Mother’s Day Party Ideas

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Floral Bliss Border Papers

Mother’s Day is a very big deal for many men and women around the country, as it’s a day to honor the woman who brought us into this world and make her day as special as possible. Whether you want to honor a biological mother, stepmother, adoptive mother, grandmother or just someone who has been like a “mom” to you…

Easter Border Paper–Spring Colors, Festive Designs

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Peter Cottontail Border Papers

Easter is right around the corner, and for many people, it’s a very important religious holiday while others enjoy the lighter side of Easter with Easter egg hunts, Easter candy baskets, chocolate bunnies, and egg coloring. No matter how you celebrate the Easter holiday,you can use Easter border paper from PaperDirect in a variety of ways. Border paper can be…

Birthday Party Tips for Baby’s First Birthday

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Birthday Party Casual Invitations

One of the most memorable events of a young couple’s life is their baby’s first birthday party, so if you’re getting ready to plan your little one’s first birthday party, you may need some birthday party tips for kids’ parties. While many young parents have visions of throwing an elaborate party that will be unforgettable for all those who attend…

Anniversary Tips: How to Throw the Perfect Party

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Do you have an anniversary coming soon? Are your parents or some other family member close to hitting a milestone in their lives such as thirty years on the job, married for twenty years, or maybe even married for fifty years or longer? If so, how about some anniversary tips for the perfect party to celebrate the momentous occasion of…

Corporate Event Planning Tips

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World Wide Notecards

Planning is really the key to pulling off any event successfully. If you are not fully prepared ahead of the scheduled event, something will go wrong. PaperDirect provides lots of party planning tips, but things are a bit different when you’re planning a corporate event. Here are some corporate event planning tips to help you make the big night a…

How to Make Perfect Graduation Invitations

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Pristine Folded Invitations

Graduating from high school or college is one of the most amazing times in a person’s life. There’s the excitement of the occasion, the deeply satisfying feeling of accomplishment and the thrill of the unknown future all mixed together, creating a blend of emotions that are difficult to fathom at times. While it’s an exciting time for the graduate, friends…

Kids’ Birthday Party Game Ideas

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Zoo Review Casual Invitations

There is nothing more fun than throwing a kids’ birthday party, but the key to having a successful kids’ party is to have games that will keep the guests and guest of honor entertained and busy. So, after all the decorations are bought, the food is cooked, and gifts are purchased, you have to come up with fun party game…

Sweet Sixteen Party Themes

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Sweet Sensation Casual Invitations

If you’ve seen the television show, My Super Sweet 16, you know that some parents throw extremely extravagant and very expensive parties for their teenage daughters to mark the special occasion of turning sixteen. These parents are usually very wealthy, however, and the parties are just not very realistic for most parents’ budgets. If you are planning a sweet sixteen…

How to Throw a Surprise Party Successfully

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Birthday Bash Casual Invitations

The key to throwing a surprise party is keeping the guest of honor from ever finding out, which is not easy. Another challenge throwing a surprise party presents is making sure the guest of honor actually shows up, and while many people say the only way to ensure this will happen is to hold the party at the guest of…

Golf Party Supplies and Ideas

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Avid golfers dream about golf year round, but with inches of snow on the ground, it’s not realistic to think about having a golf party or a golf-themed party, but you can certainly start planning your golf party for the coming months. If you’ve been given the task of hosting or planning a golf party, you are going to need…

Need Baby Shower Tips? How About a Creative Name Contest?

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Zoo Crew Border Papers

Baby showers are a  great time for soon-to-be mothers to gather with their friends and family and eat delicious food, play silly games and unwrap much-needed gifts for the baby. But some baby showers can be boring. If you’re looking for a way to keep your baby shower interesting, try coming up with some original game ideas to keep your…

Play Baby Trivia!

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Noah's Promise Casual Invitations

Is your close friend or family member expecting a baby and you want to throw the best baby shower ever? With some helpful baby shower tips from PaperDirect, you can host the baby shower of the year! If you have attended a baby shower, you know that sometimes it’s a struggle to come up with creative, fun ways to celebrate…

Fall Party Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank

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Fall Freshness Casual Invitations

With winter only a few weeks away, time is running out to throw a great fall party. No matter what the occasion, whether it’s a school event, football tailgate party, wedding anniversary, bridal or baby shower, or just a neighbor or family get together, fall is a beautiful time to throw a party. The crisp, cool autumn air and changing…

Preparing the Perfect Thanksgiving Table Setting

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Autumn Etching Folded Place Cards

Who doesn’t love Thanksgiving? Even more, who doesn’t love Thanksgiving dinner surrounded by loved ones and friends? If you are hosting a Thanksgiving dinner this year, you may be a bundle of nerves, especially if it’s your first time hosting the most important meal of the year (no pressure though!). Successfully hosting any dinner party is all about preparation. The…

Golf Party Awards for Kids and Adults

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Gimme Casual Invitations

What kid doesn’t love to play putt-putt golf? In fact, a lot of adults enjoy miniature golf (and some even make it interesting by betting on holes). Since we don’t want our children gambling, but we do want to make the game fun and maybe even a little competitive, how about offering a golf party award at the end of…

Thanksgiving Ideas for Kids

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Turkey Time Casual Invitations

Thanksgiving is a holiday to be enjoyed by all ages, and it’s a day when we express how thankful we are for all of our blessings. Even young children can participate in Thanksgiving by participating in one (or more) of these creative Thanksgiving ideas for kids (and adults, too): Read or write a Thanksgiving poem or prayer before dinner. Read…

Fall Event Accessories for All Occasions

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Fall is the favorite season for many people for a variety of reasons. The weather in many parts of the country is simply beautiful with temperatures in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s; leaves change from green to vibrant shades of yellow, red and orange; and there is a crispness to the air that just makes you want to be outside…

Ten Scariest Halloween Movies of All Time

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Fright Night Casual Invitations

A lot of people consider Halloween to be their favorite holiday, but some people are just not into it all that much. Even if you’re one of those people who refuse to dress in costume or pass out candy to trick-or-treaters or go to Halloween parties, you will probably admit that you do enjoy a good scary movie or two…

Halloween Fun Facts for Your Cool Halloween Party

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Smiling Jack Invitations

If you want to try a cool Halloween party idea at your Halloween party this year, include Halloween trivia and fun facts in the festivities. You can organize the kids (or adults) into teams or have them take a Halloween fun fact quiz and award prizes to the winners. Here are some questions you can include in the verbal quiz…