CocoBlu Studio is COOL!

Well, in case you didn't hear or read the great news yet, CocoBlu Studio was featured on Cool Mom Picks this month! How thrilling to be acknowledged by such a well-respected and informative site!

We have seen a large increase in business since the review, so I extend a special thanks to Kristen at Cool Mom Picks for taking the time to check us out!

The lucky winner of a PARTY PACK is a sweet gal named Jen Altman. We can't wait to get started on birthday invitations, favor stickers and thank you notes for her son!

Thanks for all of your continued support. Now head on over to Cool Mom Picks to see what awesome products you should be looking for!

Sarah

And the winner is...

A special congrats to Trishia Gallardo- the bloggygiveaways.com winner of a $75 gift certificate to CocoBlu Studio! Trishia, we look forward to creating something very beautiful for you!

And to Shannon, at rocksinmydryer.typepad.com, thank you for the opportunity to take part in your Bloggy Giveaway! What a wonderful experience!

Have a great day. Go write someone a letter!


Sarah

Bloggers Rock!

I must admit- I am very new to the blogging world. But in my short time here, I have discovered a few things about bloggers:

1.) They spread the word! New ideas, new designs, new contests, new products... bloggers are quick to tell other bloggers about the great discoveries they make online.

2.) They are friendly. For the longest time, I was afraid to post on someone else's blog. What would they think of my silly comment? So, I lurked- reading and reading, but never saying hello. One day, I decided to drop a line... and no one bit me! On the contrary- someone "seconded" my opinion. I was in!

3.) They are loyal. My shop has been featured on relatively few blogs- designmom.com, monogrammomma.blogspot.com and bloggygiveaways.com ... but the sheer volume of hits resulting from their recommendation speaks volumes about reader loyalty!

4.) They are all connected! Blogging seems to take on a life of its own. One blogger finds someting interesting and shares it with the next- in two days time- you are all over the net!

So- a special thanks to all of you bloggers out there who have mentioned CocoBlu, visited my shop, purchased a greeting card, or hope to someday. You are helping make my business a success & that is powerful!

Sarah

Military Discount

Hello, everyone! Ever want to make a difference- but you don't know exactly how? I'd love to use my shop to make a small difference for people who mean a lot to me: the hardworking, brave, proud and dedicated families of the United States military.

I know it is not much, but from here on, there will be a permanent 15% discount to all military members and their immediate families on anything on our website.

My own husband will be heading to Iraq in the near future, so I understand the sacrifices military families make on a whole new level. No matter how you feel about this war- always remember to thank and support our troops. Without them, where would we be?

So- thank you, my sweet (and rather hot) husband! And thanks to the rest of you out there. God Bless America!

EXCITING UPDATES for 2008

Hello everyone! Happy New Year!!! I have not been very diligent with blogging, but rest assured that means I have been very busy designing new items for you to enjoy!

With Valentine's Day on the horizon, I have already added 4 new designs under the "HOLIDAY GREETINGS" section of the website! I am so excited about these little valentines and I think you will be, too. Smaller than our regular greetings, most of the Valentine designs are 4x6 or 2x3.5 (business card size). The 2x3.5 cards will arrive in a boxed paper purse. Each has its own translucent envelope sleeve. These cards feature your little valentine's photo and information, with space to write the name of the recipient. Talk about "too cool for school!"

Check back daily, as more designs are constantly being added. In a few days, I'll upload our first ever GIFT box! What a cutie. Called "Love Notes" and perfect for your real-life Valentine.

These cards are 2x3.5 and customized on one side with a photo of you and your sweetie if you are a romantic- or your kids / dog / goldfish if you are not the oohey- gooey type. The other side has a faint pattern in the background but is basically blank for real-life-love-notes! Much cuter than a sticky note on the fridge. Leave a note on his pillow, next to the coffee pot, in his lunch bag, by his toothbrush- you get the idea. Maybe he'll even return the favor! These cards come packaged in a tin hinged box for cute and functional storage.

These days, I really do have stationery on the brain! Something about the personal touch and extra effort of a real-life-pen-and-ink-letter is so charming and old-fashioned. So check out the new stationery designs being uploaded daily. I created the FLIRT for myself the other day and I can't wait to get them from the printer so I can begin the process of Christmas THANKS!!! My stationery sets all come packaged in adorable long term storage. Some are delivered in metal tins, some in topless boxes. I know you'll just love them!

I am happy to announce that we'll be featured on bloggygiveaways.com on January 14. Please be sure to check out the website and post a comment to be considered for a $75 gift certifiate to cocoblustudio.com- good for anthing on our site! Also, check out designmom.com, where we'll be featured in her MARKETPLACE.

I'll check back soon! Have a great day & wonderful new year!

Sarah

New Stationery! Take a look!

Whew! That was one hectic holiday season! I think most of the holiday orders have been placed, designed, printed and received at this point! If not, let's hope you are planning on a New Year greeting- cause you won't be getting it before Christmas!

I have been as busy as a bee and am finally getting back to the business of designing. On that note, feel free to check out our new stationery. Right now we only have 2 design sets available, but more are being added daily. These make a great gift- just ask Brittany in Lafayette, LA, who ordered "Love Letter 4x6" and "Folded Love Letter" for her mother-in-law (who was also the inspiration for the design).

My own father, the Mayor of Mandeville, was the inspiration for the aptly named "MAYOR" set. He will be getting these lovely cards for Christmas- shhhh... it's a secret! He is a man with a great sense of humor, so I know he will love the ones that say EL CHAMPION- his self-proclaimed title. Of course, if you order these beauties, feel free to replace with your own name, nickname or position- any future presidents out there?

Happy Holidays to you all! Get some rest, eat some great food, spend time with your family & thank God for his many blessings. And speaking of thanks- I want to personally thank everyone who ordered holiday cards from us this year. It has been such a joy to be a part of your holiday season. In a small way, I feel like I know you- even though most of us will never meet face to face.

Talk to you soon,

Sarah

Check out COMING SOON!

We will be having some exciting new items after the busy holiday season passes us by. Be sure to stop by the new COMING SOON section of our website to read all about it!

In the meantime, take a look at some of the newest holiday greetings that will soon be hitting mailboxes all over America!