Most of my good friends know I am totally obsessed with Weehah! greeting cards. They are wonderful and creative in a very simple way. Loving the cute, to the point messages by Louisa Wimberger.
Louisa, once upon a time an English school teacher, decided to stop teaching and pursue her passion for greeting cards and personalized stationary and invitations. After moving to Charlottesville in 1997, her one year plan turned into twelve after falling in love our " amazing and dreamy little city". She seems to love this place just as much as I do!
As her hobby turned into a job, mostly by word of mouth, Louisa began selling her cards at markets, small boutiques, and holiday shows. She chose the name " Weehah" after a family nickname dubbed by her little niece who was unable to say her full name!
Aren't they just simple and wonderful! Louisa now resides in New England, closer to her family and the water, but her cards are still offered right here in C'ville! Check out Belair Market, Feast, Cappellino's Crazy Cakes, Derriere de Soie, Para Coffee, or Gearhart's Fine Chocolates.... you may even catch the cards being sold at the downtown farmers market ( that was the first time I ever saw these amazing works for art!)
The cards are made right in her studio with combinations of glitter, rubber stamps, pigment and dye inks, and watercolor paints. Louisa uses her desktop printer and works to find the best cardstock she can get her hands on. Each stamp in unique and different and designed by another artist or Louisa herself.
And... not only does she sell greeting cards! Louisa creates journals and art kits for children of all ages! The journals are offered in size small (3.5 x 5.5) or large (5 x 8.25) and can be made with blank or lined sheets of paper.
The art kits include pieces of scrap paper, straight from the studio and three new colored pencils. Everything is combined together and put in a clear bag tied together with a piece of ribbon! What a great gift... and only $5
Louisa also takes order for save the date cards, wedding invitations, birthday parties, thank you notes, and place cards.
Have a Super Saturday... and check back soon!
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