New at Paper Mango:::It’s Christmastime!

Well, at least it's Christmastime here in Paper Mango land. Keeping in line with my Modish Biz Tip blog goals for this month I've been slaving away thinking cold thoughts and creating some fun holiday card designs. And I'm happy to announce the first of my Holiday Collections is up in the Etsy Store. (Hey, did you happen to notice that handy dandy "SHOP" link at the top of the page? That will take you straight to my newest items on Etsy. Just sayin'.) I kind of have a thing for watercolors and brush strokes right now (and as always crisp, clean lines) and this collection is where those things intersect with a little holiday cheer. Available in the collection are a 5x7 card set (nice and big for including the annual family picture or letter), an A-2 note card set (short, sweet and to the point), and gift tags (self-explanatory). As always, everything is printed on post-consumer recycled paper.

If you have lots of friends, make sure to take advantage of the free shipping for orders of 3 or more sets, and if you happen to own a brick & mortar and if you happen to want to carry Paper Mango's holiday cards give me a shout at melanie{at}papermangodesign.com and let's get together!

Mangolicious Gifts - Nancy's Designs Jewlery

I thought I'd branch out a bit for this installment of our eco and budget friendly holiday gift ideas and feature a fellow Etsy Street Team member from the East Valley Artisans (EVA). I was introduced to Nancy and her beautiful jewelry creations in July when I joined the EVA team. Being a bit of a nature girl at heart, I love that Nancy uses real leafs and twigs in many of her designs. What's better than a pair of blinged out Japanese maple leaf earrings?! I love them! Of course she uses only the finest silver and Swarovski crystals for her beaded designs that will satisfy all the glam girls as well. If you're having a tough time finding something for that friend that has everything or your sister that loves all things hand made, check out Nancy's store here and you'll find plenty of one-of-a-kind gifts. Make sure to mention Paper Mango in your order and let her know you heard about her store on our blog!

Happy shopping!

Sweet Tunes - Sara Groves "Oh Holy Night"

One of my favorite things to do during the holiday season is to over saturate my ears with Christmas music. I listen to the local radio station that plays it 24/7 when I'm driving, I listen to my own collection of when I'm at the house, and when I'm online I load up a quick mix of all of Pandora's holiday stations, minus the country music. By time Christmas Day rolls around, I'm
ready to be done with "Jingle Bell Rock" for the next 11 months. With so many arrangements of the same old tunes, it's always refreshing to come across a new Christmas CD and this season I can't stop listening to Sara Groves' latest album, "Oh Holy Night". Sara has always been at the top of my list with her powerful singing, creative musicianship, and vulnerable song writing; all of which translate beautifully to this collection of songs. Many are familiar tunes, though some have a new twist and there are a couple of original pieces including the tounge-in-cheek "Toy Packaging" which I'm sure every parent can relate to. You can pick this CD up and add it to your Christmas music rotation at her online store here.

Mangolicious Gifts - Field of Poppies Thank You Cards

This fresh and heartfelt card is the 3rd in our series of green, affordable and mangolicious gift ideas for the holidays. If you can't say thanks with a live bouquet of flowers, say it with this silhouette of a beautiful poppy field. This simple, yet beautiful design will let all of your friends and family know just how thankful you are! A great gift for anyone on your list. Order it at our Etsy store today.

The Holidays are Here!

As we're all recovering from that extra piece of pumpkin pie we knew we shouldn't have eaten, Christmas is creeping up on us. Don't be caught off guard this year! There's still plenty of time to order your holiday greeting or photo cards and still have them arrive right on time. Or, if you want to play it safe, order our Snowflake photo card which has an optional "Happy New Year" message. It will give you a few days to recover from the holiday rush and get your cards out after the madness. Head over to our Etsy store to place your order. If you need more cards than the listing shows is available, send me an Etsy conversation with your needs and I'll set up a custom order for you. And don't forget, through our Buy for Life program, 10% of all purchases during the holiday season are going to support the efforts of World Vision.

Mangolicious Gifts - Friendly Monogram Set

Next up in the Mangolicious Gift Series is this cheery monogram card. We've all gotten notes on those intimidating monogram cards. Big scary fonts, stuffy, bland colors; not exactly the way to start off a casual note. Here's a friendly monogram card, personalized with your initial, and says to the recipient, "Hey! It's just me!" Blank on the inside with just enough room to share the latest news from your world. And at only $15.00 for a set of 10 cards, these cards make a great gift for anyone from your child's teacher to a co-worker. Pick it up in our Paper Mango Etsy store.

Mangolicious Gifts - Tin Can Hello Card

With the gift giving season upon us, I thought I'd share some of the offerings you can find in the Paper Mango store. So if you haven't added us to your blog reader yet, do it now so you don't miss that perfect gift for your favorite barista. All items are recession-budget-friendly, eco-friendly, and just over all plain friendly! Take this retro "hello card", for example. Before cell phones and wireless technology there was the tin can phone. Simple. Effective. The perfect way to say "hello" to your best friend...if they were within 50 feet. Fortunately, these colorful cards featuring your childhood communication device of choice, don't need to be attached with string to say "hi". The perfect gift for anyone on your list!

The Paper Mango Moving Sale!

There is quite a bit of excitement in our house these days as my husband and I have just taken the plunge into home ownership! As the packing commences, I am trying to get rid of all the ballast I can. Which includes my reams of paper and card creating supplies. Why pack them up, when I can just get rid of them! And what better way to get rid of card supplies then by throwing a big Moving Sale! So here it is, the Paper Mango Buy-One-Get-One FREE Moving Sale! Just mention this post in your order and we'll send you one item of equal or lesser value for free! And yes, this does include all Holiday items! This sale doesn't last long, so head over to the store now and make sure to place your order by November 15th. Happy shopping!

The Holiday Collection has Arrived!

The stores in the mall have us beat by a couple weeks, but at last our holiday collection is ready! To sum it up in one word, this collection is FUN! Lots of color, quirky reindeer, whimsical fonts and new textures really bring out the joy of the holiday season. Head over to the Store to see the collection in its entirety. And make sure to get your order in early as things always pick up around the holiday season!