They’re HERE! Limited Edition Holiday Cards

“Play Bough”Limited Edition holiday card for 2011©Xan Blackburn, 2011 With thanks to Rebecca Forrest for the concept, I had a lot of fun painting this image.  The fawn greyhound reminds me of my own Brilly, who was a handy model.   This really is a limited edition!  I had a small number printed, and when they’re …

Hand-made blank books

Whew!  Well, it took some jiggering and figgering, but I worked out how to make my cards into truly neat little perfect-bound blank books! I wanted to expand what I could do with my eco-friendly greeting cards, and expand my line at Stroke of Green.  I brain-stormed for months, and finally hit on these little …

Whoo hoo!! New Cards Arrived!

Oh boyohboyohboy!!  UPS just dropped off three boxes of my new cards! I’m so excited about these!  They’re non-holiday-specific, one step greener than my Christmas cards were, and a different style. The “You make my heart RACE!” card would be perfect for Valentine’s Day (6 days off – still time to order!), or just any …

New Stroke of Green Cards

Valentine’s Day is coming! But this makes a nice “I love you” card any day of the year. I’ve been keeping busy lately.  I’ve just sent off three new card designs to the printer.  I can’t wait to get them here!  I’ve already got my website changes made and poised to upload. “Thinking of you…”or …

Stroke of Green’s First SALE

Ten cards and envelopes usually sell for $20. These  New Year, 2011   cards are now on sale!  20% off:  $16.00 for 10 cards! Stroke of Green is my greeting card company, for those of you just joining us.  I launched my new line this fall with several holiday-themed designs, had them printed with soy inks, added …

Bring me … a HOLE PUNCH!

Yeah, so, if you’re coming to Dewey, first of all, make sure you come see me/us.  Second of all, come on Monday and bring a hole punch.  Tuesday at the latest!  😀 Oh, well.  I guess I should probably plan on finding one between here and there for my self, huh?  Fine.  I have to …