Ever wondered where the tradition of tiered wedding cakes came from? Or why brides are carried over the threshold of their new homes? Well, wonder no more, because we here at My Paper Shop have put together an infographic explaining 9 of the most popular wedding traditions and superstitions from around the world! How many of your own wedding plans come from ancient superstitions or old traditions? Check out our infographic to find out!
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With Father’s Day quickly approaching, it’s time to get your creative juices flowing, thinking about what to give Dad for his special day. The best gifts are always from the heart, so we came up with 6 DIY crafts that your kids can make for their #1 man.
With the weather warming up and summer quickly approaching, we all know what season it is – wedding season! Weddings are a time for celebration, but there’s always one thing that gets in the way of perfect happiness while planning a blissful wedding – and that’s money. Thankfully, there are so many DIY ideas for practically every aspect of a wedding, that it’s easy to save money and get the wedding you want – not to mention the fact that you’ll be creating great memories with friends and family as you put it all together. Here are just a few ideas to get you started.
Continue readingWe’ve all seen those huge Sweet 16 birthday parties on TV, along with other incredible coming of age celebrations enjoyed by various cultures and religions. Teens love to do it up big, show off for their friends, and have a great time. So when they reach another major milestone in their lives – high school graduation – it’s only natural that they’d want to make it into an event to remember. And what better way to do that than to put on the party of the century?
Continue readingWe’ve all heard the stories of brilliant ideas being hastily scribbled on the back of a napkin when inspiration struck, but no paper was readily available. Well, as a party supply company, we here at My Paper Shop have an especially close relationship with napkins, so we thought it’d be fun to learn more about all those great ideas born on the back of a napkin. Here’s an infographic we put together to show off the role the humble napkin has played in many surprising areas of our culture and history.
Continue readingSpring just cannot come fast enough! After months of freezing temperatures, hazardous roads, and layers upon layers of clothes, we are more than ready for sunshine and warmth! It’s time to watch the weather forecast eagerly for those warm temps, to scan the skies for sunshine, to peek in those flower beds for the first buds of springtime.
It’s time to rush spring.
If only we could make the season change a little faster, hurry the process so we can get all the enjoyment we can out of this miraculous time of year.
Continue readingEach different holiday and each different season of the year brings with it certain types of celebrations we look forward to sharing with family and friends. From Christmas cookie swaps to summer barbeques, these traditions are what create the rhythm of the year.
Continue readingMaking a quilt is no quick and easy Saturday afternoon project. From choosing the pattern and picking out all the right fabrics, to stitching the blocks together just right, adding borders and backing and batting, and finally, the finishing touches of the quilting itself – making a quilt takes time.
Continue readingThe major holidays may be behind us, and there may even be a sense of relief that comes with having the space that frees up once the tree, the decorations, the idiosyncrasies of guests, and the large bowl of punch have been returned to their proper places. It’s also not unusual to feel more vividly the bleakness of winter and a nostalgia for a home filled with laughter and friends.
Continue readingLet the good times roll! Mardi Gras is almost here, that day of wild partying that traditionally marked the last day of fun and festivities before the ascetic season of Lent began. Even if you can’t be in New Orleans for the big day, you can still get in on some of the action from home, by hosting the perfect Mardi Gras party!
We’ve come up with a few different ideas that you can use to make sure your night of revelry is as fantastic as it possibly can be.
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