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Shop Update: Get Your Shit Together Notepad

Adele {modernemotive} — Tue, 03 May 2011 15:38:03 +0000

Hello friends, I’m happy to share my new notepad is now officially available. As you can see, this notepad delivers a wee bit of sass and I do hope you appreciate it’s cheekiness. I did consider being a little bit more PG and going with SH*T over SHIT instead but well, sometimes we have to tell it like it is right?

This notepad is available as a single unit but I’m also offering it as a bundle of 3 (great for gifting) with a 10% discount.

So, what do you think?Popular Posts:

Now in black and white

Adele {modernemotive} — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 13:50:17 +0000

I’ve been wanting to do some one color work for a while now and I thought my 2011 Desktop Calendar lent itself perfectly to this project. Black and white seemed like the only option. Perfect for minimalist interiors.

I plan on using this version around my own home.

What do you think?Popular Posts:

Now offering printables

Adele {modernemotive} — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 13:41:39 +0000

I’m testing a new product in the shop – printable paper goods. I’ve debated many a time whether I wanted to offer these but hey, I won’t know until I try right? First up are printable bookplates. As a kid (okay and an adult) I was always a little possessed with my books. I was never a fan of lending them to others and I STILL remember the one book I lost and WHO has it. Should of put a bookplate on it. ;)

Printable Zig Zag/Chevron Bookplates

Printable Sketched Lines Bookplates

IDEA: Want to use these as regular labels instead? Just request a file without the text. No problem. :)

P.S. Don’t forget… today is the last day to get 25% OFF my 2010 Holiday Collection and 2011 Desk Calendars.Popular Posts:

Holiday 2010 Collection now available

Adele {modernemotive} — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 18:02:29 +0000

*** UPDATE: I went ahead and dropped the prices in my Etsy shop to make it easier! ***

I’ve been slowly adding all of my Holiday 2010 designs into my shop the past week or so and the update is now complete! Have you seen it? If so, I hope you like it! And if not, go take a look. But, first read this…

If you’ve been jonesing for some modernemotive goodies, I highly recommend you order your Holiday items soon. Before we know it, the mailing system is going to clogged with gifts and greetings making their way to the recipients and the likelihood of customs keeping your package hostage for a little while is increased.

As an incentive, check out my Holiday deal below. Enjoy!

Okay, NOW you can go check out the new Holiday goodies. I hope you’re having a wonderful weekend friends! xoxoPopular Posts:

I took the plunge

Adele {modernemotive} — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 17:15:48 +0000

Early this week, an email appeared in my Inbox from a retail store located in Boston requesting my notepads for wholesale. As can be expected, my initial reaction was “OMG, so cool!”. I’ve had many requests. But then, reality sets in when I realize I’m not set-up to wholesale and still need to iron out many details. Yes, I know, I know, it’s been on my to-do list forever. But, let’s not go there. I’m saving that for another post.

Anyway, I fired off an email letting them know when I plan on officially opening up for wholesale (I have a plan I swear) but they asked if there was anyway they could get some for the Holiday season. This request made me pause. Did I really want to lose a potential opportunity because I didn’t feel ready? Because perhaps everything won’t be as perfect as I would hope? I didn’t. I couldn’t. I owed it to myself to just say YES and let the chips fall where they may. So, I did. I said yes.

I’ll share more on the actual shop soon. It’s truly beautiful and worthy of it’s own dedicated post. But I will say it’s stocked with the most beautiful, eco and sustainable products. And, that my little paper goods are going to be amongst the work of some of my favorite stationery designers. I’m honored, excited, nervous and everything in between.

So, yes, modernemotive is heading to Boston. I did it. I took the plunge.

Photo Credit: txhippichicPopular Posts:

Open stock for sale!

Adele {modernemotive} — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 16:34:18 +0000

I updated my product shots last week and I’m now selling off the open stock I have for the notepads. By open stock I mean the shrinkwap has been removed. Otherwise, they are in perfect condition and were stored safely away in my supply cupboard to prevent damage.

I’m now selling the 6 notepads below in sets of 2 (any 2) for $16 + shipping. You will be sent the colors seen below in a sturdy cardboard mailer to prevent any damage. If anyone is interested, just send me a convo on Etsy.

FOR THE OFFICE

Daily Agenda To Do Ecofriendly Notepad SOLD + Project Planning To Do Ecofriendly Notepad SOLD

FOR THE KITCHEN

Weekly Menu Planning Ecofriendly Notepad SOLD + Grocery Shopping Ecofriendly Notepad SOLD

FOR THE HOME

Weekly Planning Ecofriendly Notepad + Daily Chores Ecofriendly Notepad

Hope you are all having a fab week so far. I hope to be back blogging with some regularity soon. And not just shop updates I promise! xoPopular Posts:

I couldn’t wait

Adele {modernemotive} — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 17:46:48 +0000

So excitement took over and I decided to put my 2011 Calendar on pre-order. Patience is clearly not my virtue. Here’s a look at more of the monthly patterns.

Available in both my Etsy and Big Cartel shops. It will start shipping out late next week.

Have an awesome weekend!Popular Posts:

Sneak Peek: 2011 Desktop Calendar

Adele {modernemotive} — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 13:21:40 +0000

I’ve got a sneak peek for you today. I’ve been busy designing all week (hence my lack of presence over here) and one of the projects I wrapped up was the very first modernemotive calendar for 2011. I’m so excited to get this in the shop. I am just waiting (i.e. stalking my mailbox) for the last component.

It will be available in my shop very soon so stay tuned.

What did you get up to this week? Man did it fly by huh?Popular Posts:

Greetings

Adele {modernemotive} — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:47:52 +0000

I’m slowly loading some new greeting cards into my shop. I’m swaying on whether I want to go this route again so for now I’m going to keep the card line small. Of course, don’t quote me on that because I change my mind like the wind. But, as a few of you have requested I continue the line card, here’s the start of it. Singles will be coming out shortly, along with a few of my old bestsellers.

I’m also experimenting with new backgrounds. Shooting products on a white background is quite frankly hell and you don’t even want to know how much time I waste. What do you think about the new background?

Herringbone Birthday Cards

Pebbles Birthday Cards

Retro Zig Zag Thank You Cards

I’ll be back with more updates next week and hopefully back to blogging. I’ve had a case of writers block as of late. Of course, now that I’d said that openly, I’ll suddenly do nothing but talk, talk, talk. Funny how that happens. Shame is doesn’t work when I have a creative block huh?

In the meantime, what do you think of the new cards?Popular Posts:

Back in Business

Adele {modernemotive} — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:05:03 +0000

Oh my gosh, I can’t believe the day has finally come! The day my shop is finally open again. It feels like forever since I’ve been able to say that. But, the day is here and I’m beyond ecstatic. I’m not even sure I can put it into words right now how I feel. So I’ll just tell you about the products until I can process my thoughts better. That works right?

My first release in new products is as you can see – NOTEPADS! Welcome to the shift in the modernemotive product line. I have been wanting to change the direction of my product offering for a long time, but as my in-house production was limited, it just wasn’t feasible. Now, thanks to a wonderful printing partner, I’m thrilled I’m now able to turn my ideas into something tangible. Something truly functional!

Deep down I knew modernemotive had to be more than just pretty cards and stationery. Though I love pretty paper, I also love and need function. And so, with a propensity to procrastinate, whether in work or life, not only did these notepads naturally grow from own personal needs but also from a need to take modernemotive to the next level. With the release of these notepads, I feel like I’m on my way and I am so excited for what’s to come. Rest assured, this is only the beginning. I’ve chosen to stagger the introduction of my products to ensure they are the best they can be. So, expect even more in a few weeks!

And with that, please check out my new shop and let me know what you think. I am so proud of this release and I truly hope that you like it too. I decided to set up shop on Big Cartel for a bit more flexibility, so if you encounter any issues (I basically re-skinned my shop in 24 hours), please let me know. Go on, go take a look. Now! But erm, read the last paragraph first okay?

I cannot end this post without saying a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone that has supported me these past few months. You’ve seen some of highs and most certainly some of my lows and words cannot express how appreciative I am you were all there whether it be here, on Twitter or via email. Those few sentences don’t do my appreciation any justice but thank you, thank you, thank you!

I’m back folks and this time, I ain’t going nowhere but forward!

Adele xo

P.S. Prices are in $CAD.Popular Posts:

Sneak Peek!

Adele {modernemotive} — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:03:41 +0000

My new products are here and I am beyond ecstatic at how they turned out. I could not of wished for more. I’m officially opening up the shop again Monday/Tuesday of next week. So, make sure you are following me on Twitter or via my blog feed to learn more. I cannot wait!Popular Posts: