Saying So Long to April with Greetings for May

As noted last week, I got so entranced by the new $100 bill that I completely forgot my Freebie Friday obligations. I'll try to make it up to you as we say goodbye to National Letter Writing Month. Let's greet the month of May with greeting cards. For your consideration, I have a set of 18 greeting cards for birthdays, anniversaries, new babies, and just plain expressions of the heart. All are engraved or letterpressed on Crane's 100% cotton paper.


Here's a sampling:

Leave a comment below and I'll put you in next Friday's drawing.

Crane Products Chosen Louie Awards Finalists

We were thrilled to learn yesterday that three Crane products have been selected as finalists for the 22nd Annual Louie Awards, presented by the Greeting Card Association. The Louie Awards are considered the pinnacle of recognition by our peers in the industry, and it is indeed gratifying to receive such acknowledgement. All finalists will be displayed at the National Stationery Show in May, and winners will be announced at a special event on Monday, May 17, in New York.

Here are the finalists:

"A Little Bird Told Me" letterpressed birthday card

"Love is merely madness" anniversary card

And,the kate spade all-occasion greeting card gift set

In honor of their selection as Louie Award Finalists, I am going to give you a chance to win all three. Simply leave a comment below to enter.

And, before I forget, the winner of the Little Papers You Can Write Your Name On giveaway is commenter Dave Marler, who wrote:

While I would prefer the printed cards because of my poor penmanship, I do think the hand-written versions create a more personalized impression on the recipient. I would love to have the cards as I could make great use of them in spreading the word about my new business.

Dave: E-mail me your mailing address at peter (dot) hopkins@comcast.net

February Brings Us Birthdays to Celebrate in Style

Ever since I was a little kid; well before I really knew anything about Presidents Washington and Lincoln, I gave them high marks for having their birthdays when school was out in February, so we could celebrate them appropriately.

Birthdays should be important to everyone, especially when one considers the alternative. So, to help your February babies celebrate in style, here are some greetings from Crane. You can see a bunch more here.

 

  

 

kate spade all-occasion gift set generates excitement

Several times a year, there are specific Crane products that generate a lot of interest. This summer, following its introduction to the media at the National Stationery Show in New York, the little number below is getting quite a bit of attention. I have reason to believe it will be featured in a prominent magazine this fall. I'll let you know when it comes out; I don't want to jinx its chances.

You'll never be at a loss for words (or something to send them on). This all-occasion greeting card gift set by kate spade has nearly every sentiment covered and does it all with style and color. You get 3 each of 5 designs all with matching lined envelopes. The entire set comes in a crisp brown box with tabbed dividers to help keep your thoughts in order. All for $35.

Crane Launches Greeting Card Line in the New Year

It's like Christmas all year 'round!

Every so often, a package arrives from Crane with samples of new boxed or personalized stationery. I'm on the "advance" list, which means I get to see what's coming ahead of their introduction to the market. So, rather than be stingy with this inside information, I'll share with you some new items coming to a stationer near you early next year.

Crane is introducing a new line of letterpressed and engraved greeting cards to celebrate a host of life's events. Here are some of the designs:

Clockwise from top left: Be Happy, Happy Birthday, You Can Have Your Cake, and Happy Birthday.

Clockwise from upper left: "A little bird" Happy Birthday, "Put on your party hat" Happy Birthday, Thinking of You, and Best wishes on your wedding day.

Here's my favorite, engraved in gold and red: