Friday, March 25, 2011

Our charmingly modern, Visage

We are proud to present our first minibook design suite! Now available for your customizing pleasure here!

Send the news of your impending nuptials to your favorite humans with this charming save the date minibook card. Include your compliments to this announcement with your day of details. The stylized silhouette and modern typography will surely make a statement.

Don't believe us? Read what the lovely Anne, of City Sage had to say!


Design shown: Visage





Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Paper, Plastic, or Something Better?

As adults & parents to young members of society, it is our responsibility to educate our youth.
We've teamed up with one of our favorite eco-brands, Kids Konserve to introduce, infuse and inspire individuals & families with modern reusable products in honor of Earth Day 2011.

In our home we show discipline & dedication to living sustainably through our actions. Our philosophy is that through responsible consumerism, proper waste disposal, knowledge & respect, we can achieve great balance. Earth Day is a day that is intended to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's natural environment. With more than 1 million plastic bags ending up in the trash every minute, taking reusable bags to the store is one of the easiest and most effective ways to reduce your carbon footprint.

In January, Kids Konserve introduced the 2011 Eco-Resolution list. They adopted the 5th "R"- REMEMBER; reinforcing the mantra of reducing, reusing, recycling and reconstituting.

Throughout the year Kids Konserve will be giving helpful tips and suggestions to make it easy to implement the R's into your daily life. Join us in making a difference to our planet for the generations to follow.

We will be gifting 1 waste-free kit to one of our lucky readers!

The kit will include.....

1 Stainless steel beverage bottle
2 – 8 ounce 304 grade stainless steel containers with leak proof plastic lids
1 Food Kozy™ - reusable food wrap for sandwiches, cheese, cut apples and more
1 100% cotton cloth napkin
1 recycled aluminum name tag
1 recycled cotton lunch sack

To enter, please visit our Facebook page & tell us how you contribute to sustainability. Also, check out Kids Konserve on Facebook!

Winners will be announced on April 1st. (no joke!)

Thursday, March 3, 2011

1st birthday invites & gifts.

Hoorah! Hoorah! The elephants go marching one by one to announce your little one's big celebration. These birthday invitation are perfect for any themed event.

Featured items......

Invitation: Calf
Pointelle Booties: Flora and Henri
Tooth Fairy Kit: Notion farm
Elephant: Tiny Warbler

new birth announcements & registry must have's!

These little rattles will cause a ruckus over the birth of your baby. This modern birth announcement will highlight & showcase how adorable your little bundle of joy is. One of
my favorite items in my daughter's keepsake pile is her baby book. Swoon! My advice for
all new parents is to do your homework & choose your registry items carefully.

Featured items..........

Announcement: Tres
Baby Boot: Flora and Henri
Crib: Duc Duc
Rattle: Timbur
Baby Book: Binth

Thursday, February 10, 2011

eleven alternatives to candy

When Valentine's day is on the horizon super stores stock the aisles with tons of sugar, recalled stuffed toys & run of the mill cards. So, naturally your first instinct may be to reach for a box of cavity covered hearts or corn syrup lollipops. February 14th is a day to express your love, you shouldn't have to worry about things like tooth decay. That's why I've complied a list of sweeter than sweet gift alternatives for the little person in your life. Earth friendly and non-toxic, these gifts are guaranteed to earn you a super squeeze or a sloppy kiss, which ever you prefer.

For the perfect compliment, check out our modern Valentine's Day stationery line.

1. millergoodman, playshapes. 2. columbia forest, love wallprint. 3. normann copenhagen, airplane mobile. 4. momoll, farfar play barn. 5. automoblox, c9 sports car. 6. imagiplay, pop up lion. 7. ding, 3 floor garage. 8. sirch, max push car ride on toy. 9. naef, ornabo wooden puzzle. 10. naef, tona wooden drum rattle. 11. naef, kaumi baby teether.

Thursday, February 3, 2011

who do you love?


We are getting ready for the most exciting, lovey holiday of them all....Valentine's Day! Show everyone from your better half to your offspring's classmates how special they are.

Send a fun photo card or a charming hand illustrated delight, like this one. It's raining love in this Brolly design!

We have a variety of one of a kind Valentine designs. Purchase one of our designs featured above Flock + Love Loop. Have something else in mind? Click here!

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

meet a mintie!



Quick! Visit minted.com homepage this week, I am the featured mintie! Read a little about my design philosophy & check out some of my latest winning designs. Shop our personalized stationery anytime at our Minted storefront. Plus, don't forget to log onto our website for a special offer on your next order.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Modern personalized stationery


Need a fabulous hostess or secret Santa gift? Stocking stuffers or thank you cards? Shop our latest personalized stationery! Perfect for anyone on your list (dudes, dolls or babes). Give the gift that keeps on giving. Beautifully printed on luxurious matte paper. Customized especially for you designed by Marabou! Check out our selection here! Log onto our website for a special offer!

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Marabou Design is #1!



Minted hosted it's first ever minibook challenge. Their unique Minibook card format invited designers to unleash their vision for special occasions booklets. Marabou Design's Visage took home the Top Wedding Minibook card prize, plus the $500 Judge's Picks, awarded by the lovely & talented, Guest Judge Anne Sage. What makes this win so special is the community of designers, customers, friends, and fans that selected my design to be #1.

When this calender year began I set out with a goal to make it into the top 3, which I accomplished with the Love at First Serif Wedding Challenge my Winter Birch design placed 3rd out of 345 designs submitted. What an honor to place 1st out of the 213 entries submitted in Minted's first ever minibook challenge, earning my very first 1st place badge from the community. In the folksy, whimsical world stationery it's nice to know that modern simplicity is appreciated. Thank you all for your support & encouragement. It's back to the drawing board for me. Big hugs!

View Minted's blog feature about the challenge here!

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Marabou Design + InStyle Magazine




Marabou Design's "Tree" design is featured in the entertaining section of InStyle Magazine's “Best Of The Web” series, the November issue. Available now at your local newsstands! What an honor to have one of our designs in one of our favorite magazines. Congratulations to Mariam Naficy & the entire Minted.com staff!

To purchase the personalized stationery featured, log on to Minted.com!

Monday, October 18, 2010

Marabou Design: holly branch inspiration board



Our holly branch holiday photo card inspiration board was inspired by modern holiday romance. We believe in capturing the beauty & simplicity of nature. So, if you are looking for an alternative to traditional holiday cards, please enjoy!

Special shout out to sarah jurado photography and racheal huffman & family.

Source:
family featured: Sarah Jurado Photograghy. mantel: Fernlund + Logan Architects. cocktail napkin: bash please. bottles: Bonnie Tsang. twigs: oh my deer handmades. berry + button: Once Wed Photography by Tec Petaja. accessories: Martha Stewart. minted.com

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Marabou Design + Babble.com




Our "Onesie" design has been selected as a Reader's Pick for Babble's Best Picks: Baby Shower Invitations! So, whether you’re planning a baby shower for an expectant mom or you’re searching for the perfect invite for your own soiree, it’s important to remember that the invite is an important detail. Babble editor's say "We don’t know if it’s the blue-and-red color combo or the cheeky graphics, but this invite just made us happy". Aww shucks! Thanks Babble! And a special shout out to Minted.com for showing Marabou love. xo!

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Marabou Design minibook cards!





Update your friends & family with these charming Wedding & Holiday Announcement minibook cards created by Marabou Design for Minted.com. If you like the design, vote for it! if you want one customized for you....contact us!
minibook cards - peg at Minted.com + minibook cards - drupe at Minted.com

Friday, August 6, 2010

Marabou Design + Creature Comforts


If you haven't spent an afternoon browsing Creature Comforts blog, you're missing out! Creature Comforts was created by Ez (pronounced Ee-zee), she shares her daily loves & inspirations. Recently she featured one of Marabou's designs (Tree) along with some of our other fellow minties, in an inspiration board dedicated to Minted's irresistible custom stationery. Thanks for the Love Ez!

To purchase any of the designs featured log on to: http://www.maraboudesign.minted.com/