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The Crane Insider: January 2010
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Friday, January 29, 2010. Paper Blogger Bares His Soul. I recently had the opportunity to gab with the writers of Against The Grain, the blog for Neenah Paper. We had a blast - bunch of paper geeks - and the interview has just been posted. Posted by Peter Hopkins. Monday, January 25, 2010. What Message Will You Send on Valentine's Day? I do need to get out more to touch base with reality on occasion. In this case, I had no idea that Crane's 100% cotton, engraved or letterpressed greeting cards. In the ar...
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The Crane Insider: March 2010
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Wednesday, March 31, 2010. New Engraved Initial Notes Offered. Stationery designers find their inspiration from many sources. It may be nature; it may be fashion; it may be history, textures - you name it. Good designers can find inspiration almost everywhere and use their creative energies to produce truly beautiful products. Introducing the Vice Presidential Gold Engraved Initial Note:. Posted by Peter Hopkins. Friday, March 26, 2010. Crane Products Chosen Louie Awards Finalists. We were thrilled to le...
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The Crane Insider: July 2010
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Friday, July 30, 2010. Freebie Friday: Five Skylines For The Holidays. I just received printed samples of Crane's Skyline Collection for the holidays. I love writing about the holidays when it's 90 degrees outside. So, it's a good time to share with you the five skyline designs for the 2010 holiday season and here they come:. I know you personally have don't need this volume, but you probably know someone who does. I will give one winner a copy of:. I look forward to hearing from you. Maybe a little golf.
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The Crane Insider: The Crane Insider Has Moved
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010. The Crane Insider Has Moved. The Crane Insider has moved to Crane's new website. Come on over and rejoin the fun! Posted by Peter Hopkins. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Pownal, Vermont, United States. Paper puts food on my table and feeds my soul. When not serving as a media-relations consultant and historian for this world-renowned company, I make pulp, I make paper and I marvel at what the creative spirit can accomplish with such humble materials. Subscribe in a reader.
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The Crane Insider: August 2010
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Wednesday, August 25, 2010. National Magazines Making Gift Guide Selections. It's been a busy time of late, as the national magazines start making selections for their Holiday Gift Guides. I never know until I have a copy in my hand if a piece of Crane stationery actually makes it to print. So in order not to jinx the situation, I'll show you their selections to date but won't name the magazines. Hand-engraved Angel with Harp. Black Label Collection: Hand-engraved Elephants. Engraved Flame Red Monogram.
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The Crane Insider: October 2010
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010. The Crane Insider Has Moved. The Crane Insider has moved to Crane's new website. Come on over and rejoin the fun! Posted by Peter Hopkins. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Pownal, Vermont, United States. Paper puts food on my table and feeds my soul. When not serving as a media-relations consultant and historian for this world-renowned company, I make pulp, I make paper and I marvel at what the creative spirit can accomplish with such humble materials. View my complete profile.
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The Crane Insider: February 2010
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Thursday, February 25, 2010. First Freebie Friday a Day Early. I am planning on giving away Crane stationery every week, with new offerings every Friday, but tomorrow is shaping up like I may not get my head above water, so let's start today. Plus, I just got through photographing these items for a major lifestyle magazine, so I'm ready to roll. Posted by Peter Hopkins. Sunday, February 14, 2010. Butterflies Flutter By on Key West. I'm pretty sure this will score way down on the Sympathy Scale, but it ha...
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The Crane Insider: November 2009
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Monday, November 30, 2009. I know I was supposed to announce the winner of the Annual Crane Insider Stationery Wardrobe Giveaway just after Black Friday, but it seems that all this holiday stuff got in the way. Our winner is James Porter, who wrote:. My mother trained me to write thank you notes for every gift received for Christmas or a birthday; however, at some point I learned to write them truly as thanks instead of avoiding a punishment. Please e-mail me at peter dot hopkins at comcast dot net.
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The Crane Insider: Step-By-Step: How To Write a Thank-you Note
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Monday, September 13, 2010. Step-By-Step: How To Write a Thank-you Note. Receiving a thank-you note for a thoughtful gift or an act of kindness is one of life’s great joys. Writing a thank-you note should not be a chore, but rather the celebration of an emotional connection between you and the recipient. Before you begin writing there are a few basics to consider:. Write your thank-you note as soon as possible. You don’t want to begin your note with an apology. Focus on why you’re writing. 8220;I know yo...
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The Crane Insider: June 2010
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010. Building a Personal Brand: The Gracious Girl Worksheet. We are honored to have you here on the Crane Insider for day two of our personal branding series. Let’s get down to business! Today we are taking you to the. Where I worked with 80 women from the Tri Delta Sorority. Armed with my hot little gracious living branding iron—okay, more of a worksheet—I helped them understand the power of a personal brand and how to create one for their individual lives. Just to name a few….