Falling softly to the ground below, two new cards returned from the printers.

In several brown cardboard boxes sit our two new greeting cards, fresh from the printers and ready to be shared with you. The boxes sit in the lounge room in loose tower formation and on the side of each, labelled in chunky black texta capitals, THE GIRLS. I am, for two reasons, keen to unpack them. I am keen to sit and put each card with matching white envelope in a clear plastic sleeve as I listen to a talking book (for I love a cosy production line), and I am keen to see these cardboard boxes folded empty in the recycling bin (for they are sweet in sentiment but not all that attractive).

I am also keen to share them with you, should they catch your eye, take your fancy and (hopefully) steal your heart.

You can find them in both our online stores, here and here, it just depends upon if you prefer to shop in US or Australian dollars, either way, your card/s will come wrapped in tissue and tied with ribbon, and often with a little something extra, too.

I do hope you like them… and I also hope that all those who purchased a Three in the Kitchen and What Do You Think? zine are enjoying them. May they have afforded you a good read, a grin and maybe even a slight chuckle. I’ve yet to try Shari’s recipes but I am sure those who have will have found them a cracking good eat. Should you attempt them, please consider forwarding a photograph my way.

Two side notes, the car zine is taking shape and ought to be done in a few days time, and, for those who haven't yet seen, both Fanja (le train fantôme) and Abigail have recently updated their stores, too. More soon, but for now it is off to slumber... it is late and I am eager to return to a new book whose charms I can resist no longer.

Comments

[cruststation]

Ooh, more wonderful cards! Can't wait to receive 'Three in the Kitchen' in the post, it looks fabulous. Such a shame I couldn't submit a car photo in time, it's more difficult to sneak beside someone else's car and try to take pictures than I'd thought :P Anyway, looking forward to seeing everyone else's contributions -so many exciting things happening here.

[bex]

Thank-you so much for the birthday wishes Gracia! And you know that they weren't even belated 'cause it's Mei's birthday today!
I have to admit that I've not visited for a while because I've been SOOOOOO busy but now that I'm here I'm going to "favorite" some stuff so my husband knows what to get me for X'mas...I'm totally addicted to zines & you guys are my new obsession, WEEEEEEEEEE!

[claire marshall]

Your new cards look wonderful. You two are so clever!

[Eunice]

i just got my cards and zines...oh, i can't stop looking at them. they are just wonderful little treats and brightened up a dreary foggy afternoon immensely. thank you so much!

[Veronica TM]

lovely cards! beautiful for this season.
i can't wait to receive my zines!

[hrsj]

Your shop is so amazing, full of interesting cards and sewn goods. I like the image on the card "Someone, please… my back is aching". And of course i really like your new cards with the softly falling stars.

[gracia]

Hi there CrustStation,
So hope "Three in the Kitchen" is worth the giddy wait for you. I am already dreaming up new ideas for another zine with both Super Shari and Lovely Louise. And not to worry about the car zine photograph, I completely understand that it is not as easy as it appears to stand alongside the car of another and pose with ease. I'm putting the final touches on it today... ought to be exciting.

Thank heavens for time difference, Bex. From your blog it looks like the Birthday festival was a much deserved hoot. I'd best get cracking on the new zines then, eh?

Thanks, Claire Marshall, Eunice and Veronica. Glad to hear you like these two new card designs of ours, and that all your orders are either en route or have arrived. Taking two large green bags filled with orders to post at our local always makes me happy and I am thrilled to be able to share all these little new things with you.

Thanks, HRSJ, too. It seemed fitting to have a few golden toned starfish falling from the sky and I am pleased that you like them and "Someone, please… my back is aching". Both collages were, as they usually are, enjoyable to work on. I hope to carve out a little time today to set to work on more.

take care and enjoy the day,
g xo

[elaine haby]

Beautiful cards.....do be sure to bring some tomorrow with you to yoga. I've sold all the polar bears ones and most of the starfish as well. I'll need at least another 15 of each.......e xoxo

[amisha]

the new cards are wonderful, gracia (and i've just noticed your lovely new banner as well... the jackets are great!). the happiest of new years to you friend... hope 2008 is full of magic. xox