Letterpress Botanicals a Runaway Best-Seller

It seems that every year, there's one item or a collection of items that catches the public's fancy. Last year, it was the kate spade all-occasion greeting card gift set. And it's still selling really well. This year's shooting star is a collection of hand-drawn botanical designs letterpressed on Crane's Lettra paper.

They are available in folded notes, thank-you notes and imprintable invitations:

All are available at Crane's website, or you can go here to find a retailer nearest you. Make sure you call first to see if they're in stock. If not, they can be ordered.

To give credit where it's due, these lovely designs were hand-drawn by local artist Jessica Mormann.

Which Item of Stationery Was Crane's 2009 Best-Seller?

I could tell you, but that wouldn't be much fun. So, I'll show you the six top-selling pieces of Crane's boxed stationery and see if you can put them in proper order, from 1 to 6. Here are the entries:

Crane's Ecru Resume Paper

Engraved Navy Thank You Notes

Pearl White Triple Paneled Place Cards

Regent Blue Bordered Ecru Notes

Engraved Six-Language Thank You Notes

Kid Finish Notes and Envelopes

Before we get to the rules, what do you see in these top-sellers?

I see a clear reflection of the times: 

• We're going back to the basics; back to solid ground (above are the little black dresses and navy blue blazers of the stationery world).
• We are thankful and aren't afraid to express ourselves. We may have fewer things for which to be thankful, so each occasion to say thanks is cherished.
• There are too many people looking for jobs. Those who are job-hunting recognize that presenting yourself to a prospective employer on 32-pound Crane's Kid Finish establishes the foundation for a memorable first impression.
• We're saving some money and enjoying the company of friends and family by entertaining at home.

As promised, here are the rules. Leave a comment to this post, putting the entries in order from 1-6. I will draw from all those with the correct answer. The winner will receive one box each of the top-sellers. The contest will end Wednesday, March 10 at midnight. I will announce the winner in a post next Thursday.

And don't forget, tomorrow is Freebie Friday, when I'll offer another chance to win Crane stationery.