For my darling nieces first Christmas on this planet I painted them both their own custom toy boxes with their names dominantly displayed. I filled the boxes with copies of my favorite books from early childhood and a couple of soft teddy bears for reading buddies. As I scanned my memory banks for birth announcement ideas I started thinking: what about birth announcement toy boxes?
Begin with a plain unfinished wooden box. I like the crate style available at the craft ..read more
Filed under: baby shower, birth announcements, invitations, new parent life, save the date, thank you cards on August 1st, 2010 | No Comments »
Okay so I admit my own baby boy is far from a baby these days. 16 month old baby Nik (read his antics at babypile.com) is quickly becoming a toddler. But that doesn’t stop me from finding images of him to fall in love with and wanting to print on something asap so I can share with everyone I know. So for those of us who have a cute photo of our growing baby and have already mailed the birth ..read more
Filed under: Uncategorized, birth announcements, new parent life, thank you cards on July 7th, 2010 | No Comments »
It that’s time of year again when we celebrate the fathers in the family. New parents are especially aware of the importance of this special time to say thank you to good dads and granddads, uncles and brothers who play a role in their child’s everyday life. Male figures are role models, disciplinarians, caregivers, helpers and moral advisors. Why not show you really care by creating birth announcement stationary just for them.
Whether your new child has already entered the world ..read more
Filed under: birth announcements, invitations, new parent life, thank you cards on June 21st, 2010 | 4 Comments »
Avoid the stress and indecision of choosing birth announcements at the last minute by planning far in advance of the baby shower for your custom printing. By purchasing a set of stationary that includes baby shower invites, pregnancy announcements, birth announcement, thank you cards, custom stationery, envelopes, holiday cards and gift calendars you’ll save yourself time, money and indecision.
It’s all about finding the perfect theme or background design and going with it. The birth announcement then becomes just a part ..read more
Filed under: baby shower, birth announcements, new parent life, thank you cards on May 28th, 2010 | No Comments »
There are a number of different responses to a baby birth announcement and the new parent should be prepared for every eventuality. Many responses require no action on the part of the parent and with a new baby in tow these are perhaps the most preferred responses. Here are some of the most common responses to baby birth announcements.
Gifts are perhaps one of the most popular responses to receiving a birth announcement. Even if someone has given you a baby ..read more
Filed under: baby shower, birth announcements, new parent life, thank you cards on May 15th, 2010 | No Comments »
As mom is spending her Mother’s Day sorting through images and determining the layout of her baby’s birth announcement what about Dad creating some cards of his own? The gift of greeting cards, note cards, personalized thank you cards or poster images of the new baby make great gifts for the new mom. It shouldn’t always be mom’s job to create and order the printed cards; Dad can do it too.
The baby birth announcement is a good place for Dad ..read more
Filed under: birth announcements, new parent life, save the date, thank you cards on May 8th, 2010 | 2 Comments »
As that most special of days for mom approaches it’s important to think about all those babies lucky enough to be born on Mother’s Day. What a gift for the new parents. Whether your child is born on Mother’s Day or not, including a picture of mom and the new baby on the birth announcement is just beautiful.
There are so many different ways you can go when including mom on the birth announcement photograph. Think about whether the image would ..read more
Filed under: birth announcements, new parent life, thank you cards on May 8th, 2010 | No Comments »
I have received several comments telling me how much people wished they had ordered birth announcements for their own baby. Their problem? Their babies are six, eight or ten months old and sending out a birth announcement may seem a little late and inappropriate. But the first birthday announcement is a great birth announcement substitute.
The first birthday is one of the most important celebrations in a young child’s life. Formal announcements make great keepsakes and allow parents to have a ..read more
Filed under: birth announcements, invitations, thank you cards on April 20th, 2010 | No Comments »
A set of address labels for the new baby? With many a toy and new outfit coming their way the new baby will be sending plenty of thank you cards to friends and relatives. Whether you choose to send them in your name or the baby’s name, address labels with the baby’s first and last name is one way of making their birth and family membership official. They are a cute addition to birth announcements and other greeting cards.
Choose a ..read more
Filed under: birth announcements, invitations, save the date, thank you cards on April 20th, 2010 | No Comments »
Traditionally baby showers were held after the birth of a child and in many places they still are. Waiting to have the shower until the baby is a few weeks old lets the new mom enjoy things better as she is no longer is physical discomfort. Everyone gets to see the baby at one time saving the new parents from numerous exhausting visits. Birth announcements offer the opportunity to discuss a post birth baby shower.
It’s always a good idea to ..read more
Filed under: baby shower, birth announcements, invitations, new parent life, save the date, thank you cards on April 15th, 2010 | 28 Comments »
