Leigh Wells & Milkfed Press

Posted by Diane Faye Zerr on January 18, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

A fabulous combination… a collaboration between Leigh Wells and Milkfed Press. A set of 6 cards with kraft envelopes, for $24 over on inkwells, leigh’s site. via Paper Crave  Read More

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Ribbons

Posted by Diane Faye Zerr on November 10, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

When visiting my favorite antique store to find a desk (which I did find!) I found a selection of ribbons. The ribbons aren’t usually there so I bought a few and will go back for more if still there. I thought I could use them for some Valentine’s Day cards, some wedding invites, and some birth announcements. Aren’t they pretty?!  Read More

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Austin Press

Posted by Diane Faye Zerr on October 7, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

I am in awe. If I were Rachel Zoe I would say “I just died.” The beautiful work at Austin Press just made me swoon, I want calling cards now. Seen Simple + Pretty  Read More

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Holiday Card Shopping

Posted by Diane Faye Zerr on September 24, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

Yes, already. I was just looking through some bookmarks and rediscovered Greer Chicago and their lovely choice of holiday cards.  Read More

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Decks of Inspiration

Posted by Diane Faye Zerr on August 4, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

Sometimes I am amazed at the things that are available online. I recently found a site filled with tarot cards and some of the graphics, lettering and patterns are just stunning. TrionFi, History and Origin of Tarot is now a permanent bookmarked site and will continue to look – if you have LOTS of time on your hand – you too can browse through. Below I’ve put up some enticing images from their extensive library of images. I really... Read More

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Nice Parking

Posted by Diane Faye Zerr on December 3, 2008 · Leave a Comment 

Nice Parking This would be a great gift for my husband. For someone who loves to gripe and complain about how other drivers park their cars in the oddest of ways, the Nice Parking cards from Jack Spade will let those drivers know what you think. $15 for 25 letterpressed cards with a letterpressed box.  Read More

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Debate On!

Posted by Diane Faye Zerr on September 26, 2008 · Leave a Comment 

candidate caricatures The Presidential debate is on! John McCain has agreed to debate Barack Obama and I hope it’s a good one. Looking to infuse some humor? Throw a party for debate night and give each of your guests a Lingo card a fun play on the old BINGO game using terms that might possibly be spoken by the candidates. Bob Staake, an illustrator created the fun game and these cards can be downloaded from his website. LINGO card Worried that... Read More

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