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Cards by Anne · PO Box 99 · Wexford, PA 15090
Toll Free: 1-888-766-7761
Fax: 724-940-0010

>How did Cards by Anne get started?
Anne was an engineer at Gulf Research in the early 1980's and used spare time at her desk to teach herself calligraphy. She left engineering a little less than two years later to work in Youth and Music ministry at a city parish in Pittsburgh (with her husband, who also resigned from his engineering job). Anne designed her first card (Thanks from the heart #T3) to use as thank you notes after the birth of their first child.  The local peace and justice center in Pittsburgh and the Sisters of Mercy asked Anne to design cards for their use. She also found her parish church needed cards for various purposes, and so designed cards for those needs.  A local card store began selling the card line on consignment, and Cards by Anne had begun.  These first designs were printed in black and Anne would add color by hand-painting each one at her kitchen table.  After some local bookstores and retreat centers started carrying the cards, we found the market was receptive enough to continue adding to the collection.  In 1996, when her youngest started first grade, Anne began exhibiting at various shows around the US, bringing her work to a larger audience.

>Is the artwork and calligraphy done by hand?
Yes, all of the calligraphy and artwork is done by hand, all in black.  Anne uses dip pens with India ink (the old-fashioned way), and feels a kinship with the monks of old who spent all of their days painstakingly re-creating important texts. (Although the present comforts of electricity, heating and air conditioning are greatly appreciated!) The artwork for the 2 colors is created separately, and then taken to the printer, where colors are chosen.  

>Does Cards by Anne ship overseas?
Yes, we ship overseas.  Just let us know the overseas address so we can adjust the shipping fee accordingly. We have sent our cards to many places all over the world, such as Guam, Ireland, France, Singapore, Australia, England, Canada, and Hawaii.

>How long will it take to receive my order?
Orders are shipped within a day or two of receipt, so with shipping time factored in, most orders are received within 4 or 5 days.

>What is the minimum order size?
We ask that you order 20 cards or bookmarks.  If this creates a hardship, just let us know.

>How many new cards are added to the collection each year?
Anne designs about 15-20 new cards each year, and sometimes re-designs old cards as well.  She attempts to create designs which reflect current as well as traditional concepts.  Designing new cards is Anne's favorite part of her work.

>Why does Cards by Anne use only recycled paper?
We want to use as few trees as possible, and even though recycled paper is still significantly more expensive than non-recycled paper, we are committed to minimizing any negative effects on the environment.  Besides, we think the flecks and non-uniformity of recycled paper makes for more interesting greeting cards.

>Where do the quotes come from?
Anne has been collecting quotes since high school, and is an avid reader of contemplative and inspirational books.  Some quotes come from everyday sources, such as the newspaper, songs, plays, etc.  Quotes are everywhere around us, if we just keep our eyes and ears open.

>I am a representative of a retail store.  How do I set up an account with Cards by Anne?
Just give us a call.  It's easy! (Toll-free 888.766.7761) There are wholesale prices available for all of our products.  We also have rack packages available in which free cards are included.  The racks come in several sizes, including a 24-pocket countertop model.  You will find that Cards by Anne quickly become the best selling cards in any retail establishment, including bookstores, retreat centers and gift shops.