A Master List of Stationery Small Business Saturday/Cyber Monday Sales 2018

Illustrated Card by Hoopla Love Co

Card by Hoopla Love Co

**I’m planning a few holiday gift guides for next week, but first – here are all the stationery Small Business Saturday/Cyber Monday sales! I’ll continue updating this list through Monday, so keep checking back!

 

Amy Heitman – 25% off everything through Monday with code SOGRATEFUL

Artisaire – 15% off through Monday, November 26 with code THANKFUL15

August & Osceola – 25% off everything from wedding invitations to address stamps through Monday with code BLACKOUT

Baltic Club – 30% off this weekend only with code BLACK30

Be A Heart – 20% off all orders and free shipping through Monday

Bourne Paper Co. – 25% off through Friday, November 30 with code CYBERWEEK2018

Cami Monet – Free shipping and 30% off all art prints with code “ap30” on Monday!

Cardtorial – 25% off purchases $25 or more and free shipping through Monday with code THANKS25

Ciarra Claire – 25% off Monday with code BLACKFRIDAY18

Copper Paper Co. – 15% off through Monday with code ENJOY15

Courtney Khail – 10% off everything on Monday with code CYBERMON2018

Daydream Society – 25% off site wide through Monday with code BF2018

E.Frances Paper – 20% off through the weekend with code SHOPSMALL2018

Esther Clark – 20% off with code GIVETHANKS

Euni and Co – 20% off through Monday with code THANKS

Evermore Paper Co. – 20% off sitewide, no code needed

Ferme à Papier – 30% off with code HOLIDAY30

Gold Teeth Brooklyn – 20% off through Wednesday with code THANKS

Gus & Ruby Letterpress – 20% off online purchases on Monday!

Hammerpress – 30% off with code THANKFUL2018

Hester and Cook – 50% off seasonal and non-seasonal favorites, plus up to 75% off some items. No code necessary!

Hip Hip Party Goods – 20% off and free shipping through Monday with code HOLIDAY

Idlewild Co. – Free shipping on purchases $10-49 (code SANTABABY), 20% off purchases $50-99 (code DASHERDANCER), $25 off purchases $100+ (code HOLIDAYCHEER)

ilootpaperie – 15% off all orders of $15 or more through Monday with code ETSYCYBER2018. They will also contribute 20% of November sales from their California Poppy keychain to wildfire relief efforts through the American Red Cross. Thank you ladies!

Ink Love and Paper – 15% off all wood signs and 30% off paper place cards through Monday

Iris and Marie Press – 20% off with code THANKFUL20

Ivy House Design – 20% off on Etsy through Monday 

Lettered Life – 20% off sitewide through Monday with code SHOPSMALL18

Letterfolk – 20% off sitewide – no code needed!

Lovebird Paper – Free shipping on orders over $40 with code MERRYMERRY

Maptote – 25% off all full priced items through Monday with code 

Moglea – 30% off on Monday with code CYBERMONDAY18

Mr. Boddington – 20% off through Monday with code PRESENTS

Odd Daughter Paper – 25% off through Monday with code THANKU25

Olive and Co. Paper – 20% off Monday only with code CYBERMON

Our Heiday – 30% off through Monday with code GRATEFUL

Paula and Waffle – 20% off with code “somalove”

Pinwheel Printshop – 20% off the entire shop with code SMALLBIZSATURDAY!

Red Cap Cards – 25% off with code CYBER25

Ramona & Ruth – 30% off through midnight on Monday with code JINGLE

Seedlings – 50% off sitewide through Monday with code THANKFUL

Seniman Calligraphy – 15% off stationery and semi-custom invitations with code THANKSTOYOU and 15% off Etsy shop items with code ETSYCYBER2018 through Monday

Shannon Kirsten – 20% off and free shipping on Etsy purchases through Monday

Slightly Stationery – 20% off with code GRATEFUL

Sophie and Lili – 20% off everything through Monday with code BLACKFRIDAY20

Steel Petal Press – 30% off Monday only with code CYBERMONYAY

Studio Carta – 20% off through Monday with code grazie18

St. Signora – 20% off with code GIVETHANKS20

Sugar Paper – 30% off sitewide through Monday with code FRIYAY2018

Tara Spencer – 30% off Idyll paper through Monday with code BLACKFRIDAY

The Good Twin Co. – 20% off with code SWEATPANTS

The Great Lakes Goods – 20% off with code THANX

The Grits – 35% off with code JOYFUL35

The Paper Wilderness – 20% off sitewide through Monday!

Underwood Letterpress – 40% off (!!) on Monday only with code WINNING

Wit and Whistle – 20% off with code SHOPSMALL

Worthwhile Paper isn’t offering a discount code, but they are donating 25% of all sales to Volunteers of America and their Adopt a Family program – so definitely support them this weekend if you’re able!

Yao Cheng Design – 20% off with code GOBBLE20

Yellow Owl Workshop – 30% off sitewide through Monday, no code needed!

 

 

 

Stationery A-Z: Anniversary Cards

Paper is the official gift of a first wedding anniversary, but we think it’s the perfect gift for however many years (or months for that matter) you’ve been together for. Good relationships require consistent attention, excellent communication, and strong motivation – as well as a constant reminding of the love the brought you together in the first place. Whether your relationship is built on romance, humor or sincerity, there’s sure to be something in round-up below that’s perfect for whichever anniversary you are celebrating. XOXO! –Shauna

Anniversary CardsFrom top right:

1. Keep in simple with this brush painted lettering from Chicago based stationer Evermore Paper Co.

2. Foodie couple? This pastel cake design from Hart Paper Co. is reminiscent of a Wayne Thiebaud painting. Yum!

3. Ha! Whether your friends refer to you as the Bickersons or you hold the record for longest period between fights, being able to laugh it off is a sure sign of a marriage that’s meant to last. From Farewell Paperie.

4. Let’s be honest – monogamy has the possibility of getting a little stale. Spice things up with this um, rather direct message from Frog & Toad Press.

5. Yes, two CAN! Strength comes in numbers as proven by this elegantly painted greeting from Sagebrushed.

6. Post-it messages have gotten a bad wrap (thanks for nothing SATC!), but this simple message from Gold Teeth Brooklyn is about to change that.

7. Celebrating a friend or family members anniversary? Send this colorful Mr. Boddington’s Studio design to the most adventurous couple you know.

8. This die cut Egg Press design is guaranteed to make your main squeeze smile.

9. In a world as big and diverse as ours, isn’t it a miracle you found each other? This sweet greeting comes courtesy of Idlewild Press.

10. This McBittersons design really takes that ‘til death do us part bit to the next level.

Stationery A-Z: Love and Romance Greeting Cards

If you are one of those people who often declares “every day is Valentine’s Day” then this roundup is for you. Love IS grand and there is no need to hold all that emotion for only one day a year. Whether you just started dating or you’ve been married for years, a little romance can go a long way. A beautifully designed card and a thoughtful message is an easy (and cheap) way to show someone that you’re smitten, enamored or downright swooning for them. And who wouldn’t want that?! –Shauna

Love and Romance Card Round Up

From top right:

1. Vampires may be passè, but a Bloody Mary is always a good choice for both brunch and professing your undying love. From Wild Hart Paper.

2. For when nothing else but a horizontal cartoon dog will do. Illustrated by Alice Bowsher for Wrap Magazine.

3. Apparently these hot for each other lattes drop their sleeves on the reverse side of this card. Rawr! From E. Frances Paper.

4. Remember that Buster Poindexter song “Hot Hot Hot”? Yeah, this card is kinda like that. From My Darlin.

5. Add a line about coffee to this agenda and you’ve got a close to perfect day. From Ashkahn

6. This anatomically correct(ish) heart from Hammerpress is a winner and a lover. 

7. They’re the apple of your eye, so why not let them know with this honeycomb enhanced card from Inklings Paperie?

8. Mysticism, rites of passage and love go together like naive illustrations, clever messaging and Great Lakes Goods.

9. Pucker up! This smooch-y number comes courtesy of Canadian-based Paperole. Illustrated by Maxime Francout.

10. Say it with neon pink or don’t say it at all. The neon pink liner is an extra bang for your buck. From Los Angeles-based Sugar Paper.

11. Me-ow! Enough said. From Huckleberry Press

12. Sometimes, the quickest way to the heart is also the simplest. This modern calligraphy comes courtesy of Evermore Paper Co.

Seasonal Stationery: Valentine’s Day Cards

Love is in the air! At least, it is at all the shops in my neighborhood. Valentine’s Day greeting cards are always a stationers favorite (the seemingly endless puns!), so the bevy of designs can be overwhelming. For those in a committed relationship, the options are truly endless, but what about all the other people you want to express affection to? While many Valentines Day greeting cards focus on romantic love, there are plenty of people in our lives we love in other ways – your mom, your besties, your work wife. We know it can be easy to dismiss Valentine’s Day, but honestly, the whole world could really use more love these days. In this initial Valentine’s Day card round up, we’re focusing on more universal messaging without any romantic notions (but stay tuned for next weeks round up if you are looking for saucier options). Enjoy!

Seasonal Stationery: Valentine's Day CardsFrom top right:

1. A sweet floral wreath in a rustic watercolor style from Little Truths Studio.

2. Share Valentine’s Day greetings with red foil and soft pink paper from Rifle Paper Co.

3. Send a rainbow of affection with this Valentine’s Day card from One Canoe Two.

4. This double heart note from Meeschmosh conveys the perfect dose of platonic affection.

5. It wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without at least one food-related pun. The berry nice design (see what we did there?) comes courtesy of Mr. Boddington’s Studio.

6. This doily inspired greeting card is available as an online design (as well as paper). Designed by Hannah Berman for Paperless Post.

7. Keep it short, sweet and to the point with this simple message and hand-lettered text from And Here We Are.

8. Loving this red and pink block print inspired design from the good folks at Kansas City-based Hammerpress.

9. This card definitely leans more to the romantic side, but still feels appropriate to send to your best friend The red, white and pink roses are so sweet! From Clap Clap Design.

10. This floral die cut comes courtesy of Amy Heitman.

11. Really enjoying the combination of brush lettering with a soft palate from Evermore Paper Co.

Next week: Romantic Valentine’s Day designs for your (romantic) love!

Etsy Open Call 2016!

Last year, I had the opportunity to attend (as press) the inaugural installment of an event organized by Etsy Wholesale called Open Call. The Open Call 2015 was a one-day event at Etsy Headquarters that gave a select group of both new and seasoned Etsy artists and designers the opportunity to pitch their lines face-to-face to a select group of retail partners, including Nordstrom, The Land of Nod, and Clementine. Thirty artists and designers were selected to participate in Open Call 2015, including Paper & Clay, Simply Curated, Evermore Paper Co., Earth Cadets, La Familia Green, and so many more. Well, I’m super excited to help share the news that Open Call is back for 2016! And stationery folks, there’s some SUPER exciting news: Paper Source is one of this year’s retail partners!

Etsy Open Call 2016 / Oh So Beautiful Paper

The entire roster of retail partners for Etsy Open Call 2016 is seriously impressive. Along with Paper Source, buyers from Giggle, Macy’s, Whole Foods Market and the Shop of the Cooper Hewitt Design Museum will attend Open Call 2016. All of the retail partners are committed to buying product from the Open Call 2016 designers, as well as offering constructive feedback to designers on their product lines.

Etsy Open Call: Evermore Paper Co. / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Evermore Paper Co. from Open Call 2015

Etsy Open Call: Fernweh Woodworking / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Fernweh Woodworking from Open Call 2015

Open Call 2016 will kick off at Etsy’s Brooklyn headquarters on Monday, August 22 with educational workshops for participating designers, followed by panel discussions led by internal experts from Etsy’s Manufacturing, Wholesale and Seller Development teams. On Tuesday, August 23, designers will pitch their lines to the Retail Partners and select independent boutiques from around the country. A few lucky designers will even win “Golden” purchase orders (“Golden POs”) from the Retail Partners and have their lines picked up by that retailer for the holiday shopping season! HGTV Magazine’s Lifestyle Director, Jodi Kahn, will also award one seller with the “Designer to Watch” title and feature their designs on hgtvmagonline.com.

Etsy Open Call 2016 / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Etsy Open Call 2016 / Oh So Beautiful Paper

It’s seriously such a great opportunity for any independent designers and artists, but especially those of you in the stationery community! Applications are due by July 14, so you’ll need to act fast! Designers can apply to the Etsy Open Call 2016 program right here and then share product images via Instagram and Twitter tagging the retailer they’re interested in and using the #EtsyOpenCall hashtag. You can read more about Etsy Open Call 2016 here and read interviews with last year’s sellers on the Etsy Wholesale blog here and here.

Good luck everyone!