"Where do you get the inspiration for your images? This is, far and away the number one question I am asked. The answer is deceptively simple: life.Some of our images are nostalgic- the Adirondack chair reminds me of growing up in the Adirondacks and our log windmill of summers in the Hamptons. Other images are inspired by family and friends. In an earlier blog I described the magnolias and how … [Read more...] about Who Ordered the Beluga Gimlet on the Rocks?
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Candy Bar Wrappers
You know I love working on new products and couldn't wait to show you what's coming out from Hampton Paper very soon. These candy bar wrappers were made for Jackson 4th birthday and they were a huge hit from those who attended his party from age 2-50. In true HPD fashion, you will be able to choose from any one of our 200 images and personalize for every occasion. You know I cant wait to use these … [Read more...] about Candy Bar Wrappers
Please Let Us Know…..
Option 1: Classic and PreppyOption 2: Modern and Simple Option 3: Traditional with an Edge My Dearest Hampton Paper Fans, I need your help! It's a new year and we want to update our look. We are just months away from our 4 year anniversary (yikes time has FLOWN!) and I am working on releasing some new options for our beautiful stationery line. Please let us know if you like these prototypes or … [Read more...] about Please Let Us Know…..
The Right Address
The Right Address is actually one of my fav books and now finally I can say I have the right address too! Of course its all relative but based on what I was looking for - mainly a great neighborhood full of kids, we have arrived. Now that the craziness of the holidays have passed and we actually own the house, I am finally working on sending out the change of address cards. One of the benefits of … [Read more...] about The Right Address
Some of Our Best Ideas
New Invitation Design AboveSome of our best and most creative ideas come from our clients and stores! Yes, here at Hampton Paper Designs we are always open to your suggestions and what we can do to make our items fit your vision. Some ideas we have received are business cards, moving the image to the bottom of the notepad, writing lines on correspondence cards for children, recipe cards and … [Read more...] about Some of Our Best Ideas
Jackson’s Party – T-3
Sunflowers - perfect color for our theme Crayons ready for art tablePrize for Pin the Tail on the Dalmatian GameCarmel Corn HolderLabels for Candy JarsStuffed Dalmatian for "Hot Potato" GamePin the Tail on the Dalmatian Game (Thank you Ritz Camera for this!)Cupcake Toppers3 days till Jackson's party and I am a complete wreck. How come my to do list is getting longer? I still have a million things … [Read more...] about Jackson’s Party – T-3
Lauren’s Skate Party
I received a SOS from my friend Kim last week that she needed assistance with party favors for her daughter's skate party. Hampton Paper to the rescue! I jumped at the chance to work on the favors. Kim ordered some skate themed books and I assembled some candy in some Chinese take out boxes. The party was a huge success! I must admit its been years since I was last on skates but like riding a bike … [Read more...] about Lauren’s Skate Party
Firetruck Party:Creating The Candy Table
Table Backdrop is key! Color coordinated Candy!Display pieces for the candy.One major component to Jackson 4th Birthday this year has been a candy table. Sweet Nothings owner, Kristy Patterson to the rescue! Here's Kristy's inspiration and vision. 1. Incorporate the fire theme into the set up of the candy table 2. Use the HPD firetruck image and hat to inspire the color theme for the candy … [Read more...] about Firetruck Party:Creating The Candy Table
Happy Birthday Kate!
Last week I read a story about a inspirational girl named Kate McRae on Kim Stoegbauer's blog TheTomKatStudio.com . After I ready her story, I immediately reached out to Kim to see if I could participate in making Kate's 7th birthday her best yet! The party theme is Ice Cream Shoppe in Pink,Chocolate and White. Kim reviewed the HPD designs and suggested we donate some items with our ice cream … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday Kate!
Get Well Soon!
One of the benefits to owning a stationery company is that you have cards on hand for all occasions. When my older son Thomas found out that his little brother Jackson was sick, he selected a fold over card and wrote him a get well note and left it on his bed for him. Hampton Paper Fold over Note Cards 8 for $18.00. A bit of brotherly love, priceless. … [Read more...] about Get Well Soon!