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Pen to Paper :: 3 Things to Include in Your Contract
Over the years, I’ve done a lot of mentoring with other stationery designers. Recently, I went through some questions about contracts with a fellow designer. During that conversation, there were...
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Pen to Paper :: Sample Stuff
I have a confession to make…I hoard invitations. I admit it. I have bins and bins filled with invitations from old clients. Seriously…some of these invitations go back 5 years. Now, some people...
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Pen to Paper :: A Sticky Situation
Confession time…I’m a glue snob. Every time I get an invitation in the mail or see samples sent out from the mass market invitation websites, I inspect the way they glue their layers of stock...
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5 Tips to Make Your Morning More Productive
(1) Pick a consistent “wake up time” :: When you don’t have to be at an office by a certain time (or have a boss watching your every move), you might be tempted to stay up all night and not wake up...
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Top Three Questions I Get Asked the Most by New Stationery Designers
1. How much should I charge per invitation? So, the answer to this question isn’t simple and definitely requires a little bit of research on your part. Yes, you’ll want to ensure you cover your...
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Real Wedding :: Amy and Jordan
New Year’s Eve weddings always have a special place in my heart. There is something about ringing in the new year with a celebration of love that just seems so perfectly perfect. Amy and Jordan’s...
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My New Role at Business by Barnhill
Some of you may know that I am married to Tom Barnhill, who owns Business by Barnhill. Business by Barnhill provides accounting, CFO and advising services for small businesses. For the past few...
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Real Wedding :: Lindsey and Adam
Since my business is located in Annapolis, Maryland, I’ve had the honor of designing many invitations for weddings held at the United States Naval Academy. In fact, a few years ago, I sketched the dome...
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It’s a New Year and a New ABD!
Happy 2018! If you follow me on social media you know I have alluded to some changes coming for me this year. Well, I’m here today to share all the details on what’s changing with Allison Barnhill...
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5 To-Do’s for Your Business in January
I wrote this blog post for Business by Barnhill, but I think my ABD followers and fellow creatives would appreciate reading it too. The first month of a new year is a great time to take stock of your...
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