Event Planning

Keep it short but sweet

Usually, christenings involve a short service at the church and then ordinarily have light refreshments after the events have ceased. These refreshments could be held at your home, in the church hall itself or even in a local public house. Featured Product: Christening Invitations - Summer Pastel Flowers - Use Your Own Photo

Don’t forget to send an RSVP card

Fuss-free invitations from Dotty about Paper

Dotty about Paper is all about providing customers with a personalised experience that allows them to sit back and relax, knowing that the service they’re being provided with is of the highest order. We have a fantastic selection of affordable Christening invitations. Whether your taste is more traditional or leaning towards the contemporary, we have covered all angles. Featured Product: Christening Invitations - Suited & Booted

Personalised framed prints

These can be a lovely gift for a treasured friend or family member. They also make a lovely keepsake for yourself. Featured Product: Personalised My First Day Print - Contemporary Script

Cheer up your workspace

While your little one is settling into school, it can be hard not to miss and worry about them while also trying to get your work done. So, why not brighten up your workspace by putting their ‘first day at school’ photo on a mug to drink your morning coffee out of? Featured Product: Personalised Mug - Use Your Own Photo

Help them settle in quicker

Starting a new school can be a daunting event for any child, with lots of new names and faces to remember. But, as well as you remember their first day for sentimental reasons, it might be a good idea to help them remember their own first day, and hopefully, they'll settle in quicker too. Featured Product: Neat Pencil - Blue - Personalised A6 Note Card

Inviting teenagers to a birthday party can be tricky. If you're throwing a birthday party for a teenager, make sure to follow these steps!

A desk planner is a great way to get organised! This stationery can add style to your workplace and help you keep track of all your important jobs and appointments. But how do you get the most out of your stationery? Check out our helpful tips!

Choose a Desk Planner Style

The first step is our favourite! Finding a beautiful desk planner will make it so much more fun to use. A great design will motivate you to keep your planner in sight, which will make it easier to check up on your notes. Plus, who doesn't love a stylish and coordinated set of desk stationery? Featured Design: Sweet Sherbet Dreams

Have a Planning Session

Found your perfect planner? The next step is to start adding content. Schedule a regular planning session to map the week ahead onto your planner. Use this time to think about what you'll need to remember and write them onto the relevant day. Depending on the style of stationery you've bought, the planner may show one week or one month per page. So, think about how far ahead you want to plan during your session. We recommend taking each week at a time, however, in order to stop it becoming overwhelming!

Add Specific Reminders

When you're writing notes onto your planner, make sure to be specific. Your planner should remind you what you need to do, not leave you confused! While keeping your notes brief is a good idea, just don't make them too vague. For example, if you have a meeting with your boss at a certain time and place, don't just put 'meeting'. Jot down the essential information you need to remember. Featured Design: Pinking Out Loud

Keeping Updating

Keep adding to your planner throughout the week as new tasks and appointments come through. Or, if the details of an appointment have changed, update your planner with the new information. While your weekly planning session will help you focus on the week ahead, regular updates are a must-have for a flexible schedule.

Check Daily

Make it a routine to check your desk planner every day. Review the tasks ahead so you're up-to-date on what you need to do. Pick a time that works for you. For example, you might prefer to look at your planner in the morning while enjoying breakfast in a relaxed atmosphere.

Repeat!

If you have followed the steps above, you're on your way to becoming an organisation pro! Try to stick to your routine planning session and remember to keep checking and updating your planner. This will help you get the most out of your desk stationery. Featured Design: Got To Dash

Choosing the perfect gift for your teacher can be difficult! Here are some ideas on how to pick a present they will love.

Thoughtful

Give your teacher a meaningful present that they can treasure forever. Keepsake photo albums are a fun project that the whole class can create together. Alternatively, sometimes a heartfelt card is all you need to show how much you care. Write a special message to your teacher to tell them how they have helped you grow! Featured Product: Teacher Thank You Cards - Pack of 6

Funny

Put a smile on their face with a quirky gift! You can find lots of useful accessories, such as bags, pencil cases, and stickers, featuring funny school phrases. Think cute designs with phrases like 'Classy Teacher'! If you have your own idea for a funny saying they will like, why not find a personalised product where you can add your own wording? Perfect for reminding them of inside jokes you shared!

Versatile

A gift card is always a good gift option, as your teacher can choose what they spend it on. Gift cards for online marketplaces such as Amazon give them so many options, so you can feel confident you're getting them something they'll like. Featured Product: Helping Me Grow - A5 Personalised Teacher Sign

Personalised

Personalised stationery, signs, and mugs have an extra special feel about them. Customise your teacher's name to make a present that will feel personal and unique! We offer a great range of customised items, from handy notebooks and note cards to cute classroom signs and mugs. Featured Product: Smart Stationery Pattern - Blue - Personalised A5 Exercise Books - Pack of 2

Useful

Give them a gift they're guaranteed to use! They can often spend a lot of money on classroom supplies, so why not create a gift basket of essentials? From pens and glue to paper and craft accessories, this is a present they are sure to appreciate.

Choosing what to write in a teacher thank you card isn't always easy! Our guide helps you decide what to say to your teacher at the end of the school year.

Want to show your gratitude to a superstar teacher? Learn how to write the perfect school teacher thank you note with our useful guide!

Throwing a tea party for your birthday? There are many different ways to invite guests! Read on to find out how to invite someone to your tea party...

Online Invitations

There are so many ways to send an invitation online, whether that's on social media or an e-vite. Think about what way suits you best, and how you want to word your invites.

Invite them on Whatsapp

You could also make your birthday invitations on Whatsapp - find out how to here! This is a modern way to send invitations, and makes the process so quick and easy.

An invitation

We may be biased, but we think that there is no better way to invite someone to your party than with traditional paper invitations! Not only will this make them feel super special and excite them for the party, but they can keep your invitation as a memento of the day. Featured Product: Tea Party Invitations - Teapots & Roses At Dotty about Paper, we have ready-to-write invitations, as well as invitations that are personalised with all of your unique wording. Make sure to check out our full range of birthday invitations, to find your ideal style.

Remember the details

When writing out invitations, whether that's online or by hand, its important to remember all of the key details. Featured Product: Tea Party Invitations - Hydrangea Afternoon Tea Here are the most important things to remember:

Name

Date and time

Location

RSVP details Whether the party is a surprise or not Details about the food You may also want to include whether children are invited or not, as you don't want any unexpected guests at your party! We hope you have enjoyed this blog, and found it useful! Don't forget to check out our other blogs. We have blogs for every event - from weddings to christenings.

Writing a thank you note can seem tricky, but it is actually super easy! There are just a few things to remember. Scroll down to find out the things you need to include, and check out our wording examples:

Remember to include names

When you're writing out lots of thank you notes, it can be easy to make them all very similar and generic. But it is important to make your thank you notes personal, especially if you have been bought a gift. Featured Product: Ready to Write Kids Thank You Cards - Mermaid Party The first way to make your note personal is to write their name. Whether you're just writing their name (e.g. To Liam), or adding a more personal touch (e.g. To my special friend, Liam), it is nice to address them directly.

Say thank you

The most important bit is saying thank you. Whilst there are so many ways to say thank you, we simply recommend you stick to 'Thank You' or 'Thanks' to show appreciation. Another great way to express gratitude is to also mention how much the person means to you - e.g. Thanks for the gift, you are such an amazing friend!

Mention the gift

Featured Product: Ready to Write Thank You Cards - Typography Rose Gold Foil As they have bought you a gift, it is important to mention it. Make sure to include what the gift is, and what you are going to do with it. Here are some examples: Thanks for sending me some birthday money! It will go towards my new games console. Thank you so much for the new coat, I will be sure to wear it every day! Thanks again for my amazing new game - I can't wait to play it with my friends! This will make whoever bought the present feel special and make them glad they bought you a gift.

Sign it off

There are lots of different ways to sign your name. It doesn't have to be boring! Featured Product: Got To Dash - Notelet Writing Set - Pack of 20 Here are some examples: With love from, Nicola Love from, Nicola Gratefully, Nicola Thanks a lot! Nicola From your best friend, Nicola You're the best! From Nicola Yours truly, Nicola Affectionately, Nicola Kind regards, Nicola See you soon, Nicola We hope you have enjoyed this blog, and found it useful! Don't forget to check out our other blogs - we have so many for all of your special occasions, whether that's birthdays, Christmas, weddings, or christenings!

Writing a thank you note, whether its for your birthday, Christmas, or wedding, can seem daunting! But it is super easy when you know what you're doing. Follow these simple tips to create your ideal invites:

Choose your design

To get started, simply find your favourite thank you notes. You can buy your thank you notes from an online store, a high street shop, a supermarket, or have them printed by a company. Featured Product: Ready to Write Kids Thank You Cards - Ooh La Llama Whatever event you've thrown, we have the perfect thank you notes to match. With designs for kids birthdays and christenings, to adult birthdays, weddings, and anniversary parties. Take a look on our website to find your dream design.

Make it personal

The best way to make your thank you notes stand out is to make them personal. We recommend you include their name, the present they bought you, and what it means to you. Thank you notes are a great place to express how you feel about someone, too, as they can be cherished for years to come.Featured Product: Eucalyptus - Ready to Write Wedding Thank You Cards Here are some of our favourite wording examples: 'Thank you for our beautiful wedding present, Liam. You are an amazing friend!' 'Thank you for our brand new cutlery, Liam. We can't wait to use it in our new house!' 'Thank you for gifting us with money on our wedding day, Liam. It means so much to us, and will be put towards our honeymoon!' You can write anything you like, and that sums up your friendship together.

Have fun!

It is important to remember to have fun with your thank you note wording. Nobody wants to read a boring generic message that you have copied 20 times! Featured Product: Christmas Thank You Cards - Father Christmas Add a fun joke into your notes, or scatter in a few puns to create some humour. Once you've followed these simple tips, you should have created your perfect invitations. Looking for more birthday inspiration? Check out our other blogs.

Writing a birthday thank you note is easy! Here are a few simple steps to follow to ensure your thank you notes are perfect.