Greet Your Friends With Humorous Cards From Blue Barnhouse!
by Amber Fijolek
Jun 10, 2010 10:20 AM PDT
Hallmark's got it's time and place -- like your second cousin's graduation and when your grandmother turns 88. Some of us, however, don't share the innocent emotions and vocabulary of drugstore greeting cards. That's why we should stock up on the genius-desktop publishing creations of Blue Barnhouse, who not only convey your messages in a more light-hearted manner, but that sometimes are just plain crude, like my sense of humor. Christmas cards with Santa refusing autographs and romantic cards with lovers calling one another just a "booty call" are exactly the kind of honesty that is lackick from most gift shops. The Asheville, North Carolina letterpress studio has taken the glitter and pop-up flower idea of the 99 cent greeting card section out and given us a reason to actually keep the little vessels for birthday checks. While not all of their cards are an honest slap-in-the-face, the more cutesy cards still may give you an honest giggle (like the skunk apology card that says "I'm sorry I stink"). If you've already got a stand-out personality, share your true self with your friends and express on paper what you really think about them on their special occasions -- or at least check out this slideshow for a good chuckle!
Valentine's Cards From Paper Culture For Haiti Relief
by Ida Hsiang
Jan 28, 2010 5:18 AM PST
In the last year I've ordered cards from Paper Culture for several occasions. A friend's baby shower, birthday parties, Valentine's Day cards and of course our annual family Christmas cards. I love ALL of the designs from this cool new personalized card site. The designs of the cards are amazingly sophisticated and stylish. The best thing is that they will address and mail the cards for you. They will also add a personalized greeting, which by the way has sent many compliments my way. And yes, I am happy to take the credit! If you are shopping for Valentine's Day cards, Paper Culture will donate 100% of this year's Valentine's Day Card proceeds to Haiti Relief. This is a wonderful way to send a Valentine's greeting to your loved ones and to help send relief to those in need.
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