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How to Invite

How to invite. Seems like a pretty easy thing, right? But really, it's the culmination of multiple details put in the context of the type of event...

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Are you looking for a unique guest book idea to make a lasting impression on your guests and as a keepsake for yourself...

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    After the party invitations were sent out for my son's birthday, I was faced with the planning of the party menu.  I knew I was going to make cupcakes I just wasn't sure about the cupcake frosting. I love cake and cupcakes and so does my son. I do not love ...
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  • Spring Games and Activities For Your Work Place

    Are the people in your work place or office in need of a pick-me-up this month? Everyone knows it's tough to site in your cubical wishing you were outside! Everyone has Spring Fever, so take a small amount of your time to create a fun and uplifting team-bonding experience in ...
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  • Top 10 Tips to a Successful Yard Sale

    Spring and summer mean lots of cleaning up and tossing out! Recycle what you can and sell the rest! Here are some great yard sale tips. After your yard sale, send out stylish party invitations and celebrate all that freed up space!

  • Photo Books -The Perfect Party Favor

    Sometimes I find party favors to be one of the hardest things to decide on.  At PurpleTrail, we think we've come up with the perfect party favor - photo books.  Pictures are something everyone loves and you can  have the greatest impact without breaking your budget.  Now, this ...
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  • Party Food – What’s Hot In 2010

    As you plan for parties and send out party invitations in 2010, take a look at what's hot for 2010 for party food. PurpleTrail's pals and Partybluprints report on what more than 1800 professional chefs think.

  • Shower Invitations – Baby, Bridal and Beyond

    Shower invitations.  Whether it's  baby shower invitations, bridal shower invitations, or couples shower invites, it seems there are millions to choose from.  Cute themes, contemporary themes, animal themes, you name it, it's likely to exist.  The problem with these mass ...
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  • Make Your Own Invitations, Cards, Announcements, and More with PurpleTrail Design Center

    Why spend money on mass produced cards when you can design your own?  Friends and family will love getting one of a kind greeting cards, invitations, and announcements from you.  It's easy to do with the PurpleTrail Design Center. You have some many creative tools at your disposal.  ...
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  • Print Your Own Greeting Cards, Invitations, and Announcements- Best Practices

    With the PurpleTrail Design Center, it's easy to print to print your greeting cards, invitations, and announcements.  You'll definitely want to keep a few things in mind as you set up your printer to get the best printed card results.  Whether you are your goal is to print a 2 ...
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  • Design Tips For Printed Cards

    Designing personalized cards is fun and easy.  Whether you've elected to design cards to print at home or have them professionally printed, there are a few things to keep in mind.  We've put together some tips to help you create your best card design. Spacing When designing a card, make sure ...
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  • Custom Photo Cards

    Every year many people set out to do a family photo card for their holiday photo cards to send out.   This year, try creating a more custom photo card.  It's easy to do and it makes for a more personalized card that recipients will want to display.   It's easy to do ...
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