Local Highlight: GrayPaperie {Custom Invitations, Announcements, & Greeting Cards}

Every time I throw a party, I make a grand plan to create beautiful invitations. The problem is always the same, though: Time quickly gets away from me, and my beautiful invitations get demoted to a Facebook invite, or even worse, a last-minute text.

In comes Meghan of GrayPaperie to save the day! This lovely Etsy shop is stocked full of sweet invitations, announcements, party printables, and holiday cards––all customizable and all easy to order as digital files or prints. You will love the chic and trendy options Meghan provides, but if there is something specific you're looking for, she'll work with you to create it. Read on to learn more about GrayPaperie!

Tell us about yourself!
I am a wife to Jeff, the tallest and kindest man you’ll meet. I am a mommy to Jack, the cutest and chattiest two and a half year old I know. And I’m a volleyball coach at CVC to the very recent 2013 Valley Champions! I am the daughter of a third generation dairy farmer which makes Jeff number 4. And most importantly, I am the daughter of the King, the Lord Jesus Christ!

What does GrayPaperie offer?
GrayPaperie is an Etsy shop that offers printable invitations, announcements, and photo greeting cards. While I do offer professional printing services, the bulk of business is simply for the design of an invitation at a reasonable cost that the customer can then print as many times as they like from home, from a local printer, or from an online printing company.

Why and how did you get started selling?
I have always loved art and have been interested in graphic design. I bought an ancient version of Photoshop Elements at a garage sale and started working with it, learning as I went. Soon I was designing cards and invitations for family members. I created an invitation for my sister’s baby shower and she insisted that I start an Etsy shop to sell it. Kacie has a way of getting me to get things done that I normally wouldn’t, so thanks to her, GrayPaperie got its start six months ago.

What does your week look like as a shop owner?
Life is busy right now between being a stay at home mom, a volleyball coach, and a math tutor. I usually find time in the evenings to work on fulfilling Etsy orders and creating new designs. I love designing––it doesn’t feel like work.

What is your inspiration for creativity?
I like to take popular trends and put them to paper. I also like to draw, so some of the designs in my shop are inspired from doodles of mine.

I love that I get to use this love and gift of mine to serve my church family. Some of the designs I have posted on Etsy originated as flyers or invitations for events at Grace Church of the Valley.

How can people request a custom order?
I love working with customers until I’ve created a design they love, whether it’s an invitation that sets the tone for the party they’ve planned or an announcement that captures the moment they are sharing. To request a custom order, email me at graypaperie@gmail.com or go to GrayPaperie and click on the blue button labeled “Request Custom Order.”

What’s playing on your iPod? The Rend Collective.

Some things I couldn’t live without are…the word of God, my phone, and my retainer.

My top five faves this month are...Thanksgiving dinner, volleyball playoffs, colored leaves, sweaters and Jack’s newfound love for the song 10,000 reasons by Matt Redman. 

Stay connected with GrayPaperie by favoriting her Etsy shop and following her Pinterest board. And contact Meghan directly by e-mailing her at graypaperie@gmail.com.

As a special treat for Citrus and Cream readers, Meghan is offering 10% off, just in time for the holidays! Simply enter the code citrusandcream at checkout, and you'll receive 10% off your order until December 16th.

And if that isn't sweet enough, Meghan has a gift to give! Enter the giveaway to win a printable card, invitation, or announcement! In order to enter, you must favorite GrayPaperie on Etsy or pin a GrayPaperie item, then do as many other entries as you can!
a Rafflecopter giveaway Meghan, we're so glad to have gotten to know you! Thanks for sharing your shop and talent with us!