Amy has just adapted one of her cards at the request of an enterprising young Daisy Girl Scout and her mother. They wanted to use Amy’s design for Thank You Notes to go with each of the orders, and as Gift Tags (Amy Adele Calling Cards) to attach to the Girl Scout cookie boxes. What a wonderful way for them to thank all of their customers!

Milk and Cookies Folded Notecard

Milk and Cookies Calling Card

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But back to Thanksgiving. We hear the phrase “giving thanks” a lot. We regularly “give thanks” for our food, our health, our relationships and so on. We give thanks to people we when we receive gifts and various kindnesses.

But what about receiving thanks? We don’t talk so much about that (and understandably). But we must remember to be gracious and always acknowledge when thanks is directed to us. Do we say “you’re welcome” warmly and sincerely, or do we try to shrug off thanks uncomfortably, with a “oh it was nothing” or a “don’t mention it”?

All of this brings me to an email we received from a customer last week. We at Amy Adele are very blessed that our customers take the time to share with us how much they enjoy Amy’s designs. And without meaning to brag, I will tell you that we are often acknowledged for the great customer service our staff works very hard to provide to all of our customers. But this email took us all back a bit. It was immediately shared and passed around to all the staff. We are grateful for such wonderful customers and friends who have made our company what it is today. And for all the thanks we receive, we warmly and fondly say, “You’re welcome!”

Hello,

Today I received my order of 80 personalized ocean friends thank you cards. Words cannot express my feelings as I opened the box and found such a wonderful experience. First off, I see that not only were the cards in a plastic bag, but also in small netting bags. I removed one of the bags and I was immediately brought to tearing eyes as I see the name of my not yet born grandson staring back at me. I remove one of the cards and see how the card is exactly as ordered, the vibrant colors, the not overdone but obvious theme and the beauty of his name across the front of the card. I am pleased and I say out loud “Aiden, you are a lucky child. They have done a wonderful job!” So I put the card back in the bag and a few minutes later I open it again and look at it. I am so impressed by the product which while the quality was expected, the packaging was not and it does make a difference. I am so pleased by the card and I immediately put a call into the dad to be that the cards have arrived and I am so pleased. Again I put the card away and look at the paperwork. Oh a note addressed to me? So I open it and here it is a THANK YOU to me for my order. Not a tiny sentence on the invoice but a THANK YOU CARD! It says that it is hoped I will enjoy my order and a blessing for all of those who share these designs and signed. I mean can it get much better? Yes, it can. My order was made with recycled paper and although I didn’t need peanuts in my shipping, a note explaining those used are bio-degradable and FDA approved. Well you got me. All of my needs whether invites, thank you notes, or announcements will be done through Amy Adele. You are a top-notch company that has gone above and beyond what anyone can expect from a business today during these hard times. Thank you so much for the wonderful job you do. Well I wanted to get that note off to you right away after receiving my cards. I have to go now. I feel the need to look at them again and smile about the WELL DONE JOB!   Thank you!

Karen

(Note: names were changed out of respect of privacy)

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We often overlook these two simple little words: “Thank you”.

“Silent gratitude isn’t much use to anyone.” ~G.B. Stern

“I would thank you from the bottom of my heart, but for you my heart has no bottom.” ~Author Unknown

“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.” ~Oscar Wilde

“It’s nice to be important, but it’s more important to be nice.”  ~John Cassis

“How beautiful a day can be when kindness touches it!” ~George Elliston

“Every time we remember to say ‘thank you’, we experience nothing less than heaven on earth.” ~Sarah Ban Breathnach

“Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.” ~Henry Ward Beecher

Who do you need to say “Thank you” to?

Some of Amy’s Thank Yous:

Baby Gifts Thank You Note

Balloon Bunch Stationery

Circus Thank You Note

Orange Dot Gift Stationery

Two Monkeys Birthday Flat Notecard

Triple Christmas Border Thank You Note

Colorful Christmas Tree Folded Notecard

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Samples of Amy Adele’s pre-written thank you notes:

Birthday Balloon

Hayride

Toddler Gym

Reindeer

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Who should I send thank you notes to? You should send separate personalized thank you notes to each person who interviewed you, either in a group setting or in one-on-ones. Hopefully, they gave you cards during the interview with their contact info. If not, consult the company’s website and call the receptionist to verify (staff lists on corporate websites are notoriously out of date). Make sure to get names and titles correct. You don’t want to make mistakes in your thank you note that raise flags that you weren’t paying attention or that you don’t care enough to get the details correct. If you have several rounds of interviews, send thank you notes after each round. You never know which round may be the last — they may just decide they want you and forgo the rest of the process they had intended.

Should I send an email or a handwritten note? We suggest both. While an email is immediate and will no doubt be read, a handwritten note is much more personal and shows that you went the extra step. We know of situations where the handwritten letter didn’t arrive until after the hiring decision was made. By sending both the email and the handwritten letter, your email reiterates your interest in the position immediately after the interview, and your handwritten note that arrives within a few days and both reinforces what you said in the interview and provides a second chance to remind the hiring personnel that you are a serious candidate.

Writing a thank you note for a job interview:
First paragraph (1-2 sentences): Actually say thank you for the job interview. Be as specific as possible about the day and time of your interview to make sure they know who the letter is from.
Second paragraph (2-3 sentences): Reiterate your interest and enthusiasm for the position. (Some people leave interviews and decide the job is not right for them. Make sure they know that’s not the case with you!). If there was anything they stressed in the interview that they are looking for in the new hire, explain again how you fit the bill. If there was anything in your skill set or background that they were hesitant about, here’s your chance to address it and assure them that you’re still the person for the job. If there is anything you forgot to tell them that would help your case, this is where you do it.
Last paragraph (1-2 sentences): Thank them again for the opportunity and tell them that you look forward to hearing from them about their decision. Though the information is on your resume, remind them of how they can contact you if they have any further questions (email and/or phone number).

Things to keep in mind:
* Don’t delay. Thank you notes for interviews should be sent within 24 hours of the meeting.
* Make sure your handwriting is legible. Experts say there seems to be no preference among employers for handwritten vs. typed letters, so if your handwriting is illegible, type it.
* Proofread. Proofread. Proofread. Don’t blow your chance by making a silly mistake at this late stage of the game.
* If possible, take the letter to the post office in person, rather than letting it sit in a box for a day. Some experts will tell you it’s okay to hand deliver a thank you note. You need to judge for yourself if the hiring agent will appreciate this extra step — or think it’s creepy. We would advise doing this if you know you will only see the receptionist and not actually run into the recipients of your letters. Even more awkward, you may run into other candidates for the position and that’s just going to stress you out. Best to stick with the original plan to send an email for immediacy and put the handwritten letter in the mail for follow-up.

Amy Adele cards appropriate for interview thank you notes:

Geranium Stationery

Green Line Border Stationery

Blue and Yellow Line Border Stationery

Light Pink Border Thank You Note

Blue Line Border Stationery

Yellow Line Border Stationery

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