Monday 12 July 2010

My First Customer

I put together the final card designs for my first paying customer, a good friend who, like me, strives to stave off all things Hallmark. While I combat the greetings card giant with a burning hot glue gun, blinding embossing powder, and scything pinking shears, my friend uses her extreme powers of investigation to find the almost-invisible independent craftspeople who can help her build up a forcefield of handmade stuff. The final two sets of cards I made were a female birthday set and a male blank set:

Once the collection was complete, I had great fun indulging my stationery-loving side by packaging all the sets in a Rather Agreeable Manner:

And because I'm such a nice, kind craftsperson and want to pledge my allegiance against the greetings card giant, I included a freebie for my friend:

I loved all that packaging up! And she loved all the unwrapping and finding delights! I think it's safe to say I have One Happy Customer, so that's a good 100% record for me so far.

7 comments:

  1. I love that VW bug van tag! Cuteness all around--:D You did an awesome job! Look out Hallmark! gina

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  2. Brilliant! Your post made me smile this morning :)

    I met your mum on UKScrappers yesterday!

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  3. Wow.. congrats! That sounds like hard work... but Fun work...the colours on the cards are perfect!

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  4. I love the VW tag, would like some of those myself. The card sets are lovely and were gratefully received I hear. Keep up the good work.

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  5. I'm back to say thanks for your comment about the embellished doilies. The little Ikea box is 10x10 inches

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  6. oh waohou c'est un sacré set de cartes! quel travail ! bravo ! xx

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  7. I feel soooooo lucky to be your first customer! I have already sent out 3 and everyone has been mega impressed :o) THANK YOU HONEY you are one talented lady with beautiful taste and style. Cheryl = Legend xxx

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