droolicious : cards

Etsy Find: Ouou Handmade Paper Goods

Lisa Estall — Fri, 15 May 2009 21:30:00 GMT

This designs is from a sweet notecard designed by ouou.

The Etsy shop sells handmade prints, orginal drawings and silkscreen notebooks. I think they’re charming and I’ll be using my cards as thank you notes from the kids. Shown here is Sophia and The Bird ($8.50).

Click to see ouou's Audrey Note Card ($8.50)

Both come in sets of 4. Visit ouou.

A Mother's Day Card She'll Loaf

Aaron Burgess — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT

Hey, if the pun fits...

The front of this Mom's Day card features a cut-out of a loaf of bread, and because we know you couldn't see this coming from a mile away, the inside says, "Thanks for raising me." Go ahead, roll your eyes -- but you know your heart just warmed a few degrees.

$3.50 from Cracked Designs via Supermarket.

Giggle IOU Cards for Mother's Day or Any Day

Aaron Burgess — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT

I'm usually of the mind that a handmade IOU card is the best kind to give, but these adorable IOUs from Giggle offer a good argument in favor of the premade, pro-made variety.

Though not technically for Mother's Day, the IOU Card Set from kids (there's also a separate set to/from parents) features 12 heartwarming promises packaged in a cute, colorful tin. From "Take a Nap" to "One Big Hug," there's no promise in here a kid can't deliver -- of course, whether they will deliver is another story, but it's the thought that counts, right?

$15 from Giggle

Green Baby: b.wise papers Birth Announcements

Aaron Burgess — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:30:00 GMT

Sure, they're printed on paper, but b.wise papers' birth announcements still aim to reduce your new arrival's carbon footprint before it's been fitted for baby shoes.

The eco-smart announcements are printed on 100% recycled (50% post-consumer) card stock using vegetable- and soy-based inks, and they're even made up at a wind-powered printing facility. Plus, as the b. delightful ($138 for 50 cards) sample above shows, they look pretty great.

Prices vary but lean toward the higher end overall -- check out the whole collection (including holiday and save-the-date cards, as well as labels) at b.wise papers. (Image: Laura Negri Photography)

Designer Cards at Lapin & Me

Lisa Estall — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:28:00 GMT

Write a note in this Square Card, illustrated by French artist Aurelie Guillerey. The playful, retro drawing is colorful and just charming.

Continue on to see another Square Card...

The envelopes are also decorated as well. I think they would be cute for kids to write thank you messages in.

They sell for £1.60 each.

Sold at Lapin and Me.

Super Giraffe to the Rescue!

Heather Kuldell — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:31:00 GMT

I dunno if my mom told me to keeps blank cards handy or if it was something Martha Stewart said. Either way, whoever said it was right: A blank card can say thank you, happy birthday or happy National Gorilla Day (seriously, Jan. 31). While the Super Giraffe Card Set might not be the best fit for National Gorilla Day, it’s an excellent choice for other kid-related correspondence. Each set comes with six cards and envelopes for $12.99.

Say it simply with these Birth Announcement Cards

Lisa Estall — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:36:00 GMT

Don’t like too many graphics on cards? Here are simple looking birth announcement cards that are retro trendy.

Since I'm a simple type of gal, I would have bought these cards if I knew about them at the time of my daughter’s birth.

Printed on recycled paper, the 12 cards and envelopes are sized at 4.25 x 5.5.

Priced at $11.25, buy them at Oopsy Doodle.

Retrolicious: Breathtaking Children's Stationery

Erin Behan — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:31:00 GMT

I swoon at all things tastefully retro. I get weak in the knees for stationery of all sorts. It's easy to see why Darling Clementine's cards just might make me re-think my moritorium on all purchases not directly food or holiday gifts. Of particular note is the Marionette line--the Oslo, Norway, company's foray into children's stationery. The animals on the cards were inspired by 1950s finger puppets and are just too cute for words. Buy the six designs in a pack on Etsy for $19 plus $4 shipping.

Personalize Your Stationery with More Than Just a Signature

Erin Behan — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:09:00 GMT

It's no secret that I love a good set of stationery. And it's a love I acquired as a child. After all, if you have to write thank-you notes to every last relative, you might as well do it on cool stationery. The book Handmade Hellos by Hello Lucky is definitely one that would excite adults and kids, as it gives ideas, templates and instructions on making creative cards, with help in screen printing, binding, stamping, stenciling, etc. And it's from the tasteful designers at Hello Lucky. Find it for $20.95 at Fred Flare.

36 Different Halloween Party Invitations

Erin Behan — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:21:00 GMT

The time is now to gobble up a Halloween party invitation for your monster bash. Tiny Prints has some cool designs, of which my favorite is the above Monster Parade design (25 for $34.75). You can choose your own text colors and personalize your message before printing. Note that this item is a square card (5.25 inches), which requires more postage if you're mailing them. Check out all 36 Halloween designs.

Personalized Stationery for Kids

Erin Behan — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:55:00 GMT

I'm always one to encourage writing and thank-you note giving, and these personalized notecards should do the trick. Created by Vana, a Chicago mom with a love of custom stationery, the cards at the Etsy shop Le Paper Designs can be personalized with a name and any one of her pre-designed silhouettes. The notecards are on heavy-duty card stock and comes in a variety of colors. She'll also customize you a silhouettes. A set of 24 is $40 at Le Paper Designs.

Etsy: Chickprint Stationery

Erin Behan — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:15:00 GMT

I'm a self-described stationery fiend, and I'm tripping over myself while perusing chickprint's Etsy site. I simply love the designs, the product of many late nights for Brooklyn mom, Madeley, an interior designer turned stationer. Her designs are vintage-inspired and show an attention to detail (and the use of archival inks) that's a bit unusual for such reasonably priced cards. Items that are especially great for moms include her birth announcements, birthday cards, baby shower cards. And most of her items can be personalized for a small fee. I could say more, but the photos speak for themselves. My personal favorite is the pictured Helicopter Birthday Invitations (10 for $20).

Color-My-Own Thank-You Cards Make Etiquette Cute

Heather Kuldell — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:11:00 GMT

Thank-you cards tend to be the domain of parent-types who pen the heart-felt thanks we hope our children after they get presents. Crea8tive Mama figured out a way to include lil pre-writing kids in the whole proper etiquette process with Color-My-Own Thank-You Cards. Your Emily Post can add her (or his) creative flair to cards featuring birthday cakes, flowers, trains, dinosaurs, dump trucks or pirates. Let’s face it, the grandparents would prefer kid art to your canned thanks anyway.

One design and 10 cards and envelopes per box. Available at The Silly Wagon for $13.95.

Fill-in-the-Blank Thank-You Cards

Erin Behan — Thu, 29 May 2008 14:27:00 GMT

When I was a child, I had to come up with the words to my thank-you notes all by myself. But today's kids have it so much easier (and cuter, I might add) with these cards from Lily & Scooter ($18 for a box of 10). The stationery's original designs are off-set printed on heavyweight white card stock. And, if you're looking for a pun-y adult card, check out these slightly off-color dog cards.

You can drop your friends a line with this design for $4 per card.

Quick and Easy Baby Stationery

Erin Behan — Wed, 14 May 2008 21:43:00 GMT

I still harbor the hopes of creating custom, letterpressed baby announcements. I do. And yet, every day that goes by is another day that I do not one thing to make them happen. So I was intrigued by Shutterfly's new designer baby announcements. (There is the basic announcement section and then there is the newer designer section.) I was pleasantly surprised by how easy and fast they were to create, AND glad to see some of my favorite stationery designers had designs from which to choose: Egg Press and Hello Lucky, with eight designers in all. My biggest on-site complaint: The font choices could be more robust. But how would they hold up in the in-person test?

As promised the announcements arrived printed on a matte card stock (nicer than what you'd get at Hallmark, not quite as nice as what you'd pay for an individual card at a high-end shop). I was most pleased with the graphics and photo quality. It looks professional, not like something you'd print on a personal color printer. And the heavyweight, lined envelopes made for a nice touch. At $1.99 a card when you order 25, they're a nice middle of the road option, both price and quality-wise. And the ease and simplicity can't be beat. You can start making your own here.

My Paper Crane: Tasty Valentine Cards

Sarah Verdone — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 11:48:00 GMT

My Paper Crane's owner, Heidi Kenney, is a plush pioneer – now she's taken photos of her plush produce for these funny Valentines. A set of ten 2 x 3 inch cards comes with five designs and glassine envelopes. The back is blank. $6 per set.
Kenney also makes unusual little stuffed "animals" - my kids dig the Toast, Donut and Cupcake creations. But I'm crazy about the bizarre....

Used Tissue creatures

Would these help my kids to actually use tissues rather than their clothing, hands or my pants? Sniff, sniff.

Splashy Vintage Cards

Erin Behan — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:04:00 GMT

I'm a vintage girl, especially when it comes to stationery, so I was excited to find the Writeables site that has a ton of vintage-looking cards. The card design I originally found in a New York card store isn't here (cute pink elephant picking a flower), but I may like the happy cake (above, $3) even better.

Of course, if you're shopping online, you may want to go with their boxed cards ($14 for six), which include matching stickers. My favorite is this mermaid set but there's quite the selection on the site.

Hand Made: Cards Suitable For Framing

chrisjordan — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:02:00 GMT

Set of six notecards available from Little Paper Airplanes for $10. Prints from original watercolors by the artist Sidney.

Send them. Frame them. Enjoy them.

(hat tip: Cookie )

Hand Made: A Different Kind of Christmas Card

chrisjordan — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 14:05:00 GMT

I came across this Christmas card and fell in love with it. It reminds me of Charlie Brown's Christmas tree. You can still tuck a photo of your children on the inside.

Hand made this set of 12 cards that are blank inside are available at Nature Mandalas for $40

Droolworthy: Lil' Duck Duck Birth Announcements

Mir — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 20:03:00 GMT

Hey, I'm all for a snapshot and a hastily scribbled "He's here!" to announce the birth of a child to the world, but if you must go all classy and whatnot with a nice announcement, this one from Lil' Duck Duck is simply perfect. It's the little details: "Love, Joy, Wonder, Hope..." being a perfect caption (sweet but not too sappy), the brown background with the sepia-toned photo, the baby's name with a shadow of the last name underneath. And while ordinarily I'd say that $72 is steep for 25 cards, that includes printing on all four sides, at which point even I have to concede that the price is right.

New Parent? Get These Apology Cards

Mir — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 16:04:00 GMT

Any time I took my new baby out into pubic and she wasn't perfectly well-behaved (hmmm, that would be... every time I took her out), I felt like I needed to apologize to everyone around me. But you won't have to; just carry this handy New Parent Apology Cards book ($9.95 at Amazon) with you and pass out apologies as needed.

I may have just found my new favorite baby shower gift.

Send your Cupcake a Card

Mir — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 12:29:00 GMT

These cupcake cards from Rosebud Design Studio would make a sweet invitation to your darling's next sugar-laden soirée. It looks like they need to be bought in-store, so if you have a local retailer you're in luck.

[Hat tip: Cuteable]

Twinkle Toys Shoe Announcement Begs the Question, Why?

chrisjordan — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 18:03:00 GMT

Announcements to send out to all your far flung friends and relatives upon the birth of your child. Most of us have sent them.

This unique birth announcement features a little handmade paper shoe and a scroll, on which is printed the pertinent information. Both pieces fit into a small acetate box filled filled with shred to protect the little shoe.

But why? Why do your friends and relatives want a paper shoe? A birth announcement serves a purpose. It will probably end up on their refrigerator, before being tossed into the junk drawer, and eventually into the trash. But I doubt the little and expensive shoe will ever come out of the box.

There is both a boy and girl option and your choice of font options. Price for this is $250 for 25 cards.