In 2003 I began designing greeting cards in my kitchen, not knowing that I would actually be selling them to stores and eventually online. Over the years I moved into a studio that I designed in my house, enabling me to finally eat somewhere other than on my couch. When I wasn't working my full time job, I lived and breathed greeting cards. In fact, I still work 40 hours a week at another job in a totally unrelated industry. I will probably never stop loving and breathing greeting cards!
The greeting card industry is one of the most competitive. Did you know that there are about 3,000 greeting card publishers in the United States? When I began my company, it was extremely difficult to sell online. Twitter, Facebook and Big Cartel hadn't been born and direct mail marketing was king. I no longer sell to stores and attend trade shows. Instead I sell my cards through an online store called Big Cartel. It's a lot of fun because I have the privilege of working directly with you, the end user.
I have designed and sold over 5,000 handmade greeting cards as well as dozens of handmade gift tags, a line of stationery and a gift card line. I am working on developing a line of custom covered mini-match boxes to be sold with a matching card and candle and hope to dream up many more product lines.
The greeting card industry is one of the most competitive. Did you know that there are about 3,000 greeting card publishers in the United States? When I began my company, it was extremely difficult to sell online. Twitter, Facebook and Big Cartel hadn't been born and direct mail marketing was king. I no longer sell to stores and attend trade shows. Instead I sell my cards through an online store called Big Cartel. It's a lot of fun because I have the privilege of working directly with you, the end user.
What does the future hold for Jennifer! Designs?
I have designed and sold over 5,000 handmade greeting cards as well as dozens of handmade gift tags, a line of stationery and a gift card line. I am working on developing a line of custom covered mini-match boxes to be sold with a matching card and candle and hope to dream up many more product lines.
A preview of what's to come!
Last week it occurred to me that Jennifer! Designs is in it's 10th year!
Last week it occurred to me that Jennifer! Designs is in it's 10th year!
As a way of saying thanks to all of my customers, I am offering free shipping through June. Use coupon code: FREESHIP at the storefront checkout until June 30, 2013.
I welcome suggestions on how Jennifer! Designs can better serve you. What themes do you love and or would like to see? Is there something about the products or website that keeps you from making a purchase? You may comment on this blog or send me an email through the website.
It's only May and the celebration will last throughout 2013! I'll be posting the next Anniversary Promotion in July. In the mean time, I better think up something else to blog about, ha!
It's only May and the celebration will last throughout 2013! I'll be posting the next Anniversary Promotion in July. In the mean time, I better think up something else to blog about, ha!
HAPPY SHOPPING!
