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"Ring Them Bells!"

Wedding Season is right around the corner!
Walk down the isle in style and don’t forget to make your guests know it by sending a custom invitation that says it all!

June 2008 The Merry Bird will showcase its Annual custom, pen and ink Bridal Stationery Line. Find new ideas that will not go out of fashion! Allow The Merry Bird to fly in and decorate your invitation with a quality and uniqueness you can only find with The Merry Bird. Enter your bridal info here: http://www.themerrybird.com/wedding.html
Have your own idea? Let The Merry Bird take it and bring your dream invitation to fruition for you. Let’s “Ring them bells!”

And The Winner is.....

The Merry Bird...pen, ink and design
presents winner :

Huckleberry

Owner: Lynne Flood

Runner Up

Benny

Owner: Dan Johnson

Honorable Mention

Kira
Owner: Helen Onulak

Special Thanks to Contest Judges:

Lisa Guarino of:

and

Ginger Marks of DocUmeant Designs
http://www.documeantdesigns.com/

Leaping Doggies! Who Won?

Leap over to http://www.the-merry-bird.blogspot.com/ on February 29 to see

which of the adorable doggies in The Cutest Merry Bird Dog Contest won the prize

for being too cute in pen and ink!

Pick your favorite doggie in the window and see if the judges agree!

http://www.themerrybird.com/contest.html

RADIO TALK

Looking forward to taking part in Women Business Owners new Online Radio show this 2008. There is so much excitement watching WBO grow from an online chat to a full fledged 501c3 business with it's first radio show tomorrow and it's first convention being prepared for as we speak!

Join WBO for the first pod show

January 30 at 1pm and Meet Anna Campbell CEO and some special guests.

Just click on the icon to the right of this message to pop in!

I'm presently collecting my thoughts for

February 13, 2008 at 1pm for a Radio/podcast interview with Women Business Owners Radio talk show host Tammy Munson. I'd love meet and share The Merry Bird... with all of you listeners!

Kristine Sheehan

The Merry Bird...pen, ink and design

"Your Stationery in Flight"

http://www.themerrybird.com/

Control and Creativity: A Match Made in Heaven

Organization, structure, and habit aren't threats to your artistic freedom. In fact, they're tools that help you carve out the time you need to let your creativity fly. (Business of Design Online)

By Mark A. McGuinness

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

View More In: BusinessRelated Features: The Art of Business: Project Management for Creative Professionals

Creative Fuel: Turning Mission Organization into Mission Possible

The Art of Business: Mastering Virtual Project Management

Related Books: Organizing from the Right Side of the Brain : A Creative Approach to Getting Organized
Originally published at Business of Design Online

Some people think of creativity and organization as opposites. But Mark McGuiness believes that concentration is a must for the best creative work. If you don't consciously make time for being focused, you're vulnerable to interruptions that can stop your creative flow mid-stream.
In his book Time Management for Creative People, he goes into the theory and practice of maintaining your creative focus under pressure, and of managing the information flooding in on us all.

You can download the entire 32-page book by clicking the image below:

For more on Mark McGuiness, including free updates about coaching, creativity, and business, go to his blog, Wishful Thinking.

POW! or Should I say PAW!

Ring in 2008 with a POW! or should I say PAW!

Puppies! Hand drawn and printed on note cards or framed as portraits are available this coming February 2008. An appropriate theme for Valentine Day gifts and doggie lovers alike! Fly in to view the new doggie note line this February or inquire about your own dog portrait or image on a note card today at info@themerrybird.com.

The Merry Bird...pen, ink and design

"Your Stationery in Flight"

http://www.themerrybird.com