happy america day!

In honor of the fourth, here are some FOURTH OF JULY invites I really like...

HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAY!


From top to bottom: Erin Condren Design, Tiny Prints, Rocks Scissors Paper

ETSY

I have recently updated and added more items to my ETSY shop. Although I primarily sell items form my own website, I have found that ETSY is a great tool for small businesses.

http://emmajcard.etsy.com (no "s" after emma j card)

I also started an ETSY site for my sister's photographs. She takes such beautiful pictures and I just had to put some stuff up for her. It needs to be out there. You can find her site here.

http://elibogh.etsy.com

wedding thank you note

I absolutely LOVE this WEDDING THANK YOU NOTE. Normally I would love something with a fabulous, artistic design but I love that this has pictures from the wedding that you can send to the guests. I like!

Found on blog parcel post

NSS- my aisle buddies!

I know I am a bit late at doing this, but I just wanted to mention the most FABULOUS people that were on my FABULOUS aisle- 1500. The people I met were all so friendly and beyond talented. Thank you to you all for answering my questions and dealing with my BRIGHT yellow booth! You guys were awesome.

Old School Stationers- directly across from me- unbelievable that I had the chance to sit across and witness such talent. Brian is super down to earth and his products are simply the best.

Tach Its- These two wonderful gals from Atlanta were so fun and great to talk to. Such a fun product! I know they will have great success!

Daylight Wasting Time- Johnny I- What can I say? He is the best! He was so inspiring and always had such kind things to say. His lamps are breathtaking and make awesome gifts. I hope I run in to him again someday!

M. Ellen Designs- So great talking with Mary Ellen and he sister and seeing her beautiful custom designs. Such a nice girls!

Two Trick Pony- Oh my goodness! How cool was there booth?!!!! I was in awe of their booth and how amazing there products are. You must check out their stuff!

TreeoDesign- These two sisters are some of the kindest people I met at the show. So cool and so sharing. Their products are so cool and so beautiful.

Sycamore Street Press- Another brilliant letterpress company!! This couple had such a gorgeous booth- this beautiful gray color with hints of white and orange. I love it. There cards are so gorgeous and her blog is fun too!

Tomoko Maruyama- I didn't get to talk to her much, but I loved her designs and thought her booth was so clean and fresh.

Thanks everyone for being so great!

recovery

I am just now beginning to recover from the whirlwind of the National Stationery Show. I thought it would be easy for me to blog about it throughout the whole process but I couldn't even look at a computer, I was so busy. I will post my NSS story with pics soon!

So great meeting such fantastic, nice and talented people. Everyone was so kind and helpful. I am so excited about everything I learned during the process. More to come...

countdown to NSS

So I have one more day before my move-in to NSS! i can't believe it's almost here and frankly, I am ready for it to be here. The little details is what's stressing me out the most- photocopying, press kits, new product display, transportation, etc. So many small details. I am trying to keep sane by just knowing that I have three full days to move everything in and that I will have the help of my family and friends.

It's still very overwhelming. It's hard to know what this year will be like with the recession and all. Will anyone be ordering? I really just want one order- just one!!! But if that doesn't happen, this has been an awesome experience (so far). Hopefully I will learn a ton in the days to come too!!!

How fabulous is this calling card for the chic single gal?
From Mr. Biddington.