One of The Merry Bird's favorite advertisers has launched a NEW site with more incredible flavors to choose - Check this one out!
Las Vegas, NV (July, 2008) - Dress The Drink™ announced today the launch of their new website http://www.blogger.com/Local%20Settings/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/Content.IE5/0S8UA2SA/www.dressthedrink.com. Timing has been everything for Dress the Drink™ and its drink kit which was introduced at the Manolos & Martinis event on May 18th as their VIP sponsor. Dress the Drink™ rapidly garnered national interest only three days after the event with what is being hailed as “The Ultimate Girlfriend Gift.” Everything looks better dressed-up and that is why Dress the Drink™ was created. With over 150 drink creations possible, it takes your ordinary cocktail or beverage to the next level of an extraordinary experience. Just like wearing great heels with jeans, it changes your entire look and attitude. Dress the Drink™ turns your ordinary cocktail or non-alcoholic beverage into a personal statement. At Dress the Drink™ we believe that a simple idea done well is the definition of elegance and we know that you will too. Say goodbye to your ordinary, everyday, run-of-the-mill beverage ……..And Dress It with Dress the Drink™.
Cindy McClure, President and Owner, is joined by Co-Owner Mary Carroll, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Scott Miller, Vice President of Product Development and Award Winning Mixologist Trevor Thorpe. Together they bring over 30 years of expertise in the food and beverage industry to the table, rounding out a highly skilled and talented team. In the 60 days since our product launch we have enjoyed several feature articles in both national and local publications with interest increasing daily. Dress the Drink™ will be included in many national print and online publications for holiday gift buying. KVVU FOX 5 news in Las Vegas will be interviewing us and showcasing our product on August 6 @ 7:45am, which you will be able to view on our website. We are also working with a global retailer to enhance their signature cocktail during their Las Vegas event in September. “It is not just about our company and its success, but it is also our vital business relationships that truly catapult our product,” says McClure
From our clear acrylic and stainless steel case to the jars and spoons, it is clear to see this is makeup for your drink and it provides you with a reason to get the girls together. Dress the Drink™ kits include: edible silver flakes, crushed red hots, rock candy pebbles, crushed toffee, toasted coconut flakes and two outrageous flavors of rimming sugar. We topped it all off with individual serving spoons, reusable drawstring bags, serving suggestions and a product brochure stored in the lid. We offer you sophisticated enhancements to the overall look and appeal of your next intimate or casual gathering. Take the next step and Dress Your Drink with Dress The Drink™. Priced at $49.00, this collection of ingredients will enhance over 150 drink combinations.
Never before has it been so easy to Dress The Drink™.
Media Contact: Razonia McClellan RM Public Relations for Dress the Drink™ 432-686-9956 Razonia@razoniapr.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Monday, July 28, 2008
Thursday, July 10, 2008
The Close of Summer
Summer is moving quickly (as it always does!) and as always the Women Owners July Expo will be/was... a great success. It’s a nice ending to an exciting summer time online event. August brings people home from vacation and summer camps to a close. The thought of the children’s new school books sitting on the kitchen counter brings a smile. Most people know that online business picks up in September as more people afford the time online, so for the next two months brides, arts and guest writers will be flying around the The Merry Bird blog to inspire what’s to come in the New Year. If you have something related to arts, event planning, stationery or design and you’d like to share, fly in and let’s chat! info@themerrybird.com
As for the next big adventure, The Merry Bird will be offline at the Trumbull Arts Festival, on September 14th, 2008. I’ve been “cleaning house” and preparing for the festival these past couple of months. So the final touches are in the works for the September rush. I will be offering, a new holiday tag line, note cards (new notes to come in the new year!), invitations, event invitation planning, as well as logo design for small businesses. Yes, all this to be presented to the screaming crowd at the long awaited juried festival. I’ll take photos of the day to share with you, so be sure to fly back in to
As for the next big adventure, The Merry Bird will be offline at the Trumbull Arts Festival, on September 14th, 2008. I’ve been “cleaning house” and preparing for the festival these past couple of months. So the final touches are in the works for the September rush. I will be offering, a new holiday tag line, note cards (new notes to come in the new year!), invitations, event invitation planning, as well as logo design for small businesses. Yes, all this to be presented to the screaming crowd at the long awaited juried festival. I’ll take photos of the day to share with you, so be sure to fly back in to
http://www.the-merry-bird.blogspot.com/
to check it all out! I’ll be taking notes on the in’s and out’s of festival etiquette, as this is my first major festival. I will also post an article here this September to help new festival comers out.
As for today, you can find new advertisements and offers on www.the-merry-bird.blogspot.com. Just take a look at the side bar to the right and explore the exciting offers!
to check it all out! I’ll be taking notes on the in’s and out’s of festival etiquette, as this is my first major festival. I will also post an article here this September to help new festival comers out.
As for today, you can find new advertisements and offers on www.the-merry-bird.blogspot.com. Just take a look at the side bar to the right and explore the exciting offers!
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
PRESS RELEASE
Fly around this season with Merry Bird Holiday Tags!
July 2008, CT -- The Merry Bird…pen, ink and design flies in to start the holiday season this July 17th through July 19th for the Women Business Owners July Expo at http://www.womenbizowners.org
Personalize your holiday gifts with a Merry Bird gift tag. http://www.themerrybird.com With a distinct pen and ink, stippled style, holiday tags are a beautiful token of “holiday cheer”. These hole punched tags come with a gold or silver cord attached and are purchased either flat, hand trimmed “die cut” or folded. Motif choices are : Gift, Skate, Soldier, Santa Bag or “Holiday House”, Tree, Santa face, Red Bird Tree, tags -- all 2 x 4 in size and custom printed. Tags come in a cello 8 pack and are reasonably priced at $5.50 per pack.
Coordinate your holiday tags with fifteen (15) holiday cards/envelopes, beautifully presented in a gold box, with Merry Bird ribbon to give as a gift or mail out to your family and friends. The July holiday card line includes: Soldiers: Merry Christmas/Happy Holiday, Santa’s Bag, Bells: Can you hear them ring?
Note cards, holiday tags and custom stationery are available to purchase and shipped to you with a click of a paypal button. All Cello wrapped and Boxed Note cards are standard size 4.25 x 5.5 folded.
Vendors and buyers are welcome to contact The Merry Bird…pen, ink and design at info@themerrybird.com to receive a “buyer flyer” to view cards and place holiday orders.
Company Bio:
The Merry Bird....pen, ink and design company of Connecticut has officially been in business since March 2006. Kristine Sheehan, the owner, began working in the design/art industry because her passion is drawing with pen and ink, painting and photography. Her company offers a line of pen and ink motifs on note cards, holiday cards and invitations. The Merry Bird…pen, ink and design is ever changing and adding more beautiful ideas to choose from, come take a peek, Fly in! http://www.themerrybird.com
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July 2008, CT -- The Merry Bird…pen, ink and design flies in to start the holiday season this July 17th through July 19th for the Women Business Owners July Expo at http://www.womenbizowners.org
Personalize your holiday gifts with a Merry Bird gift tag. http://www.themerrybird.com With a distinct pen and ink, stippled style, holiday tags are a beautiful token of “holiday cheer”. These hole punched tags come with a gold or silver cord attached and are purchased either flat, hand trimmed “die cut” or folded. Motif choices are : Gift, Skate, Soldier, Santa Bag or “Holiday House”, Tree, Santa face, Red Bird Tree, tags -- all 2 x 4 in size and custom printed. Tags come in a cello 8 pack and are reasonably priced at $5.50 per pack.
Coordinate your holiday tags with fifteen (15) holiday cards/envelopes, beautifully presented in a gold box, with Merry Bird ribbon to give as a gift or mail out to your family and friends. The July holiday card line includes: Soldiers: Merry Christmas/Happy Holiday, Santa’s Bag, Bells: Can you hear them ring?
Note cards, holiday tags and custom stationery are available to purchase and shipped to you with a click of a paypal button. All Cello wrapped and Boxed Note cards are standard size 4.25 x 5.5 folded.
Vendors and buyers are welcome to contact The Merry Bird…pen, ink and design at info@themerrybird.com to receive a “buyer flyer” to view cards and place holiday orders.
Company Bio:
The Merry Bird....pen, ink and design company of Connecticut has officially been in business since March 2006. Kristine Sheehan, the owner, began working in the design/art industry because her passion is drawing with pen and ink, painting and photography. Her company offers a line of pen and ink motifs on note cards, holiday cards and invitations. The Merry Bird…pen, ink and design is ever changing and adding more beautiful ideas to choose from, come take a peek, Fly in! http://www.themerrybird.com
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Sunday, June 22, 2008
Welcome Back to the World of Small Business Logo Design
Since 1999, I put logo design on the side to build my family. And coming back into the world of logo design has been a fun challenge and one that was an unexpected surprise. Today, working online has allowed me to expose the natural artistic talent that I can offer to a small business out there, one that didn't want the glitz and computerized view of the world to show who and what they have to offer.
What I enjoyed most recently was working with a small business owner, Bea Kunz of Sage Hill Farms, TN. Not only did Bea have a specific vision in mind, but I knew that all the new wave hoopla out there didn't appeal to her. Hence, The Merry Bird...pen, ink and design took a piece of her farm and drew it in pen and ink, utilized a font that made a modern, sassy and still down to earth statement.
Take a look for yourself! Bea plans to use this logo on her business sign, business stationery, and marketing materials for her organic products! check it out in the next Sage Hill Farm News letter and be sure to visit: http://www.sagehillfarmsandvintagestore.com
Thank you Mike and Bea of Sage Hill Farms - I hope your logo brings you years of memorable business!
Kristine Sheehan
The Merry Bird...pen,ink and design
"Your Stationery in Flight"
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Getting Stationery Serious...
Hi all -
It's been sometime since I've focused on stationery blogging... I've developed an online stationery business and my focus was learning "how to build it" so they would come. I think I've learned a few things and will continue to look to those that have been in flight for inspiration!
Here are some new venues and designer blogs that made my heart sing and I'd like to share them with you. I'll be back this coming week with reasons why each one tickled my fancy!
http://papercrave.com/
papercrave is where you can find that artsy gift paper recommendation or stationery that you could just die for.... of course you'll fly in to see The Merry Bird before you say "croak"! lol
http://www.designspongeonline.com/
Design Sponge is a great Resource for finding unique items from accessories, to graphic design, interior design and paper..... it offers a "mini trends" link which is my fav....:)
http://www.papercupdesign.blogspot.com/
Papercup designs deep dark attraction to paper stands out! Classy and Chic it's one for an aspiring stationer to be in the running with!
http://www.stationeryhustle.blogspot.com/
Stationery hustle is a Great blog for learning to build your own "ink spot" (stationery biz). Tons of tips, tid bits and "know abouts". A nice easy read and resource!
http://www.parsiri.com/
Parsiri blog is very literal, slap in the face, "think about what I'm writing about" kind of art blog! Honest, open and sometimes mature, good and inspiring read. You'll love it!
http://www.ashleybugdesigns.blogspot.com/
Ashley bug blog is very like my own... at least I see similar artistic motivations... focused on Ashley bug, all about finding information to propel business and being open to new artists and ideas... love the paper products!
Squiggle away!
Kristine
It's been sometime since I've focused on stationery blogging... I've developed an online stationery business and my focus was learning "how to build it" so they would come. I think I've learned a few things and will continue to look to those that have been in flight for inspiration!
Here are some new venues and designer blogs that made my heart sing and I'd like to share them with you. I'll be back this coming week with reasons why each one tickled my fancy!
http://papercrave.com/
papercrave is where you can find that artsy gift paper recommendation or stationery that you could just die for.... of course you'll fly in to see The Merry Bird before you say "croak"! lol
http://www.designspongeonline.com/
Design Sponge is a great Resource for finding unique items from accessories, to graphic design, interior design and paper..... it offers a "mini trends" link which is my fav....:)
http://www.papercupdesign.blogspot.com/
Papercup designs deep dark attraction to paper stands out! Classy and Chic it's one for an aspiring stationer to be in the running with!
http://www.stationeryhustle.blogspot.com/
Stationery hustle is a Great blog for learning to build your own "ink spot" (stationery biz). Tons of tips, tid bits and "know abouts". A nice easy read and resource!
http://www.parsiri.com/
Parsiri blog is very literal, slap in the face, "think about what I'm writing about" kind of art blog! Honest, open and sometimes mature, good and inspiring read. You'll love it!
http://www.ashleybugdesigns.blogspot.com/
Ashley bug blog is very like my own... at least I see similar artistic motivations... focused on Ashley bug, all about finding information to propel business and being open to new artists and ideas... love the paper products!
Squiggle away!
Kristine
Saturday, May 31, 2008
BlogTalkRadio - A great Wedding Resource
With wedding season around the corner brides and grooms alike should stop and listen to some wedding Blogtalk. You can find a plethera of ideas and advice to make your special day that much more special!
Check this link out to listen to Segment 1 of "Your Engaged ! Now What? by Diva Event
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
An Ink Spot of one’s own….
Taking on an entrepreneurial spirit and making an online design business a reality is a challenge. With so many design professionals and technical upgrades out there, competition is paramount. But how you choose to forge ahead and create an ink spot of your own is not as difficult as it may appear. Here are some tips on how The Merry Bird…pen, ink and design began.
Get out there….
Utilizing the web was the first step at bringing my online business, The Merry Bird…pen, ink and design to fruition. Blogging, building a website, and most important – offering customized ink works and building a product line to present to buyers, vendors and customers online and off is key.
Become an expert in the field….
Reading Just Creative Blog is part of my expertise development. Yes, brown nosing is too! Reading, reading and reading some more… keep up to date on what’s going on in the technical arena as well as industry trends. Socialize with like business owners and swap idea’s. Attend local shops and shows (like…The National Stationery show at the Javits Center in NY!)
Fly around the world wide web….
Regular, social networking is easy and fun to do. So I fly into social networks such as Myspace, LinkedIn, Ryze, and other online venues. It is here that networking with entrepreneurs and others got the word out about The Merry Bird…pen, ink and design business. Now, my ink spot is in the works! The Merry Bird is recognized in some circles and is beyond the “unknown business” realm.
Find target markets….
Customers are everywhere, but the ones that are drawn to The Merry Bird…pen, ink and design are those that like something “real”, nostalgic or customized. Mothers to be, Brides, and women between the ages of 25-50.
Ask for referrals…
Once business is in flight, I always ask my customer for a referral. This definitely opens opportunity to propel into a new custom job.
The Merry Bird…pen, ink and design has been an online business for two years and I can officially say I have an ink spot of my own! How about you?
Kristine Sheehan
The Merry Bird…pen, ink and design
http://www.themerrybird.com/
http://www.the-merry-bird.blogspot.com/
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