July 22, 2021 —When we created this high-energy design, we considered that there are so many occasions for which to send it we simply had to make it a Many Occasions card!

Today alone, I’m wishing I’d sent it as a bon voyage card to fully-vaccinated and still-masked Cardie Community Manager Felicia who is flying off for what promises to be a wonderful week’s vacation. “We’re going to Costa Mujeres, just outside Cancun,” she excitedly said, “and I’m especially looking forward to scuba diving, as I’ve never dove in Cancun before :)” Dreaming Daring Doing!

I want to send it to our Chief Marketing Officer Katie who is searching for a marketing firm for us. Because the card is blank inside, I can make the message all my own; I’ll say I admire how Katie keeps her hopes high and options open despite how challenging it is to find just the right fit. And I’d like to send this card as support & encouragement to my friend Mary-with-a-bum knee who’s hoping her physical therapist will clear her today for the long walks she loves. Dreaming daring doing!

It was Contributing Cardie Sarah Ashley Posch who proposed this Pretty Words message. Sarah Ashley already has to her credit seven card messages and seems surrounded by great muses who inspire them.

Sarah Ashley dedicated the card to her brother John. “He’s been a good big brother, and I always knew he’d be a great dad,” she explained. “He is. In the past several years he’s had to make big changes to create a better life for himself and his kids. These included moving, going back to school, getting a new job and buying a new home. Very daring. And it’s all turned out to be so positive.”

For someone who has reached a monumental milestone like graduation, or is trying hard for that elusive promotion, or has simply done something small and kind that made us proud, like Sarah Ashley, let’s let them know! Thankfully, the world has caring Cardies who take no one and nothing for granted. Here’s to following Sarah’s lead and seizing the “many occasions” to champion and celebrate all the dreamers and doers among us. Ourselves included. ❤️

Jodee Stevens
Founder & Chief Creative