girls just wanna have fun

We were recently sent the “Girls Day Out” camera bag by our sponsor Clickin Moms to review. We’re excited to bring you the following camera bag post!

And read ’til the end for a special chance to win a year’s subscription to Click Magazine by Clickinmoms.com!

SHUTTER|bag recently designed a genuine leather camera bag exclusively for ClickinMoms.com. It’s named “Girls Day Out” and is available in green (currently sold out) and gray (as shown below) for only $299.95 USD. Paperie Boutique put the bag through our standard “real world” testing.

Please click each of the bag images shown below for a larger pop-up version.

I filled the interior of the bag with gear and electronics I would normally take with me on a regular shoot and use daily. The bag had to close, remain closed, and stay closed – without any visible strain to the zippers – when worn on my shoulder.

Please note that I only filled interior compartments. Additional storage still remains available in the two front magnetic-closure pockets, the one back zippered pocket, and the removable lens cap holder.

The following items were placed inside the bag’s interior zippered pockets:

• Nikon D700 body with grip and Nikon 50mm f/1.4G with attached lens hood
• Nikon 85mm f/1.4D with attached lens hood
• Nikon SB-800
• Nexus 7 Tablet
• Kate Spade Wallet
• Kate Spade glasses case
• Apple iPhone5 with bluetooth keyboard
• Abie Designs camera strap

(For the Canon crowd, here’s a great list of what @soper_photo got in her bag!)

My favorite features of this bag are the two center zippered pockets on either side of the main zippered compartment. I can keep my tablet or iPad on one side separate from my camera and lenses – and my glasses, wallet, and phone separate on the other side.

The interior zipper pockets free the front and back pockets for keys, cosmetics, and other small items that no one wants to fish out of a full camera bag / purse combo when time is of the essence. And the detachable lens cap holder is nothing short of genius.

I especially like that this camera bag is genuine leather. So many similar bags at similar price-points are not. Here is the official product description:

This bag is designed to carry the equipment you may need on any day out. The separate camera compartment allows you to store and carry your camera gear without having to show the world you are carrying your prized camera and lenses.

This bag also helps keep your camera gear separate from the other things that ‘little fingers’ may go looking through your bag for. Overall this bag has the style and function any female photographer on the go is looking for. With a bag this beautiful and easy to carry, you have no excuse to not take your camera with you.

Outer material: Genuine cow leather
Interior: Cotton muslin
Interior foam padding: Anti-static

Exterior dimensions of the bag:
Width: 14 inches (at the exterior base)
Height: 10 inches
Depth: 5.5 inches (at base) and 6 inches at thickest point (at front pockets)

Front pockets dimensions – all INTERIOR pocket dimensions:
Height: 6 inches
Width: 4.5 inches
Depth: 1 inch

Back Zippered Pocket – INTERIOR dimension:
Height: 7 inches
Width: 5 inches

Zippered Compartments – INTERIOR dimensions:
Height: 9 inches
Width: 12 inches

Camera storage Compartment – INTERIOR dimensions:
Height: 8 inches
Width: 12.5 inches

Camera storage compartment has two horizontal Velcro strips on each side to allow full customization for storage needs. Zippered compartment contains an elastic band with clasp at the end to conveniently hold keys. There are three compartment dividers to help organize, separate, and protect you individual items in this compartment. Each divider measures 6 inches tall and 4 inches wide. The dividers have Velcro strips on each side to allow them to readily attach to the sides of the main camera compartment.

The bag has five large studs on the bottom to help protect your bag from the wear and tear of setting it down on various surfaces, and includes a detachable padded shoulder strap and dustbag.

I enjoyed testing this bag and have a feeling we will be a happy couple for a very long time! Purchase your own at ClickinMoms.com!

(Paperie Boutique was sent the “Girls Day Out” bag in exchange for this review. You can see my previous review of the ShutterBag “Safari” camera bag here.)




And now one lucky Paperie reader will win a year’s subscription to Click Magazine by Clickinmoms.com!

All you have to do is post in the comments here and tell us what your favorite item is in the Clickin Moms Store! That’s all there is to it!

You can have an additional – optional – “bonus” entry if you “like” Paperie Boutique’s new Facebook fan page – just comment that you’ve done so, or that you’re already a fan.

And another additional – optional – “bonus” entry if you follow @PaperieBoutique on Twitter – just comment that you’ve followed or already follow us.

Each entry requires its own separate comment here. (In simple terms: If you want THREE chances to win, you have to do the THREE separate things listed above, and then make three separate comments here telling us how you did them.)

Comment with your favorite item in the Clickin Moms Store here – or that you’ve liked Paperie Boutique on Facebook – or that you’ve followed @PaperieBoutique on Twitter – in separate comments here to have multiple chances to win!

Comment(s) must be posted here by 11:59 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, June 18th. You can enter up to THREE times total. Post that you have met the individual requirements in three separate comments here to have multiple chances to win!

You can enter / post up to three times total – one entry each for all of the options listed above. (PLEASE NOTE: Comments are held for moderation and may not appear immediately. Please be patient! They will show up eventually.)

You have THREE chances to win, but only one chance PER OPTION – please do not post the same link multiple times. Duplicate links will be removed. Each entry requires its own separate comment to have multiple chances to win! See official rules for more details. Please note that Paperie Boutique hosted events are open to U.S. residents age 18 and over only.

Comments on this entry will be numbered in order of posting. The winning number will be chosen by Random.org, and the winner will be contacted within 48-72 hours of the winner-announcement to claim their prize.

Good luck to everyone who enters! And check back soon – we have a ton of great new features in the queue!
-Robyn & Todd




P.S. Prairie Sweet Boutique is holding their semi-annual 75% off sale!

It runs through Thursday, June 13th and they are giving away a $50.00 gift certificate to one lucky shopper! Just use code 75June at checkout.

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oh daddy-o!

I recently looked around Pinterest for Father’s Day packaging ideas. Here are a few of my favorites with links to the original pins below…

       From left to right:
       1. Packaging with tie and pocket
       2. Shirt-cuff gift bags
       3. Tie and suspenders giftwrap




I was inspired to create a few daddy-themed Father’s Day packages myself!

click for larger view – all gift boxes shown above from HB Photo Packaging

And My Paper Crafting has a great DIY Bowtie + Necktie Gift Wrap tutorial linked via Poppytalk.

Don’t forget that we have a FREE Father’s Day collage template for download! Just go here for the free template’s download link in card and postcard size.

Until next time…
-Robyn & Todd

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catching up

Can you believe we’re already in JUNE? Our boys are out of school for the summer, we just celebrated our 17th wedding anniversary, we’ve lived in Georgia a full year as of this month, and our youngest son is about to turn EIGHT years old!

It goes without saying, things are quite hectic around our household right now. So hectic, we never even got the May issue of Professional Photographer Magazine online – and that’s Robyn’s next-to-last issue of the magazine! (The June issue is on the way…and then it’s onward and upward from there!)

We’re also announcing the winner of the recent NewbornPhotography.com contest, so read ’til the end!




The digital edition of the May 2013 Professional Photographer Magazine is online for digital subscribers and the print version has been mailed to subscribers.

Robyn featured backdrop and prop-related items by Denny Manufacturing Company, Inc., Photo Prop Floors & Backdrops, Galpin Studios, Snazzie Drawers, Bad Sass Backdrops Inc., and Design Revolution.

Click the magazine pages above to read a larger .pdf version of the article. You can also find the article on page 48 and page 49 of the print-version. Plus you can download the digital edition now if you’re a PPA member or digital subscriber.

Don’t get Professional Photographer Magazine yet? Subscribe here!




We’re excited to announce the winner in our NewbornPhotography.com contest…it’s Lauren Fortner!

Lauren wins a 1-year membership to NewbornPhotography.com! Congrats to Lauren, a huge thank you to NewbornPhotography.com for the amazing prize, and thanks to everyone who entered!




Check back next week because we’ll have Robyn’s final column in Professional Photographer plus a special new camera bag review. You can see a sneak-peek below and on Facebook!

We’ll see you then!
-Robyn & Todd

P.S. Paperie turns FOUR YEARS OLD this July! You know what that means…

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oh baby!

Please help us welcome NewbornPhotography.com for a guest / vendor post! And read ’til the end because they are offering a free 1-year membership to one lucky Paperie reader!

Do you love everything about newborn photography? Well, then you are going LOVE NewbornPhotography.com.

If you are a professional newborn photographer, this is the website for you. This is the place to be, to reach potential clients – as well as unite and connect with newborn photographers from around the world.

NewbornPhotography.com is more than just “another forum”, this is a social network and community just for newborn photographers and newborn photography vendors. We are finally uniting the industry as a whole and we want you to join us!

The website has many features that will be useful to all newborn photographers – either experienced photographers, or new photographers looking to break into the industry. There is an on-going image critique, live activity feed so you can keep up to date with your peers, active pinning and an inspiration board, live member to member chat, RTS Marketplace, forums, a blog with up-to-date content, weekly featured vendors and giveaways and more!

You will love our Monthly Mentor Series in which we invite an industry leading newborn photography into NewbornPhotography.com to answer your questions and offer image critiques. Our monthly mentors will be available twice during their month in our live chat room so you can get your questions answered on the spot!

Memberships start at just $20 per month … a steal of a deal with all that NewbornPhotography.com has to offer you! Please have a look inside NewbornPhotography.com with Keri Meyers here!

- – - – -
Are you a Newborn Photographer? Join here!
Are you a Vendor? Join here!
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Other helpful videos:
1. Editing your NewbornPhotography.com Profile
2. How to Upload an image to NewbornPhotography.com
3. NewbornPhotography.com Web Commericial




How do you win a 1-year membership to NewbornPhotography.com? All U.S. residents have to do is post in the comments here and tell us who you’d like to see as a mentor in the NewbornPhotography.com Monthly Mentor Series! That’s all there is to it!

You can have an additional – optional – “bonus” entry if you “like” the new Paperie Boutique Facebook fan page – just comment here that you’ve done so, or that you’re already a fan.

And another additional – optional – “bonus” entry if you follow NewbornPhotography.com on Facebook – just comment here that you’ve followed or already follow them.

Each entry requires its own separate comment here. (In simple terms: If you want THREE chances to win, you have to do the THREE separate things listed above, and then make three separate comments here telling us how you did them.)

Comment and tell us who you would like to see as a newborn photography mentor here – or that you’ve liked Paperie Boutique on Facebook – or that you’ve followed NewbornPhotography.com on Facebook – in separate comments here to have multiple chances to win!

Comment(s) must be posted here by 11:59 p.m. EDT on Sunday, May 19th. You can enter up to THREE times total. Post that you have met the individual requirements in three separate comments here to have multiple chances to win!

You can enter / post up to three times total – one entry each for all of the options listed above. (PLEASE NOTE: Comments are held for moderation and may not appear immediately. Please be patient! They will show up eventually.)

You have THREE chances to win, but only one chance PER OPTION – please do not post the same link multiple times. Duplicate links will be removed. Each entry requires its own separate comment to have multiple chances to win! See official rules for more details. Please note that Paperie Boutique hosted events are open to U.S. residents age 18 and over only.

Comments on this entry will be numbered in order of posting. The winning number will be chosen by Random.org, and the winner will be contacted within 48-72 hours of the winner-announcement to claim their prize.

Good luck to everyone who enters! And thanks to NewbornPhotography.com for this fantastic giveaway!




Have a great weekend everyone!
-Robyn & Todd

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slip into something comfortable

We’re excited to have ChrysQ’s Luxe Slipcovers here for a guest / vendor post! Read ’til the end because they have a special offer for Paperie readers! There’s also a special offer from Click Magazine.

But first, a quick apology that things have been silent around here for the last week or so. We think this graphic will help explain it best.

“It’s pretty tough coming up with new illnesses…I’m probably going to have to barf up a lung, so I better make this one count.”

Our family has been slammed with yet another cold / flu / mystery illness, and one-by-one we all toppled like dominoes. Hopefully the worst is behind us now though, so on with the show!

(See more about the awesome “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Board Game” shown here.)

ChrysQ’s Luxe Slipcovers provides stylish packaging for professional photographers. Whether it’s a unique slipcover for a custom-designed album or a fine-art drawstring bag for prints, cases or thumbdrives we have the right variety of colors and styles to make your packaging part of your brand.

Each product is made to your exact dimensions for the perfect fit and we often work with photographers to make one-of-a-kind creations you won’t find anywhere else. We’d love to be a part of your pretty!

And right now Paperie readers can get 25% off their entire order at ChrysQ’s Luxe Slipcovers by using the code prettybags – the code will be good for one month!




Have you seen Click Magazine yet? Right now you can get a FREE issue on your iPad or computer through May 20th! Don’t miss this chance to see our favorite photography magazine FREE – we guarantee you’ll read Click cover-to-cover!

“Click (myclickmagazine.com), the first photography magazine created exclusively for women and female photographers, now boasts a circulation of over 30,000 and was recently named winner of the photography industry’s [F] Award for ‘Best Magazine Publication Resource‘. Click was also recognized this year for individuality and excellence in design by the Society of Publication Designers.”
Source: prweb.com

Stay tuned for a new giveaway soon!
-Robyn & Todd

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haute packets

We’re excited to have another photographer packaging feature / guest post here at Paperie Boutique!

Please welcome Sarah of Parisi Images – don’t forget to visit her blog for additional images and vendor resources for the products shown below!

Since starting my photography business in 2007, I have worked hard at honing my brand into one that is both timeless and versatile. It has always been important to me that my branding allow my images to speak for themselves, giving the photographs center attention and not the design. Similarly, it’s been important that the branding emphasize the story-telling approach I take when photographing weddings.

When designing my identity system (I am a professional designer as well as photographer), I took cues from the design and layout of old newspapers, magazines (namely Life) and advertisements. This meant that I kept my color palette to the simple combination of black, white and kraft. Over time, as I added more pieces – namely the 8×8 brochure booklet – I included additional colors pulled directly from my images—colors like navy, burnt orange, magenta and deep kelly green.

Perhaps the two most important pieces in my branding so far are the kraft folders and the 8×8 12-page informational brochure booklet. The kraft folders (folders from Paper Presentation and letterpress logo printed by Cranky Pressman) offer me a great way to provide prospective and current clients with packets of information as well as giving me an easy-to-ship way to package fine art prints. The informational brochure/booklet is meant to be a stand-out piece that I mail to any bride who inquires about my services.

Other items in my identity system pieces include a square 2×2 business card on kraft paper, an A2 flat card I use to write handwritten notes of all sorts (I intentionally decided to make a generic card so that I could use them for all occasions), custom post-it notes and, of course, logo stickers and shipping labels.

Don’t forget to click each of the photos below for a larger pop-up image!

To view print vendors and other product information, please visit:
parisi-images.com/custom-branding-and-packaging…..photography/




Thank you so much Sarah for sharing your packaging / branding / marketing with us! If you would like your packaging featured on Paperie, please write and he will help you get set up.

We’d love to have you on the site!




We recently held a giveaway for HB Photo Packaging – the prize was a set of TEN 4GB USB drives with engraving –and– coordinated boxes! And the winner is…Krista Mason Photography!

Krista, we’ll be in touch this week with information on how to collect your prize – congrats! And thanks once again to HB Photo Packaging for the fantastic prize, and to everyone who entered!




We are offering a special spring ’13 discount for new advertisers. We averaged nearly 11,500,000 initial page hits per month between December 2012 and February 2013 – and over 332,000 unique visitors during the same timeframe.

“I’ve received triple the amount of traffic from your site than any other site I’m advertising on! I’m so pleased with choosing to advertise with you!” -Kathy, boudoirbusinessboutique.com

“Anybody wanting to advertise really should. I love browsing your ads to find new vendors and resources.” -Kim, momtriedit.net

“Your giveaway was a great success and drove lots of traffic for us!” -Nathiya, emerabags.com

“I can’t tell you how many people we have advertised with that pretty much ignore our requests (or so we feel). We will be staying with you as long as we are still in business!” -Lori, prairiesweet.com

“Hasn’t even been up for 15 minutes and we already have 25 new fans on our Facebook! Wow that was quick.” -Ryan, h-bphoto.com

Contact Todd if you are interested in a custom advertising plan or a Paperie sponsorship. Or you can choose from one of our standard advertising plans and pay instantly:

NEW advertisers only—contact for discount renewal rates. Thanks!

185×185 static image – right sidebar – 12 months $250.00 USD 185×370 static image – right sidebar – 12 months $300.00 USD 125×250 static image – right sidebar – 12 months $200.00 USD 125×125 static image – right sidebar – 12 months $150.00 USD 125×125 rotating image – left sidebar – 12 months $75.00 USD 125×125 static right + 125×125 rotating left – 12 months $205.00 USD

Once payment has been made, write and include a copy of your receipt and attach an image for the ad-size purchased.




If you’ve missed our recent photo-collage posts with photographer welcome packets, USB / thumb drive packaging, muslin bag packaging, and more – we’ve archived it all in one place for you. Just visit this new page to get caught up!

Check in soon – another giveaway is on the way!
-Robyn & Todd

P.S. Did you know we have a NEW Facebook fan page? Make sure you join for frequent updates – we post there even on days we don’t update the blog! We’re almost to 1000 fans and we’ll have a special giveaway when we hit that mark!

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boudie call

After posting our “welcome packet collage” recently, we had a request on Facebook for boudoir-themed kits. We were more than happy to oblige!

We’ve included links to the original blog entry / website post by the photographer – and the Pinterest pin / Instagram photo / Flickr photo. Make sure you click on all of the links provided to learn about each packet in greater detail (and to see more photos of the kits assembled and unassembled)!

From left to right, top to bottom:

1. Meghan Garner Portrait Designs
    website / on Pinterest

2. Miss Boudoir
    website / on Pinterest

3. Denton Boudoir Photography
    on Paperie / on Pinterest

4. Simply Boudoir
    blog entry / on Pinterest

5. Molly Marie Photography
    website / boudieshorts.com / on Pinterest

6. White Peach Photography
    website / on Facebook / on Instagram

7. Bad Girl Boudoir
    website / on Flickr / on Pinterest

8. Bri Woods Chaney Photography
    blog entry / on Pinterest

Here are a few boudoir Welcome Packets / Marketing Kits for sale:

1. theshoppedesigns.com Ooh La La Boudoir Magazine
2. boudieshorts.com Boudoir Marketing e-Book and Templates
3. boudoirbusinessboutique.com Business & Marketing Templates
4. designaglow.com “Boudoir Welcome Packet”
5. designaglow.com “Boudoir Welcome Kit” assembly inspiration

Don’t forget to see this Paperie post with information on assembling your own welcome kit, and our recent welcome packet collage for a dozen more welcome packets / websites / pins. This Paperie entry also includes links to welcome packets that have previously been featured here.

Have a welcome packet you’d like to share with a class? Whether it’s your own kit, or a favorite you’ve seen online, please share the link in the comments!




Mother’s Day is rapidly approaching. Don’t forget we have three (FREE!) template downloads that make perfect client gifts. Click on each image below to find the instructions and download link!

We are offering a special spring ’13 discount for new advertisers. We averaged nearly 11,500,000 initial page hits per month between December 2012 and February 2013 – and over 332,000 unique visitors during the same timeframe.

“I’ve received triple the amount of traffic from your site than any other site I’m advertising on! I’m so pleased with choosing to advertise with you!” -Kathy, boudoirbusinessboutique.com

“Anybody wanting to advertise really should. I love browsing your ads to find new vendors and resources.” -Kim, momtriedit.net

“Your giveaway was a great success and drove lots of traffic for us!” -Nathiya, emerabags.com

“I can’t tell you how many people we have advertised with that pretty much ignore our requests (or so we feel). We will be staying with you as long as we are still in business!” -Lori, prairiesweet.com

“Hasn’t even been up for 15 minutes and we already have 25 new fans on our Facebook! Wow that was quick.” -Ryan, h-bphoto.com

Contact Todd if you are interested in a custom advertising plan or a Paperie sponsorship. Or you can choose from one of our standard advertising plans and pay instantly:

NEW advertisers only—contact for discount renewal rates. Thanks!

185×185 static image – right sidebar – 12 months $250.00 USD 185×370 static image – right sidebar – 12 months $300.00 USD 125×250 static image – right sidebar – 12 months $200.00 USD 125×125 static image – right sidebar – 12 months $150.00 USD 125×125 rotating image – left sidebar – 12 months $75.00 USD 125×125 static right + 125×125 rotating left – 12 months $205.00 USD

Once payment has been made, write and include a copy of your receipt and attach an image for the ad-size purchased.




Pssst… We have a big giveaway going on right now – one lucky Paperie reader will win a set of TEN HB Photo Packaging 4GB USB thumb drives with logo engraving – and – coordinated boxes!

Plus through midnight Sunday, April 28th, Paperie readers can get 15% off all HB Photo Packaging Web Store items with the code “PaperieUSB“!

Go here for more details on the giveaway – and to win! Happy weekend!
-Robyn & Todd

P.S. Did you know we have a NEW Facebook fan page? Please make sure you join for frequent updates – we post there even on days we don’t update the blog!

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your. welcome.

One of our most requested topics is “photographer welcome kits / packets“. We’ve created a photo-grouping of some of our favorite kits on Pinterest. And we’ve included links to the original blog entry post by the photographer, and the Pinterest pin. Make sure you click both links provided to learn about each packet in greater detail (and to see more photos of the kits assembled and unassembled)!

From left to right, top to bottom:

1. Melissa Jill Photography
    blog entry / on Pinterest

2. Amanda Mae Photography
    blog entry / on Pinterest

3. Emily Crump Photography
    blog entry / on Pinterest

4. Ragamuffin Pet Photography
    blog entry / on Pinterest

5. Chris Cornwell Photographer
    blog entry / on Pinterest

6. Persimmon Images
    blog entry / on Pinterest

7. Erin Phillips Photography
    blog entry / on Pinterest

8. Ashley McCormick Photography
    blog entry / on Pinterest

9. Lauren Winter Photography
    blog entry / on Pinterest

10. Hunter Photographic
      blog entry / on Pinterest

11. Heather Thorne Photography
      blog entry / on Pinterest

12. Jodi Miller Photography
      blog entry / on Pinterest

Don’t forget to see this Paperie post with information on assembling your own welcome kit. The Paperie entry also includes links to welcome packets that have previously been featured here. And this is a great pinboard to follow on Pinterest – “Welcome Packets“.

Have a welcome packet you’d like to share with a class? Whether it’s your own kit, or a favorite you’ve seen online, please share the link in the comments!




We’re excited to share the launch of the Prairie Sweet Sunshine Art Baby Line by one of our favorite advertisers Prairie Sweet Boutique!

The collection is 50% off through Friday, April 26th so time is of the essence!

Go. Buy. NOW!




We are offering a special spring ’13 discount for new advertisers We averaged nearly 11,500,000 initial page hits per month between December 2012 and February 2013 – and over 332,000 unique visitors during the same timeframe.

“I’ve received triple the amount of traffic from your site than any other site I’m advertising on! I’m so pleased with choosing to advertise with you!” -Kathy, boudoirbusinessboutique.com

“Anybody wanting to advertise really should. I love browsing your ads to find new vendors and resources.” -Kim, momtriedit.net

“Your giveaway was a great success and drove lots of traffic for us!” -Nathiya, emerabags.com

“I can’t tell you how many people we have advertised with that pretty much ignore our requests (or so we feel). We will be staying with you as long as we are still in business!” -Lori, prairiesweet.com

“Hasn’t even been up for 15 minutes and we already have 25 new fans on our Facebook! Wow that was quick.” -Ryan, h-bphoto.com

Contact Todd if you are interested in a custom advertising plan or a Paperie sponsorship. Or you can choose from one of our standard advertising plans and pay instantly:

NEW advertisers only—contact for discount renewal rates. Thanks!

185×185 static image – right sidebar – 12 months $250.00 USD 185×370 static image – right sidebar – 12 months $300.00 USD 125×250 static image – right sidebar – 12 months $200.00 USD 125×125 static image – right sidebar – 12 months $150.00 USD 125×125 rotating image – left sidebar – 12 months $75.00 USD 125×125 static right + 125×125 rotating left – 12 months $205.00 USD

Once payment has been made, write and include a copy of your receipt and attach an image for the ad-size purchased.




Don’t forget we have a big giveaway going on right now – one lucky Paperie reader will win a set of TEN HB Photo Packaging 4GB USB thumb drives with logo engraving – and – coordinated boxes!

Plus through midnight Sunday, April 28th, Paperie readers can get 15% off all HB Photo Packaging Web Store items with the code “PaperieUSB“!

Go here for more details on the giveaway – and to win! Good luck!
-Robyn & Todd

P.S. Did you know we have a NEW Facebook fan page? Please make sure you join for frequent updates – we post there even on days we don’t update the blog!

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we’re all thumbs

We’re excited to share one of the newest products from our sponsor HB Photo Packaging – customizable USB Swivel Drives and coordinating packaging! And stay tuned because one lucky Paperie reader will win a set of TEN 4GB USB drives with engraving – and – coordinated boxes!

HB’s new USB drives can be custom-designed from your choice of 14 body colors and 14 coordinating clip colors – there’s something to match everyone’s color scheme! They are available in 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB sizes. The drives can also be purchased together with Universal Fit USB Boxes with black velvet foam inserts that are custom-cut to house the drives snugly. Logo engraving is available, as are stamping-die imprinting on USB Boxes.

Below are just a few examples of how Paperie put together our sample drives!

Don’t forget to click each of the photos below for a larger pop-up image!

1. Silver and White engraved USB drive with Aqua Universal
    Fit USB Box

2. Silver and White engraved USB drive in a White petal DVD
    folders envelope

3. Silver and White engraved USB drive with Recycled Kraft
    Universal Fit USB Box and Jute cord

4. Silver and White engraved USB drive with Jute cord —
    textured cardstock was cut the size of the drive base
    to “skin*” it

5. Silver and White engraved USB drive with Razzle Berry
    Universal Fit USB Box

6. Silver and White engraved USB drive with Aqua Universal
    Fit USB Box and Aqua A-2 and A-7 Invitation Boxes

*  textured cardstock was cut approximately 2″ wide and 1½”
   tall, the ends were sealed with Tombow Mono permanent
   adhesive, and “skin” was slipped over base with metal clip
   snapped back on top

Please note – no financial compensation was provided to Paperie Boutique from our sponsor HB Photo Packaging for this post. We simply submitted our logo which was printed complimentary by HB onto USBs in exchange for our feature.




HB Photo Packaging is offering one of our U.S. readers a set of TEN 4GB USB drives with engraving and coordinated boxes!

How do you win? All U.S. residents have to do is post in the comments here and tell us what your favorite HB Photo Packaging box color is – or what color you’d like to see them add! That’s all there is to it!

You can have an additional – optional – “bonus” entry if you “like” the new Paperie Boutique Facebook fan page – just comment here that you’ve done so, or that you’re already a fan.

And another additional – optional – “bonus” entry if you follow HB Photo Packaging on Facebook – just comment here that you’ve followed or already follow them.

Each entry requires its own separate comment here. (In simple terms: If you want THREE chances to win, you have to do the THREE separate things listed above, and then make three separate comments here telling us how you did them.)

Comment and tell us what your favorite HB box color is here – or that you’ve liked Paperie Boutique on Facebook – or that you’ve followed HB Photo Packaging on Facebook – in separate comments here to have multiple chances to win!

Comment(s) must be posted here by 11:59 p.m. EDT on Sunday, April 28th. You can enter up to THREE times total. Post that you have met the individual requirements in three separate comments here to have multiple chances to win!

You can enter / post up to three times total – one entry each for all of the options listed above. (PLEASE NOTE: Comments are held for moderation and may not appear immediately. Please be patient! They will show up eventually.)

You have THREE chances to win, but only one chance PER OPTION – please do not post the same link multiple times. Duplicate links will be removed. Each entry requires its own separate comment to have multiple chances to win! See official rules for more details. Please note that Paperie Boutique hosted events are open to U.S. residents age 18 and over only.

Comments on this entry will be numbered in order of posting. The winning number will be chosen by Random.org, and the winner will be contacted within 48-72 hours of the winner-announcement to claim their prize.

Good luck to everyone who enters! And thanks to HB Photo Packaging for this awesome giveaway!




Plus through midnight Sunday, April 28th, our readers can get 15% off all HB Photo Packaging Web Store items with the code “PaperieUSB“!




More is on the way so check back soon!
-Robyn & Todd

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