• share you story through greeting cards, books about snail mail, glasses and a cup of tea on a desk

    Share Your Story

    What Will Your Story Be? The last week of January is National Storyteller’s Week. At first, I thought this couldn’t possibly relate to stationery and cards. However, we are the authors of our own stories. We write a new chapter every day. To me, this is full of opportunity – the opportunity to decide how […]

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  • Deeply embossed gingko leaves on a white background with sprigs of gold foil ginkgo leaves and various green foliage adorn a sophisticated thank you card. The Art of The Thank You Card

    The Art Of The Thank You Note

    Have you noticed that Thank You’s are scarce these days? I don’t mean the quick “thank you” you say to someone in passing when they hold the door for you. I mean a true, heartfelt hand-written thank you. A note delivered to someone who has spent time to do something thoughtful for you. Those are rare! We tend to […]

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  • Why Buy My Cards?

    Why Buy My Cards?

    What Makes My Cards Different? Why should you buy my cards? You can buy greeting cards everywhere these days, from high end stationery stores to gas stations and online shops too numerous to mention. Everyone is vying for your attention and business. Whether you love stationery, or just have a need for a greeting card, shopping […]

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  • The Science of Happy Mail

    The “Science” Behind Happy Mail

    Have you noticed that you’re getting more and more junk mail lately? Do you miss the days when you used to look forward to getting the mail? You’re not alone! I’m pretty sure that everyone feels the same way. Between the junk mail and the bills, there really is no motivation to open that mail […]

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  • Valentine's Day

    Valentine’s Day: Crazy Origins & Traditions

    If you look up the origins of Valentine’s Day, you will find some crazy historical “facts”! First, it’s possible that there was more than one man who can be referred to as “St. Valentine”. There is also the possibility of potential roots in a Pagan ritual that will just make you shake your head. At […]

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  • What Do I Write In A Card? How Do I End This Card Message?

    How Do I End This Card Message?

    Previously, I wrote about how to figure out what to write in a card, you can find that post HERE. In this post, I’m going to build on that idea of formulating that message, and then help you figure out how to sign off. So, that awesome message is written, but you’re thinking, “how do I […]

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    What Do I Write In A Card?

    UGH! I Bought The Card, Now What Do I Do? You thought picking out just the right card was daunting, but now you have to write something wonderful and meaningful in it – THAT is terrifying! Never fear, I’ll help you pen just the right greeting so you can get that card in the mail […]

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