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

Getting a jump on the new year

Here goes, I'm going to say it out loud--since starting Sweet and Sassy Cards, the most exercise I get is cutting paper. I along with 50 million others, will make a resolution to get my butt to the gym four, ok three times per week.

After making this internal committment, I actually joined a gym almost a week ago. It looks like I will make my goal of three workouts this week! B.E. (before Etsy) my workout was a minimum of 90 minutes, today it was only 55 - and I'm pooped!

Another goal of mine to to reach 600 sales in my Etsy shop before the year is over. Hopefully some lucky brides will find place cards, table numbers and thank you tags that they love. I of course will keep adding new greeting cards for all occasions, both Sweet and Sassy.

Will you stop in and have a look? I added two new Valentine's Day cards yesterday and will be adding more throughout the week.

Ending the year right at Sweet and Sassy Cards

Well, it's December 27th, the gifts are all open and guests have gone home. I am looking forward to a few quiet days in the next week. My immediate plans are too straighten and rearrange my work room. My dad, who is a woodworker made me a new shelf for storage. He hasn't seen my workspace-it is packed, but when you work with paper, there is never enough shelf space.

Today I will be working on some new Valentine's Day designs. I hope to list a few throughout the week to get these sales moving again. I will also be adding some "anti Valentine" cards. I'm hoping to have Sassy Sophie make another appearance.

I hope you are having a wonderful holiday season and are looking forward to a great New Year's Celebration.

Meet Sassy Sophie

Sassy Sophie is new at Sweet and Sassy Cards. Sophie can say everything that you want to say, and just can't. She is Sassy!

Our town is pretty much back to normal after our big storm last Thursday. Hopefully some of this snow will melt or someone will haul it away, because the piles are much higher than my car, and i cannot see to back out of my driveway!

So after my unexpected four day weekend, it's back to school tomorrow. It will be a short week for me though because I am attending a conference in Rochester on Tuesday. Rochester? Isn't that where my daughter lives? Why, yes it is! I hope I don't get sick and need to stay in Rochester over night!

Anyway, if you get the chance, wander over to www.sweetandsassycards.etsy.com and meet Sassy Sophie. I think we'll be seeing a lot of her!

Bridal Place Cards and Tags - Sweet!

Unique is one word to describe the new bridal section at Sweet and Sassy Cards. I would love to make place cards for your wedding or special occasion. Do you have a theme for your wedding? I will make you a special set of unique place cards and table numbers to match your wedding theme.

Want to try a one-of-a-kind place card? How about a place card book featuring your guests name on the cover, table number on the back and beautiful pages inside featuring your name, wedding date, thank you page, poetry and even some words of special meaning from the bride and groom. All in a tiny three inch book! This can also be further customized to feature an embellishment to match your wedding theme.

Christmas Cards Handmade at SweetandSassyCards.etsy.com

I remember my grandfather telling me that the older you get, the faster time goes. When I was a fifth grader listening to Miss Hickler teach a social studies lesson, I had a hard time believing him. Now that fifth grade is way, way behind me (it's even way, way behind my children) I do know exactly what he was saying.

The point here is that I haven't posted to this blog since August! Since my last blog a new school year has begun, summer turned into fall and winter is fast approaching. My Christmas tree is up, though the ornaments are not on yet.

Sweet and Sassy is loaded with Christmas cards, both Sweet and Sassy. I've also got gift bag sets that come complete with matching cards and tags. I have a few different styles of tags for gifts or products too. But my favorite card of the year is this one, a custom card for your child from Santa Claus. It is personalized with your child's name, town, and state. It also has an envelope that has a stamp cancelled from the North Pole. Check it out!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/60961260/custom-card-from-santa-claus-for-your

How Old?

It's the president's birthday. When I was growing up and a younger person it seemed that every president was at least as old as George Washington. It was somehow comforting to have an older. grandfatherish figure in charge of our country.

Today I heard that Barack Obama is 49. Do you know what that means? It means I'm older than the president of the United States of America. What happened? When did I get to be older than George Washington? This is not a good feeling.

But anyway, today will be a muggy and hot day. A good day to work on cards. I'm trying to get a good head start on Christmas items ready for Sweet and Sassy Cards. Things are going slower than I would like, but I do have three more weeks to get them going.

I would love it if you would take a look at the cards available at Sweet and Sassy Cards. Why not pick up a few for those special occasions that are upcoming? Don't forget, I'd love to make a custom card for you and your recipient!

Beautiful July Days - almost

Here's to hoping everyone had a wonderful Fourth of July. Mine was great. We spent most of it sitting in my sisters backyard with traditional picnic foods and a delicious vodka slushy concoction -- it was delightful!

Today was spent with mom and dad. Most of it was great too. We went to Alleghany State Park
which is about an hour or so from our home. We shared a picnic and memories and had a great day.

Then we drove home--did you know that when a police officer pulls you over to give you a "speeding" ticket, and you fail to turn on your four way flashers, you get another ticket? I didn't either, until today!!!!

Beach Wedding Card

Hello all - I wanted to share my newest custom card. This one is for a neighbor. Her very best friend is getting married on the beach, she wanted something special for Peggy's wedding and was sure to mention that lips be a part of this custom card.

Quickest blog post in the world

Yikes I'm going to be late for work! I wanted to show you all the communion card I made for a little sweety named Julia over the weekend. I received a message from her mother afterwards thanking me. How nice is that! This is the reason I love making handmade cards, especially the custom ones. Julia says she's going to keep it forever. God, I love this job!

vasectomy card at Sweet and Sassy Cards

This one is one of the Sassy ones. My son requested a custom card for a friend who was having a vasectomy recently. I don't know for sure, but I'm pretty sure the big card sellers don't sell these. I created a similar card for him and was able to spend some time with the recipient this past weekend. He actually thanked me for making it for him! That was fun. He really enjoyed getting a card for such a momentus occasion!