A Special Offer for BLACK FRIDAY

Today and throughout most of the weekend, is all about the SHOPPING SALES of Black Friday so I expect people to go mad (but please be safe) while they shop for their favourite things and Christmas presents for others. I appreciate a good deal as much as the next person and take good advantage of most discounts available so in saying that I have an offer for my readers....

For THIS DAY ONLY you can buy my high quality therefore highly priced, hardback copy of I'm All In for 25% off ONLY ON SHOP INFINITI (available on Lulu and Amazon at regular price). Not only that but my 'can't find anywhere' 'best cards ever' so I've heard it to be described, Custom Poetry Greeting Cards™ are also having a 24hr flash sale of 25% off!

This means that you'll have two fabulous gifts to give or even get for yourself, in time for Christmas!!! This is making me so happy! I have two card orders that I am making right now, one is a group of wedding invitations and the other is a Christmas card that I can't wait to share with you but moreover, I cannot wait to design and write YOURS for you!

I understand that not everyone can afford the bespoke service of my custom cards or the price of your typical hardback book and I want people who have felt that way to be able to enjoy these things, especially if they are products of mine. This is exciting for me too! "Get to ordering as the sale only lasts for 24hrs!"

Buy your card or book by following the embedded links and entering the discount code: BLKFR16.

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Latest Cards & My Rolls Royce

You know that 'Card Designer/Greeting Card Writer' is officially another title of mine right? If not just look at the page of where you'll find out how I came to be the founder of Custom Poetry Greeting Cards.

I love my card-making, it gives me the most joy. Even more so, it makes my customers and recipients very happy. Even family members and friends of mine compete with who has the best card made by me, who received one from me or who had the deepest poem! That can get overwhelming at times but it feels priceless.

Over the past 7-8 months I have made many Birthday cards which is predictable I guess, fewer Valentine's than last year but exciting nonetheless, a Congrats card and Christmas cards. The Christmas ones in particular were a lot of fun as I got to make use of some of the ideas that I had in mind for a long time, such as edible candy cane (really), a handmade stuffed stocking and the simplicity of drawing. I loved drawing as a child, always excelled in art at school. I suppose that goes without saying.

I would like to sharpen my illustration skills to a more professional level and add that in my cards more, right now I am just about confident enough to draw basic storyboards. By the way in regard to the Pisces card, I graphically designed and edited from images I found from other Artists. I will in no way claim that they are my original sketches or try to profit from them as such. Y'know what I'm getting really good at though? Doing freehand snowflakes. The snowflake Christmas card although very simple, is one of my favourites cards and it looks so pretty under certain lighting.

Believe or not those are real handcuffs sewn into this big sized card. Yep, very daring I know but was great for what I needed them for (card-making wise) although turned out to be heavier than expected. This adult humour card was a part of my Valentine's range and the poem inside can also be found in my poetry book that I encourage you to purchase so that you can enjoy reading that poem or dedicate to someone in your own time.

Despite that my handmade designs are popular and aesthetically pleasing, not all of my cards are handmade as you may have noticed. What I have noticed with my audience and customers is that they care for the poems I write for them much more. I often get told that I "speak to them" and fully understood what they felt and were trying to say, and this is after having read the 2nd or 3rd draft to them before even getting to the design. I am not complaining one bit, I feel honoured! That feedback humbles me and elates me as a Writer. My customers being happy and impressed by my skills, passion and dedication for my art- in both its forms in this case, it just doesn't get any better than that for me. Payment goes a long way too of course ;-)

For those that would not catch onto the logo reference of the cosmetics brand Motive, I included it so that it would make sense. This was for a 30th birthday card that was very enjoyable to make, especially when selecting the pictures representing childhood to adulthood in the inside covers of the card. The reason for the brand association is simply because the recipient works with the brand, so it had a personal meaning.

Now for what I have been saving as my masterpiece, what I call "My Rolls Royce of cards" so far and is currently the centerpiece on my living room stand.........

Do you recognise it? I gather that you've clicked on by now but if you haven't it is a direct representation of my book! I went all in with the book and went further in with this card oh my days. A friend of mine pointed out to me two birthday's ago that I should make a card for myself since there wouldn't be anyone to make or buy the kind of cards that I make, for me as a gift. He was right so since then I decided to make cards for myself on special occasions. I want to feel the way my customers/recipients feel too!

Furthermore, no one got me a Congrats card or physical gift like flowers or what have you after I published my book, not even at my launch party which was a downer so I have learned that it's best that I just gift myself. To be clear, I did get a 'Congrats' gift of some sort as it was monetary and very much appreciated but I do love my cards and keepsakes that's all I am saying. So with this card, I was killing 2 birds with 1 stone by making it a Congrats + B'day card and reflection of my writing achievements the past year. I had a reason to be proud as well as a reason to celebrate.

I knew that I wanted the card to represented the book and overall theme of the book which is Alice In Wonderland, so I designed the inside to have individual playing cards (seriously) that spelt out the words 'Just Published'! The inside cover looked like the flaps of my hardback book with my photo and bio, but the butter on my cracker was the glass with dice in it just as designed on my book cover. As the glass is my favourite part of the book cover that was an original design of mine, having this as a focal point in this card (literally in not on) design meant the world to me.

I hunted down disposable champagne glasses but none matched the shape and size required, fortunately I had some left over disposable wine glasses from a fundraising event I organised some years ago (nothing goes to waste) and IT DID THE DAMN THANG. Making the miniature cards and putting the 'glass' cup in place was a mission, like I said I broke a sweat but man was it worth-it. I smile everytime I look at it or spin the mini cards round. Fabulous.

Nothing can top that one for the time being however, I'm currently working on a couple milestone birthday cards at the moment which I always find exciting to indulge in so I can't wait to finish them. One of these cards is very special to me and may very well be the "Bentley to my Rolls" or more than, we'll see.

I can't deny that there is a theme of red in the above images, not intentional however colours used for Xmas and V. day are typically going to be dominantly red, with black, white and green. I had an alternative colour scheme for one of the Xmas cards I made last year that I adored but cannot show it to you "sorry." There is more that I would also love to show off but some of my cards are private for the sake of my customers.

Tis' the coming time of Father's Day and Congratulations will soon be in order for exams, driving tests and graduation, of course Wedding season is also upon us (I write vowels too by the way as also seen in my book). My versatility also stretches to appropriate and comforting words of Condolences, comfort and encouragement for Cancer Survivors, as well as Get Well cards and sentimental notes (poems) to say Miss You, Thank You's or any personal feelings of communication that you would like to have in a custom card, I am here!

Simply email me, tweet me or fill out the easy online order form on Infiniti Promotions.


@LK_ReelDeevah
Lksamuels@infinitipromotions.co.uk
Custom Poetry Greeting Cards™
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Leap Year Newsletter Out

This month's newsletter for LK Knows Her Writes made it out just in time.

In this edition I give a shout out to Leap Year babies (Happy B'Day) and to women proposing to their men on 29th Feb (best of luck). I also write a little blog on The Oscars, Award Season from my perspective as a Filmmaker, an update on my book tour and my card services for Mother's Day.

All ending with my signature Quote of the Day. If you are missing out and would like to receive my newsletters you can sign up here.

Many Thanks to everyone for your support, especially to those who read them religiously and give encouraging feedback! It's my pleasure as I just want to info-tain and keep you updated ;-)

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Xmas Already

Last year I made a few Christmas cards which were both custom orders as well as personal gifts of mine for others. A business owner (the company shall remain unnamed) saw two of them and has since commissioned me to write and design a Christmas card for their customers!

That's a good look right there! It's funny because one of my grandmother's suggested that I make a Christmas card and mass produce it, it's big business as we know but I just wasn't interested at the time. One-off custom orders was my main focus but as you have seen from my recently introduced Exclusive Luxury Greeting Card range, that has now changed. In saying this, I am willing to take on more mass orders so if you would like for me to make an original card or invitation for an audience of yours then by all means get in contact with me.


Lauren Kaye
@LK_ReelDeevah
LKsamuels@infinitipromotions.co.uk

Pour Les Mères

Pour Les Mères means 'For Mothers' and I found that title to be fitting because I speak French as one of my 3 languages learned and it goes hand in hand with what you are about to see. It also seems very fitting to have Mother's Day in March 'The International Month of Women' doesn't it? That only applies to the UK and maybe some other places, as other countries celebrate it at different times of the year but it still makes appropriate sense.

I have been fortunate enough to have had many sales from my beloved Custom Poetry Greeting Cards for Mother's Day. I made many mother's happy with the inspiration of their children (my customers) and personal (strictly confidential) information that only they would know and appreciate. It was an honour. Here are a few of the cards that I made:

For this one I reached out to someone who I knew just had his first child with his wife and with my suggestion he said "You're a godsend." Warmed my heart that did, third time I've heard it but it'll never get old and I love to help people. This card turned into more of a booklet as it is 10 pages long, with many pictures, a long and very personal poem to why I will not upload any images of the inside. It's actually the third card I have made that is 10 pages long, awkward to make so needless to say that it is not cheap. I really wanted to make a card for a new mother as I can only imagine how amazing, new and overwhelming that entering motherhood must feel. I haven't seen a Mother's Day card catered to a new mother before ('New Born' cards do not count) so I was happy to take on that task. I was told that his wife was "speechless" when she read it. Mission complete!

The fact that this card and the one before are both purple is purely coincidental as both customers told me that their recipients favourite colour is purple. Also, both customers wanted a personal photo on the cover so I obliged. I really like this one because it is simple yet elegant. The look that I was going for was a 'Swarovski picture frame' since my customer's mum is a lover of the jewellery brand. I attempted that the best way that I could. The Swarovski Swan alone took hours upon end, this is because not only did I hand place each individual crystal, which were a specific mix of shades according to the logo itself by the way, but I had to do it twice! Really. My attempt came off better the second time so I'm not complaining. 

I was told that his mother "loved it" and that his siblings were "a little jealous" so again that left me feeling good. Great infact, knowing that I made another mother and customer happy by giving them what they both wanted if not more. It was a fun project to take on.

Now I put my heart and soul into everything that I commit myself to whether my product is for a stranger or someone close to me but in saying that, naturally I went the extra mile for my mum. Each card took 16-20 hours to make (no joke) but making Mum's card came with alot of sacrifice as I was running out of time and was exhausted from making all the other cards beforehand. At the end of the day, I gave it to her in time, the words were meaningful, sincere and emotional enough to make her tear-up furthermore, it came with an over-the-top beautiful design that she kept asking for as my cards having been getting better and better with each one since I started this business. I.e. Better than the first card I made for her which coincidentally was for Mother's Day last year. Although appreciative of the first card, she became jealous of my later creations made for other people is what I'm saying.

For those extremely observant readers/fans of mine, you may notice that I have used a similar gold (clothing) design in the past and you are right I have. That was for my infamous 'Salsa card' that I made last year, everyone loved that one but Mum really loved it and repeatedly asked for something similar if not the same thing and this 'Mother, Daughter' card is the result of what she asked for and more. There's a private joke to it also that only she and I will understand. I am very proud of this one myself, I've had this idea in my head for the longest time and it finally came to life. Mum absolutely loved it which meant a lot to me. Everyone's happy, I'm happy, this is a 'happy' time and I don't get to say that often so I'm going to live in the moment.

Like I said on Facebook and Twitter #BigUpMums whom are loving, caring, encouraging, educating, sacrificing and just wonderful with their children. Including women who are maternal and loving to those who are not from their own blood.

Miss Lauren Kaye

Valentine Exclusives

I have been working my arse off on Valentine's Cards these past couple weeks, which is to be expected but it's not even the orders that have me losing sleep but my ideas. I swear my mind has been possessed with an amazing adrenaline boost of creativity. I have all these ideas that I want to put out and have been developing them just because. Many of these ideas would be appreciated by, but have not been asked of me by customers, so some of my ideas don't get met unless I make that to have on hand. In saying this, I made some brilliant cards perfect for Valentine's Day, as well as for your secret crush or significant other on any other day of the year. These cards are available for sale NOW sold exclusively on Infiniti Promotions website. They are limited and literally exclusive which means that there is likely to be only one of each available.

I LOVE this 'My Queen' aka Queen of Hearts card I made last night and it wasn't even my favourite to begin with. I thought it looked a little generic and boring even though it took me hours upon end to edit the face of the Queen image to make it unique. The poem was the selling point, until I finished the accompanying hand design. Now the design and poems both sell the card and balance each other out perfectly. Any woman, especially one in such a relationship from a loving man, would be honoured to receive such a card. I'm telling you. I can make that custom for you too of course.

Now this 'You Give Me Butterflies' card was also a one that I wasn't loving at first. I was freestyling as I was making it and was unusually willing to settle for a plain but alternative design. Again, I was getting disheartened that the poem was the only good part but that was until I thought of a new idea to replace my original design and it all came from a mistake. Et Voila! Much better and effective than what I originally had in mind. Both cards took forever (most cards of mine take 9-12 hours to complete from scratch to completion) and all was worth-it. The poem to this one is unmistakingly about admitting your feelings to the person that you're dying to be with, the one who makes you nervous but you have held back for a long time. We've all been there at some point.

Similar to what I thought when I completed this adorable, nicely sized card, is what many other people have told me "I can see this in Clintons or somewhere like that." A compliment yes but when I thought that to myself it left me unsatisfied with the fear that it may look too, dare I say it "average." I like for my cards to stand out. The words no doubt do. It's perfect for someone that is in the first few months to a year of their relationship, fresh new love celebrating their first Valentine's with their partner and realise just how deep their feelings have grown. I've been fortunate enough to have old boyfriends express such strong feelings for me, not as eloquently as I put it in this card lol, but impressionable nonetheless. Good times.

One of the best things about these cards for sale is that they are CHEAPER than my custom service. Not cheap as price are £9.99-14.99 INCLUSIVE of postage and packing. What you are paying for is a luxury one of kind product with beautiful, sexy (in some cases), strong, engaging poems and handmade designs. The greeting card market is competitive right now especially with independent designers verses big publishing companies who mass produce and distribute but I am proud to say that there is nothing like a "Lauren Kaye original." Period. These are not everyday designs and certainly not everyday words found in regular cards. I try to be as soulful, authentic and empathetic to the subject matter of a card as possible. I love it, I've been wanting to do his for years.

Lastly, I've recently been turned onto Soundcloud where I will soon open an account and upload audio of my recent poems including one's from my cards, looking forward to that. After Valentine's weekend there's going to be less daily card making from me as I have overdone it and my schedule will be dominated with the official launch of my book. I will of course still be accepting orders at anytime so don't be afraid to place one (Mother's Day hint hint), I'm just going to shift gears a bit. In the meantime, you can look out for exclusive cards from me on sale.

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To a Happy Graduate

A few weeks ago my friend asked me to make a card for his friend's graduation and to include messages from her family. I was happy to do so, especially since my friend wanted the design to match one of the handmade graduation cards that I made for sale a couple months ago. I don't ever make the same card twice but I was delighted to remix that design seeing as it was a random idea that I came to love and was dying to sell. The beauty of my original Custom Poetry Greeting Card service is that it is just that, custom. So I will do something similar if requested but my aim is to keep it personal so that all my customers feels and know that they have a 'one of a kind' gift made from me, purchased with kindness by whomever gives it to them. Thus, I made a few alterations while still giving him what he wanted.

My favourite part of this card is the inside. I'm an advocate for education, graduating and praising others for their achievements so I take my poetry for these topics more seriously than some. Also, I was determined to make the contributing messages look authentic, as it would if they were handwritten and from the feedback that I received, my desires were met. I know that the emotional impact that this card had on the recipient was a group effort, the loving words from her supportive loved ones, the overall design and encouraging words in my poem and the idea of the friend we have in common to purchase it for her really makes this card more touching. Like my mother said to me "these are not just cards, they're gifts." I heard tears were involved so I did my job.

Mazel Tov!

I'm really proud of this one...

I made a Wedding card on behalf of a customer congratulating a newlywed Jewish couple. I love to cater to different cultures, learn and experiment. It was a fun challenge and I welcome more.

At first glance the looks for the 'ceremony' side of this card can be deceiving. It may look like the groom's head is missing, when in actual fact his head is there he just happens to be leaning forward to try and break the glass on the floor. Coincidentally enough, the wrapped glass and the groom's kippah are both camouflaged with the background so I fully understand if you were mistaken but if you look closer you'll see it.

This is one of the most difficult cards I ever made. Not due to the request but due to my creative idea- as always. ALL of this card is handmade so needless to say that it took forever to complete, hence why it is more expensive than my other cards. At a total cost of £25, I delivered a completely handmade, personally designed, passionately written with the clients in mind, one of a kind poem folded in a triple sided glamorous greeting card. Original and 100% custom!


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