Lately I've been making up lots of patterns. I'm had them printed on recycled card stock and cut them into cards as a way to make my address files more nice and more me. (Along with these, my files are still also filled with dozens of other pretty cards, hand-cut from recycled and repurposed papers.)
Here is my first set of card patterns - my goal is to be able to have a new collection every other season or so. I also really hope to start to begin to work with some of my favourite artists and creators to produce sets of their own designed cards - I am just working on the logistics of this, whirring around in my head and on scraps of paper!
Over the years, through making my goods I have met so many amazing and wonderful people - I feel so amazingly lucky to somehow be surrounded by lovely souls. I have no idea if any of my past customers read this blog. I really hope so, because I really want to send some thank-you treats to at least some of you!
So, if you are one of my past customers and have one of my address files, please leave a comment. In a week or so I hope to be able to select some names that I can send a package of my newly designed cards to. I have three sets ready to go, but I can always make more!
66 comments:
Awesome idea! I love my new address file and have been filling it up. One can never have enough address cards though. :)
these are just wonderful! i have no. 106 and type the cards out on the vintage typewriter i've had since i was a kid. i would love a set. thank you, sharilyn!
wow it is numbered - i have no. 714 dated Mar 23, 2006
thanks
Hooray! I love your patterns! I also love my address file; I got it just before I gave birth in April! I've only put a few addresses in so far; I love to just flip through the papers when I have a quiet moment. :)
I have number 678.. dated Jan 12, 2006. I was working on a story at MS Weddings and you sent us a file, and everyone at the office wanted it. So I asked my mom to get me one for my birthday. Still one of my favorite gifts.
Awesome as I am almost out of these for my address file (almost 5 years old i think!)
xo, jenny :)
not a past client...but just wanted to say they are gorgeous. love all the designs!
awe, you are too sweet!
Ooooohhhh, they are beautiful! And yes, past customers do read your blog :) . Montse PB
I'm not a client :-)) Just wanted to say these cards are lovely!
i have no. 0149 dated Dec. 03, 2006! Just love my address file!
On a side note....Adelaide is just darling. she reminds me of the little girl i nannied for years.....who is turning 16 this year! so fun to watch your little one grow!
Hey Sharilyn,
I am a past client, but just received my address file, but I just wanted to say that the new designs are darling!
mine was a gift
from a most thoughtful friend
who knew i'd love it
and it has indeed
fit the bill.
your creativity
is boundless,
to our delight.
congrats +
i can't wait to
get one for my
upstairs neighbor.
cheers,
kari jo from nyc
I'm a past customer and a loyal reader! :) #523 (dated May 2, 2005) has a special spot on my desk. It's honestly one of my all-time favorite online purchases!
I have one of your walnut files and have had it quite a long time. I love it - it's one of my favorite things!
Hi Sharilyn! The cards are lovely! I hope to have one of you address files someday to put the cards in! I was just writing in hopes that I'm still on the wait list for one of the walnut files! Best! Myndi
Another loyal customer - my hubbie and I both sport matching card holders.
I have No 889, and was lucky enough to win it in your giveaway. I would have purchased one if you were making them at the time! I LOVE it - and my new Journey book.
look what i found...
http://www.oncewed.com/198/real-weddings/whimsical/yuli-keith/?nggpage=2
Mine was given to me and it remains one of my most cherished gifts. Thank you so much, Sharilyn!
This is LaDonna, I bought a maple address file from you this spring. It was lovely and wrapped in "L" phone book paper.
I recently received my address file and am delighted with it. It is a joy to fill it up with all my addresses and a pleasure to search through for a contact. love the new cards and enjoy reading your blog!
ooh pice me! LOVE these! {and love your blog, too!}
I adore my address file. As we work on our new business, we've been adding our important contacts to our file.
Always a delight to look at. You really do make lovely work.
May I enter? Even though I don't have mine yet? :) You are such a sweet person, full of lovely ideas.
I'm a past and current customer! lovelydesign the is the perfect name for your creations! These card designs are such a great idea, and I love that you want to open it to other designers you know as well. I use my address file for inspirational notes and tidbits rather than for address storage, so I'll look forward to enhancing it with your beautiful cards!
I am a past customer and an avid reader of your blog. I love my maple address file, and I think the new card set you have created is absolutely charming. And of course, one can never have too many cards! I subscribe to many blogs, but yours is my favorite. I am not a mom (except to two house rabbits, which is not quite the same thing!), and I am not an artist (although I love, love, love art). I find your stories about your beautiful life creating, exploring, and loving with little Addie just enchanting. Thank you ever so much for sharing. Reading your writings is one of my favorite moments each day.
I am an early customer, I think. I sit here at my desk in Vermont, your address file at my elbow, enjoying it every day. It (you!) have inspired me to continue with my own paper projects.
i have two sets of your address files (recently received - thank you!). the maple walnut brights up my desk at work. xoxo
I just got my address file and love it. I was originally going to use it as my guest book for my wedding, but I decided to just buy it and keep it for myself. I am working on filling it up. I still read your blog and love to see everything you create and write about.
Keep doing such a wonderful job. :)
Katie Stoker
kmstoker@ufl.edu
:)
I definitely still read your blog since getting my address file! - it was a delight to find the blog, and how else was I going to know when you had another run of address files?!
love my AF, love love love. would love more cards!
I have number 27, november 14, 2003, and would love to add more cards :)
I love, love, love my address file. It was definitely worth the wait. Great idea with the cards!
i have no. 468 from january 14, 2005.
i love it so!
Hi there!
I have had one of your address files for a few years now- it is #541 (July 14, 2005- Happy Bastille Day!)....I love it, always look at it everyday and also look at your blog, too...it is light, fun, optimistic and inspiring. I would love some of your new cards to add to the file....they are wonderful!
Thanks for everything!
i love my address file a whole lot!! and your cards are wonderful!
thanks!
I just adore my address file! You are 'lovely'!
i just love your work and can't wait to see what else you come up with!
I'm so happy you're making files again! I've had mine for over 4 years now and I still love it!
So, beautiful, I love flicking through my address cards just looking at the patterns and colours..so pretty
xo
I'm so excited to see my new address file!
of COURSE we read your blog!
i ADORE my address file and would love to fill it up with some new papers... yay!
I am a long-time client (books, stationery and such) but only just received an address file. It is already a treasured part of my desk/correspondence life. The patterns are so lovely, as is everything you do. Thanks so much for sharing it all with us. Also, Addie is just the best and most darling -- thanks for sharing all her stories too! I have a year-old boy and it has been so wonderful reading your posts about Addie. (and I super love her new 'do!)
i have no. 754,may 26. 2006. i coveted it for so long and finally allowed myself to buy it after completing my phd exams. best reward ever!!! thank you for making beautiful goods...
I love my address file and adore the cards!
We love your blog and have decided to give you some awards here:
http://prettypollysprettythings.blogspot.com/2009/07/thank-you.html
Love Polly and Polly
so cute and inspiring...looovely works of art!
Hi Sharilyn,
The design of your blog is so peaceful. I wonder if you wouldn't mind telling us what paint colors you have used in your home. The soft white and blue are perfect and I would love to try them in my own house...
Best wishes!
looking forward to seeing your new design. everything you make is so lovely.
I absolutely love my address file, I purchased it several years ago and actually used it recently as the guest book at my wedding. It was a great treat and I love reading through the cards. It was especially appropriate because my husband and I moved quite soon after our wedding. I love the new designs!
I was wondering when your wooden address files will be available again or how do I get on the wait list? Love them : )
I love the new papers - would love a set!
beautiful! i love my address file. quick question: what hole punch do you use for these files? it doesn't seem to be a standard business card punch.
I love your new designs! Sign me up for the drawing!
Your patterns and colors are so pretty...instant pick-me-ups!
yes, these are wonderful! i would love one of these!
What a great idea - these are really fun :)
waiting for my baby, would love to fill it up with these lovely cards...
i adore the colors and designs you have chosen!!! i would LOVE to have a set!!
pick me!! =) i'm so in love with my address file that i;m dreading to even put a name on a card!! haha
I absolutely love my address file - it looks so beautiful sitting on my desk and the fact that it was crafted with love and care makes it that much lovelier :) Thank you so much!
So many comments already!
I purchased one of your address files back in 2006 and i have this post to prove how much i loved it (and still do): http://chicadecanela.blogspot.com/2006/03/lovelydesign.html
lovely !!
I don't have a file yet but I want one! I love the colors and designs!
Don't know if I'm too late -- I just found your blog. I am a past customer and love my address file. It sits on my desk at work and often people comment on it.
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