Cyber Week!

The countdown to Christmas is ON and if you haven't started your shopping, now is a great time!  As you may know at More Than Paper, we specialize in personalized gifts.  Giving a gift that wasn't purchased last minute at the mall shows the recipient you took the time to plan for them.  Giving a quality personalized gift makes the gift recipient feel special.

This year, our Cyber Week sale, which offers 25% - 50% off retail prices on select items, runs from today, Friday, November 29 through Friday, December 6.  We have great ideas to dress up your envelopes & gift packages, desk, home and tech devices.  Over the next week, check out our ideas! Up first are our ideas to dress up your desk.

We adore this personalized sticky note cube to jot down a quick note.   This personalized gift is a perfect stocking stuffer and we have three styles from which to choose.



This activity pad/calendar keeps everyone in your family's comings and goings in one place. This is a great gift for anyone who likes to stay organized!




Another idea for the stationery lover is this newly added stationery set.     It has 4 different "messages" with Happy Birthday, Congratulations, Awesome, and Thank You so your personalized stationery can serve many purposes.  What a fantastic idea and great gift!



See all of our DRESS UP YOUR DESK Cyber Week Sale  items at More Than Paper!  And view ALL of our sale items here!   See you tomorrow with great ideas to dress up your envelopes! 

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving from More Than Paper!  We hope that today you take time to enjoy your family and friends and remember these important words of wisdom... 

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Happy Thanksgiving!  Check back with us tomorrow for our Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals. You will not want to miss this one... 

Movember

Have you noticed something different about some men recently?  People are nodding their heads everywhere because it's Movember! 



As you may know, Movember is an annual, month long event in November where millions of men across the country grow mustaches to raise awareness and money for prostate cancer and other men's cancer charities. Big or small, full or thin, men are growing mustaches to change the face of men's heath.  "Mo Bros" and "Mo Sistas," it's a huge movement. 



At More Than Paper, we have dozens of products with mustaches that support this trend.  From this handy desktop calendar ... 



to custom, self-inking stampers with a mustache theme.  



We even have cute mustache monogram stationery, too!  There are mustaches everywhere at More Than Paper. 




Find out how you can participate by growing a mustache or donating at Movember.com. Start a team, recruit members, land donations, and earn prizes.  The Movember website is full of interesting facts about men's health and how you can get involved and make a difference!  We absolutely loved the "Gen Mo" (Generation Mustache) Style Guide.  Which is your favorite style? 

Shop all of our mustache products at More Than Paper!

Marble and Travertine Coasters

This week we are inspired to share a newly added gift at More Than Paper: personalized marble and travertine coasters!  Coasters make a wonderful gift for hostess, housewarming, or someone who loves to entertain.  Are you going to a "stock the bar party?"  Pair these coasters with a bottle of wine for the perfect gift!   We love this photo coaster design.  



If you are looking for something different, check out a dozen other great styles of personalized stone coasters at More Than Paper.  We also love the bold and graphic nature of this design printed on travertine. 



The authentic marble and travertine coasters come in a set of 2 or 4 and have a no-slip cork backing.  They arrive packed in a gift box ready for gift giving.  So which is your favorite and who will you buy it for? 

Goil Foil Stationery Trend

Sometimes a trend is not really a trend at all, but a timeless classic that has a sudden resurgence in popularity or has been updated with a fresh new look. Such is the case with the stationery trend we are seeing this 2013 holiday season-- gold foil.   Or more specifically, the gold foil effect.  Many stationery designers are using cool design techniques to replicate the gold foil look digitally, making it more affordable.  

This season, we are also seeing a combination of digital printing and foil stamping on holiday photo cards.  Adding foil stamping can make an ordinary digital holiday card more upscale and special.  At More Than Paper, we offer a variety of greeting cards and stationery with both gold foil printing and gold foil effect.   So whatever your budget, we have a gold foil look for you!

Find these greeting cards here, top to bottom, left to right.   1) Merry & Bright Holiday Digital Photo Card by Whitney English   2)  Merry Christmas Wishes Holiday Digital Photo Card by Take Note Deigns 3) Wonderful Photo Mounted Holiday Card by Checkerboard 4) Warmest Wishes Holiday Digital Photo Card by William Arthur.  

Shop hundreds of holiday card styles for every trend at More Than Paper.  

For the love of chalkboard

Every holiday season, More Than Paper notices several trends in greeting cards and other stationery products.  This week, we are sharing two of those trends here on our blog.  Up first is the Chalkboard Trend!  With a variety of great chalkboard fonts, backgrounds, hand drawn details, and beautiful flourishes, designers everywhere are on board with this trend.   

Find these chalkboard styles here: 

1. Handscripted Chalkboard We Wish You Holiday Card by Stacy Claire Boyd
2. Warm Wishes Holiday Card by Checkerboard
3. Square Address Label by Take Note Designs 

4. Center Initial Address Label by Stacy Claire Boyd  5. Chalkboard Address Label by Bonnie Marcus
6. Merry & Bright Holiday Card by Take Note Designs

If you have fallen in love with the chalkboard style like we have, check out our enormous selection of photo greeting cards at More Than Paper!   Select matching address label stickers to coordinate with your cards and make addressing easy (they double as envelope seals too!).  While we know you want to stay on trend, we also know you don't want to have the same card everyone else has which is why More Than Paper adds hundreds of new products and designs, so there is quite a variety from which to choose. 

Have you seen Nest of Posies FREE CHALKBOARD PRINTABLES for the holidays?  

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Which is your favorite? 

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Tell us what you think of this chalkboard trend here today! And check back with us on Friday when we unveil the second trend this year in stationery.... can you guess what it is? 

Bamboo Cutting Board

More Than Paper is always on the look out for new and innovative personalized items and when we found these, we just knew our customers would love them!   These newly added Bamboo Cutting Boards by Make an Impression are the perfect holiday gift for the chef or couple that loves to entertain.  It also makes a great wedding gift.  With its high quality design, it also looks and feels much more expensive than it really is! 



There are many design options with this natural, two-toned crushed bamboo board. Available in sizes small, medium, and large, there's a size for every recipient's needs and your budget.    Prices start at just $19. 

For someone who loves to barbecue or a great western theme, this makes a great gift. 



We just love the detail on this!  The design is machine-engraved, leaving an intricate, deep impression on the board.  The boards are cleaned and coated with natural waxes and oils for sealing and are food safe. 



Head on over to view all of the design options and order a Bamboo Cutting Board for this season!  We just love this one.  

Wine and Cheese Gifts

As we head into the holiday season, More Than Paper is on the hunt for perfect gifts for everyone on our list. We know of a few wine and cheese connoisseurs, so we've scoured the web and our store for perfect gifts they're sure to love.   Here are our top gifts for wine and cheese lovers! 

Up first, More Than Paper carries this affordable wine tote that can be personalized with up to 15 characters.  Add a bottle of wine and glasses for wine picnic!   We also love this basket of wine and cheese gifts from igourmet.  They have an incredible selection of upscale wine and cheese gifts, as well as many other hard to find gourmet items.  

We love this red wine and chocolate basket combo!  For the wine lover that also loves to give wine as a gift, give them some personalized wine gift tags by Boatman Geller available at More Than Paper. 

Le Cruset makes a very easy wine opener and vacuum to keep your wine fresh at an affordable price.  Find this great gift here!  And lastly, these great personalized wine coasters are the perfect touch to a home bar.  100 coasters for just $45, they are available at More Than Paper. 

So what do you think?  Do you have any great ideas to share with us? We'd love to hear them! 

Ideas for setting your Thanksgiving table

For those who love to entertain, Thanksgiving is the king of all entertaining holidays!  There are days of prep work, an extensive menu, and lots of fun ways to decorate.  At More Than Paper, we have some great ideas for setting your Thanksgiving table for those that really embrace this holiday. 

1.  Investing in a set of 10 or 12 personalized placemats for Thanksgiving makes a lot of sense for those that host this holiday every year.  The personalized placemats add a fun touch to the table and make it even more special.   They easily wipe clean and store easily. 

2.  Coordinating personalized bowls for soup and salad look great with your placemats. 

3. We found this rooster table runner at Pier 1 that can work for the season or all year round. 

4.  More Than Paper has a great selection of blank stock paper for the season, like this one with autumn leaves.  On one of our favorite crafty blogs, Lil'Luna, Krysten is sharing FREE THANKSGIVING Printables!  Print out a coloring page onto one of  More Than Paper's blank stock paper designs and place it with some crayons on the table for the kids. 

5. These gold napkin rings, also found at Pier 1, add a sophisticated touch to your table. 

6.  Mercury gold votive candles are hot right now!  They look great on any table, Thanksgiving or otherwise. 

7. We love this subway art found on Etsy.  It's an inexpensive piece of artwork that can go in a frame for the season.  Add it to the table or food buffet. 

8.  Popular party blog Catch My Party has a set of free thanksgiving printables.  We love the drink straws and "I'm thankful for..." cards.  Add a card to each place setting and have guests write down what they are thankful for!  It is a great way to stimulate dinner conversation. 

9. & 10.  We found these cupcakes and think they'd look great packaged in a treat bag with a personalized sticker as a take home treat for later!  We know there's a lot of pie to be eaten, but the day after Thanksgiving, a nice treat sounds perfect to us.  (Especially if all the pie is gone!) 

What are your ideas for setting the Thanksgiving table? 

Desktop Calendars

Do you or someone you know often ask, "What day is it?"  A handy desktop calendar keeps everyone on track and looks great on anyone's desk.  We love these non-personalized desktop calendars by Stacy Claire Boyd.   Stock up on them for the holidays and have them on hand to give as last minute gifts.  They're great for a hostess gift or stocking stuffers for the organized family member. 

The calendar and pages come with an easel for your desk and the package is just $40.00 (refill pages are $22.00 per set.)   The trendy background patterns look great all year round and make a bold statement on your desk.  You can also check out the other great desktop calendars by Stacy Claire Boyd and others here.

More Than Paper has recently added a bunch of very cool desktop calendars. We also love this one which is letterpressed (a classic technique in paper that is very trendy right now!) When the month is over, don't throw them out, this one can be torn up and planted in the ground.  Daises will sprout!  This is a wonderful eco-friendly gift that everyone is sure to love.



See all of our desktop calendars and choose your favorite here!

Housewarming Gifts

Do you remember the first house you bought?  We do.  Moving into a new space, making it yours, and turning a house into a home is such an exciting time in life.  When a friend or family member makes that major investment,  More Than Paper suggests sending or bringing a personalized gift!  We have a variety of housewarming gift ideas they'll love and keep forever.  Because it's those personal touches that transform a house to make it unique. 

1) We love these stemless wine glasses. They don't break as easily as traditional wine glasses do and are perfectly on trend.  2) Personalized wall art makes a statement that will be a treasured keepsake.   3) We can't get enough of all the new pillow designs by Checkerboard and Devora Designs.  This personalized pillow by Checkerboard looks great on anyone's couch!  4) They'll love to cozy up this winter with a personalized throw blanket.  It's a luxe gift that people love.  5) Give the gift of beautiful, luxurious stationery for the paper lover, a sample shown here by Prints Charming. 6) A monogrammed candle looks great in the kitchen, library, or as an extra touch to a guest bathroom. 

These home decor items also make great hostess gifts, especially during the holiday season. So what is your favorite housewarming or hostess gift to give or to receive?

Thanksgivukkah

If you had to ask, "what is Thanksgivukkah?" sit back for a moment and watch this funny (and informative!) video about this upcoming holiday...

Yes, this holiday is so rare, so special, that it won't happen again for another 70,000 years.  Really.  On November 28, 2013, the first day/second night of Hanukkah will fall on Thanksgiving.  This once in a lifetime event is something for everyone to get excited about! 

The internet is a buzz with ways to celebrate two holidays in one.  Will you have Maneschewitz-Brined turkey?  (Yes, please!) 

Photos by Macey J. Foronda, via Buzz Feed.  Download recipes here! 

Or how about sweet potato bourbon noodle kugel?  (Double yes, please!) 

Photos by Macey J. Foronda, via Buzz Feed.  Download recipes here! 

We think that nothing sounds better than the Challah-Apple Stuffing.  YUM! 

Photos by Macey J. Foronda, via Buzz Feed.  Download recipes here!

More Than Paper can't wait to celebrate this fun once in a lifetime holiday and we have some great products that you won't find many other places.  These personalized gift stickers would look adorable on an invitation to join your table for the holiday. 

Or choose these personalized Thanksgiving/Hanukkah gift stickers.  You can use them on treat bags for the kids, too. 

Get a jump start on your holiday cards with this adorable "double delicious" chalkboard photo card by Naavale.  They have a great selection of cards for Thanksgivukkah.  

We love this Driedels and Drumsticks design, too!

We also have great Thanksgiving entertaining items, like these personalized beverage napkins. 

Check out all of our great items for Thanksgiving to celebrate the most thankful time of the year, by visiting here!   So how will you be celebrating this once in a lifetime holiday, if at all?  Or how will you celebrate your Thanksgiving?  We'd love to know!  Share your plans by commenting below.  Don't forget to take a plate of your food and hastag #thanksgivukkah to join in with millions of others on this special day! 

Personalized linen hemstitch napkins

This week at More Than Paper, we are inspired by our personalized linen hemstitch napkins that make the perfect hostess or housewarming present.  They are so luxurious and beautiful, they're the kind of gift someone loves to receive.  



With their clean appearance and crisp structure, a set of 6 napkins comes personalized at no additional cost for just $58.   The napkins are fashioned in high quality linen and have a luxurious feel to them.  They're a chic table accessory and would make a great addition to anyone's place setting at home.  

We love that you can choose between white and cream with many choices for thread colors, too!   These gorgeous napkins make also make a great gift for an engagement or bridal shower, or anyone that loves entertaining at home.  Head over to read more about them here!