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but I need help in getting some card themes, as I seem to have a problem keeping a variety for the girls at work. Everytime they want a type of card, I don't have it!
Ok, so I've got:
birthday (easy)
pregnancy
birth of a baby
sympathy
congratulations
mothers day
fathers day
wedding
ummmmmm....I think that is it for my card shoe box at work....and I know there are a ton more...help!
(I got asked for a pregnancy card today and had none...DUH...so have added that to my list, but want to get a REALLY complete list so I've got all my bases covered). It's often for the image, as I often leave the sentiment blank....but sometimes they want a specific sentiment for a specific type of card and that is what I am looking for!
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I have a shoe box for work also! Some other sections I have are -congratulations/ good luck, thank you, and a section of "seasonal"- which last month had spring, Easter, St. Patrick's day, etc.- whatever holidays are coming up soon. I also tell people if they would like to have a "special order" card to let me know which stamps/theme, and color scheme they would like- it works out well!
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In addition to ones listed, at work I also sell:
anniversary for a couple
anniversary for a spouse
birth of a baby for a grandparent
bridal shower
congratulations
good luck
retirement
I also make sure I have male and female versions of the cards like congrats, good luck, thank you, retirement, & thinking of you. For example, last week, someone bought a guy thinking of you card, to send to a guy they know who just found out he has throat cancer. They probably wouldn't have bought a flower card, if that's all I had.
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these are all great ladies, thanks! I am taking a basket of cards to work tomorrow actually.
Denise - if you don't mind me asking, on average how much do you charge per card? I was thinking around $3.50, 3 cards for $10?
I was at Hallmark the other day, and their cards are NOT cheap! Some of them are like $4.50!!
the only other thing I would add to this list might be monogram cards for popular letters. I find those go quickly. I'v just done up a "B" card for a friend at work as I know she will use it on her friend that she likes sending handmade cards too. This might also be an easy idea for a male themed card.
I seem to be in the same boat, I never feel like I have enough of a variety to offer. Or they ask for Easter cards so I make a bunch and they buy all birthday cards.
Thanks so much, girls, for all your great suggestions. I always know the SCS gals come through for stuff like this.
How much do I charge for my cards, someone asked? Well, you may not believe it, but I charge 6 dollars per card. 7$ if it is very involved with decorated envelope. I have never had any complaints. People pay. If the card is super easy, it is either 4-5 bucks.
Most of the cards in my 'shoe box' took a long time to make. If I can pull off the card in 30 min. , I feel guilty charging too much, hence the 4$ price which seems to be fine with everyone. And I sell a lot of them. Made 90 bucks last week!
You are not overpriced if people are willing to pay that price without complaint. Good for you on making $90 on card sales in one week. Wish I had a source for selling...I'm jealous. *grin*
OT...I love reading the threads you post.
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Originally Posted by denidill
Thanks so much, girls, for all your great suggestions. I always know the SCS gals come through for stuff like this.
How much do I charge for my cards, someone asked? Well, you may not believe it, but I charge 6 dollars per card. 7$ if it is very involved with decorated envelope. I have never had any complaints. People pay. If the card is super easy, it is either 4-5 bucks.
Most of the cards in my 'shoe box' took a long time to make. If I can pull off the card in 30 min. , I feel guilty charging too much, hence the 4$ price which seems to be fine with everyone. And I sell a lot of them. Made 90 bucks last week!
the only other thing I would add to this list might be monogram cards for popular letters. I find those go quickly. I'v just done up a "B" card for a friend at work as I know she will use it on her friend that she likes sending handmade cards too. This might also be an easy idea for a male themed card.
HTH! :-D
Stupid question: Do people buy monogram cards according to their first initial or last name initial?
Not lame at all...glad I found this initial post as I will now watch both posts to get a great list for those days when you are blank but want to play....can build a great supply!
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this is so lame....
