Well, This Little Corn Friend Happened

Some card ideas arrive more quietly than others.

Not this little lady.

She popped in wearing a cowboy hat, carrying a flower, and standing proudly in the middle of summer with her cheerful thank-you pun.

I first played with corn ideas several summers ago, back in the very early “rough little images, who knew this might become greeting cards someday?” season.

At the time, I had a handful of early cards, and I use the word cards very loosely, heading toward a few Lake Chelan farm stands to see what might happen.

Thank you, Lake Chelan early supporters. I would not have arrived here without your encouragement.

Janet in particular. I’m ever grateful for you.

Because I was in a farm stand frame of mind, fresh corn on the cob made perfect sense. Who doesn’t love hot buttery corn in the summer? Add salt, take a bite, and there it is: cookout joy.

Although I should probably confess something.

I love corn on the cob, but I am also one of those people who cuts it off with a sharp knife. Corn stuck in my teeth is not one of my favorite accessories. Probably not yours either if you’re looking at me across the table. It’s right up there with the spinach-in-your-teeth situation. On a date. Or really, anytime.

Anyway, this became a multi-part corn story.

A friend complimented me for something, and I honestly cannot remember what it was. But I do remember what showed up next:

“Aw, shucks. Thank you.”

Corn shucking. Me, a city girl. And somehow this is where the idea went.

And suddenly I could see it.

A western-style little corn character, cowgirl energy, maybe kicking up a boot heel, happy and bashful and thankful all at the same time.

Then, as creativity often does with me, another idea “popped” in. And then another. And then an entire popcorn card collection started forming in my imagination.

Truly, ideas are not usually the part where I run out.

This one eventually sprouted into a greeting card called “Thank You for Being in My Corn-er.”

She’s a cheerful thank-you card for someone who has stood beside you, encouraged you, opened their home, shared a meal, made you laugh, or simply been in your corner when you needed them most.

Gratitude has all kinds of faces.

And this tender little cowgirl just happens to have kernels.

Wander A Little Further:

May I invite you to an informal introduction? You’ll find this ’lil gal visiting the shop for a season, along with other limited-edition greeting card gifts made to be shared, displayed, and kept.

You’re welcome to wander through the current Scatter Joyfulness card collection and see what’s ready to be sent.

Where will you Scatter Joyfulness today?