Monday is Open House Day

We "open our doors" on a weekly basis to give you a peek into our studio. To share our inspirations, aspirations, projects, accomplishments, insights from fellow entrepreneurs and coffee break musings so that we can connect with you when we're on-line.

Please visited us at our new address noted below. We would appreciate it if you'd subscribe to new our blog on your way out!

We look forward to seeing you there on Mondays.

STUDIO www.thumbprinttradingcards.com
SHOP www.thumbprintcards.etsy.com
BLOG www.thumbprinttradingcards.blogspot.com
MAIL info[at]thumbprinttradingcards[dot]com

Thumbprint Trading Cards | Updates

Belated Happy New Year! I spent January working on several changes to Thumbprint Trading Cards.

There have been a few clarifications (on our website and on our Etsy shop) regarding our policies. We have also dusted and rearrange our store front.

Have a look!

Thumbprint Trading Cards | Third Friday Art Opening

Thumbprint Trading Cards had so much fun being off-line last week that we're doing it again at this week's Third Friday Art Opening in Phinney Ridge, Seattle! On Friday, November 21st from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM I will be joined by Seattle-area Crafters and Musicians at Art on the Ridge's Holiday Craft Fair.

Art on the Ridge is a gallery for Northwest Artists. They host new shows the third Friday of each month featuring different artists with a common theme. Art on the Ridge continues to make the art available for purchase in the gallery and on-linw for the month following the show.

We hope to see you there!

3rd Friday Art Opening is held at Phinney Neighborhood Association - 6532 Phinney Avenue North
Art on the Ridge Gallery is located at 9050 Phinney Avenue North

A Festive Affair

Our off-line debut was a festive affair! What could be better than being in the company of other local artists, fantastic patrons and live musicians all in an award winning store? Thank you for hosting us, Festivities!

Thumbprint Trading Cards | In-Store Event

Mark your calendar for Friday, November 14th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM!

Thumbprint Trading Cards is participating in our first ever in-store shopping event and trunk show at Festivities in Edmonds, Washington. Festivities, known for their home furnishings, antiques, home accessories and fine gifts, has been voted among the top five places to shop in Western Washington by King 5 News & Evening Magazine. Congratulations, Ladies!

In anticipation of our off-line debut, I have expanded our assortment of Playdate Appointment Cards to include limited edition note cards and appointment cards focused on making sure your next meal is topped off with a healthy does of friendship. Also available will be our charming holiday gift sets containing a Gift Certificate, one set of 18 Appointment or Note Cards and one Felt Key fob Cardholder.

Between the live jazz, wine, champagne and food [not to mention the award winning store, amazing artists and vendors], this is sure to be a terrific way to unwind.

Now doesn't that sound like a great mix of fun, shopping and socializing? It's right up our alley!

[Festivities is located at 111 Main Street, #101, Edmonds, WA 98020. For additional questions about the event, you may contact the store at 425.712.0342.]

Product Review | Superdumb Supervillain

Our latest product review comes from superdumb supervillain.

"Thumbprint Trading Cards are a great conversation starter, for sure. Chris Guillot started the company after her son was born and she realized she needed to make mom friends. Thumbprint Trading Cards are sort of like mommy cards, but they have a unique 2" x 2" square format with rounded edges and a glossy, varnished look that set them apart from traditional business cards. You personalize them with your own photo and text, so they work as calling cards, business cards, gift tags, whatever you need them to be! Chris is more than happy to work with you to create something you will be thrilled to hand out."

Read the full product review at superdumb supervillain and enter to win a free set of Playdate Appointment Cards and a Key fob Cardholder in Black.

Product Review | Pink with Sparkles

Our latest review comes from Pink With Sparkles creator, blogger and Mama Princess extraordinaire – Dawn Gardner.

"Setting up a playdate on the fly has just gotten simpler. Now every mommy & tot duo you meet will be blowin' up your cell to holla at you.

Every mama knows it's no easy feat to find the perfect playmates for your kidlets. You need to be prepared in a pinch to not let a potential pal disappear without throwing her your digits. Thumbprint Trading Cards has a simple solution for setting up playdates at your crib or theirs…"

To read the full product review, please visit Pink with Sparkles.

Thumbprint Trading Cards | Temporary E-mail Workaround

Dear Thumbprint Trading Cards Customers and Visitors,

It has come to my attention that several messages to info@thumbprinttradingcards.com have bounced back their senders. I apologize for any inconveniences this has caused. I am currently investigating and working on an e-mail/IT solution.

In the meantime, I am posting a temporary e-mail workaround in the event that you are the recipient of a returned message. I will post here again once this issue is resolved.

You can send me an e-mail [a.k.a. conversation] through my webstore. I will be checking my conversations for any incoming mail.

Again, I apologize for any inconveniences and thank you for your patience.

Sincerely,
Chris Guillot

Website Re-launch! In 3-2-1. Blast off!

I am extremely thrilled to announce the website re-launch of Thumbprint Trading Cards at www.thumbprinttradingcards.com. Thumbprint Trading Cards help you put a face with a name in a high-impact, no-technology-required kind of way. As a double-sided calling card or business card, it makes exchanging contact information on the fly simple.

Our website soft launch was in May 2008. This re-launch brings with it e-commerce capabilities, an extensive FAQ and additions to our portfolio.

For those of you who are new to Thumbprint Trading Cards or who are good friends of the company, please visit our site!

Ink Colors and Fonts for Thumbprint Trading Cards

Welcome to our Ink Color and Font Menu! If you haven't visited Diaper Bag Adventures before, I'm glad you're here. If you have time, please have a look around.

Ink Colors: Due to variations in computer monitors, the appearance of ink colors may vary slightly.

Fonts: Fonts will be properly sized to ensure that text is legible.

If you would like to have a closer look at our ink color and font menu, please e-mail [info@thumbprinttradingcards.com] us with your mailing address and we'll pop one in the mail to you as soon as possible!

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