family a Happy Easter from afar with these lovely Glamour Garden cards featuring a pretty pink floral design and soft, green accents to frame your photograph.

Right: These fun cheery Easter egg lavender on yellow multi stripe invites are perfect for a neighborhood egg hunt! Sure to find everyone having a good time!



Below: These whimsical Easter egg hunt invitations feature a whimsical Easter bunny on a colorful background. An adorable PaperStyle Staff Favorite!

Featured from top to bottom: Glamour Garden Pink Easter Photo Cards - SKU 604-75-1011, Easter Invitations Cheery Egg Lavender - SKU 607-75-1019b, Funny Bunny Easter Invitations - SKU 624-75-122. All Exclusively at PaperStyle.com! 

New Anna Griffin Fabric Style

Looking for the latest fashion styles? Looking for a fabulous birthday present for one of your girlfriends? Maybe you just need a little style and variety to go along with that turkey sandwich?

If this sounds like you, then maybe the new Anna Griffin Fabric Bag Collections are your style! 

These shoe bags from the Carmen Tropicana collection make a great gift that is stylish, functional and won't break the bank! Paired with tote bags, duffle bags and luggage tags - your traveling companions will be the envy of Airport Security!

Add a little zest to your lunch with these fashionable lunch totes from the Darcy Blue Collection. The lunchroom is sure to "ooh" and "ahh" when you pull out your lunch - but it won't be because of that turkey on wheat and carrot sticks you brought! Be sure to tell everyone that you picked it up on sale at PaperStyle.com!

Looking for something stylish for a night out on the town? Hit the rooftop bar for martinis with these elegant cosmetic pouches from the Willow Damask Black Collection! Don't worry about getting lipstick on the glass, you can freshen up before you hit the next hot spot when everything you need is close at hand!

All items are available in additional patterns. See them all in the Anna Griffin Fabric Bags section!

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Top: Carmen Tropicana Orange Shoe Bag - 2-FG2301 - $22.00

Right: Darcy Blue Lunch Tote - 2-FG1513 - $27.50

Bottom: Willow Damask Black Cosmetic Pouch - 2-FG2208 - $18.00