..remember to take time to appreciate each other among the hustle and bustle. Happy holidays!
Monday, December 10, 2012
This Holiday Season...
..remember to take time to appreciate each other among the hustle and bustle. Happy holidays!
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Birth Announcements Ideas for Baby Girls
After nine months of waiting, there is nothing as
interesting as exploring various ways to break your big news to close friends
and family members. However, at times handling baby
girl birth announcements may prove tricky. Knowing exactly what to say and
the appropriate medium to use can be quite challenging. On this note, we have
researched several ideas that you can use to prepare for a personalized birth
announcement for your baby girl.
Unique birth announcement cards
Cards have been used for years to convey different types of messages. They have proven quite effective and to date they are seen as one of the best ways to communicate special messages such as child birth. To ensure that your cards stand out from the rest and that the birth of your baby girl remains engraved in people's minds, you should invest a little effort in terms of designing unique and personalized pieces. Even though going for generic cards at your local store may do, it's always better to remain unique especially while conveying such special messages as the birth of your little angel by opting for personalized cards.
Compile a mailing list on time
A majority of parents are fond of planning for things when it's too late. To avoid incidences of confusion and unnecessary stress, you should collect details and addresses beforehand to save precious time and energy. In fact, this should be done before choosing the announcement cards (or gifts for that matter) to serve as a guide as to how many will be required. Remember, while compiling your list of mailing addresses make sure that all the important people in your life are included. Be sure to do thorough homework on this.
Format
The format of child birth announcement cards is not fixed. However, to ensure that you convey all the important information, you should include the following details while preparing your cards.
*Baby's name
*Parent's names
*Date of birth
*Weight of the baby
These details should be conveyed in third person. Sentences should read like this:
“Mr. and Miss ABCD are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter………”
Photos are a perfect idea
Photos are a perfect way of communicating the birth of your baby girl. They provide a perfect opportunity for your loved ones to get a glimpse of your new baby. You can take advantage of modern technology to create a website for your child and upload her photos there. Then, e-mail the URL to the particular people with whom you want to share the good news with.
When it comes to announcing the birth of your baby girl, there is a lot that you can do. You can choose to take advantage of modern technology and convey your message in a unique and fast way. You can also opt to invest your time in an older yet still effective way to send your message through cards and gifts. Whichever way you choose, creativity is of great importance. Stick to unique ideas for girl birth announcements and you'll be amazed at how your friends will celebrate after receiving the message.
Unique birth announcement cards
Cards have been used for years to convey different types of messages. They have proven quite effective and to date they are seen as one of the best ways to communicate special messages such as child birth. To ensure that your cards stand out from the rest and that the birth of your baby girl remains engraved in people's minds, you should invest a little effort in terms of designing unique and personalized pieces. Even though going for generic cards at your local store may do, it's always better to remain unique especially while conveying such special messages as the birth of your little angel by opting for personalized cards.
Compile a mailing list on time
A majority of parents are fond of planning for things when it's too late. To avoid incidences of confusion and unnecessary stress, you should collect details and addresses beforehand to save precious time and energy. In fact, this should be done before choosing the announcement cards (or gifts for that matter) to serve as a guide as to how many will be required. Remember, while compiling your list of mailing addresses make sure that all the important people in your life are included. Be sure to do thorough homework on this.
Format
The format of child birth announcement cards is not fixed. However, to ensure that you convey all the important information, you should include the following details while preparing your cards.
*Baby's name
*Parent's names
*Date of birth
*Weight of the baby
These details should be conveyed in third person. Sentences should read like this:
“Mr. and Miss ABCD are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter………”
Photos are a perfect idea
Photos are a perfect way of communicating the birth of your baby girl. They provide a perfect opportunity for your loved ones to get a glimpse of your new baby. You can take advantage of modern technology to create a website for your child and upload her photos there. Then, e-mail the URL to the particular people with whom you want to share the good news with.
When it comes to announcing the birth of your baby girl, there is a lot that you can do. You can choose to take advantage of modern technology and convey your message in a unique and fast way. You can also opt to invest your time in an older yet still effective way to send your message through cards and gifts. Whichever way you choose, creativity is of great importance. Stick to unique ideas for girl birth announcements and you'll be amazed at how your friends will celebrate after receiving the message.
Monday, November 19, 2012
The Best Birth Announcement for your Bundle of Joy
When life gives you a sweet bundle of joy, you ought to give
thanks and appreciate the gift. When you hold in your arms a beautiful baby boy
or girl, it is only natural to want to show your joy to the whole world. Creating
birth announcements can be a great and wonderful time for parents. Plan each
and every detail on how you want your child to remember it all, so that later
on he can be able to see the joy you heard. Here are some ideas on how to make
the best birth
announcements.
Do not be afraid to show the world the joy you have in receiving your child. For the announcement, start by coming up with a guest list of the people you intend to invite. Do not forget to add little children to the list so that you create an opportunity for the child to bond with them later in life. Hire a professional photographer for that day so that he takes a great photograph of you the parents holding the child. You can then decide to use this as the basis for an invitation card. Picture the smiles your friends and relatives will have when they see how fulfilled you look in the card.
To add to the card that you will be sending, have cute teddy bears designed. In the pouch of the bear attach the card and a lovely picture of the baby. You may decide to have the baby's picture on an attached love heart. This shows what a loving and jovial family you are to have that child.
During the party give the guests a gift that they can use to remember the day. Hand out an album to put their photos in. At the back cover of the album put a picture of your baby smiling and a few words of love. Create something that your child will come to appreciate when he grows up.
While the party is going on make a point to share a brief history about the family so that they understand your family roots.
Many families are great sports fans, dress the baby up in a
cute uniform and take his picture, go further to add a sweet sport's message of
how he has fought his way out for nine months to join the family.
If the baby has older siblings make sure to include them in the card photo. This will show unity and love in the family unit. While still at the party take many pictures and create memories for the future.
During the party ensure that the guests stay entertained and that at some point they have the chance to hold the baby. The baby is the main reason they came so ensure that they get to see you with him or her.
Pour your heart and soul into your baby’s birth announcement and ensure that every single detail is on point. You only get to welcome him for the first time once, so make sure it is unforgettable.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Handmade Birth Announcements
New mothers love showing off
their babies, and this usually begins with a birth announcement. If you’re
looking for an opportunity to flex your creative skills and save money, handmade
birth announcements are a great alternative to run-of-the-mill announcements.
A professional design is easy to achieve at home. Use colored craft paper for the border, and glue card stock to the middle. If you’re feeling ambitious, write the details in cursive. You can also print out the information from your home computer, giving your announcements a simple, elegant appeal. Add a small ribbon, or use a calligraphy pen for embellishments if you want to add some flair.
If you want to create fun birth announcements, your options are endless. Look through scrap booking supplies and card stock to find your favorite designs, or buy pre-made announcements to dress up. Trace patterns with stencils, or use sponge paint or stamps to frame your announcement. If you do not want to buy items for painting or stamps, then use colored paper to cut out your own designs.
Expectant and new mothers have enough stress, and birth announcements can be low key but still unique. Use thick colored paper to trace and cut out an item. Onesies, pacifiers, rocking horses, and anything newborn-related is perfect. If you have a theme for your baby's room like baseball, then cut out a bat or make a baseball diamond. The cut outs become festive announcements that are special and eye-catching.
Turn an invitation into a keepsake by making it special. Magnets, coasters, water bottles, buttons, key chains, and more can show off your newborn. While these items can be personalized in a store, kits exist containing many of these items. If you pride yourself on standing out and having the best ideas, these birth announcements are functional and impressive.
You may already have items at home that can be transformed into hassle free announcements. Cut and decorate unused folders, or make over the whole folder so recipients can store baby pictures in it. Newspapers can be edited by cutting together parts to make a new headline that announces a baby, and magazine covers can be altered to look like your baby is on the front cover. Only one design is needed and can be scanned and printed. With these inexpensive household items, you can create memorable, one-of-a-kind announcements.
These ideas work for any skill level and time limit. Plus, these birth announcements will amaze others and are a keepsake for your newest family member.
A professional design is easy to achieve at home. Use colored craft paper for the border, and glue card stock to the middle. If you’re feeling ambitious, write the details in cursive. You can also print out the information from your home computer, giving your announcements a simple, elegant appeal. Add a small ribbon, or use a calligraphy pen for embellishments if you want to add some flair.
If you want to create fun birth announcements, your options are endless. Look through scrap booking supplies and card stock to find your favorite designs, or buy pre-made announcements to dress up. Trace patterns with stencils, or use sponge paint or stamps to frame your announcement. If you do not want to buy items for painting or stamps, then use colored paper to cut out your own designs.
Expectant and new mothers have enough stress, and birth announcements can be low key but still unique. Use thick colored paper to trace and cut out an item. Onesies, pacifiers, rocking horses, and anything newborn-related is perfect. If you have a theme for your baby's room like baseball, then cut out a bat or make a baseball diamond. The cut outs become festive announcements that are special and eye-catching.
Turn an invitation into a keepsake by making it special. Magnets, coasters, water bottles, buttons, key chains, and more can show off your newborn. While these items can be personalized in a store, kits exist containing many of these items. If you pride yourself on standing out and having the best ideas, these birth announcements are functional and impressive.
You may already have items at home that can be transformed into hassle free announcements. Cut and decorate unused folders, or make over the whole folder so recipients can store baby pictures in it. Newspapers can be edited by cutting together parts to make a new headline that announces a baby, and magazine covers can be altered to look like your baby is on the front cover. Only one design is needed and can be scanned and printed. With these inexpensive household items, you can create memorable, one-of-a-kind announcements.
These ideas work for any skill level and time limit. Plus, these birth announcements will amaze others and are a keepsake for your newest family member.
Special Delivery: Sending Birth Announcements
You’ve waited nine months for
your little bundle of joy to arrive, and now that your baby’s here, you want to
shout it from the rooftop. However, sending birth
announcements is probably a more efficient way of sharing your good news.
When should they be sent, and to whom? Fortunately, new parents are given some
leeway when it comes to getting their baby’s birth announcements into the hands
of adoring family and friends.
Even the experts disagree about the proper timeframe for birth announcements. In Etiquette for Dummies, Sue Fox notes that a “joyous phone call made by the new father or proud grandparents” immediately after the birth and informal e-mail announcements can suffice in the short term. However, printed announcements should follow as soon as possible, preferably “before the baby is three months old.”
Etiquette expert Letitia Baldridge, a syndicated columnist and author of 15 books on the subject, agrees that, “In a perfect world, birth announcements would be sent out almost immediately.” She concedes, however, that, “a perfect world rarely happens.” And that is doubly true for new parents. If weeks and months pass by in a blur of midnight feedings and stinky diapers, people will understand. Baldridge says birth announcements should be in the mail by the time the baby is six months old. “You don't want the baby growing up and getting married before you announce its birth,” she warns. Parents who do wait a little longer to get the announcements out might consider adding a special note about the baby’s first months or including a more recent photo of their child to make the announcement as up-to-date as possible.
If the three-to-six-month birth announcement window seems daunting, try to prepare ahead of time. Before the baby is even born, decide whether you want to purchase or make the announcements, choose a design or buy necessary craft supplies, and even pre-address the envelopes and add attractive stamps. When your baby is born, you just need to drop in a cute photo and add some vital stats and, voilà! You and your baby are ready to drop them in the mailbox.
Compiling a birth announcement mailing list in advance makes sending the announcements easier, but who should receive an announcement? Here, the experts are pretty much unanimous: send one to everyone! Close friends and family are a must, but many new parents include long-lost school chums and business associates on their mailing lists as well. What better way is there to get back in touch or reach out to colleagues than by sharing such joyous news? Sue Fox cautions, “You can tell the whole world about your new baby if you wish, but remember to address envelopes to out-of-town grandparents, aunts, and uncles first…”
If you wonder whether you should include someone on your mailing list, go ahead and send them an announcement. It’s always best to err on the side of fewer hurt feelings in the long run, and there really can’t be too many people celebrating the birth of your child. Perhaps Miss Manners says it best when she advises parents to “announce the birth to anyone you think will be interested. Or perhaps to anyone you think will be not just interested, but pleased."
Even the experts disagree about the proper timeframe for birth announcements. In Etiquette for Dummies, Sue Fox notes that a “joyous phone call made by the new father or proud grandparents” immediately after the birth and informal e-mail announcements can suffice in the short term. However, printed announcements should follow as soon as possible, preferably “before the baby is three months old.”
Etiquette expert Letitia Baldridge, a syndicated columnist and author of 15 books on the subject, agrees that, “In a perfect world, birth announcements would be sent out almost immediately.” She concedes, however, that, “a perfect world rarely happens.” And that is doubly true for new parents. If weeks and months pass by in a blur of midnight feedings and stinky diapers, people will understand. Baldridge says birth announcements should be in the mail by the time the baby is six months old. “You don't want the baby growing up and getting married before you announce its birth,” she warns. Parents who do wait a little longer to get the announcements out might consider adding a special note about the baby’s first months or including a more recent photo of their child to make the announcement as up-to-date as possible.
If the three-to-six-month birth announcement window seems daunting, try to prepare ahead of time. Before the baby is even born, decide whether you want to purchase or make the announcements, choose a design or buy necessary craft supplies, and even pre-address the envelopes and add attractive stamps. When your baby is born, you just need to drop in a cute photo and add some vital stats and, voilà! You and your baby are ready to drop them in the mailbox.
Compiling a birth announcement mailing list in advance makes sending the announcements easier, but who should receive an announcement? Here, the experts are pretty much unanimous: send one to everyone! Close friends and family are a must, but many new parents include long-lost school chums and business associates on their mailing lists as well. What better way is there to get back in touch or reach out to colleagues than by sharing such joyous news? Sue Fox cautions, “You can tell the whole world about your new baby if you wish, but remember to address envelopes to out-of-town grandparents, aunts, and uncles first…”
If you wonder whether you should include someone on your mailing list, go ahead and send them an announcement. It’s always best to err on the side of fewer hurt feelings in the long run, and there really can’t be too many people celebrating the birth of your child. Perhaps Miss Manners says it best when she advises parents to “announce the birth to anyone you think will be interested. Or perhaps to anyone you think will be not just interested, but pleased."
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