Tea for Two and Two for Tea...

I recently went to my very first tea party! It was a bridal shower for the daughter (princess) of one of my good friends, and I was there to photograph the event. It was such a wonderful experience, and I'm thinking that I would love to start a tradition of taking our Baby Girl to tea, once she's old enough.

This made me start looking for teas on Etsy.com, and I found MANY that I would LOVE to try, including the ones shown below:

Caramel Creme Brulee from Ms. De's Tea 'n' Treasures (dancingbears2)

Spiced Caramel Apple from Tea For All Reasons

Granny's Pecan Pie Rooibos Tea from Ann Margaret's Tea Shop

Bourbon Street Vanilla Rooibos Tea from North Country Teas


I think I just might go and buy some tea! I'll let you know what I think, after I try it. If you buy some, I'd love to hear what you think too!

Have a blessed day in Christ!

Angie

We're Gearing Up For the Holidays!

We're getting ready for the holidays, and right now, all Christmas and Winter Holiday Photo Greeting Card Designs are on sale for only $10.00! That's $5 off regular price!
Hurry, because this price won't stick around long!

Angie

I'm In Love...

...with this quilt from Sweet Jane on Etsy.com!

Have a blessed day in Christ!

Angie

A New Feature For Our Blog: Showcasing Etsy Talent!

In an effort to promote handmade, and the small business, I wanted to start featuring
other Etsy artists on this blog.
I'd love for you to check out the things I have found and have fallen in strong like with, on Etsy.

Today's item is this gorgeous green Hand Carved Plate from AnnMarieL's shop:

Don't ya just love it?? I do!

Have a blessed day in Christ!

Angie

A LOT of New Designs!

Goodness! It's been a LONG time since I last posted! We've had a few MAJOR birthdays in the past 5 weeks...my 40th and our Baby Girl's FIRST! So, in celebration (belated, of course), here are some of my newest birthday invitation designs, which can be found at Bear River Photo Greetings -- my Etsy shop:

Have a blessed day in Christ!

Angie

Elegant Bridal Shower Invitations

Here are some of my newest designs -- Elegant Bridal Shower Invitations
CLICK HERE to purchase or see more information.

Angie

Remember to Say "Thank You"!

They are the words that came from the mouths of moms everywhere, when children are being dropped off for a party. "Mind your manners and remember to say 'Thank You'!" And what better way to say thank you to your party guests, than with a matching photo thank you card? Here are just a few ideas:

To check out all of my designs, for all occasions, in my Etsy shop,
CLICK HERE

Have a blessed day!

Angie

Alo-ha! Birthday Party Invitations

Please check out my "Birthday" section to see all of our Birthday Party Invitation Designs.

Angie

Why Just Get the Invitation, When You Can Get More!?

Bear River Photo Greetings has a LOT of photo greeting card designs to choose from. But, I don't just do the invites and announcements. We also create matching printables for your party. Choose from favor tags, BINGO cards, address labels, thank you cards, water bottle labels, napkin rings, and much more. Below are some examples of what can be done. Please note that I can create any of these printables to go with any invite or announcement in my shop.

Thank You Card Design

Water Bottle Label

Napkin Ring

Return Address Label

B-I-N-G-O Card


Party Favor Tag


If you have any more ideas for printables, I'll be glad to give them a go!

Angie

Why and When to Send a "Save the Date" Card for Your Wedding

I'm sure that there is much debate on whether "Save the Date" cards are really necessary. Many would argue that they're not necessary, especially in today's economy. But some say that "Save the Date" cards help to generate excitement for the couple's upcoming wedding. Others say that "Save the Date" cards are extremely helpful to those who are traveling to a wedding, especially if it's during "peak season", or if it's a destination wedding or at a popular vacation spot. This will allow the wedding guests to make arrangements with plenty of advance notice, for taking off of work, for travel, and for booking lodging.

When should you send a "Save the Date" card? Typically, depending on when the wedding is, it is good to send these out about 4-5 months before the wedding. If your wedding is on or around a holiday, it is best to send your "Save the Date" card out at LEAST 5 months in advance. A quote from MyGatsby.com (check the link out for more wedding etiquette tips)says "If you are asking guests to travel a great distance, take time off work, or travel during peak seasons, the sooner you can let them know the better! In these circumstances, it's not uncommon to send Save the Date announcements as much as twelve months in advance."

Please check out Bear River Photo Greetings' selection of Save the Date Cards, wedding invitations and wedding thank you cards by clicking HERE.

Angie