Friday, January 27, 2012

Celebrating a Success!

I recently shared about seeing Maggie Rudy's MousesHouses diorama at Green Bean Books. It was an amazing experience, for several reasons. After viewing the diorama, my husband and I started chatting with the owner, Jennifer Green. She and I both expressed our love for Maggie's book, The House That Mouse Built, and my hubby bought me this adorable plushy finger puppet, Daisy, from Green Bean's plushy-dispensing machine:

Daisy the finger puppet plush

Then my husband whispered to me, "Give her one of your business cards." I resisted a couple of times (too shy!), but finally I sheepishly pulled out my business cards and said something like, "I make plushies too, with little story vignettes, and now they're greeting cards." I'm sure it was more jumbled than that, but by then two people (including Jennifer) had gathered around my business cards oohing and ahhing, and a third person came out of nowhere and said, "Can I have one of your cards too?"

Jennifer Green, owner of Green Bean Books

I was so embarassed that I was blushing, especially after Jennifer said, "I might want to carry your cards in my shop." Wow! I'd sold a bunch of my greeting cards to friends and family, but so far never in a brick and mortar shop. It was the next step I wanted to take with my cards, but I hadn't pursued it. As I left, I said that I would call to set up a time to show her my cards.

One week went by (how embarassing!), and I got an email from Jennifer. She'd looked at my blog and wanted to know if I'd be interested in selling her some cards for her shop AND if I'd be interested in doing a diorama in the store "like the box Maggie Rudy's display was in." OMG!!! A diorama in the box where the MousesHouses diorama just was?! What an honor and a thrill! I think you can imagine how I felt! :-DDD

See my cards?! 

Here's the bottom line: My greeting cards are now available at Green Bean Books, AND my miniature diorama will be featured at Green Bean Books for six weeks starting in March!!! Woohoo!

Daisy and Snoop getting to know each other!

P.S. Daisy now has a boyfriend named Snoop! Aren't they an adorable couple? ;-) Until next time.... xoxo Jennifer

P.P.S. Tomorrow is the last day to enter my New Giveaway! The prize includes a secret miniature and all five of my greeting cards!


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74 comments:

  1. AnnaJanuary 27, 2012 at 12:52 AM

    exciting!!!!!! wonderful chance for you! Many Greetings!

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  2. mijbilJanuary 27, 2012 at 12:57 AM

    That's great, many congrats! :D You're very talented, and surely you deserve this! :) Good luck Jennifer!

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  3. La Belle BriganteJanuary 27, 2012 at 1:37 AM

    I am very happy for you!
    x Margot

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  4. Creative KJanuary 27, 2012 at 1:51 AM

    Hey jen,
    congratulations on the greeting cards making it into a shop!!
    Such exciting news, we all knew how great your cards were already though! I still appreciate my cards and often look at them!
    Ur blogger friend
    Kate ;)

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  5. FabiolaJanuary 27, 2012 at 2:11 AM

    Congratulations!1
    Daisy and Snoop are wonderful.
    Bye Faby

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  6. Jeni GrayJanuary 27, 2012 at 5:45 AM

    Congrats Jennifer!! This is a terrific success and a real boost to your new business! I am so happy for you!!! :)

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  7. DinskuJanuary 27, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    Wow! I'm so so so happy for you! You're probably super happy too :)Who said that dreams wouldn't come true?! :D And Daisy and Snoop are a cute couple, congrats for them too ;)

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  8. The Old MaidJanuary 27, 2012 at 6:47 AM

    CONGRATS Jennifer!!!!!! Well deserved!!! Happy for you!!
    Hugs

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  9. miniacollectionJanuary 27, 2012 at 6:57 AM

    Congratulations! It is the best things happen like this.
    Geneviève

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  10. PlushpussycatJanuary 27, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    Thank you, anna! I appreciate your support! :-) Jennifer

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  11. PlushpussycatJanuary 27, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    Thank you, mijbil! That is very kind of you to say! It's great hearing from you--thank you for your support! :-) Jennifer

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  12. PlushpussycatJanuary 27, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    Thank you, Margot! It is great to hear from you! Thanks for taking the time to leave such a supportive comment! :-) Jennifer

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  13. PlushpussycatJanuary 27, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    Hi Kate, my blog friend! Thank you very much--that is very kind of you to say! I'm glad you enjoy my cards--that makes me feel good! :-) Jennifer

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  14. PlushpussycatJanuary 27, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    Hi Fabiola! Thank you very much--I appreciate your support! Aren't Daisy and Snoop cute? Jennifer Green at Green Bean Books is so very talented! :-) Jennifer

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  15. PlushpussycatJanuary 27, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    Hi Jeni! Thank you for all of your support! Your photography is very inspiring, and I'm glad I re-connected with you, old friend! :-) Jennifer

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  16. PlushpussycatJanuary 27, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    Thank you, Dinsku! Your supportive comment is much appreciated. Yes, it does seem that dreams can come true! :-) Don't Daisy and Snoop make a cute couple? :-) Jennifer

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  17. PlushpussycatJanuary 27, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    Thank you, The Old Maid! Your support means so much! Thank you for your lovely comment! :-) Jennifer

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  18. SanneJanuary 27, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    Jennifer, I'm so happy for you! Hope you sell hundreds of cards!!! :))) Sanne

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  19. PlushpussycatJanuary 27, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    Thank you, Genevieve! I think I know what you mean. There was no effort, everything just flowed beautifully--I'm very happy! Thank you for your precious comment! :-) Jennifer

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  20. PlushpussycatJanuary 27, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    Thank you, Sanne! That is very kind of you to say! Yes, I hope so too! :-) Jennifer

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  21. MALINIKJanuary 27, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    That's great, congratulations Jennifer!
    Ina :)

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  22. PlushpussycatJanuary 27, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    Thank you, Ina! I really appreciate your support! :-) Thank you for leaving a lovely comment! :-) Jennifer

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  23. AngelaJanuary 27, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    Congratulations! So excited for you!! :-)

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  24. Drora's minimundoJanuary 27, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    I just knew it! Remember I asked you for signed cards? Congratulations! They'll sell like hot buns (We say here).
    Daisy and Snoop are adorable.
    Hugs

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  25. Lovejoy BearsJanuary 27, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    What wonderful news Jennifer!!! I'm already looking forward to seeing your diorama, your head must be full of all the possible little scenes :0)
    I'm so glad your husband gave you that nudge to hand over your business card. Your greeting card designs are so lovely - you deserve success!!
    Daisy and snoop make me smile, what fun :)
    Hugs, and keep giving out those business cards :0)
    vicky xxxx

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  26. PlushpussycatJanuary 27, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    Thank you, Angela! That is so sweet of you to say--I appreciate that very much! :-) Jennifer

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  27. PlushpussycatJanuary 27, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    Thank you so much, Drora! I often remember what you said! You believed in me before I even believed in myself! Thank you for your ongoing support! :-D Glad you like Daisy and Snoop too! ;-) Jennifer

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  28. PlushpussycatJanuary 27, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    Thank you for your lovely comment, Vicky! You're right, I'm playing with some fun ideas for the diorama. Yes, my husband is a great supporter and nudge(r)! ;-) Thank you for your sweet words! Aren't Daisy and Snoop a hoot! I have them under my computer monitor, and they make me smile. :-) OK, will do! My business cards are at the ready! ;-) Thanks again for your precious comment! :-D Jennifer

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  29. juliaJanuary 27, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    Te lo mereces!!! Esa tienda tiene que estar encantada de tener tus preciosas tarjetas.
    Felicidades y millones de besos.
    Julia.

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  30. PlushpussycatJanuary 27, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    Wow!!! Thank you very much, julia! That is SO very kind of you to say--you are so sweet! :-D Jennifer

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  31. Dark Squirrel VictoriaJanuary 27, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    Congratulations Jennifer! I think your cards are perfect for Green Bean Books. How exciting to be asked to display your diorama :) Are you making one to display or do you have one finished?

    Your plushies are darling :)

    Hugs,
    Victoria

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  32. CoteJanuary 27, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    Felicidades Jennifer, te lo mereces!! Y muchas gracias por tu ayuda.
    Besitos

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  33. Maria IrelandJanuary 27, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    Congratulations Jennifer. I am super happy for you. Wishing you all the best of luck. Daisy and Snoop are so cute.
    Hugs Maria

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  34. Tere (teviro)January 27, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    Que "bichitos" más graciosos.
    Tus postales se ven muy bien ahí.Felicidades y que se vendan todas prontito.
    Besos.

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  35. PlushpussycatJanuary 27, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    Thank you, Victoria! I'm going to create a diorama for the box at Green Bean books. It's in the works! ;-) Thanks for your lovely comment! :-) Jennifer

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  36. PlushpussycatJanuary 27, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    Hola Cote! Thank you very much--that is so nice of you to say! You are very welcome--it was my pleasure! :-) Jennifer

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  37. PlushpussycatJanuary 27, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    Thank you, Maria! That is so sweet of you to say. I appreciate your comment of support so much. Don't Daisy and Snoop make you smile? They sure do me! :-) Jennifer

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  38. PlushpussycatJanuary 27, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    Hola teviro! Daisy and Snoop look like bugs, eh?! Very funny idea! Thank you for your good thoughts on the sale of my cards at Green Bean. Yes, hopefully they will sell fast! :-D Jennifer

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  39. *Mieke*Petitevictorianrose*and*PastTimeChildhoodJanuary 27, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    Hi Jennifer,this is so exciting!!
    Your husband must be your biggest fan,that he supports you so lovely.
    Your cards are so adorable ;) I wish you all the luck of the world !!!!

    Hugs Mieke xxx

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  40. PlushpussycatJanuary 27, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    Hi Mieke! It is so nice to hear from you! Yes, my husband is a great supporter of my work. Thank you for your sweet words. Yes, please send some luck my way--thanks! ;-) Jennifer

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  41. FlorJanuary 27, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    ¡Muchas felicidades Jennifer!!
    Y muchísimo ,pero muchísimo éxito!!! Que seguro lo tendrás , porque tus tarjetas son maravillosas!!!
    Un beso
    Flor

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  42. BiWuBärJanuary 27, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    You left out the last sentence - let me help: And Daisy and Snoop and Jen and her hubby lived happily ever after... all fairytales have to end this way, don't they? And what happenend to you is like a fairytale - and I'm so very happy for you. What great circumstances - and how lucky the other Jennifer is a lady of very good taste to discover your talent! Best wishes for a very good sale of your cards (as Drora said: Like hot buns) and have lots of fun building that box. I can't wait to see what it will become!

    Greetings
    Birgit

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  43. PlushpussycatJanuary 27, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    Thank you, Flor! That is so very sweet of you to say! Thank you for your thoughtful comment--I appreciate it so much! :-) Jennifer

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  44. PlushpussycatJanuary 27, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    Wow! Thank you, Birgit! You are so very thoughtful and kind. What a precious comment you have left for me. We say "like hot cakes." Like hot buns is very descriptive too--and so cute! You've given me a nice giggle and a warm feeling in my heart. Thank you very much! :-) Jennifer

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  45. mouselandJanuary 27, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    Congratulations! Your work looks like a perfect fit for the wonderful Green Bean;one of my favorite bookstores. I'll be sure to visit your diorama...and thank you for your kind words about mine!

    Best wishes,
    Maggie

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  46. PlushpussycatJanuary 27, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    OMG!!! Maggie Rudy!!! Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and saying hello! What an honor! Thank you for your kind words. I might have to live at the Green Bean 24/7, so I can say hi when you visit my diorama! ;-) It is my pleasure to introduce others to your work. As you can tell, I am a great fan of it. :-D Jennifer

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  47. RosamargaritaJanuary 27, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    Querida Jenny, me alegro mucho por este paso de éxito, seguramente habrá más, sus creaciones son encantadoras y con mucho mensaje e imaginación, así como sus historias.
    Cheers for your success!!!
    Besos

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  48. PlushpussycatJanuary 27, 2012 at 7:26 PM

    Wow! Thank you, Rosamargarita! What a sweet message--thank you so much! I always love hearing from you, my blog friend! :-) Jennifer

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  49. otterineJanuary 27, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    How wonderful! Congrats! :D

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  50. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2012 at 9:27 PM

    Congratulations, Jennifer, that's awesome! :-)

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  51. PlushpussycatJanuary 27, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    Thank you, Brae! It means so much that you would leave a comment! :-) Jennifer

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  52. PlushpussycatJanuary 27, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    Hi alcicalese! Thank you so much for leaving a comment--that means a lot! :-) Jennifer

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  53. carmenJanuary 28, 2012 at 1:03 AM

    buena suerte!

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  54. PlushpussycatJanuary 28, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    Thank you, Carmen! I appreciate your good wishes! :-) Jennifer

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  55. Eloisa January 28, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    Enhorabuena Jennifer, muchas felicidades es una gran noticia y mucha ilusión. Los muñequitos son graciosísimos.

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  56. AscensionJanuary 28, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    Enhorabuena Jennifer,seguro que tendras mucho exito.
    besitos ascension

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  57. PlushpussycatJanuary 28, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    Hola Eloisa! Thank you so much! I appreciate your good wishes, and I'm glad you think my "cartoons are hilarious." I had a friend call my photo vignettes "three-dimensional cartoons." Your comment reminded my of that. Thank you! :-) Jennifer

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  58. PlushpussycatJanuary 28, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    Hola Ascension! Thank you for your kind wishes--I appreciate them so much! :-) Jennifer

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  59. KathyJanuary 28, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    Congratulations! I hope Daisy and Snoop and have fun!

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  60. PlushpussycatJanuary 28, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    Hi Kathy! Great to hear from you! Aren't Daisy and Snoop adorable? Good advice--have fun! Thanks so much! :-) Jennifer

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  61. NaránJanuary 29, 2012 at 2:15 AM

    Felicidades Jennifer, tus tarjetas se ven muy bonitas.

    Besos, Narán

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  62. UnknownJanuary 29, 2012 at 3:38 AM

    I`m so happy for you, how fun and exciting!!!! Congratulations!!!!

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  63. PlushpussycatJanuary 29, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    Thank you, Naran! How very nice of you to say! :-) Jennifer

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  64. PlushpussycatJanuary 29, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Thank you, Mona! That is so kind of of you! I really appreciate your support! :-) Jennifer

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  65. UnknownJanuary 29, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    What a great chance. Congratulations Jennifer.
    Hugs from Craftland

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  66. PlushpussycatJanuary 29, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    Thank you, Craftland! Yes, Jennifer at Green Bean has given me a wonderful opportunity. :-) Thank you for your lovely comment! :-) Jennifer

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  67. ClaudiaJanuary 29, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    Congratulations! Good for your husband, who lovingly prodded you to pass along your card. Whoo hoo1

    xo
    Claudia

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  68. PlushpussycatJanuary 29, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    Thanks, Claudia--great to hear from you! Yes, I am very grateful to my husband--he's a real blessing in my life! Thank you for your lovely comment! :-) Jennifer

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  69. Sans!January 30, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    Jennifer! How awesome is that ???!!!! I am really happy for you, my friend!

    Just love reading great stories like this one.

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  70. PlushpussycatJanuary 30, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    Thank you, Sans! That is so sweet of you to say! I really appreciate your support, my friend! :-) Jennifer

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  71. TineFebruary 7, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    Wonderful!!! Congratulations, Jennifer, I'm happy for you, as well! :o))

    Hugs
    Tine

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  72. PlushpussycatFebruary 7, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    Thank you, Tine! That is very kind of you! :-) Jennifer

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  73. maribelFebruary 15, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    Felicidades, me alegro mucho

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  74. PlushpussycatFebruary 15, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    Thank you, Maribel! I appreciate your support! :-) Jennifer

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