back by popular demand, rock paper scissors is hosting another monogramming event on Thursday, April 26, 2012 from 3 - 8 pm with special treats and "adult" beverages after our usual business hours. no need to reserve a space, just swing on by whenever is convenient for you (or feel free to stop by earlier to get your order in ahead of the rush!). perfect for graduation & mother's day gifts, or maybe you just deserve a treat for yourself! with so many perks (15% off your purchase, FREE monogramming on site, and FREE GIFT with purchase...) why not?!.
Food and Drink
April 18, 2012
March 15, 2012
happy 2nd birthday!
wow, time flies when you're having fun! march 8th was the 2nd anniversary of RPS being open on the downtown mall under new owners dani & heather! to celebrate, we're giving you, our favorite customers, 15% off the ENTIRE SHOP (excludes custom orders) Thursday & Friday (3/15 & 3/16... yes a week late!); plus we'll have some free gifts with purchase (of $10 or more; and while supplies last!) and goodies to nibble on...
we made many strides in year 1, but like a toddler learning about the world, in year 2 we really started to spread our wings. read more below on some of the fun projects we were fortunate enough to work on; some PR and the kind words from our clients, which is what keeps us going!
WEDDINGS!
some of the STYLED SHOOTS we've had the opportunity to work on:
LOGOS & OTHER FUN PROJECTS
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND BABY SHOWERS:
just a few STATIONERY samples...
OTHER PARTIES we wish we could have attended...
the RPS holiday card (didn't get one this year? then you're not on our mailing list! send an email to hey [at] thinkrockpaperscissors [dot] com with your mailing address & we'll add you!
in august, we expanded the RPS family & hired our first employee, sarah jane winter!
we're flattered by the national coverage:
Marth stewart living, may 2011
the knot, may 2011
weddings unveiled, spring 2011
southern lady, fall 2011
country living, November 2011
Southern Living, December 2011
Southern Living Weddings, Spring 2012
and the kind words our customers have to say:
"I wanted to say thanks again for helping me out with the design of my book I love the colors and the way the book developed! It is absolutely gorgeous every aspect of it. I so appreciate you and the bookbinders creativity of colors, pages and binding! I can't wait to use he book and will cherish it!" -From a customer who ordered a custom hand-bound book.
"I appreciate your extra attention... Exceeding expectations! So pleased… Thank you." - Ann Taylor, party invitations
"I just picked up a copy of the Garden Week brochure and it is fabulous. What a great job you did on this. It is attractive, attention-getting and beautifully laid out. Kudos to you both." - Garden club member.
"we absolutely love our (website launch announcement) cards, they look great, we're so pleased!" - Sally Hansen, owner, Hansen Construction, Aspen Colorado
"I cannot thank you enough for the great work you did! Thank you thank you." - Jen Fariello, local photographer, for our design work for the Art in Photography series
"Dear {RPS},
Thank you so much for donating certificates to the WLDP program.... our budget was super-strained and you actually saved us by printing our certificates for free! (I am so grateful)...I just wanted to write you personally and thank you for your generosity.
Sincerely,
Phoebe
PS Rock paper scissors is the BEST! THank you so much for donating certificates to our program. We all truly appreciate it."
"Everything you have done for us ALWAYS looks great! Thank you so much! It is all going to come together and be fabulous! As I have told you and Augusta several times, we have gotten so many compliments on the invitation. Details DO matter!! And wait to til everyone sees the ceremony program ... it is gorgeous! ...I am sure we will be doing business again together soon... so until then .... thanks for all you have done for us! You and Dani make a great team and I have loved working with you. Would you open a store in Lynchburg please?!?! :) - Peggy Andrews, mother of the bride
"Thanks for all your help. The paper products were one of my favorite elements of the wedding - I loved them and received so many compliments (particularly from my friends interested in paper/design, etc. which was quite a compliment!). I even heard they were passed around a friend's mom's workplace because they were just that cute! Thanks for all your help!" - Anna Burger, bride
a HUGE THANK YOU to our family & friends (you are like gold!) who have supported us in the long days & nights... to our many photographer friends who send us awesome pics that we are able to use to showcase our work... to our customers (and especially our brides) for having the vision & creativity & trust in us to make your dreams come true!!
cheers,
heather + dani
February 22, 2012
dine local. give local. with the cacf future fund
a gourmet dinner with good company that benefits the community? don't mind if i do!
join the charlottesville area community foundation's (cacf) future fund on march 7 for a charity dinner hosted at the clifton inn. rsvp's need to be in by this friday, february 24th, so act quickly. reception begins at 6pm and seated dinner at 7pm.
ticket prices for the three-course dinner are $100 per person, and include meal, beverages (wine, beer, and non-alcoholic), tax, and gratuity. private rooms are available for parties of 10-20 people at an additional cost. reservations for the dinner may be made online by clicking here or by e-mailing ffclifton@cacfonline.org. all funds raised by the event – 100% - will go to increase the Future Fund's grant awards, which will be announced in May 2012. this year members have chosen healthcare in Charlottesville and Albemarle County as the focus of their collective grant making.
learn more here.
a big thanks to our many sponsors:
clifton inn | jefferson vineyards | baroursville vineyards | skyline tent company | T&N printing | rock paper scissors | the hook | beer run | margaux & company imports, llc | wine made simple | king family vineyards
November 23, 2011
happy thanksgiving!
wishing everyone a happy thanksgiving feast... we'll be closing at 4pm today to enjoy time with family and friends. but we'll be back open on Friday morning with some great specials!
if you're in need of some last minute fun place card ideas, these dove kits from paper source would like nice at each place setting:
or these:
print your menu on this (or one w/ a turkey!):
and don't forget we have lots of hostess gifts!
November 18, 2011
graphic image stamping party
mark your calendars: on wednesday, november 30th, we'll be hosting a stamping party at rock paper scissors with extended store hours from 4 - 8pm! get FREE stamping (or blind embossing) (a $10 value) on any graphic image item, plus 10% off your total graphic image order! because really, nothing says "i put some thought into my gift to you" like a monogramed item! we'll have photo album brag books, flip note pads, business card holders, luggage tags and passport covers, pencil cases, journals, planners and more. get your order in now for quicker processing, or show up that day and pick out some great gifts for the holidays... PLUS, get a free gift with purchase! and, after our usual business hours, we may have a few hors d'ouevres and beverages on hand.... just sayin'.
ladies and gents, there are a few restrictions. select products only (we can't stamp croc or patent leather; and circular items are a challenge; no non-graphic image items). font sizes available include 18pt and 36pt. Initials and uppercase letters only.
This offer will be valid for 1 week leading up to the event (11/23) through 1 week after the event (12/7). items on hand will be stamped on-site. all items ordered that are not available on site or not stamped during the stamping party will ship after all orders placed by 12/7 are complete. no shipping costs for you, either!
so truly, happy shopping!!
October 05, 2011
UVA Law Dinner
UVA Law recently hosted a dinner honoring the UVA Law Alumni Volunteers. They had a "reach for the stars" theme, with rockets (by cardboard safari) as their centerpieces and other "out of this galaxy" details! Photos by Kristin Moore. Catered by The Catering Outfit.
September 26, 2011
in the kitchen
I love the latest recipe journal from rag & bone bindery. not only because of their gorgeous fabric covers in bright, bold patterns, but because it's so different than most recipe boxes or journals. there's a place to talk about the chef; to tell the story of a recipe passed down for generations; to capture the smells and findings from your local fresh market; this recipe journal is a story you write, one recipe at a time, that is sure to become a family keepsake.
and for the architects in town, there's even room to plan for your dream kitchen!
{images above by rag & bone binder}
we have lots of recipe cards (from snow & graham, rifle paper co and russell + hazel):
{images above from snow & graham, rifle paper co (2), and russell + hazel}
coming soon: this recipe BOX to put them in!
{image from rifle paper co}
not so handy in the kitchen but know someone who is? send them this note set with recipes like heirloom tomato soup from bison bookbinding and letterpress:
{images from bison bookbinding & letterpress}
or try these greeting cards from elum designs with recipes on the back!
{images from elum designs}
happy cooking!
June 06, 2011
it's party season!
throwing a party? make it extra special with custom coasters to honor the event! letterpressed on 100% recycled thick white chipboard, they even make a great gift - for a housewarming, shower, or wedding! and at this price, it's a no brainer. we found these custom coasters by Haute Papier at the national stationery show, and it's easy!
first, you pick a shape: round or square (with rounded corners):
next, you pick a color:
and a font for your text or a monogram:
want to add an icon, there's lots from which to choose:
and voila! and the best part is the price.... 50 coasters for $58 or 100 coasters for $90! (assumes 1 color; larger quantity pricing and 2 color estimates available upon request; samples at rock paper scissors). oh, and we can probably help with invitations for that party, too!
and even if you don't have a special occasion, it gives you a good excuse to break out the margarita mix and not ruin grandma's antique wood side table! cheers!
(click on photo or here for source)
July 26, 2008
watch your fingers!
birthday lunches are a contact sport around here, and kathryn's birthday proved no different. after being surprised with the coveted michael ruh vase that had mysteriously been "sold" a couple weeks prior to her birthday, we all dug in to the bday lunch of choice: wayside chicken. holy smokes. what happened next cannot be accounted for because we all blacked out the food was so good. after coming to, we topped off the celebration with a fabulous pie from breadworks and some haagen dazs (because you can't have one without the other). the rest of the day was a little blurry and we apologize for any poor customer service...we blame the collective food coma we were all in.
the before, during, and after.
February 07, 2008
one potato, two potato, twelve!
This was the start of the day here this morning. A warm box of a dozen doughnuts from spudnuts. A charlottesville institution, and an amy gardner institution.spudnuts If you've never had one, come work here and on a special day, you will have one. Well amy didn't deliver this particular batch, she is in NY at the shoe show. these were delivered by Mr. Breeden. Placecards in one hand, a signature white box in the other. He was looking dapper, in a suit and tie, what did we do to deserve this treat? who knows, but we are feeling pretty special right about now. Mr. B always looks dapper, and he is our printing man. His family's company is a huge part of what we do here. Their printing operation is top notch and great to work with. The whole family runs the place and it's a real Charlottesville institution, just like the spudnuts!
the best part is that the white box showed up while our coffee was still warm, and right after Kathryn and Katie had 'banned' any white bags containing carbs to accompany them. I guess they forgot to amend the new rule to include white boxes. another great post about spudnuts here mmmmmm, spudnuts.
