Category: messages & quotes

  • Mothering the Mother

    Mothering the Mother

    Mothering the Mother – honouring stillness with kindness A guest post by Charlotte Edun Birth Coach, The Good Birth Practice Life before motherhood Stillness is one of the hardest skills for many new mothers to acquire. We spend so much of our 20s & early 30s in a dash through life. Accruing new experiences, new…

  • Fathers Day – thank you Dad

    Fathers Day – thank you Dad

    A Fathers Day Salute to my Dad Today’s post is a little different.  I want to pay tribute to my dad in the run-up to fathers day, so I’m writing about why he is such a fantastic dad & grandad.   My dad is always there My father is a quiet man. A man of…

  • Sympathy Messages: What to write in a condolence card

    Sympathy Messages: What to write in a condolence card

    The hardest card to write is a condolence card.  What do you say when someone loses a loved one?  Sympathy messages can be a real struggle to word correctly, but while you may find it difficult, it is still important to do. Of course, nothing you can say will take away the pain of loss…

  • How to write a thank you note like a boss

    How to write a thank you note like a boss

    I was brought up to always send thanks for gifts and kindnesses.  I know it makes my day when I receive a proper thank you note through my letter box.  Of course a text, or email of thanks is lovely to receive too, but nothing beats a handwritten note.  So how do you write a…

  • What to say to a new mum (and what not to)!

    What to say to a new mum (and what not to)!

    Today I’m thrilled to have blogger, crafter and mum Megan from Seek My Scribbles guest-posting at The Paperdashery today (take a look at her gorgeous baby scrapbook)! Megan has some super advice about what to say to a new mum and (more importantly), what NOT to say.  If you’re struggling with what to write in…

  • What our customers are saying about The Paperdashery…

    What our customers are saying about The Paperdashery…

    What our customers think of The Paperdashery The Paperdashery customers are the best!  When we asked you for customer feedback, you gave us the most fabulous responses. You can take a look at them here. Thank you! And if you have any feedback (good or bad!), please contact us – we love to hear from…

  • Birthday greetings and quotes

    Birthday greetings and quotes

    What do you write in a birthday card? Birthday greetings can be difficult if it’s for someone you don’t know very well, so here are some ideas to get your creative juices flowing… Quotes: “It takes a long time to become young.” Pablo Picasso “Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is…

  • 5 charming Valentine messages to write in a card

    5 charming Valentine messages to write in a card

    Inspiration for charming Valentine messages 1. Say what you mean and mean what you say Stuck for ideas for Valentine messages?  Make sure you write something genuine.  They don’t have to be your own words, but make sure the note or quote is relevant and sincere. If you’ve just started dating, keep it light, with…