Finding the Right Words


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Showing someone you care begins with Finding the Right Words Here you'll find: • More than three dozen ways to say "Happy Birthday" • Welcoming words for new family members...even pets • Thoughtful condolences for personalizing sympathy cards • Congratulatory wishes for weddings and anniversaries • Helpful hints to simplify card-sending • A monthly calendar for birthdays and anniversaries ...and more, in this book of indispensable phrases for all occasions. You'll never be at a loss for words again!




What Should I Write? 101 Birthday Wishes for Greeting Cards


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Do you freeze up every time a birthday card gets passed around the office? Everybody else seems to know exactly what to write, and you can’t just sign your name. What do you do? Buy this book! It contains 101 unique sentiments you can scrawl on birthday cards for friends, family, co-workers, or even that special someone in your life—everything from The Basics to Silly, from Thoughtful to Casual. There’s even a Lovey-Dovey section! No matter whose birthday card crosses your path, you’ll be able to handle it no sweat. Kick your fear of “Blank Inside” cards to the curb. Or put your artistic skills to use and make your own! No need to worry about what you’ll write inside. You can conquer any card with “What Should I Write? 101 Birthday Wishes for Greeting Cards.”




My Ideal Bookshelf


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The books that we choose to keep -- let alone read -- can say a lot about who we are and how we see ourselves. In My Ideal Bookshelf, dozens of leading cultural figures share the books that matter to them most; books that define their dreams and ambitions and in many cases helped them find their way in the world. Contributors include Malcolm Gladwell, Thomas Keller, Michael Chabon, Alice Waters, James Patterson, Maira Kalman, Judd Apatow, Chuck Klosterman, Miranda July, Alex Ross, Nancy Pearl, David Chang, Patti Smith, Jennifer Egan, and Dave Eggers, among many others. With colorful and endearingly hand-rendered images of book spines by Jane Mount, and first-person commentary from all the contributors, this is a perfect gift for avid readers, writers, and all who have known the influence of a great book.




Write Greeting Cards Like a Pro


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"Write Greeting Cards like a Pro" is updated from the original book with additional chapters, updated market information, and current industry developments. "Write Greeting Cards like a Pro" is a helpful guide for anyone who wants to begin greeting card writing, take the online course, or for a more seasoned writer who might need more methods for creating great card concepts and sentiments. Karen’s online course is one of the few options for writers to get one on one training with a greeting card professional.







Calligraphy for Greetings Cards and Scrapbooking


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Teaches adults and older children the skills needed to write calligraphically in a range of modern and traditional styles, suitable for every greeting card and scrapbooking purposes. This title also explains embossing, printing with carved erasers, linocut lettering and other techniques for creative lettering.




Chocolatour


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You Can Write Greeting Cards


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Tells how to get started in the greeting card industry, develop ideas, create sample cards, and submit material, and includes advice from successful card writers, illustrators, and publishers.




Pop-Up Best Greeting Cards


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Detailed how-to diagrams, step-by-step instructions, and imaginative designs demonstrate how to create forty-nine intriguing pop-up gift cards and greeting cards for a wide range of holiday occasions. Original.




Mary Engelbreit's Greeting Card Book


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From New York Times bestselling author and artist Mary Engelbreit comes a collection of black-and-white greeting cards and envelopes—perfect for coloring, customizing, and sending to someone special! Mary Engelbreit’s delightful stationery will allow you to send thoughtful notes with a creativity that’s all your own. Each design makes you the artist—add your unique burst of color! With twenty-four templates that easily tear out and fold into cards and envelopes, plus an entire page of stickers that are great for sealing, it’s perfect for all ages. Included in each greeting card book: 24 black-and-white cards and envelopes and 24 full-color stickers.