Clothespin Cards

change....

2012-01-14T16:41:00.001-08:00

wow ... 2011 is over and it is now 2012. a lot has happened including finding a job outside the home and putting the card business on the shelf for awhile. it was a tough decision but am now feeling good about it. some days i feel like a bit of a failure but most days i realize i just didn't have time and that is ok. i love my job and am happy to consistently contribute to my household. it was a juggling act at first but it is going well and am thriving in the new environment. hope your 2012 is starting off well and am hoping to dive into different creative endeavors periodically. thanks.

hoppy easter!

2011-04-22T09:40:00.000-07:00

have a great easter weekend!

treasures from traveling

2011-04-07T10:42:00.001-07:00

we were blessed to have an amazing long vacation in Germany and the UK and found some goodies throughout our travels. there were a lot of clothespins over there and found a few that i had to bring home. loving the chalkboard paint on the three and the gingham daisy was perfect!

have a daisy of a day and enjoy! more to follow and remember to send a card today!

upcycled wallpaper for cards!

2011-02-16T07:00:00.000-08:00

found a GREAT collection of vintage wallpaper at MECCA in eugene and loving the cards it makes! if you're cleaning out your attic and find some old paper let me know! remember to send a card to someone today!

happy heart day!

2011-02-14T07:20:00.001-08:00

hope your day is filled with love and good wishes. xxoo

weekend sale!

2011-02-01T12:47:00.000-08:00

come and join us on Saturday! hope to see you there!

upcycled burlap from coffee bags for cards

2011-01-27T11:15:00.000-08:00

valentine's day is close and this painted burlap heart should brighten someone's mailbox!

the winter cold & flu season is brutal so here's a band aid get well card, again with painted burlap

if you can't be there to buy the birthday person a cone in person ... here's a fun one to send!

upcycled snarky card

2011-01-11T09:17:00.000-08:00

looking to do a snarky line and starting with this to describe our feelings after UO lost last night. the words are hand done on a venetian blind and the cartoon bubble makes it super fun! hope your day is great and let me know if you have any fun things for a snarky line!

go ducks!!

2011-01-10T07:25:00.000-08:00

my alma mater is playing for the national championship tonight and here is a token of my support! we're all quacking here and hoping the ducks win the day!!!

happy new year and product redevelopment!

2011-01-05T11:09:00.000-08:00

so the new year is bringing a burst of creativity and potential redesign of my cards. although these pieces aren't officially on a card yet i love them! i found some old paint sample books, an old stamp set, and of course the typewriter and voila! here are some new ideas! i am predicting the use of old things such as burlap, paint samples, and other hardware will soon be gracing clothespin cards!

here are other new designs! the heart on the top right sample is cut out of an old venetian blind! loving the upcycling! hope you are celebrating 2011 with some new creativity!

digging in!

2010-11-06T07:10:00.000-07:00

digging in for the holiday craft season! it's that time of year and it's busy! check the list and see if you can make it to one of the great local artisan fairs!

St. Pius X Bazaar
1280 NW Saltzman, Portland
November 6-7
Saturday 9-7 pm
Sunday 8-2:30

Trinity Artisan Invitational Fair
147 NW 19th Avenue, Portland
November 13-14
Saturday 10-4
Sunday 9-2:30

French American International School
Holiday Market 2010
8500 NW Johnson Street, Portland
November 3-4
Friday 3-6
Saturday 9-4

Buy local and enjoy the holiday spirit!

october sales!

2010-10-04T07:13:00.000-07:00

it's that time of year again! busy busy busy! sales are starting and here is the list of sales for october!

friday & saturday, october 8-9th
the pumpkin patch on sauvie island
9-5 both days

saturday, october 16th
scappoose library
52469 se 2nd street
scappoose
3-8 pm

friday, saturday & sunday, october 22-24
art in the burbs
alberta rider elementary school
14850 sw 132nd terrace
tigard
friday, 3-9
saturday, 10-5
sunday, 11-5

hope to see you at some of these great shows with amazing artisans! buy local and celebrate creativity!

happy birthday to michael and me!

2010-09-28T08:54:00.000-07:00

our son was born on my birthday so there is a double celebration every year in our house! it's also the perfect time to get fun mail in our mailbox! this is the card that michael received from his friends, mia and avery in north carolina! isn't is fabulous? celebrate your day!

new addition to our house!

2010-09-11T07:16:00.000-07:00

michael's early birthday present who is darn cute but keeping me from some serious inventory making for fall/winter sales! his official name is King of the West. he is a dear but oh so busy!

there is a place ..

2010-09-01T12:27:00.000-07:00

there is a place ... it's called black butte ranch and there is a great art festival this weekend there! it's outside of sisters and the fair is friday, september 3rd 4-7 and saturday, september 4th 10-4. come enjoy central oregon, local artists, and these views. photo courtesy of my dad - isn't it great?

an apple a day!

2010-08-27T10:44:00.001-07:00

today is applesauce day! we have oodles of plums that i froze as well so one batch will be regular applesauce while the other will be plum-applesauce. yummy! it will taste so good in the winter when it's cold and rainy outside!

yum!

2010-07-23T09:22:00.000-07:00

it's supposed to be hot in portland this weekend...doesn't a juicy piece of watermelon sound divine? enjoy your summer!

lots o' lavender!

2010-07-05T19:31:00.000-07:00

harvested lavender today in anticipation of the lavender festival this weekend at the blue heron herbary on sauvie island. in addition to great goodies made from lavender they have plants, gift items and a heck of a view! there will be an artisan fair there as well with clothespin cards, paintings, purses for kids, tutus and hair barrettes, glass, and some others to be determined! hope to see you there on sunday, july 11 from 10-5. address is 27731 nw reeder road, sauvie island.

garden card giveaway!

2010-06-27T08:42:00.001-07:00

it's finally summer (hopefully!) here in the northwest and it seemed appropriate for a garden card giveaway! these 10 cards can be yours - all you need to do is send me your favorite with some of the ingredients on these cards or a favorite summer memory! winner will be picked thursday, july 1st at 5 pm DST. good luck and can't wait for some new recipe ideas!

clothespin cards at farm chicks

2010-06-09T16:00:00.001-07:00

the back of the booth with a great backdrop courtesy of the booth behind us!

the hand stamped pots were a big hit - thanks Blue Heron Herbary!

isn't it great! my grandfather's antlers were super popular ... glad i didn't intend to sell them!

the front of the booth - what a GREAT experience and super thanks to my dear friend quimby for all her hard work for my business!!

spokane or bust!

2010-06-03T07:01:00.000-07:00

getting ready to load - complete with my grandfather's antlers for the booth! can't wait for Farm Chicks!

see you in spokane!

signs for the booth

2010-05-30T16:02:00.001-07:00

the front of the farm chicks booth! hope people notice how cool it is when they shop next weekend!

the actual clothespin cut out of plywood for the front of the sign. isn't it fabulous??

the finished product (in the driveway, of course!). look for more pictures after the sale in spokane!

farm chicks map!

2010-05-25T07:45:00.000-07:00

it's here and official! we're in space 96 and can't wait for the excitement! hope you're coming to spokane!

continued work on farm chicks booth!

2010-05-22T08:03:00.000-07:00

the trailer is loaded with various pieces of the booth....

the side where cards will be displayed.

the screen door in the back of the booth. it's a heavy part of the booth!

isn't it cute? it'll look great filled with cards, tags, and miscellaneous vintage goodies! less than 2 weeks away and can't wait! spokane or bust!

farm chicks booth in construction!

2010-05-11T06:42:00.001-07:00

potting table with nesting boxes that will be perfect for displaying cards, the typewriter, and other goodies! thanks heather for the loan!

some of the printing on some old lumber that we used for the flower boxes. for some reason i couldn't paint over it and loved the lettering.

the flower boxes that will hold the cards! loving the barn red color!

michael and i starting the long painting job! guess we consulted and decided to both wear red, white and blue!

happy mother's day to all!

2010-05-09T10:59:00.001-07:00

beautiful flowers from my husband to celebrate mother's day. i wish you all a great day and mothers are celebrated throughout the day!

farm chicks - one month away! are you coming?

2010-05-05T07:02:00.000-07:00

super excited that it is a month away but boy do i have a lot to do! are you joining us in spokane?

st. johns bizarre this saturday!

2010-05-04T07:30:00.000-07:00

Come out and celebrate the St. Johns neighborhood with their St. Johns Bizarre! 10-5 Saturday. There will be great local vendors, food, kids creation station, music, and a bier garten! hope to see you and that the sun is shining! www.stjohnsbizarre.com

wine tags

2010-04-26T14:15:00.000-07:00

made these fun wine tags for a retirement party for a golf pro in eugene as everyone was bringing wine for their retirement wine cellar. the stamp is from stampin' up and thought they were very fun and appropriate! thanks dad for the great photo!

clothespin cards in the irvington artisan market!

2010-04-12T06:33:00.000-07:00

i am excited for a spring sale! mostly, i do sales from october to december but was accepted into this sale so am excited to see how it turns out! hope to see you and remember spring is a great time to send cards to your loved ones!

hawaiian inspiration

2010-03-29T13:54:00.001-07:00

hawaiian inspired stamps and paper for new card designs. love them (and the vacation to maui!)

a...l...o...h...a...!

2010-03-16T07:20:00.000-07:00

off to a magical vacation in maui - hoping for inspiration with colors, smells, and some good old fashioned R&R!

spring dresses

2010-03-08T13:40:00.001-08:00

doesn't this make you want to have a picnic? new listings on etsy - www.clothespincards.etsy.com ! enjoy your day!

muchas gracias!

2010-02-28T13:38:00.001-08:00

so many things to be thankful for this early spring. the great weather. homemade spaghetti sauce on the stove. friends bringing fresh salmon by the house for dinner. clothes hanging on the line (yes, in Oregon in February!). hope you're thankful for lots of things today and maybe someone deserves a thank you card in their mailbox this week!

oil cloth dress card

2010-02-25T06:25:00.000-08:00

I've had a stack of oil cloth for so long and finally ventured out and started sewing it on cards with fun quips (albeit crooked on this card!). hope it makes you feel sunny! remember to send a card to a friend today!

i'm a vendor - farm chicks 2010!

2010-02-19T13:41:00.001-08:00

this is sooo amazing and i am honored to call myself a vendor for this show! i can't wait!

typing through the tulips!

2010-02-10T11:41:00.000-08:00

this is the sheet that starts the process .... the word is typed over and over again on a sheet of paper. it gets a bit dizzying if i continue to look at it while i type!

...the sharpie comes into play with the tulip sketches and then....

the colors are filled in and the fabric paint makes the stem. tulips are my absolute favorite flower and i hope these put a smile on your face as well.

it was sew monday!

2010-02-09T06:53:00.003-08:00

so after many tries i might have the hang of my sewing machine. found some upholstery samples and made surfer shorts for a client in maui. hope she likes them! aren't they cute? hang ten!

typing and vegetables!

2010-02-08T09:55:00.000-08:00

have been typing madly to create an inventory for upcoming sales this year...currently, i am producing fruit and vegetable cards. i love them but the amount of typing i am doing makes the words look misspelled by the end of the page! check out the farm chicks blog (www.thefarmchicks.typepad.com) as they posted the first announcement of this year's show! yeahooo - can't wait to be there!

warm winter weather

2010-01-29T14:25:00.000-08:00

it's been warmer than normal here in portland and it makes me think that harvest season is right around the corner. unfortunately, it's still january. this picture makes me smile and reminds me that the fruits and vegetables are coming!

2010-01-26T15:29:00.000-08:00

i always think that january would be a hard month to have a birthday after all the hoopla of the holidays...so to all those that have a birthday in january - here is your candle and wish for a great birthday!

kisses!

2010-01-07T14:00:00.001-08:00

i wish i had more of these heart tags because i loved them! these say besos which means kisses in spanish! i am all about love and kisses right now as I was granted a spot in the Farm Chicks show!! i can't believe it and am soo excited! the time until the first weekend in june will fly by and am loving the opportunity i have been given!! yeahoo!

cooler picture of my peace card!

2009-12-21T14:34:00.000-08:00

how cool is this? my friend, sean, is starting up a photography business and this is a super close up of my peace card. i love the detail of the typed word and the paint! hoping that the world is this close to peace. find yours this holiday season.

peace paz pax

2009-12-19T06:39:00.000-08:00

my wish for myself, the world, and 2010. thank you for supporting me and my business and look for some exciting changes in 2010. blessings!

Final 2009 Sales for Clothespin Cards

2009-11-30T08:46:00.000-08:00

Here are the last sales for Clothespin Cards for 2009! Come and join us for all sorts of fun! The French American International School also has a preview day on Friday, December 4, 3-6 pm

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1st Annual Holiday Market

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

4:30 - 9:30 pm

McMenamin's Cornelius Pass Roadhouse

4045 NW Cornelius Pass Road

Hillsboro

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i also have my things at the Blue Heron Herbary for their holiday sales! they are open saturday & sundays from now until 12/21, 10-5 and have amazing gifts from soaps to wreaths! santa will be there and supporting a local business is always a good thing!

have a great holiday season and remember to send cards with meaningful messages this holiday season!!

off to texas y'all!

2009-11-20T15:59:00.000-08:00

yo me voy a texas por el dia de dar gracias!
(i am going to texas for thanksgiving!)

tengo amigos de zacatecas, mexico alla y vamos a ir!
(i have friends there from zacatecas, mexico and i'm going to go!)

have a great thanksgiving and will post the information for my sales the following week when i get home!

be thankful and celebrate your blessings by sending a card!

holiday sales!

2009-11-02T13:19:00.000-08:00

Clothespin Cards Holiday Sale Schedule!

Come join the fun and see other local artisans and our talents!

5th Annual Trinity Artisan Invitational Sale
Saturday, November 7, 10-4
Sunday, November 8, 9-2
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
147 NW 19th Avenue
Portland
Admission is 1 canned food good or $1 for their Trinity Outreach Food Pantry
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6th Annual Funk is in the Trunk Sale
Wine tasting Friday night!
Friday, November 13, 4-9 pm
Saturday, November 14, 10-3
15877 SW Sundew Drive
Tigard
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2009 French American International School Holiday Market
Friday, December 4th, 3-6 pm
Saturday, December 5th, 9-4
8500 NW Johnson Street
Portland
Local artists, Parisian Cafe with local and international wineries for tasting and purchase!
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1st Annual Holiday Bazaar
Cornelius Pass Roadhouse
4045 NW Cornelius Pass Road
Hillsboro
Live Music by Skip vonKuske
Tuesday, December 8th
4:30 - 8:30 pm

enjoy the holiday season and remember to continue sending cards during this potentially hectic season!

in the mail!

2009-10-28T06:53:00.001-07:00

it's in the mail....stay tuned to see what the outcome is. very nervous but wildly excited !
send a letter today...the ghosts and gouls in your life will appreciate it!

cakes and cards!

2009-10-26T16:29:00.000-07:00

picture of my successful trunk show in eugene - thanks mom & dad! it was great fun with super sales and a bunch of special orders! i love eugene and am so thankful for a positive show!

a daughter of a friend is starting a cake business in salem and she asked to have some show at my trunk show. since i went to the UO there was the duck one with daisies. CUTE! her business website is www.kirstensearcy.webs.com so check it out if you need super cute cakes for your next event!

this one she did special for clothespin cards! isn't it darling?? it was really good too! the chocolate one was super fancy and would be a great addition to any event!

enjoy your cake and write a letter to your friends today! it'll make you feel great!

glenn o

2009-10-15T10:03:00.001-07:00

this is my grandfather and his brother when they worked at the dairy. i love this picture and have been thinking of him and his life. enjoy and remember to send a card to someone today!

garage sale finds!

2009-10-09T14:09:00.001-07:00

we just happened to go by a garage sale today and found these awesome suitcases. they were $3 each and i had to have them for card displays.

the insides made them totally worth the $6!

we were talking at the sale if the one on the left was for records or what but the one with the dividers will be awesome for tag display at future holiday sales! celebrate fall and send a card today!

new and different creations

2009-10-07T11:09:00.001-07:00

i have been musing about using less adhesive so i tried to do some cards with staples and old coffee bean bags from my friend brenda, owner of sauvie island coffee company. i also like the mixture of textures with the bags, corrugated cardboard, cardstock, and a clothespin.

this one has sparkly tissue paper as a heart along with staples holding down the oil cloth. i was having great fun and it was fun to put these together as they felt easy and simple and a bit thrown together.this one has a metal washer with the word love on it, staples, hemp twine and corrugated cardboard. fun, fun, fun! send a card today!

it's getting to be spooky time!

2009-10-06T07:30:00.001-07:00

aren't these the cutest treat bags? they are from a caterer who didn't need them anymore and now i have decorated them with fabric paint and they're perfect for the upcoming candy holiday! enjoy and i think i'll post some on etsy right now! have a spooky month!

birthday season

2009-10-04T16:22:00.001-07:00

the fall is a busy time for birthdays and these are some of my favorite cards for birthday giving. wouldn't you love one in your mailbox? my son was born on my birthday so we celebrated with style as most 5 year old birthday parties are and although he might not be old enough to appreciate good birthday cards, i sure do and am thankful for many in mailbox. send a card today!

wipeout!

2009-09-24T06:52:00.001-07:00

another order from Designing Wahine in Maui! Yeahoooo! Aren't these vintage papers from Making Memories the best! go on, sing Wipeout - you're allowed!!

hope your day is filled with yummy things like smells from a great flower and breezes to soothe your soul. enjoy and write a card today! someone will enjoy it for sure!

missing our sweet pea

2009-09-22T07:06:00.000-07:00

missing our sweet girl but knowing she is up there with the other beloved dogs having the time of her life. sad monday in our household.

i walk because i can

2009-09-09T09:44:00.000-07:00

i am heading out to do the 3Day Breast Cancer walk tomorrow. it's 60 miles in 3 days and we each had to raise $2300 to walk. it's truly inspiring and an amazing journey. this picture is last year's walk and i hope that the fight continues for a cure. be blessed today.

end of summer, harvest, and fall to come

2009-09-01T13:54:00.000-07:00

i got these awesome OREGON brand fruits & berries stickers from a seller on etsy and it just feels like the time of year to finally use them. heading out to the black butte ranch art fair this weekend so if you're in c. oregon, come by and check out my designs! friday, 4-8 and saturday, 9-2. have a great day and send a card.

45 years and counting!

2009-08-14T06:41:00.000-07:00

happy 45th wedding anniversary mom & dad! you look just as great today as in 1964!!!

typewritten note

2009-08-13T07:56:00.000-07:00

one of the typewritten messages from tilley's farm sale! finally dug it out and here it is! with the craziness of the day - take 5 minutes and write to a friend! they will appreciate it for sure!

fan mail in my mailbox!

2009-08-07T14:17:00.000-07:00

i reconnected with friends from high school and grade school last weekend at the ol' 25th high school reunion and i was complaining that people didn't send cards anymore and my very fun friend kelly has graced my mailbox with two cards in the last week. this one totally made my day and i am so thrilled that she has proven me wrong!

despite the closures of post offices and raises in postage...remember to send a card to a friend today! it will make their day, i guarantee it!

aloha!

2009-07-14T06:43:00.001-07:00

thanks to my sister in law aubreyhord.blogspot.com i have a card order heading to maui today! yeahooo! here are the designs and shop Hale Zen and Designing Wahine if you're in maui!

luscious lavender july!

2009-07-10T21:09:00.000-07:00

it's that time of year when the lavender is full of bees and smells delicious! i made this card with flocked paper (soft to the touch!) for the lavender festival that will be at Blue Heron Herbary this weekend and various other locations. come to sauvie island and enjoy the herbary's amazing grounds, gifts, and herbs.

a bit distracted

2009-07-08T11:18:00.000-07:00

this would be our home phone which ended up 10 miles down the road after leaving on top of my car. a good citizen found it in our friend's driveway and here is the proof! it still works after 2 weeks of being missing. feeling a bit discombobulated lately...! hope you find letters in your mailbox instead of missing phones!

carrots, carrots and more carrots!

2009-07-07T06:09:00.001-07:00

i made fruit and vegetable cards on a whim and what fun to have a woman enamored with carrots gush about how great the carrot cards and tags were! what a boost to my day and glad that she was uber happy with her purchase! enjoy some today and send a letter - it will make someone's day!

tilley's sale a success!

2009-06-29T12:10:00.000-07:00

tilley's sale was a blast! thanks to an amazing group of women, janet, heather, carolyn, mary, and kristy, i spent the weekend laughing, selling my cards and learning about antiques! what fun! special thanks to my mom for her antiques to help my display look great and fit right in with the surroundings! these cards are in an old metal dish drainer!

i asked people to type me a comment and i have some for future posts! people were very excited to use it and kids really got a kick out of it!

an old pepsi box of my moms was perfect for the tag display! enjoy your day and remember to send a card to someone today!

tilley's farm sale!

2009-06-25T07:45:00.000-07:00

i was invited to do a barn sale and am very nervous but excited! it's this weekend in Warren, Oregon on Church Road if you're in the area. creating new cards with fruits, vegetables and cupcakes! enjoy the summer!

father's day camping trip

2009-06-22T08:28:00.001-07:00

We celebrated Father's Day on the North Fork of the Crooked River and it was glorious.

Happy Father's Day, Rob!

funny letter from the past!

2009-06-14T21:44:00.000-07:00

my friend rachel sent me this via email and i think that i needed to post it in hopes that you write letters to your friends and tell them what YOU want for Christmas this year! this is from 1976 and it was the tri-fold stationery that came with matching stickers to close the letter. i am having a great laugh over this great email tonight from rachel. guess i have been writing letters for a long time and hoping that i have something more interesting to say these days! send a letter to your friends today!

more garden inspiration

2009-06-10T15:48:00.000-07:00

i just bought the Farm Chicks book today and am thoroughly inspired to get back to basics so while md and his friend play in the mud pile, i picked peas, lettuce, spinach, berries, and flowers to grace my table. i'm enamored with the harvest this year.

i think we need to make strawberry shortcake tonight. hope you're enjoying your summer harvest as well.

strawberry time is here!

2009-06-07T16:43:00.001-07:00

i had a great trunk show this weekend and while looking at my tomato, carrot, and watermelon cards i got a special order for strawberry cards. somehow i was inspired today so the cards are already done.

doesn't this look good enough to add whip cream and call it a day! enjoy some strawberries while writing a card to your friends today!

besos!

2009-06-05T06:35:00.000-07:00

these tags say 'besos' which means kisses in spanish and sending those out to the great women who took time to talk with me about selling my cards in their shops (shout out to Lisa at Butterscotch and Sarah at POSH!). retail vs. wholesale and the whole idea of a 'business' was truly fascinating and i was thrilled with their suggestions, thoughts, and ideas. i feel like i am at a crossroads with where to go next and how to focus my business so this was a great day to have this opportunity.

big thanks also to julia from litmus design + architecture for her creative suggestions and some ideas on how to use sauvie island and all its wonder inspiration and ideas.

and, as always, a special thanks to my favorite typewriter shop who put in a new ribbon for only $5. am in search of a spanish language typewriter for a spanish line of cards!

send a card this weekend. it will make someone smile!

revisiting old ideas

2009-06-03T20:57:00.000-07:00

this was my dream when i started this ... to have pictures of all my work hanging from the clothesline. it worked for these tags so maybe i'll revisit the idea. although these are christmas tags, they look pretty cool with the clothespins.

roses for monday!

2009-06-01T06:08:00.000-07:00

fresh flowers are always a great addition! love this time of year as there is an abundance at our house! enjoy!

thank you cards for brides

2009-05-31T20:57:00.000-07:00

ok, so not a great photographer lately but aren't these cute? if you were a bride or bride to be wouldn't you like to send these thank you cards?

peony shade of pink!

2009-05-27T08:20:00.000-07:00

although the picture doesn't do it justice, if i had the gumption to dye my own paper, i would pick this pink for sure. love the peonies!

2009-05-24T07:17:00.000-07:00

display of boxed cards at my first farmer's market! didn't top the day for sales but super great people and an invitation to do another sale in june!

the full presentation of cards. i was right in back of the service memorial which seemed appropriate this weekend. send a card and make someone's day!

farmer's market yeah!

2009-05-21T07:37:00.000-07:00

i love this card and after being accepted to the scappoose farmer's market maybe i'll feature this one with other fruits & vegetables!

this reminds me of a tablecloth. dig in this weekend and buy local!

the warmth of the sun

2009-05-20T06:53:00.000-07:00

i love the color of this card and the saying makes me want to be awake when the sun rises. enjoy your day and put a sunrise in someone's mailbox by mailing a card today!

yeah for you!

2009-05-19T12:42:00.000-07:00

just a day with a lot of good news. happy tuesday.

2009-05-14T20:48:00.000-07:00

all packed up and ready to go to eugene for a trunk show

i don't think i'll have to make thank you or birthday cards for awhile....send a card to a friend today! they'll thank you for it later!

Happy Mother's Day!!

2009-05-10T14:04:00.000-07:00

Other things may change us, but we all start and end with the family.
Anthony Brandt
Interesting quote to chose as my mom's maiden name is Brandt! have a great day mom!

the reason i get to celebrate today - michael douglas! love you!

cute as a button!

2009-05-01T10:49:00.000-07:00

so many buttons and so little time. i have ones from both grandmothers and needing more ideas as to use them effectively. i love the feel of them and how great they look when they are color coded.

the mother of pearl buttons are super cool and warrant a special occasion.

new typewriter !

2009-04-25T14:47:00.000-07:00

new typewriter! thanks renee! it's portable with a case and the type font is a bit wider and rounder so am excited about a similar but new look. hope your spring is great and you're sending cards to your friends just because they're you're friends!

2009-04-15T14:46:00.000-07:00

these clothespins were a gift from a friend. aren't they divine! they're made to hang on the wall and hold something but i think i'll use them at trunk shows to showcase something! other ideas?

too many products and ideas!

2009-04-04T14:12:00.000-07:00

had a great meeting with a woman who is a marketing expert and she mentioned that i had too many products and what did i want to do with my busines..??!! she was right on even after just 30 minutes!!!! zoinks! so, what to do but take pictures of the inventory and post on etsy soon. here's a sneak peak - check www.clothespincards.etsy.com soon!!!

aren't these the cutest? makes me want to go to a garden party and drink mint juleps!

these would make great party favors for a little girl's birthday party filled with girly goodies!

dressy, dressier, dressiest!

2009-03-29T12:36:00.001-07:00

i have dreamed of putting cards together with oil cloth and here are some samples! aren't they cute!? i love the checks with the polka dots!

this one is a bit random but love the oil cloth - it reminds me of a tablecloth my grandmother had in the day!

this one is a bit different as it is with sparkly silver paper instead of oil cloth but i did this for a woman who owns a dress shop in portland and she wanted thank you cards.

it's spring(er) season!

2009-03-27T09:32:00.000-07:00

first springer of the season! yum! hoping another one graces my dinner table tonight! isn't the silver color wonderful?

supplies, supplies, supplies!

2009-03-21T14:37:00.000-07:00

here is my collection of sharpies...love them in all colors, thicknesses, etc.!

the very scientific way i keep my small paper scraps! it's a old fashioned flat for picking fruit and the scraps are sorted by color.

spring inspiration

2009-03-16T16:23:00.000-07:00

i'm not normally a yellow person when i do cards but how can this not inspire?

spring is well with card classes, trunk shows, custom orders, and new adventures with tiles. maybe i'll do some yellow cards today.

spring weather is as changing as ever with gale force winds, sunny days, rain sideways and the daffodils make it through it all.

may spring shine on you today as you write letters to your friends.

Spring images

2009-03-09T07:47:00.000-07:00

super windy kite day

my grandmother's garden goose that resides in our garden

clams from the Oregon coast

Florence

2009-03-06T07:24:00.001-08:00

This picture is my absolute favorite of my grandmothers. It was August 16, 1964 at the wedding of my parents. The fun thing is that both of my grandmothers were named Florence and their birthdays both in March.

Today is my grandma's birthday (the one on the left) and her typewriter is what I use for my cards. She loved getting mail and we have recently gone through her 'saved' letters and there were so many that she kept from every special event in her life. I think she knew her mailman's name and life story and loved to be remembered via mail.

I miss her every day and hope that she knows we would be writing letters to her still.

Remember your grandmother today or anyone else that has been an important force in your life.

2009-03-02T14:44:00.000-08:00

How is this for a RAD logo thanks to my friend Randi! She free lanced it and I'm putting it on my business cards. I love the authenticity of it and the sketch nature of it. My grandmother would have loved it and so do I!

The sunshine is out and I would love to use my collection of clothespins to hang some clothes but am sure that we're not quite there on March 1st! Send a card today...someone will appreciate it!

tulips, daffodils, and crocus oh my!

2009-02-25T20:59:00.000-08:00

spring is coming and i am glad

success with the sewing machine!

2009-02-25T14:50:00.000-08:00

So, after many trials and errors I figured out the sewing machine given to me by a good friend of my mother. Here is an oil cloth portfolio that I made with ribbon and button accent that holds cards! I LOVE them and they sold well in Eugene. I hope to perfect them and experiment with stitching, etc. They will be my next hostess gift for someone when I go to a party!!

Custom Orders

2009-02-23T08:04:00.000-08:00

With the major card holidays in the past, now is the time to focus on special orders and they just seem to find me this early 2009! Baby Alexander's birth announcements, baby shower invitations, special note cards for Savannah, and baskets for school auctions! I love these types of orders and the opportunity for others to see my work!

With the amazing types of paper out there it makes it so much easier for me to be creative! There is oodles of scrapbook paper at SCRAP (www.scrapaction.org) and have also acquired some fabric and wallpaper samples that I hope to incorporate into cards soon!

I also finally got my sewing lesson (thank you DANA!) and have put together some oil cloth portfolios to put notes in as a hostess or birthday gift for a girlfriend!

On a different note, my tiles and leather journals were a hit at a benefit I recently did for Volunteers in Medicine in Eugene. http://www.vim-clinic.org/default.htm They are an amazing clinic that provides health care for the under or uninsured and really provides amazing care and service for a growing population. The event was hosted by Salon Delange and instead of paying to enter, attendees were encouraged to bring a purse, artwork, or jewelry so Volunteers In Medicine could use for their April fundraising auction. It was a great night with eyebrow waxing, paraffin dips, and massages for the guests. I sold a good amount for the 2 hours that the event occurred and felt GREAT about supporting VIM.

Hope that during this time of uncertainty in the world, a handwritten card makes it to your mailbox.

Girlfriends!

2009-02-07T12:22:00.000-08:00

More tiles - these have the great quote from Marlene Dietrich that says:

"It's the friends you can call up at 4 a.m. that matter." I think this is sooo true and I am thankful that I have girlfriends that I know I can call at that hour and all will be better with the world.

I love this red paper with the green telephones and the red is also significant of American Heart Month so take care of your heart starting NOW and you will be blessed!

Celebrate your girlfriends and do your heart good with a card or a tile purchase at www.clothespincards.etsy.com!

Hope February is treating you well.

Tile and Error!

2009-02-06T13:32:00.001-08:00

So, I have been experimenting with other products aside from cards and here is an attempt at a tile that I made. It has retro bowling balls and pins on it with the quote, "We must have a passion in life." (George Sand) I think they're pretty hip and hope to get some produced for a sale in Eugene on February 18th.

Let me know what you think and don't forget to send a card now and then!

February needs flowers!

2009-02-03T06:30:00.000-08:00

Hello all!

With my boys gone to Wisconsin, my goal was to clean out the 'stuff' in our house but also get reconnected with my business. So...here's an attempt to get it going again.

I changed the style and put this picture of these tags on here because I think February needs flowers! Hope that there is some indication of spring where you are!

As I mentioned, I have been cleaning, sorting, and recycling things in our house. Our house is small and we have too much stuff so ... here I am! I have read many letters, cards and memories from people throughout the years and it has renewed my desire to write letters and connect with people so that has been a fun trip this week!

I also have helped my aunt go through my grandma's things that we had put in the 'deal with later pile' . What a hoot! My grandma saved EVERYTHING it seems like and it was great fun to remember her and chuckle at some of her funny characteristics.

Hope you can find some flowers and some reconnections in your February!

Last holiday sale of the season!

2008-12-05T09:33:00.000-08:00

I had a health scare this week and am thrilled to be well enough to man my booth at the last sale of the season for Clothespin Cards this weekend -

French American International School
8500 NW Johnson Street

Friday, 3-6 pm
Saturday, 9-4 pm

There will be lots of fun crafts, wine tasting, a parisian cafe, etc.!

More posts after the sale and have a blessed holiday!

Send a meaningful holiday card this year -

Amy