Jennifer Schaerer
I think I had been on the job for about a month when someone started asking about editorial outlines for the books we were planning for the upcoming year.
Books. Seriously? I was still trying to figure out how a magazine works!
Luckily for me, the team raised their collective hand and suggested an inspiring idea by Wendy Sue Anderson…our friend, regular contributor, and – as of yesterday! – brand new member of the Creating Keepsakes 2010 Dream Team.
Here's CK and PC team members having some fun with Wendy Sue.
She had noted that, while cleaning up her scrapbook room and organizing stacks of idea books, she was struck with the thought of how many of them were so similar – in concept and content. She had then started thinking about what she’d like to see in an idea book – something new and different. That’s when the concept of “a card a day” popped into her head.
The rest is history, and with the expertise of our business partners at Leisure Arts, we’ve published A Card a Day: Your Ultimate Resource for Inspiration, Design, Tips & Techniques. And it seemed only natural to ask Wendy to create the cards that would open each month of the book. By now you’ve probably already seen the sneak peek, but if you haven’t then hop to it!
Speaking of sneak peeks, Wendy and I had a hoot of a time getting our official shot for the editor’s note in the book. Switching shirts, getting close, and completely trusting the experts on the shutter-clicking side of the camera to capture the excitement we had for this fun project!
Here our photographer Symoni gets a close-up of Wendy Sue.
Then it's my turn to join Wendy Sue under the spotlight.
Here Symoni looks at the computer to see if she got a good shot.
Then Symoni joins fellow photographer Brian at the computer. Notice all the cool colored drapes and boards in the background. There's every color under the rainbow!
And here Brian picks the best picture out of the bunch. Isn't Wendy Sue photogenic?
Just because we don’t want the fun and excitement to end, we’re making a special offer for the next 36 hours — order your copy now (guess what? It’s even in stock…so hurry!) and get free shipping! Make sure you place your order by 5:00 p.m. (EST) tomorrow (Nov. 6) to take advantage.
Better yet? I’ve got THREE copies sitting right here, ready to ship out to three lucky (and random!) winners. Let me know by Saturday, Nov. 7 at midnight (MST) what your favorite card making occasion is and I’ll select three of you to receive your very own copy.
Who knows, maybe your new favorite occasion will be National Chocolate Cupcake Day, or even Talk Like a Pirate Day!
Hoping you find ANY excuse to make and send a handmade card,
Jennifer
P.S. Can you guess what the giveaway will be for tomorrow’s Freebie Friday post?
Tags: A Card a Day, Creating Keepsakes 2010 Dream Team, Creating Keepsakes magazine, Jennifer Schaerer, Leisure Arts, Paper Crafts magazine, Wendy Sue Anderson
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My favorite cards to make are “thinking of you” cards. I can send them at anytime, and don’t have to wait around for a birthday or holiday. My card can be a total surprise in the mail. Who doesn’t love a nice surprise?
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Thank you so much for the chance to win!!! I love making cards!
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Birthdays are my favorite occasion to make a card for because the possibilities are endless – - and it can be so personalized. Thanks so much for this chance to win!
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My favorite occasion to make cards is Christmas, but I am also love the “just because” cards. It really makes someone feel super special to receive a card you made when they least expect it. Thanks for the chance to win this fun book!
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Definitely Just Because cards are my fav… there are no restrictions!
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I love to make Christmas cards. But another favorite is making Fall card, I love the leave stamps and the fall colors. It makes it fun to make cards. I have a stack I made, that I need to send out before Thanksgiving. Thanks for a chance to win this great book.
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I love to make “Just Because” cards. They can be so personal to the recipient and I love to brighten someone’s day with a treat in their mailbox!
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I love making baby cards! Such a sweet occasion…and most of the time they’re accompanied by a cute quilt.
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I would have to say Birthday Cards are my favorite cards to make. Since I am older than water, I like to see each birthday arrive. Birthdays are special and should mean so much to each and every one of us. Would love to win this book and have all the different cards, Button Day is an exciting day also just because it is so different. Thanks for this chance to win.
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Oh I would love to see this book-how fun. Card making is a great creative outlet. My favorite would probably be birthdays-such a fun day for one person to let them know how great they are to you.
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My favorite type of card to make is “Thinking of YOu” because I love to have the person’s face in my mind as I make it. Then there’s the birthday cards of course. I make the most of those because I love getting birthday cards and I want everyone else to feel special too! But really, I love making all cards. I’ve become a card addict!!
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I love to make “Congratulations”-type cards, esp. for weddings. There’s nothing like giving a personal, individualized-for-the-special-occasion card that let’s the recipient feel like s/he is special enough that no other card would be adequate enough … extra time, energy and love needed to go into making their day extra special.
How great is it that Wendy Sue Anderson is the gal that initiated the card-a-day idea! I lived in her neighborhood for a little while and she really is a kind, thoughtful person who really does give cards for every occasion – even “Hey, sorry you’re moving … but good luck on your next adventure.” She’s great. -
I love to make birthday cards! I think this is a great idea for a book and would love to win for the daily inspiration!
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I seem to make mainly ‘thinking of you’ type cards. but my fave ones are the ones where I actually know who I am making the card for so I can think about that person while I create. brings me closer to them.
I think I need to make more cards for ‘talk like a pirate’ day! that is one of my fam’s fave days to celebrate! grins!
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I love “just because” cards because they are unexpected and always make someone smile! (And also because you can use just about anything to create them!)
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Birthday cards are my favorites to make. The new book looks like fun!
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That looks like an AWESOME book. Great for when I’m stumped for inspiration. MY favorite kind is BIRTHDAY CARDS. Anything goes for birthdays. The sky is the limit! Thanks for the chance to win.
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I love to make Halloween and Christmas cards. The book looks amazing! Pick me,,,,pleeeeease!
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My favorite card-making occasions (I couldn’t pick one) are birthdays and Christmas. I love giving a customized card to my favorite people. And there are so many awesome products and ideas for Christmas cards that it keeps me busy for weeks.
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I *heart* Christmas and I LOVE creating and playing with my Christmas stamps and papers!
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Love the book…great idea, I’ll have to put it on my wish list!
I think my favorite card occasion would be weddings & new baby….love the swirls & twirls you can add to those cards!
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Hmmmm—I’d have to say Valentines—I make MORE Christmas cards, but I LOVE making V-day cards!
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I probably make birthday cards in the greatest quantity but since I love fall colors, I really enjoy making Thanksgiving cards. My son celebrates Talk Like a Pirate Day! I will have to make him a card next year.
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I don’t think I’ll be original in my choice but I love Valentine’s cards. I live the color combos, red, black, or pink, and I am a sucker for heart-shaped everything. I guess I’m just that much of a romantic.
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I think I like making Christmas cards the most! Coming in a close second would be birthday cards. This looks like it will be another great publication! Thanks for the chance to win one! ~Bev~ aka Skeeter-OR
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I love Wendy Sue– what a great idea. Looks like another winner!
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I always make birthday cards, but I know I need to update my stash of baby cards!
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Birthday cards are my very favorites to make. The best part is when people look at them and are so pleased that it is hand-made!
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I would say Thinking of You Cards.
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I love just because! Surprising people is so fun!
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Birthdays are my favorite occasion to celebrate by making and giving a hand made card.
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Halloween! I know, it really isn’t really an “occasion”, but I love the creativity of it!
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I love making Christmas cards…and I’d LOVE to have that book for ideas for all the other days.
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This idea is BRILLIANT!!! I really NEED this book!
My favorite card making occassion is birthdays! I like to create bright fun cards, and try to coordinate them with my gift as well! -
I like making I LOVE YOU and THINKING OF YOU cards. It gives me a chance to make something just for one particular person and tailor it to their color preferences. Of course, I like making “love notes” for my boyfriend… I ask him what color and then challenge myself to do something in the color scheme he gives me. And he always wants glitter!
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My favorite card making occasion is “thinking of you” type cards. I will be thinking about someone that God has placed on my heart and then I will usually go and find a card I have completed and send it to them.
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Oh my goodness . . . I would so love to win a copy of this brilliant book!! Thanks for the chance!!
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My favorite card making occasion is probably birthday. I also like make cards sent to visitors at church.
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I love making them for new little babies!!!
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I love making Halloween cards.
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I Love to make birthday and thank you cards the most. Would love to win the book!
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I like making birthday cards the best!
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I would love to have enough ideas so I could make a card a day. What fun.
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