luck be a lady

when debra came to me for custom invitations, for her casino night themed 30th birthday party, i could hardly contain my excitement. i always love the opportunity to design for a themed party and since i hadn't done a casino night before, the ideas started running like crazy in my head.

here is what i came up with...







i hope these invitations make all of debra's guests smile and cry tears of joy, just like the birthday girl did the first time i showed her this design.

color me notecards by kayla & lucas

my neice kayla, was so excited when my sister read her one of my past blog entries mentioning her name and her birthday party. so the other day, on the phone, she specifically asked me to write this blog entry.

kayla: "auntie ina, can you put my drawing on the computer?"

so this blog entry is dedicated to kayla and her brother lucas...

last month, i created a new set of notecards called, "color me" notecards. i had given a personalized set to both kayla and lucas for christmas. according to my sister, they were a big hit and both kids really enjoyed coloring and sending out thank you notes. well i recently received my thank you note from each one of them and i couldn't be more proud of what they created. 

here is their masterpiece...


kayla, age 4


lucas, age 3

these "color me first name" note cards are available for purchase on my etsy shop.

double trouble with an extra side of CUTEness

whatever trouble these two little boys get into, i'm sure their cuteness will get them out of. meet in a card's newest twin fans on facebook...


sasha & jasper are wearing one of the fun twin designs available on simplewear.etsy.com, "double trouble" by simplewear on Etsy.

a great big thanks to mommy jane for sharing this adorable picture! 

feel free to become an "in a card" fan on facebook and share pics of your little one wearing his or her favorite simplewear design!

a small gift can go a long way...

a quote by Winston Churchill:
"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."

if you haven't already, please help by making a small donation of $10 to the red cross to help those in need in Haiti.  you can also donate $10 by texting ‘Haiti’ to 90999.

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Haiti Relief and Development  

On January 12, a series of earthquakes measuring 6.5 to 7.3 on the Richter scale devastated Haiti. The American Red Cross is working with its partners in the global Red Cross and Red Crescent network, including the Haitian Red Cross, and other partners to assist those affected by this disaster.

Your gift to the American Red Cross will support emergency relief and recovery efforts to help those people affected by the earthquake in Haiti. Assistance provided by the American Red Cross may include sending relief supplies, mobilizing relief workers and providing financial resources and recovery.

john wilkes photobooth

i recently had the opportunity to create a logo for a fun new company, john wilkes photobooth.



john wilkes photobooth is a los angeles based photography company with a unique and entertaining way to capture your events and parties. They offer a fun, full scale photo booth as well as a photographer with backdrop, giving you a chance to capture your guests in candid, fun shots intended just for you. both services offer on site printing as well.

check out their website to learn more about john wilkes photobooth.

they are offering a great launch sale right now, so make sure to book now for any upcoming special events!

i ♥ referrals!

a referral is the best form of flattery...

know someone getting married and are in need of custom wedding invitations?

how about someone starting a business that can use a professional designer to create and establish the look and feel of their company with a logo design?

or maybe you know someone that has a great love for all things stationery and would just enjoy seeing and reading about my designs?

well, send them on over...

email :: info@inacard.com
web :: www.inacard.com
blog :: inacard.blogspot.com
twitter :: twitter.com/inacard or tweet @inacard
facebook :: facebook.com/inacardfan
shops :: inacard.etsy.com and simplewear.etsy.com

receive a 10% discount* on your next "in a card" order or design service for referring a friend.

*please note: 10% discount does not apply to sales tax and/or shipping costs. can not be combined with any other discounts, offers, promos or specials.

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to family and friends that have referred me and my business... i appreciate you and am thankful for your continuous love and support!

a quote by Oscar Wilde:

"The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention."

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my irena necklace

one of the perks of having a best girlfriend that's an artist & jeweler is being able to request almost any piece of custom jewelry that my heart desires.  or at least what the pockets can afford right now.

my most recent request???

an irena necklace with an "april kawaoka" touch, which she gave me as a gift for my 30th birthday.

carrie bradshaw had a "carrie necklace" on sex and the city but even hers wasn't as stylish as mine. 

if you'd like to see more of what jewelry april currently has for sale, visit her Etsy site.

if you want to see other cool stuff that she's made, visit her website.

if you like my irena necklace and wish you had one for yourself, send her a convo through Etsy or email her at info@aprilkawaoka.com.

and if you're lucky, she may grant you your custom order request.

a kind heart will inspire many more

my friend marsinah, of blushing pearl is starting off her new year with an incredibly big kind heart.

this week, january 4-10, 2010, ALL proceeds from sales on her Etsy shop will be donated to the Somaly Mam Foundation.

for more information, visit: http://blushingpearl.blogspot.com/2010/01/how-can-i-help.html

don't have much in the wallet???
not a problem! blushing pearl's got great inexpensive, CUTE little notecards and gift tags that will dress up any gift.

here are 3 that i just recently purchased...


"Letterpress Spiced Textile Tags-Set of 10" by blushing pearl on Etsy


"Letterpress Birthday Cake Tags-Set of 10" by blushing pearl on Etsy


"Letterpress I Heart You Tags" by blushing pearl on Etsy

i believe that a kind heart will inspire many more.
cheers to marsinah and her great big kind heart!!!

a quote to sum up 2009...

... and a perfect reason to embrace 2010!

a quote by Randy K. Milholland:

"Sometimes old things need to go away.  That way, we have room for the new things that come into our lives."