happy monday everyone!
i think my calling cards are a reflection of me + my business. and can be described in {1} word. unconventional. while trying to update them a couple years back i knew i wanted something different. and a square card @ the time was very new to market. in-fact they still catch many of my customers off-guard. i often quip that if they decide they no longer need them for their intended purpose they sure make a good impromptu coaster.
so my "unconventional" cards sometimes have people asking if it's alright to take them. and of course i chime in...YES please do so! but a huge smile was brought to my face when just a couple weeks back a sheepish gal asked if they were FOR SALE! now that's something to think this sweet customer thought they special enough to command a price. not bad for a cocktail napkin!
i decided then to add a little sign to my card catcher {below} to encourage others to help themselves...
i know...gettin' lengthy...but keep reading my friends...you'll be glad you did!
now you can about imagine finding a case to hold my square cards has been a challenge. but without even looking i happened on something that proved to fill that void. two + years later and i can't even take credit for it!
enter tooled leather former cigarette case. {below}
it was just begging to go home with me. belt buckle? trinket holder? then the proprietary mistress of the spot in the antique mall mentioned..."i thought it would be a good business card holder!". HELLOOOO beth...wake up & smell the smoke for gosh sakes! my cards are SQUARE. and here sits the perfect solution to my dilemma! i just about did a cart wheel from all the excitement. i am pretty sure that if i were a bit more nimble i would have!
again...i've said it before...takes very little to excite me! but really....how can you not love my smokin' cool case put to use {below}?!
did i mention you'd be glad to still be reading @ this point? please continue on...
i just so happen to offer some fun cards that are for sale thru patinaWHITE. you may have picked up on the fact i like to dabble in paper crafting on occasion so i am about to show you those created by my very own hand. and not only show them to you but offer a set of {12} {below} to one of my blog readers as a little thank you for your continued interest in my ramblings and the wares often associated with such.
yep. it's time for a patinaWHITE PRIZE offering. and given the current season...all i ask is that you send a shout out my way on something you are thankful for! a comment posted @ the end of this post is just dandy. or for those of you preferring to send a different shout of sorts may email me by click {HERE}!
i will start first. i am thankful for YOU. and a hubby, family + circle of friends who "get" me. or @ least they are the great pretenders. plus a warm house with lots of feather blankets to keep me comfy this minnesota winter. and a healthy mind {up for question} + body that let's me continue to unearth and create the little works of whimsy i am so very passionate about. {but somehow doesn't allow for any back bending gymnastics moves. still working on that cartwheel...}
you can be as long winded or brief as you like. you have {1} week to think about it if you so desire. because i will announce the winner of my card collection november 28th. and once again...this is a time when the cards are FREE!
what are your THANKFUL for?? with many of you very well thinking you are thankful i am finally DONE! {for now}
