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We all have that person in our lives. The friend with the perfectly styled home. The relative who buys what they want, when they want it. The co-worker who says, “Oh, I don’t need anything!” So what do you give someone who already has everything? You give them something they can’t buy off a shelf: a thoughtful, meaningful card. At Blue Morning Expressions, we believe a card is more than paper. It’s a small piece of art and a moment of connection. And when someone “has everything,” connection is what truly matters. 1. Focus on Feeling, Not Stuff When a...

In a world built on speed, convenience, and constant scrolling, communication has become instant and fleeting. A text message appears, gets read, and disappears into a long thread of other messages. A social media post is liked, scrolled past, and forgotten within minutes. That’s why a handwritten card still stands out. In a swipe-right world where almost everything is digital, taking the time to write and send a card feels intentional, thoughtful, and deeply human.  A handwritten card slows things down in the best way. It asks the sender to pause, choose their words, and commit them to paper. That...

Volume 23 Issue 2, February 2026  What's New in February I’ve been so busy working on new greeting cards that I forgot to update the BluPrint for February! Crazy, huh? I’ve also battled a nasty head cold since January 1st, so I’ve been a bit out of it.  As of now, I have about 40 new greeting cards and 15 post cards for a Florida bakery and gift shop that will open this month. I am also working on some writer’s tools like character notebooks, etc. I got a binding machine that I am looking forward to trying out. It...

Volume 23 Issue 1, January 2026 What's New in January Another New Year and with that comes high hopes and a sense of fresh starts. As I finish the revamping of the online store for Blue Morning Expressions, you'll see a lot more products as I keep working on trying out new things and experimenting with new ideas.  My hummingbird and butterfly gardens are expanding as I discover new host plants and find local, native plants that the butterflies love. I only saw two hummingbirds on my small salvia plant, so I have high hopes that there will be more...

Volume 22 Issue 12, December 2025 What's New in December? Another year almost over. Soon we’ll welcome 2026 and I’ll have to remember to type 2026 in all of my correspondence. It’s been an exciting year at BME with the introduction of all types of notecards and sticker sets. So many great designs and so many ideas on the desk to get 2026 off to a great start. It’s feeling like winter in Florida with grey skies (so not the norm) and cooler temperatures. The snowbirds are slowly settling in and the bird feeder is full of those of the...