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| @ mirandablue |
After leaving Hallmark for more than a decade, I still have some of the cards we worked on. I kept some of the designs that gave the team the biggest headaches to remind myself of small victories. The Manila office specialized in handmade cards in those days---we started receiving card designs from Hallmark (Kansas City) around the mid-90's. Vendors utilized handmade paper and applied natural materials such as shells, twigs and dried flowers to embellish the cards. The card above was different because of the hand-sewn doll (to be used as pin or brooch) attached to the card. The project was a nightmare! The designer specifically wanted a curl on the doll's forehead and the blush should be perfect. Because of the doll's size (about 3" tall), it was difficult to get a consistent curl or a perfect blush. About 30,000 units of this card were shipped to the States---imagine the hair and sleep I lost on this one.*LOL*
I had a "thing" with a guy named Miguel many years ago, and here's what my friend who lives in California sent me for Valentine's Day!
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| @ mirandablue |
This V-Day card gave me a huge belly laugh!
Greeting cards with the sender's sincere sentiments can really brighten our day. But with the advent of e-cards, it seems only a few people mail "real" cards these days. I miss the thrill of receiving cards from friends.
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You worked for Hallmark? Sounds like it'd be an interesting company to work for. :)
ReplyDeleteVery clever takes, especially the last one. I'd love to rec'd a card like that :).
ReplyDeleteTwo wonderful photos you found for this theme.
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend to you.
Wow, I can imagine what those days must have been like! Cute doll and thanks for sharing the other card.;)
ReplyDeleteYour post reminded me about HOW important it was to get/receive cards those days! Sadly, that's gone forever!
It must be fun designing cards for all occasions.
ReplyDeleteI too miss receiving cards and snail mail from friends. My pretty mail box is usually filled with bills and junk mail. :(
Great take on the theme. I love the first card and the second one is so much fun.
ReplyDeletelovely takes on the theme!
ReplyDeleteYou are an expert in this theme.
ReplyDeleteI love real greeting cards, e-cards aren't the same!! fun take on the theme, happy weekend!
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That last card is extra funny because of your story! My mom always said I should have made cards for a living because I made them for relatives when I was a child. It could have been something I could have made a living at, maybe!
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend. :-)
Thanks for stopping in. I had trouble with this one. I do sent cards but the ones I sent I get from the thrift store. The store want so much for them.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is always on.
cute naman. when i was younger din, i have a major crush on gretchen barreto that my sister often gives me something that has gretchen on it. :)
ReplyDeletehave a great day luna.
alam na alam kung anong ipapadala sa yo. hahaha...
ReplyDeleteHow cool that you worked for a greetings card company :-)
ReplyDeleteI do still send cards but I make them myself by using my own photos. My friends love them :-)
does your miguel really look like that? macho! ;)
ReplyDeleteMom-ME time is up, please join :)