Hope Loves Cards Blog with "Person"ality

Put Work Away...go on a Teeny Tiny Vacay!

noreply@blogger.com (hopelovescards) — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 04:51:00 +0000

It's my favorite time of the year...that's right VACAY time! So here's what I'm doing on my family vacation...

heading off to Northern Virginia to visit my brother-in-law + his baby - I can't believe how long it has taken us to get this done!
going to visit the American Girl doll store so Kathryn Hope can get her doll's ears pierced
eating some THAI food - you just can't find it in Clayton, NC + it was my favorite when we lived in Fairfax, VA

But, even more important than that...I will be getting to spend 5 uninterrupted days with my most adorable Kathryn Hope! This is totally amazing because she has been missing me lately + we are going on our first family (Kim, Kathryn + Jack) road trip in the Kia Soul...AKA...teeny tiny vacay party wagon! I'll be sure to post about our adventures...BUT, I just couldn't miss sending out a super special edition of Personaliday all about:

My Favorite Teeny Tiny Vacay tips video - super short...super FUN...just like you like them. This one is all about the steps that I will be using to maximize my vacay family time + I hope that you can use them to maximize your vacay time too! And...there will be a surprise at the end + no peeking!!!

Now that you've finished watching my teeny tiny vacay video - I want to know what you're doing to focus on your vacay. In the comment box below tell me the steps that you take to unwind from work + veg out on your vacation! I just can't wait to see how you go from action mode to vacation mode! Keep me posted! And, don't forget to subscribe by clicking on the box on the top right of the page to get in on goodies + updates!

Bon voyage teeny tiny style,
Kim

Moving on UP!

noreply@blogger.com (hopelovescards) — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Hi everyone...as you know...there have been many EXCITING things going on inside the teeny tiny empire. I have a super neat announcement to make. The teeny tiny empire is moving on over to a brand new site! Weekly updates, FREE goodies, + everything else will continue the same...

But, I am retiring the Blogger platform + making a little bit more room inside the teeny tiny empire...

You will soon be able to find me at:
http://www.teenytinyempire.com

I just wanted to give you a head's up so when you click + notice that things look MUCH different you won't be too shocked!
xoxo,
Kim

Crackin' the thank you note card whip...

noreply@blogger.com (hopelovescards) — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 04:08:00 +0000

So, who's on your list...you know that list...the list that is ever growing + slowly piling up! The list of people that you meant to THANK - you know - those people who sent you something great + you totally forgot to thank them for it? Maybe someone sent you a birthday gift - or maybe someone baked you a batch of cupcakes! Which was totally amazing right??? But, you totally forgot to send them a thank you note...

In today's video I'm cracking' the thank you note card whip! I'll be serving up my 3 favorite tips for getting your thank you note writing tooshie in gear! Oh - and here is the definition of tooshie - I googled it up + here it is...

tooshie - noun - the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

I'll be tackling:

not having a thank you note on hand when you are ready to send it
not having the time to send a thank you
sending thank you's via email

So, my thank you note writing friend...let's start a movement - let's help the United States Postal Service by sending out all of those thank you notes that you've been meaning to send...and BTW - I had about four cups of coffee before filming this video - so get ready for me to unleash my "WOO" girl on the world!
xoxo,
Kim

Here are the goodies featured in this episode!

Now...just in case you are having a vision in your mind of your printer not being up to snuff for your thank you cards - I'm totally willing to send you a little set of four thank you cards + matching fuchsia envelopes! Just email me at hopelovescards@live.com if you want me to send you a set! BTW, you have to be on my email list to take advantage of the thank you cards via your mailbox so click on the box on the top right corner + sign up NOW!

Why I wouldn't trade all the cupcakes in my easy bake over...

noreply@blogger.com (hopelovescards) — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 20:07:00 +0000

Today I'm sharing how to get all of your cupcakes baked when you have way to much in your easy bake oven...

I'm sharing 3 easy steps on how to cope when you are about to EXPLODE! This video is super quick + really fast - so pay close attention!

Also, this video comes with a little freebie thrown in...

My I might explode today if...worksheet. Just click to save your copy. It is super fun 'cause it uses post-it notes - which are just about my favorite thing ever...next to cupcakes!

And...if you're really feelin' this video be sure to leave me a comment in the section below...'cause comments make me feel all sparkly like!
xoxo,
Kim

Go glitterer gone WILD!!! It's teeny tiny SALE time!!!

noreply@blogger.com (hopelovescards) — Tue, 29 May 2012 20:43:00 +0000

Wait a MINUTE here! What's going on...
Where is the VIDEO??? What happened to this week's Personaliday???

Personaliday for this week has temporarily been disrupted...I have an important announcement (at this point imagine crowds of people cheering!)

This just in...it's time...the princess has waved her MAGIC wand...and...

BAM...that's right BAM...it's sale time in the teeny tiny empire...it only happens two times a year...so bring out the party hats, banners + balloons...'cause there's a P-A-R-T-Y going on right here + it's super sparkly! Every teeny tiny piece of handcrafted stationery love is on sale...20% off!!!

Save BIG if you are on a teeny tiny budget...NOW is the time...to brighten your mailbox...with a little SPARKLY joy!!!

And...not only do I have 20% off...but, if you are a subscriber to Personaliday or Hope Loves Cards it's time to get your SWAG on...and the teeny tiny princess waves her wand...and...a free note pad POPS out! So, now, not only do you get to meet my stationery up close + personal like, but you get to score some SWAG by ordering ridiculously cute stationery + signing up for Personaliday or Hope Loves Cards + you get a notepad to boot! Now - just so you know - these adorable note pads only go to subscribers that place an order with Hope Loves Cards - anytime from now 'til the end of JUNE! So go forth + tweet it + Facebook it + call all of your friends!!!

xoxo,

Kim

P.S Isn't watching all of the action inside the teeny tiny empire super FUN!!! Oh, and by the way - just in case you miss the "real me" there will be a special announcement + a rockin' new video next week...totally promise it...and it will be better than Mt. Dew flavored cupcakes (oh, no...now I'm just going for it...what if I can't live up to the HYPE of Mt. Dew cupcakes?)

Addicted to Mentors

noreply@blogger.com (hopelovescards) — Fri, 25 May 2012 15:15:00 +0000

OK - I must be the first to admit that I am totally hooked on MENTORS - that's right - MENTORS!!!

We all have those special sparkly filled people that really spur us on! Cheerleaders who invest in us...they keep us going when we are ready to give up...they push us to places we thought we could never reach...they give us a kick in the *** when we need it.

Now is your chance...to help me find the greatest mentor of all time...shout out some love and praise in the form of a comment or tweet (tweets to @hopelovescards) + let me know who rocks your mentor world...

Who is the mentor that you just can't LIVE + GIVE without...

In this weeks video you will receive some rocking out music to contemplate all of that mentor goodness...not my typical VIDEO...this one is SUPER short + sweet...with a lot of orange thrown in...

THE DEBATE IS ON...WHO IS THE BEST MENTOR...EVER???

Don't forget tweet + comment...show your MENTOR love + get into a MENTOR war with ME!!!

"Addicted to Love"

Feeling Total JOY!!!

noreply@blogger.com (hopelovescards) — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Today...I feel total JOY!!! And, it has come to me in the form of a printer...I have upgraded the teeny tiny empire - professional style!!!

All of my stationery orders are now going to be sparkly, glittery + even better looking than EVER...

Cards gone CHILD + those kiddos look AMAZING!!!

I can't wait to share some adorable picks of teeny tiny glittery goodness with all of you! Don't you love progress, 'cause I know one teeny tiny princess is even more excited about GLITTERY stationery!!!

Time in a Bottle??? You Decide...

noreply@blogger.com (hopelovescards) — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:00:00 +0000

In today's episode of Personaliday it's 24 hours BABY...We all have it...we get no more than 24...how will you use it???

I'm whipping my 24 - Time in a Bottle Style...join me by clicking on the video + you can sneak a peek inside the teeny tiny empire...

I'm a super GLITTERATTI today!!!

After you watch the video...feel free to post your comments - or if you have a super secret success that you want to share about how you EMBRACE the 24 you are given...

EMAIL ME AT:
hopelovescards@live.com

This video is chock full of personality...I sure hope you enjoy!
xoxo,
Kim
from deep inside the teeny tiny empire

Music from today's video:
"Make It Shine"
"Time in a Bottle"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBEyRSzVowE

Personaliday The Secret I Never Wanted to Share

noreply@blogger.com (hopelovescards) — Tue, 08 May 2012 20:03:00 +0000

Hey there cupcake creator! I am super excited to be sharing Part 4 of my "What's Your Cupcake" series with YOU today!

LETS DETERMINATE THOSE CUPCAKES!!!

Inspired by my daughter's favorite song "Determinate" with just a little teeny tiny sprinkle of glitter thrown in...

I will be sharing with YOU my TOP SECRET! That's right it's the BIGGEST secret that I NEVER wanted to share...this video is all about the competition within each & every one of us + our desire to DETERMINATE it.

Take care as you watch this video because you may DIE laughing! It's really funny...or, at least, I think so! ENJOY...YOU deserve a special super funny treat after DETERMINATING those cupcakes!!!

*Step 1: Enjoy those cupcakes
*Step 2: What makes YOUR cupcake the best cupcake in town.

A secret will be shared + hopefully YOU will DETERMINATE a cupcake or two of your own!

Now that you've seen the video + know my secret...share a SECRET or two with ME!!! I want to feel your comment LOVE...so comment like there's a PARTY going on in here!

Link to the music in the video:
Determinate

Determinate Your Cupcake-AKA the biggest secret I never wanted to share!

noreply@blogger.com (hopelovescards) — Mon, 07 May 2012 12:00:00 +0000

This week it's DETERMINATE YOUR CUPCAKE week! In honor of the party...cupcakes will be FROSTED "glitter style" + I will be SHARING with all of you...my very, very TOP secret success formula for DETERMINATING your cupcake.

You TRULY don't want to miss it! I can't wait to frost determinated cupcakes with YOU!!!

Just so you know...I don't take sharing this TOP secret with you lightly...it is the ONE SINGLE biggest secret that I have + I NEVER planned to share it...in fact I've always kept it so well hidden...that NOBODY has ever even asked!!!

I am always SHOCKED that no one has EVER even asked about it...not even once...AND it is MY secret weapon...

Tuesday, May 8th...my SECRET is GOING live via Personaliday so stay tuned in to be the FIRST to see it...

My top secret frosting on the cupcake lands in your email box Tuesday, May 8th at NOON - so make sure that if you aren't on my MOST awesome list...you know the one with CELEBRITY status there is still hope for you...

Just click on the little princess on the top right of the page + give me your name + email address + my TOP secret will land in your email box!!!

This IS the episode that you don't want to miss...the fate of YOUR teeny tiny empire is in your hands + I can't wait to escort you to the door!

Hope Loves Cards Blog with "Person"ality: Personaliday - What's Your Cupcake Part 3 - BAKE YOUR CUPCAKE

noreply@blogger.com (hopelovescards) — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:22:00 +0000

Hope Loves Cards Blog with "Person"ality: Personaliday - What's Your Cupcake Part 3 - BAKE YOUR CUPCAKE

Personaliday - What's Your Cupcake Part 3 - BAKE YOUR CUPCAKE

noreply@blogger.com (hopelovescards) — Tue, 01 May 2012 11:53:00 +0000

Today's the day we are BAKING our cupcakes...make sure you watch this really funny "rap" video.

Baking your cupcake is where your cupcake REALLY starts to take shape...you don't want to miss it!

Cupcakes in the baking - things are REALLY starting to heat up!!!

There are only three steps to the baking process...and...no "REAL" oven is required...unless you want to press your face up to the glass + watch that cupcake bake.

This video is TOTALLY out of my comfort zone...Imma Be dancing' Yo!

And...don't forget to stop back here after watching the video so you can share your thoughts with the group...it's sure to be FUN!

Cupcake dreamer you...there is only one part left in my "What's Your Cupcake Series"...

NEXT WEEK WE WILL "DETERMINATE THOSE CUPCAKES"!

Here's are links to the songs from my video!

Imma Be

Determinate

OMG! It's the CUTEST chore chart EVER!

noreply@blogger.com (hopelovescards) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 05:53:00 +0000

The princess waves her MAGIC wand...and *POOF* the chores disappear!

I just finished designing the CUTEST little Post-It note chore chart EVER!!! It is so gosh darn cute - that maybe even little Kathryn Hope may do her chores!!!

Chart is laminated - you can even write on it with dry erase markers
Chart is reusable - the only thing that goes in the trash is the used Post-Its
You create the PRINCESS for the chart - hairstyle, hair color, skin tone + eye color = YOUR PRINCESS
Chart is super sized 17"x11"

This chore chart is SOOOOO much fun that I may have to make a matching ...the queen's work is never...done - just for me!

If you are TOTALLY loving this chore chart as much as I do...here is your chance to WIN one!!! All you have to do is leave the best comment in the box below about your little one + chores. Winner will be chosen by ME based on best comment...so get those pens + pencils out and think it over + leave a COMMENT in it (the box below) to WIN it!!! One winner will be chosen on Sunday, May 13th - which just happens to be Mother's Day!!!

SHAKE YOUR CUPCAKE - in action!!!

noreply@blogger.com (hopelovescards) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:18:00 +0000

Today, for me was no ORDINARY Thursday...it was the best THURSDAY ever...I got to see "My Cupcake" in action!

I was a guest poster for Oh! My Handmade Goodness...a blog that I have followed since it started + it was a "cupcake" that I wanted to achieve this year!

My thoughts on this guest post are huge...

Why did it take me so long
What kept me from getting there
What was holding me back

The ANSWER...is ME...I was the ONLY one that held me back from realizing this HUGE dream...I never asked for it. I never mentioned to anyone that I wanted it. I was the only one standing in the way of "My Cupcake"!

So, it is today, no ordinary Thursday that I lovingly say to you in all caps:

GO GET YOUR CUPCAKE ON...DON'T WAIT FOR YOUR CUPCAKE TO BE GIVEN TO YOU...GO GET YOUR CUPCAKE...

Today...my cupcake tastes - AMAZING!!! And...I am sharing it with all of you too, but only because it's too good to keep it to myself!!!

AND on a side note about "What's Your Cupcake" For the reach out to someone that can help you...AKA Call 911 Cupcake Down...

here are the people that I made my emergency in the know people that helped me realize this cupcake - even if they didn't know if - so, make sure that you visit them too - because they are truly "Cupcake Dreamers"

Mayi Carles - she's just a big bunch of AWESOME + a truly great business coach

Jessika Hepburn - she's helping teeny tiny people launch big dreams

April Bowles Olin - she's making me get off my couch + making me try yucky things like Tofu so I'll make healthier choices instead of Mt. Dew + cupcakes

Marie Forleo - For introducing me to her "Imma Be" video + kick you know what coaching

Laura Roeder - For saying it EXACTLY as it needs to be said

Pamela Morgan - For being such an amazing photographer!

Personaliday What's Your Cupcake? Part 2 - Shake Your Cupcake

noreply@blogger.com (hopelovescards) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:12:00 +0000

Good evening everyone! I am super excited to FINALLY be sending out the 2nd part in my four part vlog series - What's Your Cupcake!

This edition is SUPER fun and CALORIE FREE! I just can't wait for us to dig deeper and to SHAKE our cupcakes!

This video is jammed packed with My Three Tips for Shaking Your Cupcake - but, don't worry - even though it's packed it's still super short and sweet - just like me!

It THRILLS me to no end to hear about the CUPCAKES in the baking out there - so, don't forget to slap your cupcake down in the comments section BELOW + don't worry - I don't BITE!

Steps to Shake Your Cupcake
1. Share your cupcake - keep your besties in the LOOP.
2. Cupcake 911
3. No FREE cupcakes - this one makes me so SAD - I crave those FREE cupcakes!!!

Remember, that the key to the perfect cupcake is not to forget to bring a teeny tiny bit of your personality into your business + life EVERYDAY!

And...don't forget that if you want to catch more of my videos subscribe by clicking here and visiting the box at the top right hand corner!

Link to Harry Belafonte's Jump In The Line soundtrack!

Mermaids...Mermaids...Mermaids - Oh! My!

noreply@blogger.com (hopelovescards) — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:52:00 +0000

Oh!My! It's a total mermaid CUTENESS explosion! My heart is oozing with joy after seeing the teeny tiny mermaids, cupcakes, and extra special goodies that my most awesome BBF (Businessy, Best Friend) Mayi Carles created! Her work totally ROCKS me to my core! And you are the 1st to EVER see - a mermaid by Mayi Carles. Apparently, she has never created one before - I was stunned to hear it. But, super excited that she did because her mermaids are DIVINE! I am posting a little teaser of what's to come with some new mermaid goodness sprinkled into the Hope Loves Cards Collection! If you like glitter, mermaids + beautiful handcrafted stationery - it is sure to hit your SWEET spot! So, enjoy and please don't hesitate to post all about how much this mermaid ROCKS!

xoxo,

Kim

So, am I right? Isn't she GORGEOUS? Oh, did I mention that there is a blonde, redhead and brunette one? Three mermaids just to really make your heart SMILE!

And, they will be available - REALLY SOON - at Hope Loves Cards

So go NOW - don't wait and sign up for email notification so you can be the first to grab one of these ADORABLE shimmery mermaids!

Don't forget to drop a comment below and share your *LOVE* for all things mermaid!

Teeny Tiny Tutorial #1 Note Pads on the Sly!

noreply@blogger.com (hopelovescards) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:34:00 +0000

My Teeny Tiny Note Pad Tutorial

AKA Notepads on the Sly!

Just to get you all super duper excited today...I have finally completed the teeny tiny tutorial on how

to make your own awesome notepads at home! You just need a few basic supplies that can be found

almost ANYWHERE! I have been making these in my business for FOREVER and they always make

me smile! A big super, duper CUPCAKE style smile. Get comfy + sit back + RELAX and enjoy the tutorial!

Step 1: Gather Your Goodies...

Supplies needed + a few personal recommendations from me as the teeny tiny stationery princess that crafts these EVERYDAY! I will have links to the brands I use for each of these at the bottom of this tutorial

10 sheets of the Notepad Princess Worksheet to get you started, or you can design your own! (When you design your own - I make all of my notepads 4.25 wide x 5.5 tall so they print out 4 sheets of notepad paper for each 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper you use.
1 piece of chipboard 4.25 wide x 5.5 tall (I purchase them in 8.5 x 11 sheets and cut them to size with a paper cutter)
1 bottle of Mod Podge for paper or traditional Mod Podge or Padding Compound in clear
4 medium size binder clips
A paintbrush (not your favorite dream paintbrush - just a basic one)
A fun sticker for the back of your notepad
The paper cutter of your choice

Step 2: Start with your Printed Pages

The printed worksheet below will look like this when you get

started. Make sure that you print at least 10 sheets - this

will give you a total of 40 mini notepad sheets!

Step 3: Get to Cuttin’ Ya’ll!

Now, pull out your favorite paper cutter and get to cuttin’!

Take your time here - don’t get too excited! Make sure that

each page gets cut down into 4.25 wide x 5.5 tall sheets. I ALWAYS make sure that I check each cut because if they are not as close to the correct size as possible your notepad will be jagged and TACKY lookin’ on the edges! Fine if you are keepin’ your notepad, BUT terrible if you are planning on selling it to someone! After you cut them all out...

Step 4: Stack It Up Right

Grab a sheet of chipboard and even up your stack of

mini sheets. Make sure that you keep the mini sheets

face up with the person staring at you (not upside down

or backwards). I always like to keep the top and the

right side extra smooth because those are the sides that

most people notice the most! Chipboard on the BOTTOM

mini notepad stack on top keep it together. (the photo

shows space just to show you the chipboard)

Step 5: Make A Notepad Sandwich

Cut a piece of blank 8.5 W x 11 T sheet of paper and cut it

into 4 sheets (same size as your notepad sheets) Grab one

of those sheets and stick it on top of your notepad. Then,

still making sure that your girl is FACING you, add one piece of blank paper to the top of your notepad. Also, add one more sheet of chipboard on top of that and then add two binder clips as shown in the picture. The binder clips should be at the top of your notepad. (carefully check and make sure that your girls feet are at the bottom of the pad)

Step 6: Get Sticky With It

Grab your Modge Podge and a brush and apply a thin coat to the TOP of your notepad. (make sure the words are at the TOP) Keep it THIN so you don’t warp your paper! After you have a smooth coat with no dry edges across the top use your finger to wipe off any Modge Podge that landed on the back or front of the chipboard!

Step 7: Tick, Tock,Tick, Tock

This is the part that makes me CRAZY- wait for the Modge Podge to dry! Takes about 15 minutes. Then, REPEAT adding Modge Podge, waiting for 2nd coat to dry, then REPEAT adding Modge Podge and waiting for 3rd coat to dry. All the gluing and waiting makes me go insane - I like Instant Gratification. Usually, I design the next batch of notepads

while waiting for the first to dry.

Step 8: I Want To See My Notepad NOW!

Here is when your notepad comes to LIFE! Take off all of your binder clips. Double check again that you are looking at the feet of the teeny tiny princess. Now, wiggle the top layer of chipboard (NOT THE BOTTOM CHIPBOARD) then slowly PEEL the top chipboard layer off. You should be left with a blank sheet of paper. Slowly peel off the blank sheet and VOILA! You are left with your very own TEENY TINY PRINCESS notepad! You can add a little sticker label to the back of your notepad if

you plan to sell them to make it look more professional! I slip the notepads inside cello sleeves and they are ready to go!

Step 9: Leave Me A Comment Right NOW!

I’m brand spanking new to the world of tutorials. So, I would love some feedback from you on what you think about this teeny tiny tutorial. Let me know in the comments section below if you make some teeny tiny princesses all of your own! I can’t wait to hear from all the future notepad makers in the making!

Get the Teeny Tiny Princess

Click here to be magically transported to the teeny tiny princess with brown

hair shown in the tutorial - and yes, I know she morphed into a blonde for a pic or two so comment if you need your little princes to be GOLDIELOCKIFIED!

LINKS - AKA Top Secret Stationery Making Goodies

Chipboard - http://www.walmart.com/ip/Medium-Weight-Chipboard-Sheets-12X12-Natural-25-Pkg/10881055

Modge Podge - http://www.plaidonline.com/mod-podge/brand/home.htm

Binder Clips - http://www.staples.com/Staples-Black-Metal-Binder-Clips-Bulk-Pack-Medium/product_395200

Paper Cutter - Fiskars - http://store.scrapbook.com/f-9729.html?w=fiskars+paper+trimmers

Blank Paper - http://www.officemax.com/office-supplies/paper/laser-paper/product-prod1790052?history=mdnvgmvy%7CprodPage~15%5EfreeText~premium+color+copy+paper%5EparamValue~true%5Erefine~1%5Eregion~1%5Eparam~return_skus%5Ereturn_skus~Y

If I left anything out...leave me a comment and I’ll get back to you ASAP!

It's Finally Here!!! What's Your Cupcake?

noreply@blogger.com (hopelovescards) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 03:48:00 +0000

I am super, duper, cupcake excited to bring to you today's Personaliday video!

What's your cupcake? Part 1 of a 4 part series helping you get to the heart of what you do cupcake style! Part 1 is all about Identifying the Cupcake Inside YOU!!!

And...I don't just mean cupcakes - but, I am totally in LOVE with them!

Cupcakes are inside us all and we need to get them OUT - OUT, OUT delicious little cupcakes...

Don't forget that this week's Personaliday includes an adorable little worksheet to help you tackle everything that keeps those cupcakes from leaping out Tae Kwon Do Style all over everyone's A**. That's right everyone, let me hear your CUPCAKES roar...use the comment section below to let me know all about your cupcakes...let's see what we've all got in the "Baking"!

Oh - don't forget, let me hear those cupcakes ROAR!!! And, just in case you love this song as much as I do - here is a link to our teeny, tiny theme song "Cult of Personality" by Living Color - I have rocked out to this tune in my car way too many times as "research" hehehe!

Okay, so here goes...the What's Your Cupcake - Identify your cupcake worksheet! Enjoy! Click the image to grab your worksheet!

xoxo,

Kim

P.S. I've been working REALLY hard to bring you the best possible info from inside the glittery stationery empire...but, if you somehow got lost...and meant to get updates on our stationery and not the biz side of being a princess in a teeny tiny stationery empire...RUN, DON'T WALK and go on over to the headquarters of the teeny tiny stationery empire - the place with all the glitter by clicking right HERE!

Inspiring Cupcakes Everyday

noreply@blogger.com (hopelovescards) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 23:48:00 +0000

If you want to find out just what Inspiring Cupcakes Everyday means...
stay tuned tomorrow, Wednesday, April 18th for a super special video edition of Personaliday!

Ready, Set Vlog - Can't wait for vlog number 2!

noreply@blogger.com (hopelovescards) — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 02:03:00 +0000

Today I am sitting on the throne in my glittery stationery empire, AKA my giant red couch in the living room. It has been an amazing day and now things are winding down. Kathryn Hope is falling asleep on the other end of the couch awaiting a visit from the Easter Bunny...and I am very busy...wondering what my next Personaliday vlog post will be about...I guess you will have to wait and see, but I am looking very forward to sharing it with you!
xoxo,
Kimberly Hope
PS. I would sure hate for you to miss out on all of the fun! Make sure that you click on the little girl on the top right of the page to sign up for updates. That way you get to join in on all of the fun that I am creating from my teeny tiny glittery stationery empire!

Happy Personaliday - How my personality came out in my biz

noreply@blogger.com (hopelovescards) — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 02:47:00 +0000

It's so official - I have a new gig in town - that's right, my teeny, tiny stationery store is finally open for business. To celebrate my grand opening I put together a cute little video about the three tips that I used to create a store based on my personality. Staying true to your personality is what will really set you apart - so don't be afraid to let your personality sparkle and shine. Feel free to watch the video and make sure that you share your comments in the section below! And...even if you don't have a teeny, tiny business of your own please stay tuned and let me know what you think of the store. It has been a teeny, tiny labor of love for me and I am hoping that you will love it as much as I do!

BTW - the teeny, tiny store pictured in this video is located at:
Unique Boutiques and Marketplace
21 Anna Drive
Clayton, NC

It is open for business
Monday-Thursday 10-6
Friday & Saturday 10-7
Sunday 11-5

If you stop by make sure that you sign the desk!

xoxo,
Kimberly Hope

PS - If you haven't clicked on it already - make sure that you click on the teeny, tiny Kathryn at the top right hand corner. This way you'll stay in the know about everything Hope Loves Cards. You'll get coupons, digital freebies and lots of extra love sent special to your inbox each and every Tuesday!

This just in...and it's better than CUPCAKES!!!

noreply@blogger.com (hopelovescards) — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 04:01:00 +0000

Sitting here at the top of my glittery stationery empire I have been sitting on a little secret...I've been super busy creating some of the world's most unique and adorable stationery. You can view a little sneak peek of the first installment in the collection. I am proud to be introducing the Mayi Carles Collection. Mayi is a multi talented creative illustrator, artist, and pixie dust sprinkled fairy and the moment I saw her work I was in LOVE! Her collection features adorable little hand drawn and illustrated characters and just a little hint...she is working hard to design a few special ones that I know you will love and yes...it involves mermaids and cupcakes. Because I know how much everyone loves the mermaids and the cupcakes! Many of the stationery designs in the collection will feature our hand applied glitter accents YAHOOOO! Here are all of the little peeps currently available to grace and adorn your personalized stationery:

So now, I need just a little bit of your help...

in the comments section below you get to really pick my brains and see if glitter shoots out...that's right...I am desperately seeking your feedback. Just drop me a comment in the comment box below and let me know what types of items you are looking for - would you like to see me design some easy fill out invitations, or maybe cupcake toppers, or maybe just maybe you have something super cute in mind that you have thought...now why doesn't she make x,y, or z. So now's the time get your thoughts out in the comments section below - and don't worry - I had a cupcake today from Kathryn's birthday - so I won't bite!

oh, and just in case your wondering about what goes on here on a regular basis - CLICK on the little Kathryn in the top right corner and score yourself some SWAG - that's right - extra special freebies on a weekly basis from my glittery stationery empire to your inbox.

xoxo,
Kimberly Hope and Kathryn (now 7 years old) Hope

One week until opening day!

noreply@blogger.com (hopelovescards) — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:39:00 +0000

It's official my teeny tiny stationery store is opening in just one week! I hope that you'll get a chance to stop by and see it in person.

Hope Loves Cards - stationery with personality
Located inside Unique Boutiques and Marketplace
21 Anna Drive
Clayton, NC 27520

I "hope" to have some pictures posted next week before the grand opening. I will also be filming a little video of the space that I will post for everyone to see. The excitement is really starting to build and I am super nervous, yet excited at the same time.

It is both my and Kathryn's dream that we will rule the world from our teeny tiny glittery little stationery empire. So we are really hoping that you will get to stop by. You will be able to meet Kathryn Hope (the little blonde curly haired inspiration behind all things Hope Loves Cards) on Thursday, March 29th for the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting from 6pm-8pm.

I will be in the store during the following times (if you are wanting to meet me too - 'cause I know that Kathryn always steals the show with her cutie-pie self, but just in case - I'll be there too):

Thursday, March 29th from 6pm-8pm
Friday, March 30th from 5pm-8pm for Ladies Night
Saturday, March 31st from 10am-7pm for the Grand Opening

The daily store hours are:
Sunday 10am-5pm
Monday - Thursday 10am-6pm
Friday and Saturday 10am-7pm

I "HOPE" we will see you there!

Wait, Paparazzi, Wait - No Photos No Comments!

noreply@blogger.com (hopelovescards) — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 02:59:00 +0000

Okay, so something really funny and exciting happened to me today and it caught me off guard. I am a creative business owner during the evenings, but by day - I am the manager of a retail store about 30 minutes away from home. I don't really talk about one while at the other very often because of my commitment to making both work + it always makes me feel icky talking about one while at the other, but I digress...so I am training a new employee and we were talking for a few minutes about our iPhones and I showed her my cute cover (which I made using my little Kathryn from my stationery) and this really funny thing happened...

the new employee mentioned to me that...her mother was opening a new jewelry business out 40/42 in Clayton, and that there was a lady opening a shop there that made the cutest stationery with little people...

and - she was talking about ME! That's right - ding, ding, ding, bells and whistles and all...my new employee at my job's mother is opening a creative jewelry shop...in the same building as...ME + she is recommending me to people that she knows...because my stationery is really cute and adorable!

Now, for those of you that know me well enough to hear me talk about my two jobs, you know that my secret desire is for someone (that doesn't know both sides of me...AKA...my split-work personalities...oops, I'm rambling again...

I want someone that doesn't know it - to mail me a note on one of my own note cards or stationery items. I think that would be the cutest...most adorable way for me to know that I have finally arrived...been discovered...am making a difference and that secretly Paparazzi will start stalking me because I have reached celebrity status.

At least - that was my little dream goal in life...until today - when someone recommended that I check out this cute new stationery shop opening up with her mom's jewelry shop and she was recommending I buy my own stationery.

Scratch the old goal...new goal-have more really sweet people recommend that I buy my own stationery! I almost died laughing when I realized she was talking about me.

Now - if you want to keep me laughing - the fall off my chair and snort Mt. Dew up my nose kind of laughing - PLEASE comment to me below with the one thing that really shocked you in your business or the one moment that really made you feel like you were doing the right thing in your biz at the right time! And, don't worry, I don't bite...I love to hear your comments...and I really do sometimes laugh so hard that my Mt. Dew goes up my nose. But, now - my cupcakes? They always hit my mouth - so I never snort my favorite Simply Cinnamon cupcakes!

And...this is the best part all commenters to this post will receive a special handwritten thank you note as my little way of saying a personal thank you for taking your time to comment on my newly discovered fame!

xoxo,
Kimberly Hope
PS The actual employee listed in this post has had her name omitted to protect her privacy to prevent Paparazzi from stalking her...seriously? just kidding about the stalking...I told her I would be blogging about this because it was soooooo funny!

What To Do for this Tuesday's Freebie???

noreply@blogger.com (hopelovescards) — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 01:28:00 +0000

Here is my most favorite Tuesday Freebie yet! Your own little to do list for all of those extra special to do's that you need to complete! This will help keep you super organized in totally cupcake cute style! It's really simple - just click and download this little sheet to your computer. Each sheet prints three to do's using just one sheet of 8.5 x 11 paper. You could add a little chipboard to the back and make super cute little note pads to have handy and ready at a moments notice, or use the sheets in singles and keep them stashed in the pocket of your favorite binder. I'm really sure that however you choose to use them they will be extra special to you in helping you tackle all of those jobs that have to get done! In honor of this cute to do - I'm sharing an extra special ***TEASER*** for next Tuesday. I will post for you a special how to taking this design and transforming it into a cute little note pad using just a few simple supplies many of which you probably already have at home - so don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the mailing list for your Tuesday freebie by clicking on the little blonde girl with a curly ponytail on the top right of the page! That's all you have "to do" to get all of the extra special tips, tutorials and super cute freebies sent your way! xoxo, Kimberly Hope