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What could be better than washi tape and paper? Washi tape and utensils of course! It still amazes me what you can do with a tiny roll of this patterned Japanese tape. The crafting tool has literally taken Pinterest by storm, and I particularly can’t get enough of these refreshed wooden spoons, knives and forks. The pieces are an interpretation of the equally-trendy “dipped” look, with pattern covering the ends of the handles. I can’t wait to try the technique in our house. -Carrie

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I have never been to Central Park – I love this picture! Hoping to be able to this time around! I will also be attending a meet and greet Sunday at 6:30 pm in the Hilton Midtown (54th and 6th) Lobby bar. Come out and meet some new people!

If you are like me and love the behind the scenes, make sure to follow me on Instagram. I will be posting throughout the weekend. For a more detailed post about the NSS check back here next week.

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Traditional Silhouette Layered Invitation Suite
The Knot: Ultimate Wedding Lookbook | Martha Robbins’ Inspired Weddings
The Newlywed Cookbook | Style Me Pretty Weddings
The New-Fashioned Wedding | A Practical Wedding

We are busy, busy this wedding season getting our brides ready for their big day with custom invitations to suit her and her honey’s style. Our Traditional Silhouette Layered Invitation Suite in particular is a beautiful complement to an elegant and sophisticated event. Complete with custom silhouettes of the happy couple, this invitation is a lasting memory worth cherishing long after the wedding comes to a close. To accompany this favorite LPS design, we are rounding up our top 6 wedding books available on the market today. Each one is filled with resources and tips to make your big day go off without a hitch. Hooray for weddings!! -Carrie

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On a different note, I will be visiting the National Stationery Show in NYC this weekend. I would love to meet up with some of you if you’re attending. Just leave a comment to this post with your email address so we can discuss details.

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Before I enrolled on B School, I thought having more followers on social media is what my business needed the most.  Truth is, having more list subscribers translates to direct sales for my business. Email list is where sales happen – where deals are closed. Another big reason to get the likes and followings into leads is that your list is yours – you own it no matter what. If you have been around for a while you are aware of all the changes on the social media platforms. What would happen If people stopped using these social media platforms?  You have no ways to connect and contact these people/fans anymore. You don’t own your followers on Facebook. You don’t even have a way of contacting them outside of it. Facebook and other social media sites are valuable sources to generate leads but you can’t rely on them as the single source for your business. With that said, I wanted to give you a few tips on how to use social media to increase your list subscription.

FACEBOOK

1. Ask simple questions – This means be specific and to the point every time you post a question on Facebook. Your followers are busy people and you might not have their full attention. A simple question requesting a simple answer will take you far.
2. Give non-complicated calls to action – This requires for you to ask people to “share”, “like” etc, your post. Give directions to increase engagement as well as understand what your fans want.
3. Be part of the conversation – When you ask a question/opinion, stick around to answer questions and follow up with updates. Engage in the conversation and respond back to people.
4. Entertain, inform and inspire for greatness  – You should keep these in mind every time you post something.
5. Tease your fans – Show sneak peeks of your work to your fans. This will get them engaged and anticipate what you have to offer.
6. Embrace Facebook marketing – Attract new fans and leads by marketing to the people that matter most to your brand (and this doesn’t mean everyone!)
7. Use custom apps (previously known as tabs) to build your email list - These are the small rectangles right below your cover image (you can have up to 12, but 5-6 is plenty and proven to give great results). Notice how I use Call to Action on naming these apps – such as “SIGN UP NOW!”, “GET INSPIRED”, etc.

 TWITTER

1. Tweet teasers of content – For example “I just finished writing tomorrow’s newsletter. Want it?  http://bit.ly/100Q8aD”
2. Post links to your Email Promotions – This will urge fans/followers to sign up for your newsletter and receive promotions. They can even view past month’s newsletters prior to signing up.
3. Add email opt-ins to your profile -You can now add a link to your email subscription right on your twitter profile along with the link to your website. Here’s how mine looks like.

YOU TUBE

1. Direct people to follow you on social media – Through your videos you can direct people to follow you on social media as well and subscribe to you channel,  sign up for email list.
2. Use video overlays – These are mini advertisement in forms of graphics that direct traffic to various platforms. Marie Forleo does a great job with her videos by asking people to share her content on various social media platforms as well as subscribe to her channel.

Here is a great tutorial by James Wedmore on how to create these video overlays: www.socialmediaexaminer.com/3-ways-to-use-youtube-to-drive-traffic-to-your-website

Additional Resources:

If you want more in depth information on building your list via Facebook you must check out Amy Porterfield’s How To Boost Your Business Online With Facebook Advertisement (I recently completed Amy’s course and would highly recommend it!)

The infamous B School will open its doors again this summer. To receive more information and updates click HERE.

As usual I would love to hear from you! Do you have any tips of techniques that have proven to work on your list building? Please share in the comments area below.

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It’s definitely the season of parties! Between graduations, weddings and spring birthdays, our invitation pile seems to grow by the second – But really, we’re more than happy to spend our weekends celebrating life’s greatest moments. In fact, we even have a few party planning to-do’s of our own as we cheers to the season amongst friends and family. This colorful fringed party banner, for one, has inspired us as the perfect backdrop for festive pastries and finger foods. -Carrie

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Furry Friend Silhouette Tote Bag
dog bed | fluted pet bowl | dog bag
Kong toy | brush | collar

If you’re a dog owner (or pet owner, alike), then you know just how much a part of the family animals can become. It’s easy and almost second nature to treat these fun loving and loyal pets as children, and we’re excited to help you commemorate that relationship with a custom silhouette to match their unique personality. We are especially fond of our tote bag design, perfect for toting Fido’s toys around town, to play dates or to the park. -Carrie

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Mother’s Day is this weekend! Did it sneak up on you guys too? To help you prepare for mom’s special day in Le Papier Studio fashion, we’re sharing a simple tutorial for your very own customized and handmade DIY silhouette card. Sometimes we spend so much time focused on the gift itself when a thoughtful card could be the perfect finishing touch – Heck, she may even prefer your heartfelt words over new pjs or flowers. It’s the little things…

Supplies:

• Cardstock
• Pencil
• Sharpie marker
• Watercolors
• Family photo (printed as a low quality quick draft so that you don’t waste printer ink!)

Begin by tracing the outlines of your family members on the printed photo with a Sharpie marker. Once complete, layer the cardstock on top of the photo and use a light table (or hold your photo up to a window like I did) to trace the outline of the silhouettes with a pencil. The thick Sharpie lines drawn on beforehand will help to make the silhouettes stand out during this step.

Next, grab your watercolor paints and pick a color. I went with a simple ombre effect in my mom’s favorite color – blue. I started by using an uneven ratio of paint on the outside figures (lots of pigment with a tiny bit of water), and added more water to the paint as I moved inward. Once each person was painted, I added a little bit more water to my brush to blend and blur the lines between each silhouette.

To make my silhouettes a little more pronounced and crisp, I waited until the paint was dry (about an hour) and then went back over the pencil lines with the black Sharpie marker.

After that, I added a simple “Happy Mother’s Day!” to the white space at the top of the card and dubbed it finished. My sister and I can’t wait to fill the inside of the handmade card with all the reasons why we love our mom!

In case I don’t get to tell everyone over the weekend, I wish you the happiest of Mother’s Days! -Carrie

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Can you believe that summer is just a few months away? With hot weather on the horizon, it’s time to start planning refreshing meals that will cool and soothe the palate. This recipe for Chilled Strawberry and Coconut Milk Soup sounds like just the thing after an afternoon by the pool. Or try serving it in small glasses, shooter style, for a fun side item during brunch with the girls. -Carrie

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Family Tree Necklace
Sandals | Hat | Bag | Pants | Shades | Shirt

Mother’s Day is only a week away – Have you thought about what you’re getting that special lady in your life? What better way to celebrate her life and family than with one of our brand new Family Tree Necklaces? Featuring the silhouettes of 10 family members (Fluffy the cat included!), this piece is the perfect heirloom gift. And it’s stylish too! We see the necklace paired with a pretty polka dot chambray shirt and coral accents fit for the springtime weather. Finish her look off with a pair of shades, oversized bag and metallic sandals and she’ll be photo-ready for her special day (and on!). -Carrie

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