Trying to find kids birthday invitations that are a cut above the generic ones without having to spend a lot of money? You are in luck. There are online printers that offer you affordable options when it comes to personalized kids birthday invitations.

Throwing your children a special birthday party can be costly enough, having to pay a ton of money for personalized invitations can completely bust your budget. Kid’s parties seem to be getting more and more expensive these days which is why a lot of parents also opt to hold fun-filled parties with tons of activities at their own homes.

Personalized kids birthday invitations can make a big difference. Unfortunately when it comes to kid’s birthday party invites, there are slim pickings available from the local stores. You might have to buy generic invites with outdated cartoon figures or try to make your own at home, which never ends up looking like the example on the box.

The last thing that your third grade son is going to want is an invitation with a pre-school theme. Finding a generic invite that matches your child’s personality and that serves as a great invite to their party will be extremely challenging.

If you really want to signify your son or daughter’s milestone and bring the focus of the party on their year’s worth of accomplishments you should purchase personalized invitations. There are affordable online printers that offer these cards for extremely affordable rates. They will carry a large selection of children’s themed invites but also the option of creating one yourself.

Imagine your child’s excitement over assisting you in the process of customizing their own party invitations. They will love the idea of having their names monogrammed on a real invitation. They can pick the design and the colors so that the invitations are sure to capture your child’s unique personality.

Make sure that you include all of the important information about the party, such as: time, date, address, and R.S.V.P. instructions. You can also add any special instructions such as: arrive on time since it is a surprise party. There are so many different things that you can do with personalized invitations that there just isn’t space for on generic ones.

If you love the idea of having a custom invitation for your child’s party but you want to remain within your budget, you can find online printers that offer affordable invitations for children’s parties.

The Customer Service Team at Giftsin24.com works hard to make sure all of our customers get exactly what they want. It’s safe to say that they’re more familiar with our personalized gifts and custom stationery products than just about anyone. So I thought it would be fun to find out what their favorite personalized gifts from Giftsin24.com are and why.  Here’s what they shared.

Customer Service Team Leader Brandon’s favorite personalized stationery:

• Classic Cotton Memo Square – “I actually got one as a gift before I started working here and I used it all the time. Now I make sure I always have one handy.”
• California Classic Frame Monogram Note in Red Pepper – “The quality and color of the paper are outstanding. The red is so vibrant and different from just about anything else we carry.”
• Mother Earth Banner Card – “I really like the paper used to make this embossed card. Some people call it “Desert Storm,” which I think is a cool name. I also like that it’s made from recycled paper.”

Brandon's favorite, the California Classic Frame Monogram Note in 'red pepper'

Jessica brings a feminine side to the team

Her favorite custom stationery products include:

Jessica's favorite, the Motherly Memo Square

Zeke, the newest member of the Giftsin24.com Customer Service Team, prefers:

• Vegas Cards – “I like the variety of colors offered in one set.”
• Caslon Note – “The lettering is simple but also sophisticated. I spent several years in the Marines, and for some reason, it reminds me of the formality and respect associated with military service.”
• Magnet Mates – “It’s so convenient. I like to keep my ‘to do list’ right there on my fridge.”

Zeke's favorite, the Vegas Cards

Although I’m not on the Customer Service Team, I thought I’d share a few of my favorite personalized gifts from Giftsin24.com, too:

• Deco Note – I think this embossed note is just beautiful. I’ve always been drawn to art deco motifs. The combination of the embossing and raised ink lettering give it such elegance.
• Splendor Lettersheets – This is one feisty lettering style! It gives the stationery a kick, especially when you choose a fun color like emerald, or the gold or silver metallic.
• Strasbourg Guest Towels – My mom always kept guest towels in her powder room, and I thought it was such an elegant touch. These embossed guest towels look luxurious but don’t come with a hefty price tag.
• “Hello” Bookplates – I wish I’d known about these earlier! The “Hello Cub” personalized bookplate is my favorite, but I think all of the designs are adorable.

One of my faves, Hello Cub Bookplates

Well, there you have it…a few favorite personalized gifts from the Giftsin24.com team.

 I hope this inspires you to get creative in your gift giving and also to find places in your life that can be brightened by personalized paper products!

My Personalized Childhood

One of the things I enjoyed most as a kid in the late 70s and early 80s was the abundance of personalized products that flooded the marketplace, and subsequently my pockets, drawers, folders and various other hideaways. Although my name wasn’t always readily available in off-the-rack items, I still had tons of brightly colored, personalized stationery sets, hair clips, shoelaces, tee shirts, stickers – you name it – everything that made the 80s so wonderfully fascinating and tacky all at once.

Even children enjoy personalized stationery

One of my favorite items was actually a set of personalized stationery with my name in yellow at the top of each sheet and again repeated across the back flap of the envelopes. Although I disliked yellow, I loved seeing my name in big, fat ‘Cooper Black’ lettering over and over again on the paper.

Thinking back on all of that personalized excess makes me wonder why I was so enthralled by it all. So here’s my Psychology 101 analysis of why kids (and grownups) love receiving custom gifts and buying personalized stationery.

Seeing your name in print boosts your self-esteem

Let’s face it: we all appreciate recognition. Personalization puts our names out there for the world to see. Made-to-order items boost our self-esteem by showcasing our names in an attractive, positive way. Personalized stationery in particular makes me feel special, Continue reading ‘Personalized Childhood Memories Leave Lasting Impressions’ »

Summer Writing Activities for Kids while School is Out

Kids’ summer activities usually include sunshine and swimming, water and fun. A writing activity might not seem like something that any child might want to do, but you may be surprised at how easy it can be to get kids involved in letter writing activities as part of their itinerary of kids’ summer activities.

Retain School Skills with Summer Writing Activities for Kids

Summer writing activities help to keep kids on their toes during the summer months when it’s easy for them to forget what they’ve learned in school. Often, teachers end up using most of September reviewing and refreshing their classes with what they learned the previous year. Incorporating summer writing activities during your kids’ summer break gives them a leg up and can help boost their confidence for the new school year. What’s more, many writing activities also help establish common rules of etiquette and foster positive habits in good manners.

How to Incorporate Writing into Summer Activities for Kids

Many typical summer experiences naturally lend themselves to simple and fun writing activities. Continue reading ‘Fun Writing Activities for Kids’ »

Hi, I’m Trevor Pauling, VP of Development for Giftsin24.com. My job is to make it easy for you to find what you’re looking for and to help you get the most from your Giftsin24.com experience. My family’s been in the personalized stationery business for decades, and it’s become my passion, too. I’m excited to join our blog team and share some of my experiences and insights with you. I hope to hear back from you, too, so please feel free to share what’s on your mind.

Emily's 2nd Birthday

Emily Enters the Terrific 2’s

My daughter Emily just celebrated her second birthday – I can hardly believe it! Who knew children’s birthdays were such an event? With all of the choices we had to make, it was a bit daunting, but there was one thing for sure that I felt strongly about: we had to have personalized invitations, thank you notes and napkins. Sure, it takes extra time, but it is so well worth it. Emily’s personalized invitations set the tone for the event. Matching personalized napkins helped establish the ambience at the party. And coordinating personalized thank you notes concluded Emily’s celebration with personal expressions of her gratitude.

Emily's personalized invitation

I guess you could say we went with a “sweet treats” theme, choosing lollipop motif invitations, napkins and thank you notes and carrying those colors through in the decorations and, of course, her cupcakes. Continue reading ‘Emily’s 2nd Birthday’ »

Monograms throughout History

Although monograms spiked in popularity most notably in the Victorian era, monograms and monogram stationery were commonly used during the period of our nation’s naissance and steadily thereafter.  One would rightly assume that our forefathers took pride in their monograms; George Washington’s, for instance, was emblazoned onto his gold encrusted china.

In the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, soldiers often had their monograms emblazoned onto their buttons to signify ownership of clothing.  Monograms were also used on personal effects and, of course, monogram stationery.

During the Victorian era (1837 – 1901), personal monograms were very in vogue, a European craze that crossed the pond to pervade American culture.  Every sophisticated gentleman corresponded on his own personalized monogram stationery, and every respectable lady displayed dainty monograms on embroidered linens and embossed stationery.  The monogram was seen not only as a status symbol but also as an illustration of personality.

Modern Day Monogramming

Since then, personalized monograms have ebbed and flowed with fashion and trend.  Continue reading ‘The Significance of the Monogram’ »