Great Feature

Just found out that I'm featured on Pure Handmade today.  This is a great blog that will introduce you to handmade inspiration, style and gift guide.  Here's a link to my feature in case you want to check it out http://www.purehandmade.com/2011/03/sweetandsassycards-more-than-just-cards/

It's so nice be be noticed on a blog when it's so hard to be found out there in cyberland!

Fun Wedding Shopping Today

This afternoon was all about Larry and Krista's upcoming wedding.  For those who don't know Larry is my son and Krista is my daughter-in-law to be.  We went dress shopping with the young woman who is to be maid of honor in the wedding party.  After trying on lots of dresses, in two different shops, dress choices were narrowed down to two.  I really like one of them and have my fingers crossed that it will be the "winner".

Krista's mom and I also chose our dress today, but no way am I going to order until I must.  I want to lose that lousy twenty pounds before I am willing to submit to the measuring tape.

Anyway, it was a nice day and I was unable to make any new cards today.  Hopefully I will get to  photograph and list a couple of new items on Etsy tomorrow.  Have you seen my shop yet? 
http://www.sweetandsassycards.etsy.com/ - home of greeting cards, both sweet and sassy.

Looking for bridal tags and cards?  Then you'll want http://www.sweetandsassycards.artfire.com/ - for all your reception, party and bridal shower tags and paper goods.

Bridal Thank You Cards and Tags from Sweet and Sassy Cards Feature

I would love to thank Angie from Terra Verde Bride.  Have you seen this blog?  It offers a wonderful directory of wedding vendors, listed by state and will give you some simple solutions for your big day.

The first thing you notice on this beautiful site is a stunning bouquet, followed by the list of vendors.  Each featured shop has a great write up explaining how they can help simplify and beautify your special day.

It is my honor to be included with this group of shops.  The feature on Sweet and Sassy Cards, which specializes in bridal cards and tags can be found here - http://www.terraverdebride.com/unique-invitations-for-a-unique-bride/.html

You can find the list of wedding vendors and the home page of Terra Verde Bride right here -
http://www.terraverdebride.com/directory-of-wedding-vendors

Thanks so much to Angie for the wonderful site and the awesome feature

The Purpose of a Greeting Card, or Who Needs One?

Maybe not having a reason to send a greeting card is the best reason of all to send one.  Celebrate everyday with friends and family just because you care.

Your mother wants to hear from you, your best friend misses you.  Did you ever think that the best way to "friend" someone may be with a small folded piece of cardstock that will let your friends and family know that you were thinking of them today?

This has nothing at all whatsoever to do with cards, but I'm craving chinese food today and cannot wait to go get some.  Not good for my measurements I know, but sometimes you just have to do it.  I do need to get my not-so-tiny-fanny back to the gym.  Spring clothes waiting for warmer temperatures in my closet will not fit-and yes that does have to do with card making!

Want to see the newest card I listed today at http://www.sweetandsassycards.etsy.com/ ?  Here it is, perfect to send a get well wish, or for sending a feel better soon message to anyone.

My windows are open

This is one of my favorite days of the year. The temperatures have risen to 50 degrees and the windows are open. I'll admit the air is a little chilly, but it feels so good to have some fresh air circulating through the house.

Sales have been slow at www.sweetandsassycards.etsy.com It seems that changes are being made at Etsy and things are very slow. My new shop, which specializes in bridal cards and tags is waiting for sale number two. I really think the tags there are very special and I can hardly wait to sell more. Will you check them out? You can find them at my Artfire shop www.sweetandsassycards.artfire.com. I love those theme wedding tags.

I hope that springtime brings you happiness and peace. It's time to shut these windows. Our early spring in Buffalo seems to be over, and temperatures are going to fall below freezing again tonight. It was good while it lasted.

Introducing Sunny Crystals

I'd like to introduce you to a team mate, a fellow Etsian and the owner of a wonderful Etsy shop, SunnyCrystals. You can find Sue's delightful shop right here

http://www.etsy.com/shop/SunnyCrystals

SunnyCrystals specializes in crystal tumblestones, beautiful jewelry and something I'm familiar with - greeting cards. Here's something I just found out today, Sue started her Etsy shop the day after I opened SweetandSassyCards!

Sue, who's resides in the UK, offers you a stunning array of crystal tumblestones perfect for crystal and reiki healing and crafting. Please click the link to Sunny Crystals shop to see beautiful crystals, jewelry and cards.

Chilly, Sweet and Sassy

It is cold here this weekend, so cold in fact that any plans to go anywhere have been curtailed! I plan to be housebound and productive in my card studio. Got a few things accomplished today, how come time goes so fast when you're having fun?

Did you get a chance to check out the Artisan Bridal Fair yet? I know that it has been well attended and guess what? I had my first bridal sale on Sweet and Sassy Cards on ArtFire!

http://www.artfire.com/users/SweetandSassyCards. Was it because of the Bridal Fair? It may have been. Here's where to go to check it out, before it's too late http://artisianweddingfair.blogspot.com/.

In other news, Sassy Sophie visited Etsy finds this week. I have had thousands of views and made a few more copies of this sassy anti-valentine. Have you met Sophie yet?

It starts today!

Today's the day! It's the first day of the Artisan Wedding Fair on ArtFire. Are you getting married? Are you newly engaged? Then this is the place for you. Starting today and running through January 31st, visit the Artisan Wedding Fair to find some really wonderful shops ready and waiting you help you have the wedding of your dreams.

Follow the blog and not only will you have easy access to beautiful items to make your day special, you'll also receive invaluable information to help you on your special day. Find us here:

http://artisianweddingfair.blogspot.com/2011/01/welcome-to-our-first-online-artisan.html

On a more personal note, Sweet and Sassy Cards on Artfire is now open and waiting for my first sale. My ArtFire shop is full of adorable wedding hang tags, table numbers, place cards, favor tags and thank you tags. Remember, it's often the small things that your guests will long remember, but when it comes to your wedding, there are no small things.

http://http//www.artfire.com/users/SweetandSassyCards

Are you getting married?

Good morning everyone! Are you getting married? Have I got the blog for you!

As you may know by now, in addition to my shop on Etsy, www.SweetandSassyCards.etsy.com, I've opened a new Artfire shop, http://www.artfire.com/users/SweetandSassyCards.

The day I opened my shop on Artfire, I found out about a wedding and bridal fair happening during the week of January 17-January 31. There are many great shops ready and waiting to help you to have the wedding of your dreams. If you follow the blog, not only will you see wonderful shops ready to make your planning so much easier, you will receive invaluable information to help you through your special day.

Please join and read this blog and get ready, wedding fair starts January 17, 2011
http://artisianweddingfair.blogspot.com

Welcome 2011

At our household we brought in the New Year in Style. I wore a beautiful matched set of polka dot pj's, and Larry was sporting an old t-shirt and pajama pants.

We played Wii games, ate cheese and crackers, drank some lovely wine and were asleep by 11:00! That's how we celebrate : )

I opened a new Artfire shop yesterday, conveniently called Sweet and Sassy Cards. This division of my shop will feature bridal and wedding tags, placecards, table numbers and more.

Here's the link, if you care to have a gander

http://www.artfire.com/users/SweetandSassyCards

Today's holiday festivites include taking down the Christmas tree, the outside decorations, going to the gym, learning about tagging items and then dinner at our son (Larry too) and Krista's (his fiance) house for dinner and an announcement. They tell me it's something good.

Would you like to see where the Sweet and Sassy Cards magic happens? Check out this picture of part of my studio - it's a bit messy, but hey there's always a work in progress