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!
Make Your Own Character Grid Like "A Touch Of Class" & Enter To Win $200 From ALDO!
by Alex Gambardella
May 27, 2010 11:21 AM PDT
Time's a-wastin'! Our ALDO "Dress the Part" contest is coming to a close soon, so if you haven't created your own Character Grid yet, now's the time! If your style is like the Touch of Class, you know all about the finer fashionable things in life! This girl thinks there's no such thing as being "overdressed" and is always impeccably polished for the occasion. She's slightly conservative, but never boring, mixing up classic pieces with edgier details like her favorite strong-shouldered blazer. She knows how to look perfectly put-together without spending a ton, but values that staple designer piece that makes everything look luxe. A little splurge in the name of style never hurt anyone... except maybe her wallet! She's a little Audrey Hepburn with perhaps a dash of Blair Waldorf too... even if it just means sharing her love for chic headbands! Hop over to the Character Grid page to create your own look and enter to win $200 from ALDO! A winner will be selected June 1st, so hurry and show off that classy style and creativity!
