“Winter, spring, summer or fall all you’ve got to do is call,” are lyrics immortalized by Carol King who both wrote them and sang them. Ironically Jame’s Taylor’s cover of the song the same year hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 in 1971. The song won Grammy Awards for both of them that year. Most of the time we start we generally follow thought. We call or email folks we haven’t seen in a while and if we can’t connect with them directly, well we just leave a message. We don’t lose the moment. Sometimes we even pick up a personalized card or bordered note to send before the moment’s gone. We start the note off with a simple “do you remember when you were late for the reception and there weren’t any open parking spaces?” Sometimes that’s all you need.

There are 86 cards and notes in our best seller collection. They can be used for just about anything but we’d rather see them used to make a difference in your life and the relationships around you. Send them to say thank you, hello again, as invitations, to remember, to remind and even to pay tribute. The world is full of so many unique personalities, experiences and people. Anytime you can make yours count is when a card or note is in order. Whether considering Bordered, One Liners, Classic Monograms or any of our other custom printed cards or personalized embossed notes wherever the cover catches the light is when you’re destined to think of our personalized stationery and the people you connect with as they connect with you, all the rewarding experiences that make up your lives.

Okay, so maybe going to University didn’t result in my writing habits improving. But who can be surprised? I was never really good at it in the first place and having a free e-mail account didn’t help matters any. No matter how nice and fancy the personalized stationery was, it could not compensate for decades of laziness.

I kept the set with me, though; it was a gift, after all, and the folks taught me that discarding a gift was an insult to the one who’d given it to you. And after time, I did find use for that beautiful set.

I was majoring in English and turns out I had the misfortune of getting the oldest, toughest professor on campus. Doctor Forgeron had been head of the literature department since the University had had a literature department. He was your typical old school professor and it was well known he disdained the use of computers and most trappings of the digital age.

At the end of the term, I was struggling in the Forge’s Modern Rhetoric class, and passing hinged on me excelling, no impressing with my final essay. I had one weekend left before I had to turn in my paper (procrastination also being a bad habit) and had yet to even decide on a thesis.

I spent a good few hours staring at my computer screen, trying to muster the words, and finally my eyes fell on the pad paper with my monogram, poking out from under a pile of pizza menus. A thought struck me, and I put away my keyboard and picked up a pen.

That winter break I returned home with an A in the Forge’s class. I had turned in an entirely handwritten essay, the first Doctor Forgeron had received in well over two decades. And on personalized stationery, no less. The topic  I had chosen? The Reclamation of the Personal Touch in Modern Day Communication. Not only had I earned a passing grade, but something akin to respect from the harshest professor in the entire school.

Of course, my first stop after coming home was visiting Aunt Mim. Over tea, I told her how her graduation gift had essentially helped me pass my toughest class.

She smiled as she sipped her tea and dabbed at her mouth with a monogrammed napkin. “What did I tell you, young man? The personal touch is what makes all the difference.”

Turns out, this would follow me through the next few years.

Giftsin24 believes in one of the strongest and most important family traditions to date, the American family. We consider family values and communications as a firm  foundation to help your family, friends and other families  you are connected with develop first rate healthy relationships. This will develop more rewarding communications among siblings, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and other close friends and extended family. It will return to you in the most delightful way. Is there any better way to light up correspondence on a day to day basis, moment to moment basis? They always come in handy for saying thank you, reminders or last minute invitations, have you tried them lately? Personalized Family Notes are an easy, artful, enjoyable way to keep family members updated. Choose from one of nine unique styles to represent your family’s identity. We chose the Family Circle Notes last year, should we try something new this year?

Personalized Family Notes come in a variety of styles, something that suits your family’s personality most.  They’re boxed and ready to ship within two business days. Notes can boldly display the family name as well as include every family member’s name in some aspect of the design. Family Circle, Anthony Family Pride, City Stripe Family Notes, and We Are Family Notes are popular styles among a collection of nine that give you an option of fourteen or more colors of ink. Personalized Family Notes are embossed, monogrammed, “richly bordered and framed,” and artfully emblazoned with a family name in large print, children’s names, other names of family members and friends. Personalized Family Notes inspire everyday communication to create a better rapport between family members and create a feast for the eye as well as much needed nurturing connections with neighbors, professionals, family friends, business colleagues and more. Personalized Notes by Giftsin24 are just another way stationery keeps families and their most important relationships are connected.

Between emails, texting, phone calls and on-line social networking, it seems as if the art of the written word is all but lost. We live in a society where instant gratification is considered commonplace, with rapid speed and minimal effort.

However, for most of us, nothing can replace the feeling of receiving a personal letter in the mail. The intensity of the ink, the admiration of the handwriting, the thickness of the content, the feel of the paper between your fingers, and the excitement of what may be inside!

That is especially true of a personalized thank you card. It shows the recipient that you appreciate them and everything they’ve done, whether it be helping out at a special event, were thoughtful enough to send a gift, or something simple like just giving your time. By making the effort of putting pen to paper, the benefits of a personalized thank you cards is immeasurable.

It’s also a great way to share a bit of yourself. Elegant, creative or simplistic; whatever your style is, Giftsin24.com can help you create a personalized thank you card that people will remember.

From concept to completion, Giftsin24.com offers a wide range of affordable choices that will best represent your own personal flair. We pride ourselves in offering the best value in personalized thank you cards, promising superior quality and extraordinary customer service. Contact us to find out how we can help you express yourself thru the art of the written word.

The act of writing a letter involves sincerity, figuring out how to make paper planes takes skill

For all of the technological innovation and advance in communications, letter writing paper represents perhaps the symbol of simplicity.

A single letter sheet – flat, smooth in texture and waiting to be put to use. Of course, writing a letter would be the obvious choice for this noble piece of paper. But what about some other options? Like, say you were trying to figure out how to make paper planes? Think about it – that letter sheet is more versatile than you might expect. Continue reading ‘The Many Uses of Letter Writing Stationery and Letter Sheets’ »

Write a thank you message that captures the power of Thank You

One of my most important goals in life is to teach my children that the simple act of saying ‘thank you’ is among the most important things they can do. Of course, saying ‘please’ ranks right up there, but ‘thank you’ takes the cake for me.

Teach children to say thank you

Two simple words – thank you – hold so much power. Saying thank you not only expresses gratitude but also respect, courtesy and often love. For a child, saying thank you is short and sweet. For us grown-ups, it can become a more intricate task, especially when we are putting our thoughts into writing.

I would certainly say there is an art to good thank you note wording.

My mom writes me thank you messages for just about everything. I save all of them, not only because it makes me feel good to read them, but also because they are treasure troves of memories, helping me recall how we celebrated special occasions and how I expressed my love to her in gifts.

How to Write Thank You Notes

For me, the number one rule in how to write thank you cards is to try not to make it read like a thank you note. Confused? How boring is it to read “Thank you for the blender. It blends really well. We will get a lot of use out of our blender. Thanks again.” Blah. Instead, try something like… Continue reading ‘Thank You Card Wording And How To Write Thank You Notes’ »

Restore That Personal Touch With Custom Business Stationery

When did business get so impersonal? What happened to the days when the best business deals were done with a handshake or, better yet, a hand-written note? Of course, times change, but some things should stay the same…like using stationery to personalize certain business communications.

Granted, we need to streamline processes to keep up the pace, especially in today’s cutthroat market. Online communication certainly has its place. However, sometimes reverting to seemingly old-fashioned practices – sending personalized business note cards, for example – can actually catapult you ahead of your competition. In a word, it’s all about ‘personalization.’

The Intimate Impact Of Custom Business Stationery

That personal touch. Personalized attention. You know what I’m talking about – we hear it all the time. People appreciate and remember being treated like they’re special. Continue reading ‘Personalized Business Stationery Makes Business Sense’ »

Personal Letter Writing Can Enhance Our Lives

Is personal letter writing becoming a lost art? We’re all so busy these days.  Everyone’s running here and there with a million things on their to-do lists.  Too busy to sit and chat.  Too busy to take a break.  Too busy to really listen.  Too busy for writing personal notes.

Take a moment (yes, you can spare a moment!) and think…when was the last time someone wrote a personal letter to you?  Do you remember when you received a hand-written note on beautiful, personalized stationery?  How did it make you feel?  Do you still have it?  I bet you do.

Writing Personal Notes Convey a Deeper Sentiment

Hand-writing personal notes on elegant, personalized stationery send so many messages to the recipient:  Continue reading ‘Personal Letter Writing – Make Time for Writing’ »

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’ »

On June 15, we received the following email from a customer:

“In this tough economy jobs for college grads are hard to come by. My son applied for a position and was one of over a hundred applicants. Only 3 of the 100 wrote a personal thank you note for the interview. His was the only one on personalized stationery. His boss recently told him that the personalized stationery was the deciding factor…the difference that set him apart from the other applicants.  Thank you “Gifts in 24″ for turning out a quality product at an affordable price for your customers such as my son.”

Wow. Does it get any more convincing than that? Out of 100 applicants, this college grad distinguishes himself with a hand-written note on personalized stationery.

I got to talk with Tyler Stricklin and his mom, Pauline, who originally shared his story with us.

Giftsin24.com: Why did you choose to write a note on personalized stationery instead of sending an email?
Tyler Stricklin: Well since I was young I was always taught to write thank you notes. They started when I was young on construction paper and over the years they have developed in to your general cards with blank space to write comments. As I graduated college I wanted to be sure that my thank you notes to employers got the point across, made a bold statement, and stuck out from the other applicants’ notes. My personalized stationery accomplished everything and more. Continue reading ‘New Grad Lands Job with Help from Personalized Stationery’ »