this is so lame....
 

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!

Thanks for any help!

Graduation, easter, christmas and anniversary!

anniversary
new house
graduation
thinking of you
cards with a slot or pocket for gift cards (?)

For myself, I keep cards on hand with both religious sentiments and without any religious references.

Get well, Thinking of you

Get Well.

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!

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. :)

Engagement
New Car
New House
New Job
Birth of Twins
New Pet
Pet Sympathy


Barb M.
SCS Redfern

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.

HTH! :-D

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Here are a few more...

Sorry
Bon Voyage
Grandparents Day

Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this thread! What a great resource! A few more to add (sorry if I missed them in my quick reading)...

Friendship
Just Because

Keep 'em coming ladies!

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.

I'm over priced
 

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.

Did anyone mention "sympathy"? I saw pet sympathy, but...

Wanda

Stupid question: Do people buy monogram cards according to their first initial or last name initial?

Has anyone compiled all of these in one list?

Thank you cards are always nice too (I looked through and didn't see them listed)

How about *special* birthdays? Sweet Sixteen, 30,40,50, etc. Did anyone mention Retirement?

How about,

Sister, Brother, niece, nephew etc
Husband, partner
Adoption

Anyone?

I would buy a monogram according to my first initial since my last could be from ANYONE in my family.. Just my .02 cents

cards
 

I would make some blank for note cards, possibly party invites sample, and patriotic theme, most everyone knows a military person to send to.

Okay...I compiled them over here...will continue to update as people post more ideas.

http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...75#post9356475

Great thread...thanks so much, denidill, for starting it!

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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how about thinking of you and miss you?

cards for a baby or wedding shower?

Just because cards.

Just a note about the compiled list....in this forum, the edit button seems to expire so I haven't been able to update the top post.

I will keep the updated list near the bottom of the thread, so look down there if you go to print it off.

--Debbie

One thing I like to send to friends are funny cards, JUST FOR NO REASON at all! Who doesn't love to get a surprise in the mail?!

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