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2020-It's been quite a year so far. Different than any other to say to say the least. Every year I look forward to creating our new calendar designs for our annual desk calendars. We always offer two designs, "The Sea" and "something else". There are stories behind some of the...
When is comes to sending items, through the mail or another type of carrier, most people do not give the issue much thought. The only time people consider it is when they receive something delivered that has been damaged by mishandling or poor packaging. I think about going to a...
Ellen had asked me to write this blog at the beginning of April. I said there was plenty of time, what else do we have to do? It is funny how doing nothing can take so much time. This month is the fifth anniversary of my partnership in my wife’s...
We are apart together. I did not invent this new saying, but I do really like it. I am sitting alone in my home based workshop; my wife is upstairs in her home based office/studio. To us, this is a normal workday. We have been doing this for the last...
Lately, I found myself watching too much news, and I noticed it was really stressing me out. My disposition is generally a good one. I am a positive person by nature. But I was finding myself feeling a bit negative and "occasionally" snapping at people (read:Bob ;) So in this time...
These times have a been a whirlwind of emotion for everyone. I know I should just be speaking for myself, but after talking with family and friends, our wedding couples, and many other clients, I don't feel like I am out on a limb with this statement. Bob and I...
Hello friends! So many huge life changes for us all over the past week. We were supposed to take a warm Florida vacation on Saturday, March 14th. Then last Monday, Bob suggested that because of the coronavirus, it might not be a good idea to travel. We discussed it and after a LOT...
We are happy to wish you a Happy National Handwriting Day! When I was teaching second grade...I remember the kids being so excited to start learning cursive writing after the Christmas break! To have a day that celebrates the importance of handwriting is so interesting. To this day, I find...
Thank you to everyone who participated in our first 12 Days of Christmas celebration! We plan to do this again next year, and hope you will join us again! On the twelfth day of Christmas-Friday, December 13th-- it's a FREE 11" x 14" poster calendar with purchase! Perfect for you to keep...
On the fourth day of Christmas...El's Cards gave to me.... A FREE wallpaper download! Festive holiday bulbs hanging on the tree! If you like this fun wallpaper...tell your friends, share, put it everywhere ;) Follow the steps below to put up your beautiful watercolor wallpaper. -Select the size you need:Click...
We hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving!! We were so happy to host our family this year and are now excited to be sharing a wonderful Black Friday 20% off special and a Great Giveaway to celebrate the official kickoff to the Christmas season! Photo by Melissa Mullen For every...
Hello friends of El's Cards. I regret to announce that I have some sad news. My favorite store, Visibility, will be closing its doors by the end of 2019. It has been such a pleasure to be associated with this lovely shop. Carie, Susan, and Mary (the wonderful owners...and I'm proud...
We have come to the end of this blog series. This post is going up much later than I had planned. Here are the final of our list of helpful things I have learned over the past 20 years.... 17. Protect your work-A few years ago, Bob and I were at a...
On to our next 4 things I have learned in 20 years! 13. Allow for a learning curve-and charge appropriately for level of experience-When I was first starting out, I had a lot to learn. I knew the basics but needed to build my portfolio. Even though my calligraphy skills...
The 20 year El's Cards celebration continues!! Now it's time to celebrate Mothers! My mum has been a great inspiration to me over the years. Mum is super thoughtful, creative, kind, smart, fun....and I am so blessed that she is mine! For our Mother's Day giveaway, you can enter to keep...
I remember being in 7th grade and the school had a wood shop. They may have thought that by this age we would understand and respect tools. Not so in my case. A mishap with a sharp chisel and off to the hospital for a lot of stitches. I went on...
We are reaching the halfway point for our 20 things in 20 years series! I hope you are enjoying reading this as much as I am enjoying writing it. :) 9. Hard work + Reasonable goals = Success! I've always been a hard worker and know how to hustle! When I first...
People who have visited our workshop are very quick to comment “Wow, it is so organized.” I will admit I have a sense of pride when I hear those words. Sometimes when working in a large shop with many people around, it is harder to keep things in order. I...
Moving on the 4 more things I have learned being in business for 20 years. A couple of these are super "relevant" as you will read! 5. Schedule vacation time and days off-Oh yeah! This is so important! We had such a wonderful bunch of jobs to keep us super busy last year. ...
It is so exciting to be celebrating 20 years of El’s Cards in 2019. What an amazing journey it has been. There have been so many lessons along the way. A few of them happened fast but most of them were learned over time. This blog series will happen in 5 parts. ...
Happy Valentine's Day, Friends!! The 20 year anniversary celebration continues and your surprise comes early this month! We hope you enjoy this very special downloadable wallpaper for you to use on your computer or phone as a Valentine treat from your friends at El's Cards! A fun bouquet with pink and red...
