How to Send the Perfect College Care Package

The Perfect College Care Package

This post is sponsored by Tiny Prints. Thanks for supporting this partnership! All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

My sister-in-law Rachael graduated from college this past May and after years of sending boxes packed to the top filled with Costco sized Cheez-its and Red Vines I wondered if all the snacks and toiletries had been really been all that helpful. I asked Rachael her thoughts and with the job market being what it is these days she thought it best to skip the snacks and help our college aged friends make the most of their networks while still in school. It's a job market jungle out there, so why not help students learn to get a leg up before they head out on their own?

When it comes to business introductions it's no secret that I am stationary obsessed. I love a good business card and when making a first impression there is nothing like a well designed personal stationary suite to turn an interview or chance meeting into a memorable moment. To help us all balance out the care packages of Red Vines this year, I headed on over to Tiny Prints and pulled together some of my favorite custom stationary perfect for the design savvy college aged young lady in your life.

A selection of custom made personalized postcards, stationary, address labels, business cards and notebook from Tiny Prints.

Selecting the perfect stationary suite for a young, soon to be professional, is all about reflecting their personal style. For Rachael, I started with the bright and bold floral post card and matched everything else I knew she would need from there. It helps to stick to a singular style, like modern, graphic, feminine, etc. Then keep it to just a few colors. The most engaging stationary collections will have a just enough variety of pattern and colors to engage interest and stay cohesive. 

And remember if you really get stuck, send a single item like a personalized notepad along with a gift card. And yes, it's still okay to throw in some Red Vines.

xoxo

Lisa

Original photography, art direction + styling for Zelma Rose by Lisa Anderson Shaffer

This post is sponsored by Tiny Prints. Thanks for supporting this partnership! All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.