Happy Holidays

It's that time of year! It's a time to be creative whether you're cooking, baking, wrapping presents, shopping or decorating. This year was extra special with our baby girl coming a week before Christmas which I was thankful I did everything early anticipating her arrival. We want to wish you a happy and healthy New Year from our family to yours.

Third Time's A Charm

We are proud to announce the arrival of Samantha Eve Hladky. Born on the morning of December 14, 2011 weighing 7lbs 4oz and measuring 20 inches. Everyone is adjusting very well and Noah and Madisen are happy to take the title of big brother and sister. We will be taking a slight break from now until the New Year and hope to get our own cards out before the year ends! Wishing all of our clients a Happy Holiday and a Prosperous New Year. Thank you for your business this past year and we look for more great projects to come in 2012.

Getting Close to Christmas

As we prepare for Christmas and you have kids or special pets, it's all about the photo. I've used Snapfish in the past for their cute designs and most of all convenience. But being a designer and having some extra time you tend to feel like you've cheated if you don't design your own. This year may be a little harder since I am due to have another baby in two weeks. I may just wait and do a combined holiday/new year card/birth announcement instead. Meanwhile, I thought I'd share my holiday cards from the past two years as a source of inspiration.

A Taste of Hunterdon

I've been working on a corporate brochure for the Interfaith Hospitality Network of Hunterdon County for quite some time now. They have now become Family Promise and want to unveil the new name and new look. This year's "A Taste of Hunterdon" will benefit them and I was asked to create a Poster to introduce the new name and logo as well as to recognize the Honorees and a Placemat for the tables. This event has numerous local restaurants prepare delectable edibles and accompanying the tastings will be merchandise, vacation packages, balloon rides, and gift certificates.

Happy Thanksgiving

It's a special day today and I have a lot to be thankful for. A wonderful family, friends, health, happiness, and a successful business. Thank you to all of our clients; Paperworks Design Studio wishes you and yours a day full of good food, good company and good wishes. We will be closed tomorrow and then back to work on Monday.

Children's Specialized Hospital

We have been very busy creating numerous brochures, trifolds, invitations, newsletters, corporate identities, posters, etc. for The Children's Specialized Hospitals and their many locations. They are the largest and most preeminent pediatric rehabilitation hospital in the United States. They treat children and adolescents from birth to 21 years of age. Here are some samples among the many that we've designed.

Menu Design

Bruno Pascale, a well-known chef, has been keeping me busy with his three restaurants he owns. I "branded" The Mad Chef in Flemington, NJ for him and he loved the menu design and format so much that he had me use the same idea of his other restaurant Marley's in Hackettstown, NJ. Here is the final product.

Babies Galore

A good friend of mine, Maggie, is due to have her first baby around the same time I'm due for my third! Her shower was wonderful and I included these personalized baby notecards in her gift basket. She was so touched and I knew she'd appreciate it.

It's a Glamour Ball Party

We designed Kristin's 6th birthday party invitations last year as a December Nutcracker theme which are proudly shown on this blog. Her mom has come to us yet again to create invites and favor tags for her 7th Birthday "Glamour Ball" this year. We layered white shimmery paper with pink and included splashes of purple with a Swarovski crystal add-on at the top. The circular favor tags complement the invite and will get attached to mini purses that have the girl's makeup for the party. These girls are going to get made up and enjoy doing the things that girls do!

Children's Art

It still ceases to amaze me how children learn how to draw things, everyday things without any instruction and only through their imagination. I had a busy little bee today making art on paper, on the chalkboard, on the floor.... here is my daughter Madisen's interpretation of balloons and water balloons. Not too bad for a 3 year old!

Fun & Whimsical Wedding

Alison's wedding is going to be so much fun! She's having a "country fair" sort of theme. Bright colors such as turquoise and pinks with the possibility of a photo booth, balloons as table assignments for guests, popcorn and cotton candy, and jugs of lemonade.  She sent us some photos for inspiration which led to these super cute Save the Dates. A Pocketfold invitation set was also included to match and she loved it. I can't wait to get started on those. But for now these self-mailing Pouchettes will be sent out tomorrow to California fully assembled so all Ali's mom has to do is hand address the mailing panel.

We Love Rounded Corners

We designed Gina's baby shower invitation on a nice thick cardstock with rounded corners to match the style of the envelope. We always keep the envelope in mind as part of the design, not just what the invitation is delivered in. These style of envelopes are my favorite and in a mustard yellow color (I'm sure something pops in your mind) will certainly stand out in the mail!

Nice Little Surprise

It's always exciting when friends have new babies, and what better than to surprise them with a little package in the mail. I always send a little pack of personalized baby stationery to welcome their bundle of joy. Here is one that just went in the mail today to welcome my friend's first baby girl (after having two boys!) with a onesie to match!

Bugs, Bugs, Bugs Everywhere

The cutest invitation of all, perfect for a bug-themed birthday party. A tulle netting overlays the earthy, speckled paper to simulate a bug catcher net. Something my kids are very familiar with! A coordinating envelope with ants marching across the flap makes this a cute package to receive in the mail.

Bug net favors with personalized tags to match the invitation. 

"Hope you had a great time, now Buzz off!"

Personalized cupcake toppers for dessert which matched the invitations.

All of the food had fake bugs in it which left people wondering....

Homemade dirt pudding with fake flowers and gummy worms served in a flower pot.

The Lizard Guys came to our house to put on a "bug and reptile" show which was a hit with the kids. 

I'd highly recommend Enzo and his animals. Check him out at http://www.thelizardguys.com/

Coordinating Thank You cards

For some other bug style invitations in the collection, these would be perfect for the little ladies. Minimal and simplistic but still buggy!

Farm to Belly

Farm to Belly is located in Truckee, California and is a Personal Chef Service. They throw many events for small to large parties for any meal, breakfast, lunch or dinner. From weddings to family reunions to bbqs, they've got it covered. We created their logo and branded the company. If you're ever in the area, feel free to check them out or visit their website at http://www.farmtobelly.com/aboutus.html

The Mad Chef

Bruno, the Mad Chef, opened a new restaurant so we designed his logo, menus, and signage. It's just the type of restaurant Flemington needs. Feel free to stop in for dinner over in Turntable Junction (Liberty Village). Excellent, creative food!

Signage we did on the exterior of the building. Instead of printing the utensils, we chose real utensils and screwed them on for a 3D effect.

Pretty Bobbish

Lusmila McColl is a very talented fashion designer and bodywork expert. She came to us to create her logo and drum up business. We created mini business cards for her which are very cool and unique and a direct mail Postcard series for her fashion design. You should check her fashion site out at http://www.mccollandclan.com/ Her massage and bodywork is unique and I highly recommend trying it. Her website is http://www.prettybobbish.com/

Programs shouldn't be forgotten

A variety of unusually formatted wedding programs.

Pretty in Purple

Marcella was such a nice bride to work with! We created her Bridal Shower Invitations, Thank You Cards, Menus, Table Numbers, and Place Cards. She was nice enough to send us photos of our work on display at the wedding. Everything looked so stunning, absolutely beautiful. Take a look for yourself.

Bridal Shower invitations that were sent out with coordinating recipe cards for their guest to fill out and bring with them.