re you ready to see the most charming stationary? I’m not exaggerating. This may be the best stationary to ever be produced (and will likely continue to hold that distinction until my best-selling line of folk-art notecards come into fruition…wink).
Earlier this week, I posted about some mail art that I sent out and ended with a package that I sent to my friend, Lauren. I’m sure you’ve been waiting on pins and needles to see the contents of that package…so without further ado…
Is that not the best notecard you’ve ever seen?!!?!?!?!??!?!
“Wait,” I can hear you say. “You stole a vintage library card from the Library of Congress and made it into stationary?!?!?!?”
I know. It’s such a shockingly good replica that it indeed appears that I snuck these into my purse while on a trip to D.C. Rest assured, this is far from the truth. They’re just that good! That adorable!
There are a total of 30 different cards, straight from the collections of the Library of Congress, all featuring beloved classics. To top it all off, they came packaged in this little card catalog with 5 tabbed dividers and 30 cute envelopes. It sounds like the company is paying me to say this, but they’re definitely not. I just love them that much. (With that said, I’m not opposed to putting up affiliate links to things that I adore – so if you’d like to purchase your own box of library card joy, you can find the notecards here!)
I have the box sitting on my crafting desk. Even though it’s just a plastic/cardboard type material and not real wood, it still makes me happy just to look at it.
I practically swooned over each card. I want to keep them all – hoard them forever. As such, I’m pretty sure I deserve a standing ovation for forcing myself to start sending them to people. I felt very Buddhist – practicing the art of detachment. (Although, don’t tell anyone – but I’m considering buying a second set of these cards so I CAN hoard them. I obviously have a long ways to go when it comes to enlightenment.)
I slipped each card into one of the charming blue envelopes and dressed them up with some more calligraphy.
Graham gave the go-ahead that they were ready to hop in the mailbox!
Stationary.
Libraries.
People who appreciate mail.
Some of the best things this world has to offer, wouldn’t you agree?
Those library card copies are really fabulous, Grace. AND I notice we are the recipients of one of them. Thank you so much, Grace. I cannot wait to receive it!! xoxoxo Gini
Being such a lover of literature AND an english teacher, I can’t think of a more perfect recipient than you! xoxo
Grace, you had Gini at “library card,” and if you didn’t, you certainly had her by “dividers.” :)
Haha, that is SO true, Adrienne! ;) I don’t think I’ve ever met a more organized book lover than Gini!
I love them, too! They are classy and charming and you have good taste. :)
Thanks so much, Mom!
I want to know where you get those awesome stamps! :)
I bought these from a friend who used to collect stamps but here is an awesome article that talks about lots of different sources to find vintage stamps! I particularly think her idea of seeking out local stamp dealers/clubs sounds intriguing! http://ohsobeautifulpaper.com/2014/08/where-to-find-vintage-stamps-for-wedding-invitations/
Love these so much I had to order a set. Can’t wait for them to arrive!
Oh YAY I think you are going to love them! Let me know if you have as difficult a time as I did in actually sending them out. :)
Those are so cool! And the perfect gift! My mom would be a huge fan of those, but I’m afraid she would want to frame every one, so I’ll have to think long and hard about whether or not I should gift them to her. ;)
In children’s books, they often include the Cataloging in Publication record (the bibliographic record prepared by the Library of Congress) on the copyright page. I’ve always found those to be so interesting!
For example, a book I read to my students the other day, Nancy Shaw’s Sheep on a Ship, is catalogued under
{1.Ships-Fiction. 2. Sheep-Fiction. 3. Stories in rhyme.}
which says so much about the book! Sometimes summaries hilariously give the ending away in really blunt terms though, so be careful not to read them before you’ve read the book!
These cards are so charming, and I’m so lucky to have one hanging on my wall. (Thanks for sending it my way!) There are indeed few things better than stationary, libraries, and mail-lovers. :)
Yes, I really do think this is such a good gift idea! (That actually could look SO COOL to frame all of these…hmmm, you’ve given me some inspiration…though it probably wouldn’t be the most ideal time in our lives to buy 20+ frames…SOMEDAY!)
I never realized that about the Cataloging in Publication record! I’ll be on the lookout from now on. Thanks for the fun tip!