Good Intentions Do Become Actions

Before life got hectic, my sister and I enjoyed sending cards to each other. I treasured those cards that came in the mail. What joy I found when I discovered an envelope from her in the mailbox! I would bring it into the kitchen, and read it over a cup of coffee. This became our "time" together. I could hold it, study the beautiful flower, or smile over the whimsical image. Somehow, the card message, her note to me, and the picture on the card, always touched me - we connected in a way that was personal and very real.

My aging mother-in-law doesn't get out much anymore. I am touched when she shows me a card that someone sent her. It might be just a simple "hello," or an "I'm keeping you in prayer," but she proudly shows it to me every time. I seldom hear about phone calls. There is something about a card - a simple verse, a personal message, and a picture. It's like a comforting story that can be read over and over and shared with others. Whenever she needs a little lift, a reminder that someone cares, she looks at her cards.

We all know the value of cards. Yet, it's hard to make that a priority in our day. So many things pull at our time. So many good intentions go undone. How many greeting cards do you have lying around unfinished and not sent? How many piles of good intentions?

Since I design and sell cards, you would think it's easy for me. But, no. I have shoeboxes and baskets full of good cards, full of good intentions. Like you, they remain unfinished...unsent.

Why is that?

When we need a card, (at the last minute, of course), we run to the store and hunt for just the right one. Finding that "right" one is only the beginning. Once back home, we need to grab that spare moment to write a message, look up the address, and mail it. How often we get distracted, losing the card-sending moment. The card remains in our "to do" basket...unfinished...unsent.

Next, we try the "have it on hand" trick. When we are at a card shop, we take advantage of the convenience, and purchase several cards for approaching occasions. Now, we feel in control! Checking it off of our to do list, we sit back proudly.

Now, an occasion is approaching. It's back on our "to do" list. We still need to personalize and sign the card, hunt through our address book, address the envelope, put the stamp on, and take the card to the mailbox. More "to do's" make this wonderful connection with someone feel like a chore. A chore that has to be checked off, with a "whew" when it's done. That very personal, very real connecting moment is lost.

I, yes, even I, the greeting card queen, needed a better system. A way to make the connection more fun - less chore.

I longed for that experience. That convenient and enjoyable place to browse for cards. A place where I can write my message immediately, when the inspiration speaks to me. A place that's easy just because it's on my computer. A place where the chores of addressing, stamping, and mailing the cards are just a click away. A place where I can schedule a future date to have a card sent. A place where I can set up my own reminders.

In other words, a joyful place where I can reach out and connect with others through the power of the card. A joyful place where good intentions become actions.

I finally created that. My online greeting card store became that joyful place. That place where good intentions do become actions.

Here are the simple steps to get you started.

Step 1. Go to Sandra Rose Designs
Step 2. Browse the cards. Choose your card.
Step 3. Click on "Personalize." Add your message then hit "continue."

Take these few moments to connect with people you care about by sending them a card they can hold and keep. Have the fun of sitting at your computer, appreciate the hassle-free completion of your good intentions, and enjoy the Power of the Card.

It's easy to personalize your card. You can create and personalize the card any way you like. Text can be added to both inside panels of the card.
you can write a lot, or just a simple "Dear Sue, Have fun on your birthday!, Jill"
You can select your own font, color and size. You can also upload your own signature and save it for use on all of your cards!

It's easy to add address to your book. You can type them in when you plan on sending a card, and hit save, or
the easiest way is to upload your contact database by clicking on the "Upload Contact List" button. There you will receive step by step instructions on how to upload your contact database directly into your Account.

Set up a "Freedom account" - add additional money to your account, and you can use it whenever you send a card. (this is a link to explain the freedom card) {It keeps tabs for you, so you know how much you have at any time. - Just like a Starbucks prepaid card, or an iTunes card. We keep track of it on the computerized system, so you don't have to have the card with you to type in more numbers. When you log in, you are in your freedom account.} Now you have the freedom to choose and personalize a card when the inspiration strikes.

Log into your account and set up your birthday calendar. Just add birthdays, anniversaries, and other dates you want to remember. You will receive an email notifying you of the approaching date! Never have to remember them yourself again!