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?
What a great idea! Wouldn’t mind checking it out…
I love to make get well cards. I feel I can personalize them to fit the illness and the person. Putting a bible verse in them makes them personal also.
WOW! this book looks fabulous! My favorite time of the year to make cards are thank you’s to friends. I can come up with the reasons for this kind of card every day. I’m blessed with those kinds of friends. Hope you pick me!
I really enjoy making “Thank you” cards because I think we could all use a little more “thanks” in our lives.
I love making cards for any occasion, but Christmas is my favorite holiday to send them.
I’d love to have a copy of this neat book!
THanks!
Yes…. the LOVE cards and the THANK U are up!!!
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I love this idea! Pick me, pick me! =D
I think that Christmas would have to be my favorite occasion for making cards, although I like making just about any kind if I think it will make someone happy! Thanks for the chance to win one of the books!
My favorite is birthday cards and then Christmas cards. I just love making any kind of cards. Thanks for a chance to win this inspiring book.
I LOVE the sound of “National Chocolate Cupcake Day”, though I’d prefer to celebrate that EVERY day! Hee!!!
My favourite cards to make are thank yous. Whether it’s to say thanks for something big or small, I love to make a card to show my appreciation and to give back a little bit of me.
Thanks for the chance to win this fab book! The sneak peeks are SO yummy!!!
My favorite are actually Thinking of You/Just Because. That way anything goes!
I love making Thinking of You cards. There are no boundaries for them. I really like surprising people with cards.
My fav is Mother’s Day b/c it really add’s to such a special day for my mom.
Just Because cards are my favorite. I like to use them to send pictures to friends and family. Would love a chance to win the book!
How do you get the free shipping offer for the book? I just tried to buy it and the site doesn’t say anything about free shipping. Is there a code you have to enter?
I HOPE THAT I WIN!! I guess I’d have to say that my favorite “occasion” to make a card for, is a get well card. Strange, but true. It makes people really know that they are cared for. Birthday, Christmas , and Sympathy cards are almost obligatory. But get well cards are straight from the heart!
Great idea! I love to make birthday cards. Christmas cards come next. Thanks for the ideas and the great giveaway.
I love to make cards for my favorite holiday…Groundhog’s Day
I tend to get alot of smiles, that makes me happy
I love to make cards for Christmas and would so love to make more cards for other occasions (and not be late!). Thanks for the chance to enter this giveaway for what seems like an awesome book and a great idea!
What a great idea for a book.
I will have to say Christmas cards.
This book looks great! I love making cards–I guess my fav is Christmas, heck I have my design figured out this year and just offered to make some for a co-worker–who is willing to purchase them if I make them! Woo hoo!
What a great book idea! I love to make birthday cards.
Thank you cards are my favorite to make b/c I get to put a little of myself into the thank you rather than sending a store-bought run-of-the-mill card. I would sooo love to win this book to help broaden my card-making horizons!
I like making birthday cards.
Birthday cards are my favorite to create for family and friends. They are fun to personalize with “special” embellishments. The book sounds like a wonderful concept and should be inspirational.
My favorite cards to make a birthday cards – I love all the festive embellishments and papers out there, and birthdays are always fun occasions!
The book looks fabulous – congrats to Wendy Sue!
Wow, Congrats on the book….Looking forward to getting this….hint…hint
Christmas cards are a favorite of mine.
I’m going to say it’s a tie between Christmas and birthday!
Well, let’s see! Halloween cards were lots of fun. And now I’m working on Thanksgiving cards—fun again. Then it’s time for some fun Christmas cards and Thank you cards. Lots of Birthday cards in there too! Not sure that I have a favorite. Just love making cards!
Christmas and baby showers are the cards I love to make the most!
I like Valentine’s card, more time to make cards. Thank for the chance to win.
well that sounds very useful!
Sandra
Christmas cards, of course!
Well, I just love making cards but I would say holiday cards are my favorite.
Thank You cards are my favorites, followed by gift giving related cards, like birthday and gift card holder. Hmmm. They are related, aren’t they?
Amazing project and Wendy is one of my favorite scrapbookers!
I love Christmas cards, I love getting them and sending them!!
I think Wendy is so talented, I can’t wait to see this! Baby cards are by far my favorite occasion to make cards for! I still have several cards my parents kept for me and I love to look back at them. Many thanks!
Brittany
I’d like to win the 365 days of cardmaking prize.
I like to make cards for my wife for our anniversary.
I’d like to win the 365 days of cardmaking prize.
I like to make Christmas cards.
I love making cards for every and any occasion but making a card for my parents’ 55th wedding anniversary was pretty special. And I love making Christmas cards because I can send them all away at one time and make more!!
halloween or christmas cards are my favorite to make, since they are my two favorite holidays!
My favorite occasion would be Christmas!
Birthdays and Thank You’s are my favorite to make!
Christmas would have to be my favourite card making occasion, as it was Christmas that re-ignited my need to craft!
I love to make baby cards best!! What sweeter occassion is there?
I love the make Christmas cards…and a whole bunch of them
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I definetly will put this new book on my Christmas list. I know I would really enjoy it. My favorite kind of cards to make are Birthday cards.
Can’t wait to get the book! I enjoy making ‘just because’ cards! Congrats on joining the team!