GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Blind Embossing
- Blind embossing is a printing method where an image is pressed into paper resulting in a raised design. The embossing is termed “blind” because the design is formed without ink or foil. (Debossing is an image stamped onto paper or a napkin without ink or foil; it appears “indented.”)
Bright White
- This shade is the ultimate in white, very crisp, pure and bright!
Deckle Edge
- An uneven, feathery edge on a piece of paper is called a deckle edge. This edge is most commonly found on parchment invitations; however, other papers may also have deckle edges and will be noted in descriptions.
Die-Cutting
- The process of using sharp metal rules to cut shapes and designs into paper. Die-cutting includes cutout shapes and sculpted edges.
Double Envelopes
- The traditional set of two envelopes is used with formal invitations and announcements. The outer envelope is addressed to the guest and may have your (the sender’s) address printed on the back flap. The inner envelope, with the invitation and enclosures is enclosed inside the outer envelope. The inner envelope carries only the guests’ names. The inner envelope is available with a coordinating liner; it is not gummed and is not sealed.
Ecru
- This color is a warm creamy beige.
Embossing
- Embossing is like blind embossing above, only this type of printing uses ink or foil on the raised area to add drama and dimension.
Foil Stamping
- This effect is achieved when colored foil is hot-stamped onto paper (perhaps a Christmas card) or accessory items, such as napkins.
French-Fold
- A sheet of paper folded twice to create a four-paneled invitation is considered French-folded. This fold is most common with parchment invitations.
Layers
- This term indicates layers of paper tied or glued together. If the top layer is translucent and the lower is decorative paper, you’ll see a muted version of the lower layer through the translucent top.
Liners
- This term refers to the decorative paper used to line the inside of an inner envelope or a single envelope.
Panel
- A panel is the center section of your invitation “framed” by a raised area of paper. It also refers to pages facing each other. For example, a tri-fold invitation when opened fully, has a left, middle and right panel.
Parchment
- This translucent paper is made to look like original parchment. This distinctive paper adds a softening effect to any invitation.
Pearlize
- The process that applies a luminous pearl-like finish to part of an invitation, usually to an embossed design, is called pearlizing.
Short-Fold
- A short-fold is created when a sheet of paper is folded once, not exactly in half, forming an invitation with a short front panel and longer back panel.
Thermography
- This type of printing is created by adding a resin powder to wet ink, which when heated, creates a raised surface.
Tri-Fold
- A tri-fold is created when a sheet of paper is folded twice to form a three-paneled invitation. Both outside panels are folded inward to cover the center panel.
Vellum
- Vellum is a paper with a rich, smooth finish paper.
White
- This shade is a soft white, like wedding gowns. It is a delicate hue.
Z-Fold
- A z-fold is created when a sheet of paper is folded twice in accordion fashion to form a three-paneled invitation.
GRAMMAR AND WORDING HINTS
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Grammar Guidelines
The following suggestions may help you when wording invitations.
When titles are used, the husband’s title always comes first
Doctor and Mrs. Warren T. Wilson
Judge and Mrs. Warren T. Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. Warren T. Wilson
Without title, the wife’s name should come first
Susan and John Breed
With children’s names added, the father’s name should come first, then the wife’s name, followed by the children’s names listed according to age (oldest first)
The John Hopkins Family John, Teri, Lee and Anna Hopkins
Uses of Jr., III, etc.
Warren T. Wilson, Jr.
Warren T. Wilson, junior
John Lee Hopkins, III
(a comma should always precede junior, III, etc.)
Widow or Married Woman
Mrs. Daniel York or Emily York
(Never use "Mrs. Emily York" unless she is divorced)
Use of Plurals
When names end in "s", "x", "z", "ch", and "sh", add "es".
Adams = Adamses
Wilcox = Wilcoxes
Dietz = Dietzes
Gingrich = Gingriches
Nash = Nashes
When names end in "o", or "y", add "s".
Garbo = Garbos
Henry = Henrys
Only use an apostrophe to show ownership, never to form a plural.
Happy Holidays from The Halls is proper (not the Hall’s)
Come to the Halls’ beach house (not the Hall’s)
Meet at Jane Hall’s beach house is proper
In many cases, the plural form of a name is not desirable.
The word "Family" may look and sound better.
The Jones Family
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ORDERING STICK FIGURE ITEMS
Ordering stick figure items can be a bit overwhelming with all the personalized options. The following hints may help you in the ordering process.
1) Remember to indicate the LETTER/NUMBER code found under each head.
For example: W17
The letters under each head represent the following catagories:
Heads that begin with W represent the selections for Women or Older Girls.
Heads that begin with M represent the selections for Men or Older Boys.
Heads that begin with G represent the selections for Girls.
Heads that begin with B represent the selections for Boys.
Heads that begin with DG represent the selections for Baby Girls.
Heads that begin with DB represent the selctions for Baby Boys.
Dog selections begin with D and Cat selections begin with C.
2) Remember to indicate age for sizing purposes. Adults can be sized by indicating"Adult" rather than specific age. For example:
W17- Adult
G37 - Age 7
3) Enter optional add-on characteristics, such as Asian Eyes, Beard, Moustache, Goatee, or Eye Glasses when ordering. For example:
W17 with Eye Glasses - Adult
M13 with Goatee and Eye Glasses - Adult
4) To "Dress Up" your stick figure characters, many products include the addition of Logos. First, choose your Logos from the list and enter each Logo name next to the head # of the character of your choice. For example:
W17 with Eye Glasses - Adult - Van with Cell Phone
M13 with Goatee and Eye Glasses - Adult - Business Person
5) On "Full Color" Products, it is very important to indicate Skin Tone.
Choose either Light Skin Tone, Medium Brown Skin Tone, or Dark Brown Skin Tone. Samples of each skin type are represented on sample heads at the bottom of the page of head options. For example:
W17 with Eyes Glasses - Dark Skin - Adult- Van and Cell Phone
6) As with all personalized stationery, please enter your complete custom wording and carefully check your information and spelling.
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