Back when we were engaged, I left Dallas for my parents home a few weeks before the wedding. At that time I was giddily romantic (I’ve become so complacent already!), and so I surfed all over Etsy to find the perfect pack of cards to gush sickeningly sweet things in and leave for my love in the weeks leading up until we reunited for our wedding day. That’s how I found a shop filled with witty cards, known as Smack of Jellyfish. I ended up purchasing the “You verb my noun” pack, and it is still my favorite item in the shop.
One of the cards features this sketch and phrase on the front:
The other six cards say:
You float my boat
You light my fire
You launch my rocket
You steam my mussels
You [verb] my [noun]
The last phrase is my favorite. 
The winner of the Thank You #2 gets a $10 gift certificate good for any item in the Smack of Jellyfish shop. A with all of the giveaways this week, all you need to do for an entry is answer the following question in the comment section.
I’m always looking for cards (whether for romance, gratitude, or just because) on Etsy. What shop should I purchase my next card from?
Comments close at 11:59 pm on 2/22/2010, and the winner will be announced on Saturday. Entries that don’t answer the question will be deleted because I like when people follow directions.
*If you end up buying something from an Etsy seller I mention, please let them know you found their shop through That Wife. If I can build up a good supply of positive feedback from sellers chances are high I can host more giveaways in the future!
February 22nd, 2010 on 8:41 am
Ooo, I LOVE THESE. I actually love the ‘spark my plug’ one the most.
Have you seen night-owl paper goods? http://nightowlpapergoods.com/
I am kind of obsessed with owls. I haven’t ever bought any of their stuff (yet), but it all looks so cute (especially the owl-character ones)!
February 22nd, 2010 on 8:43 am
http://www.etsy.com/shop/westwillow
Because you’ll need cute baby announcements
February 22nd, 2010 on 8:47 am
I just got my hubbie a card from http://www.etsy.com/shop/Storeyshop. I got the one that says “I Heart You More Than Shoes” The laser cutting is amazing. I was so excited to get it!
February 22nd, 2010 on 8:47 am
So cute! I love the cards from InkspotWorkshop
http://www.etsy.com/shop/InkspotWorkshop
February 22nd, 2010 on 9:05 am
http://www.etsy.com/shop/naomilynn
This shop has some way cool cards - some vintage type looks (with old typewriters for instance), some more modern and graphic, but all are simple and wonderful! They can also be personalized. Love them!
February 22nd, 2010 on 9:10 am
I really like Storeyshop!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Storeyshop
The cut out sayings in the greeting cards are so stinking cute!! I know I would love to receive one!
February 22nd, 2010 on 9:34 am
Every girl needs classy monogrammed stationary. I bet you’d even be better at writing notes and staying in touch if you had really pretty paper to write on. I love mine!!!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/PrettySmitten
February 22nd, 2010 on 9:38 am
I love giving humorous cards and who wouldn’t want a card that says “I don’t have a lazy eye. I was just trying to wink at you.”
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ableandgame
February 22nd, 2010 on 9:44 am
P.S. I like this shop! http://www.etsy.com/shop/esauer26
February 22nd, 2010 on 9:48 am
Those are cute!
I’m totally in love with CakeSpy, and she makes cards!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/jessieoleson?section_id=5777809
February 22nd, 2010 on 9:51 am
How adorable! Cute lovey cards with some humor like that are my favorite.
This etsy shop has some embroidered cards of a similar style. My favorite is the dinosaur card that says “You are my (fill in the blank with name) asaurus”
http://www.etsy.com/shop/bybelinda?section_id=5955214
February 22nd, 2010 on 9:53 am
I really like Maustudio, they have cute hand-drawn pugs and other dogs. I’m OBVIOUSLY a pug fan!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38357889
February 22nd, 2010 on 9:57 am
I love sending cards. I usually pick up a few each time I go to Target just to add to my card collection so I always have one on hand when inspiration hits me. But of course, I LOVE etsy and love this shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/pistachiopress
Thanks!
February 22nd, 2010 on 10:06 am
I love Pearl and Marmalade- It’s Chicago-based, so I often buy them in store rather than from Etsy, but here’s the shop:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/pearlmarmalade
February 22nd, 2010 on 10:16 am
Nothing sickeningly romantic, but I love the sweet cards from this shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Hermosa84
February 22nd, 2010 on 10:17 am
I LOVE these sewn cards from http://www.etsy.com/shop/bybelinda - ADORABLE!
February 22nd, 2010 on 10:21 am
I love Storeyshop’s cards! Especially the “I love you more than my iPhone” card!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Storeyshop
February 22nd, 2010 on 10:23 am
The Paper Button! http://www.etsy.com/shop/ThePaperButton
Because sending cards with buttons on them are much more fun than cards without!
February 22nd, 2010 on 10:25 am
Sycamore Street Press, YUMMY letterpressed cards that are also super cute!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/sycamorestreetpress
February 22nd, 2010 on 10:32 am
http://www.etsy.com/shop/lizzycakes
She mostly sells journals, but has a few card sets that are just darling. I have a stationary addiction problem or I would already own the cupcakes postcards.
February 22nd, 2010 on 10:37 am
http://www.etsy.com/shop/sweetharvey
I love all of these cards, I just need an excuse to buy some
February 22nd, 2010 on 10:39 am
Inaluxe is really artsy and cool, very Orla Kiely-esque.
February 22nd, 2010 on 10:55 am
I love the “IheartU” pop-up card on tracy chong’s shop (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41223624&ref=sr_gallery_5&&ga_search_query=romantic+cards&ga_search_type=&ga_page=&includes=tags&includes=title) …it looks so fancy to me! Too bad I didn’t find it in time to give to my husband on our wedding day.
February 22nd, 2010 on 11:15 am
I’ve never bought anything from them, but I also like to browse Storey Shop, and I see some other readers already linked there!
I like those cards! The spark plug one is cute to me, as my husband is a mechanic!
February 22nd, 2010 on 11:17 am
Adorable! I bought personalized cards for my bridesmaids from “Made by Michelle Brusegaard” and they loved them. This is one of the designs: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=39490247
February 22nd, 2010 on 11:20 am
Isabella’s Umbrella has some totally cute mini cards - http://www.etsy.com/shop/isabellsumbrella - I love the idea of sending cards just because.
February 22nd, 2010 on 11:24 am
I’d check out http://www.etsy.com/shop/twoguitars . I love the cute cards from that shop.
February 22nd, 2010 on 11:25 am
I think Little Doodles is adorable: http://www.etsy.com/shop/kwilson544
February 22nd, 2010 on 11:29 am
I don’t really go on Etsy but I recently decided to order a custom apron for my boyfriend and found this site: http://www.zazzle.com. I found their options for designing to be really easy and the apron came out great! I also found a coupon online for 50% off shipping. They do have a card section which seems pretty cool, and you can create postage! =)
February 22nd, 2010 on 11:30 am
Night Owl paper goods for sure! So cute!
February 22nd, 2010 on 11:32 am
I usually prefer a paper free alternative, so I love the Hallmark e-cards, and Someecards is a hilarious site!
I really dig the Mad Libs-esqe vibe of that last card, it’s cute
February 22nd, 2010 on 11:35 am
I’m a sucker for anything that reminds me of pretty cards my grandma has from England (and anything that makes me think of England) so this card that said mum on it from Hanmade was an immediate favorite! I like that she sticks with the same bright colors that add something extra too each card. Plus I love the matching gift tags!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/HannahMadden
February 22nd, 2010 on 11:47 am
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ghostacademy
the kittens exploding block print card made me spit water all over my keyboard. at work.
February 22nd, 2010 on 11:51 am
I’m an animal lover, so I love the cutsy lovey animal designs at Squiggledot’s shop.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/squiggledot
February 22nd, 2010 on 11:59 am
Mad4plaid has some awesomely cool and pretty cards! Their designs are lovely!
February 22nd, 2010 on 12:10 pm
I don’t have a favorite card shop, but these would be useful for cards - supercute address stamps (she also has initial/monogram cards to order)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/lettergirl
Like a previous poster, i also like mad4plaid
http://www.etsy.com/shop/mad4plaid
and turnaround design has eco-friendly options
http://www.etsy.com/shop/turnarounddesign
February 22nd, 2010 on 12:45 pm
seller APunkinCardCompany has some cute, but simple cards. They also do wedding papers as well. I love their name too, secretly I do!
February 22nd, 2010 on 1:02 pm
well… my first choice would be to send you to http://www.etsy.com/shop/PolkaDotsandPirates to start working on baby’s first birthday party invitations. She does ADORABLE work - example: http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=17106192
But she’s booked up so has nothing available.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/OrangeTwist has some cute simple cards!
February 22nd, 2010 on 1:24 pm
cute cards!! I hope I win!
This seller doesn’t typically do cards, but these are some cute postcards you could send to announce a move or a new house, etc.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/rachelaine?section_id=6008767
February 22nd, 2010 on 1:26 pm
I haven’t bought from them, but they’re in my favorites! http://www.etsy.com/shop/bigtreegraphics
February 22nd, 2010 on 1:28 pm
I have to agree with those who have said Storeyshop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Storeyshop
I bought a card from her (“I love you more than coffee”) that I intended to give my husband on our wedding day, but because of all the chaos that morning, I completely forgot. So I’m giving it to him on our 1st anniversary instead.
February 22nd, 2010 on 2:01 pm
I love having a stash of random blank cards to have for all sorts of occasions.
My two favorite etsy shops are:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/gallardoworks
and http://www.etsy.com/shop/artistscs28
From artistscs28 I also love her mini notebooks which are perfect for keeping in your purse so you always have paper to write thoughts, lists, notes, etc. down on.
February 22nd, 2010 on 2:14 pm
I love etsy in general, but for cards we like to ummmm “make our own”. By that I mean we shop random clearence cards and will send cards that are completely inappropriate, but with words marked out to make it occassion appropiate. For example, for fathers day we gave his dad, a priest, a Hanukkah card. But we included a fathers day message. Our families are used to our silliness and look forward to the crazy cards more than the presents.
February 22nd, 2010 on 2:44 pm
YeeHaw.etsy.com.
YeeHaw has a variety of mini cards which I love such as: BESOS, THANK YOU, I LOVE YOU, BONJOUR - SET OF 4 PRINTS HAND PRINTED LETTERPRESS. I think they’re cute and vintage looking! You should check it out!
February 22nd, 2010 on 2:48 pm
I love the tree cards with the swings!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/GoMakeMe
February 22nd, 2010 on 3:09 pm
http://www.etsy.com/shop/twoguitars?page=4
Beautiful cards that are all made using the Gocco. Simple but yet wonderful just the same.
February 22nd, 2010 on 3:45 pm
http://www.etsy.com/shop/westwillow
Someone already said this site, but they are awesome!!!! I like that everything is so personal
February 22nd, 2010 on 4:15 pm
ilee (http://www.etsy.com/shop/ilee) has always been my favorite - but it looks like they are down for another week. Hopefully they will be back soon.
February 22nd, 2010 on 4:36 pm
I love Hawkgerber, Ink. Letterpressed goodness and cute phrases. I love the Bee’s Knees card.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/hawkgerber
February 22nd, 2010 on 4:52 pm
Cute cards! I haven’t bought (or even browsed) any etsy cards….but I’ll have to start looking there now! Thanks.
February 22nd, 2010 on 6:09 pm
Those are too cute! I’ve purchased a couple of wedding cards through this shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/lilflower she has lovely calligraphy pieces, all hand done.
February 22nd, 2010 on 6:16 pm
http://www.etsy.com/shop/PolkaDotCardz
She has monogram cards that might be cute to put in with your jenna cole shipments as little thank yous. All of her cards are so cute!
February 22nd, 2010 on 6:40 pm
This card:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40110370&ref=sr_gallery_14&&ga_search_query=SARCASTIC+CARDS&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=3&includes=tags&includes=title
from the “Neat Things” shop.
ohhhh yes.
February 22nd, 2010 on 6:53 pm
Floating around, I found the most amazing cards on Dean Penn & Paper. As a music geek, I love the “Name in Notes” cards!
February 22nd, 2010 on 7:04 pm
Honeyandoats! Because she uses carved rubber block stamps and they look totally cute and amazing!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41129711
February 22nd, 2010 on 7:46 pm
i like the spark plug one the most
try this shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/NeatThings?section_id=6009637
cute!
February 22nd, 2010 on 8:38 pm
Dandee’s cards make me laugh…everytime.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/dandee?section_id=5291276
February 22nd, 2010 on 9:09 pm
http://www.etsy.com/shop/michellebrusegaard
Love her stuff!
February 22nd, 2010 on 9:14 pm
I’m a sucker for pop-up cards, and I love the simple sweetness of these.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/tracychong
February 22nd, 2010 on 9:23 pm
I’m really a ‘make your own card’ kinda girl. However, I once saw a “You are my sunshine” card on Etsy and I have no idea who the seller was, but it was cute!
(unhelpful, I know!)
February 22nd, 2010 on 9:53 pm
i love the cards in this etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/morganprather?section_id=6710301. so cue!
February 22nd, 2010 on 11:44 pm
cindymindypindy’s shop! The birds on the wire spelling out “Thank You” just kill me- in a weird way it reminds me of that cartoon that Pixar did with all of the birds on a wire.