by Tasha on March 31, 2010
A Valentine’s Day card addressed to a Margaret Davey arrived at Duke University earlier this month, but get this…it was postmarked February 12, 1934! It was later discovered that Davey graduated from Duke’s School of Nursing in 1935. The card was signed by Davey’s six year old niece (who was actually Davey’s sister, the niece’s mother). Unfortunately, Davey passed away earlier this year and was never able to receive the card, but Duke’s Director of Postal Operations was able to get in touch with the niece.
Lost Valentine’s postmarked 1934
I was really fascinated by this story and also found it interesting that the card featured a giraffe–the newest trend for kid’s stationery. As of recent, these loveable long-necked creatures have been taking over kids’ stationery and they’re winning us over at Cardstore, too! Check out here to see how these animals have stampeded all over the front of our new stationery. (And to find out more about the lost Valentine, click here.)
Giraffe thank you card. ‘It’s my party’ Invitation Card.
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by Tasha on March 24, 2010
We are proud to announce our brand new collection of Baptism, Christening and Communion greeting cards from Milo Paper. Since Baptism and First Communion are sacred events, we know it is important that your invitations express the same sentiments. Milo Paper has a wonderful selection of patterns and themes that allow you to customize your invitations in a way that is special to you. Then, once the invitations are sent out, you can start deciding on the perfect gift for the celebration. Here is a guide to help you find the cutest, most memorable gifts for a baby’s Christening, a baptism, or a First Communion ceremony.
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In honor of the first day of spring (March 20th) we’re celebrating with a Spring Chicken Take 2 Tuesday. On the left, a talented Flickr photographer documents a chick who’s only 30 minutes old! One of our most popular Easter Greetings is on the right, designed by Beth Mueller of Great Arrow Graphics.
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by Molly on March 16, 2010
by Tasha on March 15, 2010
Cardstore.com artists Two Trick Pony and INK+WIT are hosting two fabulous giveaways–and they’re just in time to test the luck of the Irish.
Two Trick Pony is giving two lucky winners one dozen “green-inpired” greeting cards each. All their cards are screened printed by hand on 100% post-consumer waste recycled paper and packaged in biodegradable sleeves. To enter, sign up to receive the Two Trick Pony newsletter.
INK+WIT is giving away a Pommebirds letterpress print. All you have to do is leave a quote about birds or tranquility and you will be entered to win.
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