Greetings

Like most writers, I have a day job. And, not only do I have a day job, but I am supremely lucky to be employed by a great creative company where I get to work with words all day. 

Hello, my name is Lisa and I write and edit greeting cards.

Yeah, it's a pretty fun job. And, no, it is nothing like the movie (500) Days of Summer (the main character is a disenchanted greeting card writer). We don't sit around all day trying to think of cute little five-word phrases to put on cards (not all day). It's a little more complicated than that (not much, but just a little).

If anyone has any questions about the greeting card industry, I'd be happy to answer them. In the meantime, here are some of the cards I've written (some of these I was also the editor on, so if you don't like them, I am solely to blame).

Front:

here's to our momhood,*

here's to our friendship.

Inside:

so grateful

to have you

in my life.

happy mom's day

Front:

I dreamed

of a world

ruled by cakes,

delicious cakes

of all shapes

and sizes

and flavors,

living side by side

in perfect

harmony.

Inside:

Hey,

if cakes can do it,

so can we.

Happy Birthday

Front:

Beautiful:

1. one who is lovely, graceful,

and exceptional, 2. having

appealing qualities, 3. a woman

who inspires joy and happiness

in others, 4. you.

Inside:

mother’s day was made

for beautiful women like you.

Front:

Created by God

Contains 100% Divine Love

Made in Heaven

Care Instructions:

Hug Often

Shower with Smiles

Handle Gently

Add Laughter

Pray as Needed

Inside:

God sure made

someone special

when He made you!

Have a Wonderful Birthday

Front:

As the sun came up

on Easter morning,

the miracle was only beginning…

I have seen the Lord!

John 20:18

May the wonders of this season –

the beauty of springtime,

the newness of life,

the Resurrection of Jesus –

fill your heart with joy

and your life with love.

Front:

For the One I Love

At Thanksgiving

Love is in the joy

of special moments,

in the warmth

of gentle kisses,

in the tenderness

of being together,

in the happiness

that two hearts share.

Inside:

Thank you

for giving me

all the things

that make

my life happy –

your trust,

your tenderness,

your understanding,

and most of all,

your love.

Happy Thanksgiving

Front:

Jesus (in different languages)

Inside:

He is a light

for all the world.

Happy Easter

All nations

will be blessed

through him...

Psalm 72:17

Front:

Billions of people

in an imperfect world...

One perfect God

to heal it all.

Inside:

He's there for you –

and so am I.

Front:

For My Husband

My Soul Mate

Whenever I think about

our life together

and the love we share,

I realize even more

what a wonderful husband

you are...

Inside:

No one else understands me

so perfectly,

no one knows me,

inside and out,

like you do.

I can be myself around you –

act silly or crazy if I want to,

open up my heart

and tell you all the things

I've never told anyone before.

And even when

we're just relaxing

or doing nothing,

I'm so happy just being

together with you.

I love the life 

we've made together

and I love having you

as my wonderful husband.

Happy Sweetest Day**

So, you can see I like to write a lot of religious and romantic cards which is why a lot of my favorites are from these categories.

Anyhow, just some samples of my work.

-- Lisa

* Spell check says "momhood" is not a word. I and many happy moms beg to differ.

** For those of you that don't know, Sweetest Day is a midwestern holiday. It's kind of like a second Valentine's Day. We love to love.