HandCrafted Creations Blog: A Trip into the Stationery store...Handmade Cards Galore!

Sunday, November 8, 2009

A Trip into the Stationery store...Handmade Cards Galore!

We have gotten many many requests to be featured here on the HCC blog. But of course!! Where else to be featured but in the blog that specializes in handmade, handcrafted creations! (BTW - we still have over 50 that we want to feature but it just takes time - so those of you who have not been featured but did submit your work - don't dispare - your day in the sun is coming)

We wanted to share with you some of the great stationery designs which are out there that you may not know about. Companies that are large and small, and have one thing in common, their cards and stationery are handcrafted and special in their own unique way.

Now depending on your style, your mood and your occasion you will want to find something that really fits in. We believe the sampling of card and stationery designers below represent many styles, therefore, can meet a variety of needs. Hope you'll have just as much fun browsing these sites as we did!

One of our favorites this first one...

OF THE EARTH

Green Eco Friendly Paper handmade with the Earth in mind - Founded in 1995 by Kevin and Lori Graham

Lori had just graduated from the University of Washington with a BA in Fiber Arts. Lori and Kevin realized that by creating a business that embraces our environment with earth friendly practices and an earth focused product, they could reach even more people if they helped other couples to send green wedding invitations.
In the intervening ten plus years their dream has become a reality with more then 1,000,000 people receiving a card or invitation made on paper created by hand helping the environment. Of The Earth is proud to continue offering great earth focused products.

Of The Earth website - http://www.custompaper.com/

HANDMADE HAWAII
Handmade hawaii boasts they specialize in providing Gallery quality Handmade cards. Their cards are designed using Exquisite Papers and numerous types of embellishments.
You can evern personalize them with your own saying! Simply input your message in the comments box located in the final checkout area, and they will imprint your message on the inside of each card you order. Every card comes with a matching vellum envelope, & a silk organza bag. It's a lovely touch that is better than a basic stationery story card.

Website - http://www.handmadehawaii.com/handmadecards.html

CARDS BY JO
Here ya go - some fun and themed cards. Jo has been making handmade greeting cards for over 30 years. You will find a myriad of handmade greeting cards for any occasion. Many of their designs are made using Stampin' Up! stamps and several others as well.

Website - http://www.cardsbyjo.net/

ROCK SISSOR PAPER

If you're looking for something unique and simple Rock Sissor Paper is a place you shoud check out. Designers, Susie and Heidi Bauer were born in the metaphoric bubble of the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, in the late 1960's... You can see where they get their inspiration from. Today Rock Scissor Paper has a full line of stationery with more than 500 products. Many of the cards incorporate real fabric and are interesting to the touch as well as to the sight.
Website - http://rockscissorpaper.stores.yahoo.net/index.html

I hope you liked this little trip into the Stationery store. Lots to look at and many things to browse. Have fun!!