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A Royal Baby Announcement

Gina — Tue, 06 Aug 2013 21:05:05 +0000

With all the buzz surrounding Britain's newest little prince, we couldn't resist joining in. We asked ourselves what we would design if the Duchess asked us to create a royal baby announcement for her new little prince (we can dream big too, right?)

A Royal Baby Announcement

We chose to go with a very elegant announcement, using high-end papers and techniques but keeping the design simple and clean. We drew inspiration from the royal family's age-old tradition of placing a golden-framed announcement on a wooden easel within the palace gates to announce the birth to the public. The official announcement is very clean and simple, surrounded by the ornate golden frame, so we worked those elements into our design! The result was a lovely, yet simple announcement printed on cottony white paper with a royal blue ribbon accent.

The bracket-style die cut gives it an ornate flair, and the ridged antique gold envelope liner, seal, and and backing make this announcement fit for a prince!

Finally, we used an off-white envelope with a slight shimmer and a ridged pattern, for one last touch of elegance.

We loved using some of our high-end, specialty and textured papers. To request paper samples, send inquiries to info@cherishpaperie.com or order swatches online!

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Red Dragon Birth Announcement {Friday Favorites}

Danielle — Sat, 27 Jul 2013 00:19:55 +0000

The birth of a child is a momentous occasion. In the age of social media most people announce their child's arrival within a few hours of having the child. But sometimes a digital message just isn't enough to share your new bundle of joy with family and friends.

This red dragon birth announcement that a recent client requested not only announces their new, gorgeous baby boy, but also ties his birth into tradition and heritage.

Red Dragon Birth Announcement

Encapsulated in a red dragon egg is a beautiful photo birth announcement. You can include your child's name, birth date, height, weight and any other information you'd like shared with family and friends.

Because this red dragon birth announcement comes in an egg, special packaging is required so that your announcement arrives safely to each recipient.

The bright red dragon's egg is enhanced with a red glitter. Inside, the cream cardstock contains a red dragon imprinted on one side and a photo of the child on the other.

Looking to create the perfect birth announcement to share your newest bundle of joy with family and friends? Contact us today to get started.

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Birth Announcements and Baby Showers {New from Envelopments}

Danielle — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:48:00 +0000

I am so in love with the new Baby collection over at Envelopments. And not just because some of the announcements feature my babies as models (featured below)! The new line is just gorgeous and perfect for your little angel. Check out the Envelopments blog posts Baby Love Part 1 and Part 2 for more adorableness.

Photo in Photo courtesy of Grin & Share It Photography

If you are interested in having us use one of these designs for your little one's birth announcement or if you'd like to design a baby shower invitation please contact us and we'll get designing!

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The Miracle of Birth {Birth Announcements}

Danielle — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:00:00 +0000

Photo in Photo Courtesy of Grin & Share It Photography

As I get closer to my oldest child's birthday I get all nostalgic. And than I see his birth announcement on the refrigerator and think how in the heck did it go so fast? He was sooo tiny!

I think that a birth announcement is very important these days. It's the way to announce to the world that, after 9 + months, your little miracle is finally here. And after some of the birth stories I've heard from friends and family, that little bundle of joy really is a miracle sometimes!

With the amazing options we have now today there's no lack of creativity when it comes to announcing your child's birth. You can use a simple photo card with stats or go bigger with an accordion card (like my son's birth announcement shown above) or maybe a cute pull out like the one pictured below on the left. Below are a few ideas on how to create that perfect memory in the form of a birth announcement.

The Photograph
I really think that the most important feature, no matter what style of announcement you choose, should be the picture. Choose a photo that shows your beautiful baby off!

For me, newborn photos were a must for both of my children and are something I cherish alongside the announcements. But if you cannot afford newborn photos from a professional photographer check out these tips on newborn photography from DIY Photography.

The Information
Choosing what to write in an announcement may seem like a no-brainer but sometimes adding a bit more is helpful. When I first found out I was pregnant with my oldest I decided to start a blog and update it with the happenings of our life as a married couple (we had only been married a year) as well as what was going on with the pregnancy. So instead of just including the name, date, time and the height and weight you can share the web address of your blog with your friends and family on the announcement so that they can watch your child grow along with you!

The Style
Choosing what you want your announcement to look like is important to some. You want the "cuteness" factor to match that of your little angel. Some prefer to make the announcement gender specific and really play up the sex of the child. I know that for my daughter I was very excited to use a cute, simple girly design that didn't scream pink. So when I was choosing a photo to use from her newborn session I chose one with reds in it. I than used that picture to help with what style I chose for her announcement.

The Embellishments
Adding a bit more to the announcement once you have created it can make it come together beautifully. Whether you use a rhinestone for sparkle, or a button for charm, you can really dress up an announcement by small additions. Think about using a "stacked" look for your announcement by using different color paper to back up the wording. Including ribbon or a seal to enhance your product will also make it stand out more. But make sure to keep it simple and let the picture and wording stand out. You want your child to be the star!

And remember... if you see something you like and would like to turn it into a birth announcement even if it isn't featured as one just ask! Since we are a custom business we can turn any of our creations into the perfect announcement, card, or invitation that you need.

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Everything little feet….Babies!

Danielle — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:42:00 +0000

Everyone likes pink for a girl! - and as it turns out...for a boy the purple and aqua turned out well! These one turned out especially cute with the embossed footprints...what cute little toes!

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