On Thin Ice!

My new "go to gift" - personalized framed print

Invitation

Skates painted just for Lily's big day!

My assistant helping me assemble the party favors

Kim purchased these fun flavored chap sticks at Target

Prototype - looking good but something is missing....

New use for Place Cards - they are the perfect size to staple on top of a goody bag

I ran out to Michael's at the last minute to pick up this raffia for the goody bags. They needed a bit of color.

Candy Bar assembly is very easy - just a bit of tape is needed

This new image of iceskates arrived just in time for me to assist my friend Kim in making the party favors for her daughter Lily's 8th birthday. A very special day as we have been included in all the previous 7 celebrations! My assistant Jackson and I worked together to assemble the party favors. The entire ensemble was a huge hit with the kids! These are just my amateur pictures but professional ones including all the final products are on the way from Tina Bazala Photography. More to follow.

On My Bookshelf

Elizabeth Berg is one of my fav authors.

Just discovered Laura Moriarty -The Rest of Her Life is a must read

I've been a fan of MHC since the early 80s when I read Where are the Children. I had the rare opportunity to meet her in person at Barnes and Noble a few years back and she signed a book for me.

I was counting down the days till April 5th as I was anxiously awaiting the release date of new books by two of my favorite authors, Mary Higgins Clark and Elizabeth Berg. I just ordered them on Amazon and fortunatley just finished the new Kristin Hannah, Night Road that I picked up at Target on Saturday. Please be warned, do not attempt to read the Night Road during the week. I couldn't put it down and it lead to a late night and challenging moring making my TNT Gym Class at 6:00am.

Hello Cupcake!

I haven't met a cupcake I didn't like. While I can appreciate the finer things in life including gourmet cupcakes from places like Incredible Edibles, Cupcakes Actually, Red Velvet and Georgetown Cupcakes I am just as happy with ones from Harris Teeter. Regardless of where they come from, a fancy cupcake shop, high end bakery, grocery store or Dunkin Hines from my own kitchen they are even better when adorned with one of our new cupcake toppers. As always, any image is available. Perfect for any upcoming party on your calendar. Enjoy!

Hampton Paper Round Stickers 24 for $18.00

Hershey's Is.....

I am sure I date myself by admitting I know the Hershey's Great American Chocolate Bar jingle from a long, long time ago but it's what I was singing in my head as I made these candy bar wrappers. There are so many fun ways to incorporate these into a party. While I was working on the blog I was thinking the sparklers or the American flag would be great for s'mores for our 4th of July party. Cant wait to start working on them!

Anchors Away!

Cupcake Topper

Notepad and Placemat

Kiss Stickers

Hershey Bar wrapper

Framed Print

Sometimes when I look at the over 300 images in our portfolio, I forget about some of my old favorites. Such is the case with the Anchor. I created some items over the weekend for the photo shoot and am reminded of my love for this image. It is such a classic and looks so fresh on so many Hampton Paper items.

Super Size It!

Sunday Crossword

Peace Sign

Princess Crown

Best Selling Red Wagon

Did you know you can super size your Hampton Paper image? Yep, just tell us in your order that you would like the image, the font or both super sized and we will increase it by 20%. We will even send you proof to preview. "How much?" you ask, It's free! We look forward to hearing from you!

Hampton Paper Designs notepads 2 personalized for $32.00

April Showers

April Showers may bring May flowers (as well as a very unwanted birthday for me) but it also provides me the opporutnity to flip my Hampton Paper calendar to enjoy our fancy umbrella image embelished every so lightly that it sparkles!