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Jul 8

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Feeling Blue

With this gorgeous summer weather, one can’t help but think of the beach and sailing through some warm summer wind. When I came across this Marine Blue stationery from Delphine, I was immediately transported to scenes of stunning blue water, crisp white clothes, and perfectly paired tan accents. All these images floating in my mind were just begging to be made into an Inspiration Board post, so of course I obliged! If you’re dreaming of an ocean escape, here are some ideas to make that dream a reality.

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Marine Blue Stationery from Cardstore.com

Cotton Soya Wrap from Banana Republic

Lynx & Leo Dress from Anthropologie

Wedge Sandal from Sperry Topsiders

I’ll go Sailing no More image from Flickr

Roxy Sun Hat from Nordstrom

Jun 18

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When Life Gives You Lemons…

Now that summer is here in full force, I want lemon everything: lemon cake, lemonade, lemon bars, lemon soda, lemon drops. The list goes on and on! My lemon cravings are even starting to manifest themselves in my wardrobe choices. Nothing seems more June-appropriate than a healthy dose of bright yellow!

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Card: Cardstore Thank You Card from Simple Te Designs

Shoes: Cecilia Espadrilles by Lauren by Ralph Lauren

Lemon photo: Flickr

Couple juggling lemons: Via StyleMePretty; styling Dandelion and Grey, Oliver Juice Photography

Napkin Rings: Lemon Napkin Rings by Pottery Barn

Cupcakes: Image from flickr, photo and recipe credit (yum!) here

Feb 24

Celebrity Thanks

Celebrities love Cardstore.com stationery!

Actresses Amy Ryan and Poppy Montgomery, singer Drew Lacey, and celebrity wife Natalie Hanson recently sent out thank you notes from our kids’ stationery collection. They all received gift sets provided by Jewels and Pinstripes, which featured our stationery. Ryan used one of our most popular sets, the Pink and Gray Elephant stationery, to thank Jewels and Pinstripes for their gift to her new baby girl. Others used our Light Blue Sand Dollar Thank You Card by Tori Higa, the Superhero Boy Thanks by Persnickety Pear, and the Flying Biplane Thanks by Amy Adele. We’re always so delighted to hear when our celebrity fans send out greeting cards!

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Nov 24

Matha Stewart's Quick Turkey and Rice Soup Recipe

Cardstore.com’s Best Of: Thanksgiving

We’ve searched the web for the best tips and products for Thanksgiving so you don’t have to.  From gift ideas to recipes, our tips are sure to help make your Thanksgiving Day more enjoyable and less stressful.

Best Centerpiece: Disney Family Fun’s Tissue Paper Turkey
Before the real turkey comes out, this eye catching one will keep everyone’s attention.  It’s easy enough for kids to do with a little adult guidance and a few simple craft materials.  Click here to find out how you can make your own Tissue Paper Turkey.

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Tissue Paper Turkey from Disney Family Fun

Best ’3 Ingredient’ Cranberry Sauce: Allrecipes Cranberry Sauce
When it comes to recipes, it seems the longer the ingredient list, the better the dish is supposed to be. Not the case with this gem of a recipe.  It’s almost as easy as opening a can of that dreaded canned cranberry jelly.  All you need are fresh cranberries, orange juice and sugar.  And if you’re lucky enough to have leftovers, the sauce works great as an ice cream or toast topper.  Click here for the recipe.

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Cranberry Sauce Recipe from Allrecipes

Best DIY Project for Kids: Tori Higa’s DIY Thanksgiving Cards
One of our artists, Tori Higa, posted a brilliant DIY project on both our blog and the Designing Moms blog.  It’s a great way to inspire creativity (not to mention gratitude) in your little ones.  For instructions on how to make Tori’s Thanksgiving cards, click here.

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Tori Higa's DIY Thanksgiving Cards

Best Green Alternative to Disposable Plates: Bambu Veneerware from Sur La Table
When hosting a large group for Thanksgiving, it’s often difficult to steer clear of disposable plates and utensils.  But skip the paper or plastic and go with bamboo.  These nifty bamboo sets are not only stylish, but also biodegradable.  Click here for more details.

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Bambu Veneer from Sur La Table

Best Turkey Advice: The Turkey Talk Line from Butterball
When looking for turkey advice, why not go straight to the experts?  Butterball knows turkey, and they’re prepared for all your questions.  From selecting the right pan to figuring out what to do if your turkey catches fire, Butterball’s 50 turkey experts are here to help.  Just dial 1-800-Butterball or email them at talkline@butterball.com for help.

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Butterball's Turkey Talk Line

Best Host/Hostess Gift: Cardstore.com’s Boxed Stationery
Skip the standard bottle of wine this year and give the host or hostess something more personal, like a box of customized stationery from Cardstore.com.  With over 60 different designs to choose from, you’re sure to find something to fit their style.  Click here to order.

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Boxed Stationery from Cardstore.com

Best No-Roll Pie Crust: Recipe from Joy the Baker
Everyone in our offices confesses to using prepared pie crusts, but this recipe is so easy, we’re tempted to ditch the frozen crusts and give it a try.  For one of the few pie crust recipes that coesn’t require a rolling pin, click here.

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No Roll Pie Crust from Joy the Baker

Best use of Leftover Turkey: Martha Stewart’s Quick Turkey and Rice Soup
Leave it to Martha to have wonderful ideas on what to do with leftover turkey.  This recipe is quick and easy, and is sure to please even when your crowd has sworn off turkey till next Thanksgiving.  Click here for the recipe.

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Matha Stewart's Quick Turkey and Rice Soup Recipe

This list brought to you by Cardstore.com, where you can customize all your photo cards and holiday cards.

Aug 27

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Artist Guest Blogger: Motormouth Press

Cardstore.com is pleased to feature Artist Guest Blogger, Laurie Coughlin of Motormouthpress.  To see Laurie’s Cardstore.com collection, click here.

When my eyes gaze upon sweet treats, I can’t help but smile in delight. My love is the same whether it is a store bought ice cream sandwich or a warm donut right out of the deep fryer. And two days ago, it was a chocolate covered cream puff from a new store specializing in what else? Cream puffs. So, it is no surprise that sweet treats are conspicuously my stationery theme of choice.

When asked why sweet treats are my inspiration, I usually say because I like them so much.  It is a short concise answer, and our graphic design professor once told us that you can’t argue with “I like it.” When someone asks why something taste so good, a lot of times you hear, “It’s just good” or “I don’t know, I just like it.”

But when asked to guest write a blog entry, I thought I should let you know that I correlate my sweet stationery subject matter with some of my early childhood experiences. Growing up, my siblings and I were not allowed to go crazy swallowing up spoonfuls of sugary cereals and eat candy whenever we pleased.

It was given to us as a reward for good behavior, like when I transitioned to the big potty during toilet training. Of course, our reward of 3 Plain M&Ms was taken away when my brother realized we could steal them whenever we wanted. We received them in times of celebration such as my 5th birthday, when I ate my first ice cream cake from Carvel. It also helped that I reminded my mom everyday. “I really want this cake, please?” We received candy on Halloween, Christmas and Easter holidays. Need I say more?!

Eventually, we learn that giving them can be just as fun as receiving them. I think my mom was really happy that I did indeed use my Easy Bake Oven until she became the sole recipient of all my frosted mini cake creations. Sweet treats are also fun to eat with others. Sitting on the front steps with my brother while licking our popsicles was one of the few times we would hold an automatic and very temporary truce.

Sometimes you can’t go to your local drive-inn where the car hops bring your order to the car window. You just aren’t able catch up and sip on homemade root beer floats that come in frosted glass mugs and nibble on beer-battered fried cheese curds with a friend. But you want to share this moment in time, and it is my hope that my food-themed greeting cards and stationery help bridge this gap and satisfy your stationery sweet tooth.

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