Happy World Stationery Day to all my paper loving peeps! Oh you know who you are! If you aren’t sure, here is how you tell. You have a drawer full of stationery in your home that you refuse to use because “it’s way too pretty”; the “look” of a stack of paper make you giddy and you have a monthly budget set aside for greeting card purchases! We know your kind well, and we love you! 💌🐦⬛
Warning: We are not responsible for anything that happens after purchasing this card. 😂 Trump false news birthday card: $6.99 ea.
Event season is amongst us! These handy dandy pull-up banners are a must have! Fully customizable and perfect for enhancing brand visibility at your next trade show, corporate event or open house!
I was once terrified of dragonflies (bad childhood memory), but now I love when I cross paths with these crazy cool bugs! They sparkle, they dance and they seem to love cottaging as much as I do! Fun Fact: A single dragonfly can eat anywhere between 30 and hundreds of mosquitoes per day! Dragonfly mug - $8.99 each
A creative block can sometimes be paralyzingly scary! Swipe to see three great ways to get those creative juices flowing again!
Today is pink shirt day! I do not have a pink shirt but I do have a shirt that helps raise awareness about bullying! Today and everyday, do the nice thing! There is enough room on this big beautiful planet for everyone! @calling.crow.communications is a Bully Free Zone! Everyone is welcome!
We need to make some room for spring, so come see our new location this Sunday and get 20% off select items! 🐦⬛ All coir doormats 🐦⬛Plant pots and terrariums 🐦⬛Artificial plants 🐦⬛Jarred soy candles - essential oil scented 🐦⬛Pillar candle holders
Yup I admit it, I am a sucker for Valentines Day! 16oz Double-Wall Tumbler with straw By: @calling.crow.communications BPA Free Push-on thumb slide lid $21.99 each
When you are out for your walk tonight make sure you look up and howl! 🐺 January’s full moon 🌕 is often called the Wolf Moon because – in parts of the world where they live – wolves are active in January and often howl on cold nights. ❄️
We apologize for any inconvenience our relocation may cause you. As we transition into our new space, our shop and studio hours may change a bit while we get settled in. However, you can still shop while you wait! We recommend utilizing the convenience of our online shop during this time of transition. You can order items and cards easily for pickup via callingcrow.ca SHOP! We will be working hard to get the new location set up for you to come visit as quickly as possible; but in the meantime please take advantage of our website!
Oh la la! Valentines greeting cards are arriving! Come see what’s in store for your sweetheart!
It’s easy clearing off the trees when all of our ornaments are on sale for 50% off! 2 trees down, 1 to go! Only one week left of sales @calling.crow.communications , then we start to pack it all up for another year and for the big move to our new shop!!!
This year our Zodiac Insanity Cards celebrate their 22nd year! They were our very first greeting card line and continue to be one of our favourites! What sign are you?
Quick! It’s coming fast! Pickup a New Year’s card @calling.crow.communications before the party starts! 🎉🐦⬛
Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Cottages are a special place during every season, but there is nothing like drinking coco by the fire in Northern Ontario, surrounded by snowy evergreens, playing Scrabble with time to kill. I don’t have a cottage of my own but I know how special the memories made at in these homes away from home can be! So, cheers to cottages and to today’s Monday Sketch! Have a happy holiday season! To purchase our hand poured soy candle scent “Cottage Memories” hit the link in today’s story.
We're attracting crows, not scaring them 🤷♀️🐦⬛ #crowcalling #callingcrow
Well I guess the cat is out of the bag! We are moving!! That is right, Calling Crow will be relocating this February to 1365 King Street in @stjacobsvillage Until then WE ARE OPEN at our current location 4 Hachborn Street. Don’t let the For Lease sign on the side of our building scare you away, come on up to see us. We are here until February! Stay tuned for more details on the new space soon! ❤️🐦⬛
A huge thank you to @allycorbettmusic and friends for making our last Sparkles Saturday a joyful event! Ally has been joining us for these Shop & Listen Events for 3 years now, and I always love the energy she brings to our shop! Thanks for joining us guys!
Mr and Mrs Clause popped in for a visit! What a great way to kick off our second week of the Sparkles Holiday Shopping Event @stjacobsvillage @calling.crow.communications is open for late night shopping 10-9pm Thursday-Saturday this week! Hope to see you soon!
Calling Crow will be offering door crashers Thursday-Saturday during both weeks of the @stjacobsvillage Sparkles Holiday Shopping Event between 6-9pm! This evening GET 30% OFF all of our jarred soy candles! 10 essential oil scents available in 12 & 16 ounce jars!
The fabulous @sharon_stemmler_ on her way to a Sparkles! Have fun Sharon! @stjacobsvillage is going to be lit!
You asked and we listened! We will be open late this Sparkles! @calling.crow.communications will be open from 10-9pm Thursday - Saturday for both weeks of the @stjacobsvillage Sparkles Holiday Shopping Event! With so much going on in the village for this event, you are going to want to linger just a little bit longer than usual! Prepare yourself for an amazing local shopping experience and some good old fashioned holiday fun! We Ho-Ho-Hope to see you there!
Don’t get caught rockin’ around the Christmas tree alone this year! Tis the season to celebrate! Corporate holiday parties and event invitations are CC’s specialty! DM today to get the snowball rolling!
Holiday orders are rolling in! We are packing boxes with custom designed greeting cards for clients this week! These beauties are fresh off the press and ready for pickup! To have us quote your holiday cards slide into our DMs before the snow falls! ❄️
Spiral bound notebooks with a friendly reminder to stay positive! Yep, we’ve got those! The world is sometimes a crazy place! Instead of filling your head with worry, fill a notebook with worry!
Boy did these pumpkins go fast! We are looking forward to seeing all the Jack-o-lanterns you are all bringing back to @fatsparrowgroup to display this Saturday for the parade! Make sure you get them there by 6pm to be included!
NEW ARRIVAL! Do you need something that writes on dark paper?! Try a Sakura Gelly Roll fluorescent pen! They write like paint and are available in a variety of amazing colours!
That’s right! We are looking for an outgoing individual with customer service experience seeking weekend hours. If that sounds like you send your resume to [email protected]
Well you know what they say? If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em! Today I decided to keep up with the local box stores, and put some of our Christmas items out! So that means from now until Christmas you’ll catch me sipping “hot totties” by the tree!
Enamel like mugs, espresso cups and tea pots in red and green for the holiday scene!
FLASH SALE! Gobble Gobble! Don’t forget to pickup a John Crow Thanksgiving card for your host this year! We are also having a FLASH SALE on select items this Sat-Sun. 25% Off!
Set the table this fall with the perfect napkins and rattan napkin rings!
Nothing like a bowl of bats to get you in the mood for fall! Felt bat ornaments: $11.99 .ea
It’s that time of year when we start preparing for next year! Check out the two planner options we currently have available @calling.crow.communications Large floral 18 month planner - $12.99 Moleskine Weekly Planner (leather) $33.99
Write your next card in style with one of these sparkly floaty Glitz & Glam pens available in gold, silver and rose! 19.99 each!
Things are getting spooky inside our bulk mini stamp basket! Oogalee Boogalee!
The perfect notecards to say “cheers”! 10 pack $17.99
KNOCK KNOCK! I know the @calling.crow.communications instagram feed may sometimes seem like it's all "fun and games", which is totally cool with me! It turns out working hard can also be fun! Sometimes the only way to make an impact is to crack a couple of knock knock jokes! Adding humour to our feed is all part of the fun of working at CC! I do however want to connect on a serious note from time to time. It is important to communicate what I offer, and keep both sides of CC in check. As much as stationery and graphic design tie together nicely, I still have to address both aspects of the business individually. This can be tricky for creating content, but I work hard to make sure the messages you receive are informative and engaging. Fingers crossed the message is clear! Thank you for reading, laughing and joining me on this platform! Without further ado, here is a brief encounter on who I am and what I do. After graduating from Conestoga College for Small Business Development, and George Brown College for Graphic Design - with a major in Advertising Design (with honours), I hit the pavement as a freelance graphic designer. I have over 25 years of experience in a variety of sectors, and have had the privilege of working with many talented people teaching me a long the way. I value the lessons learned and I am very proud of my accomplishments, but also know there is still tons to learn and the world is forever evolving in the land of technology. "Pulling up my socks" is a regular part of my routine and adapting my skills and seeking out new challenges is constant. Prior to Calling Crow, I worked as a corporate graphic designer for a variety of companies. I started Calling Crow in 2015 and have since established freelance design relationships with over 150 businesses in Ontario and across Canada. In 2019 the CC retail stationery shop and freelance design studio opened in @stjacobsvillage , where I am currently a member of the local BIA. I specializes in visual branding strategies and production design. I work with companies that range in size and experience, in a variety of sectors. Reach out at [email protected] if you need a freelancer like me!
Put a little colour inside their backpack! Ooly pencil crayons, markers and pens available @calling.crow.communications
Our current branding project may give you a sugar rush! Which of these two palettes makes you want cake, but more importantly, makes you want to eat it too?!
Ever wonder where the term “once in a blue moon” comes from? The term blue moon refers to the occurrence of a second full moon within a calendar month. Tonight’s blue moon is extra special because it will also be a "Super Moon," a popular term for a full moon that occurs when our natural satellite is closer to Earth, making it appear slightly larger in the sky. This will be the last Super Blue Moon until 2037. Tonight’s moon will be the biggest and brightest full moon of the year so check it out!! 🌕
🍁John Crow is always happy to see fall! It means his Thanksgiving and Halloween cards are back on the shelf! 🎃 🍁Come fall into our shop this week! We still have tons of items left marked down to 40% off to make room for new fall merchandise! 🍁 🛒Don’t forget you can always shop online at callingcrow.ca and pickup later or ship to you door!
I’m not sure where this one is going yet but the paints are out, and I am just going to go with the flow!
Today I reluctantly decided to check out Adobe Express and try my hand at using their Adobe Firefly generative AI. I’ll be honest anything new makes me nervous to try but I had some fun with it for sure! Of course birds were on my brain when I took the plunge. It took me a while to create a crow I actually liked but the robin that emerged from my text to image description was pretty darn cute, so I’ll give Adobe a shoutout for that. I’m not exactly sure how I am going to make AI work for me quite yet but I have to say it is a pretty amazing tool and I can’t wait to explore more!
Our fall merchandise is starting to roll in! Keep an eye on our feed for new arrivals like these X-Large, X-tra cozy fall mugs!
Um I personally feel like I nailed the GigaChad face in this post but my kids are telling me I am cap and a big yikes that needs a serious glow up! Please translate I am officially old.
Meow! What is it with the fascination people have with cat butts? Well now you can colour them to your hearts delight!
2024 Moleskine weekly notebook planners are here! We love summertime too but it’s never too early to start your holiday shopping! Fall arrivals are going to start trickling in soon!
Only a few weeks of summer fun are left so we are going to have some family fun! We hit the @bingemans mini putt to play a round! @dennispoolzaborski took the win this time but treated us to some Kawartha’s ice cream @sweet_carolines_ice_cream
Happy Stationery Store Day! We are open on this beautiful sunny Saturday from 10-5pm You can find our stationery and design studio in beautiful @stjacobsvillage
Knock knock! Sign up this August to have us design your next door hanger and get 10% off! DM,email or phone Amanda today to get a quote! Let’s Get Busy!
It’s 5pm…time to wine down! Happy National Girlfriends Day! 500 ml stemless glasses $9.99
This black heart doormat is going to look great on your doorstep! 🖤
It has been a minute since we last shared a colour palette. Everyone knows Mother Nature has healing powers! These earthy ocean tones are just a tidbit of our latest visual branding project. Stay tune for more!
Did you see Amanda on the Made Right Here segment of the CTV Kitchener News yesterday? To check out her 15 seconds of fame hit the link in our bio or head to our stories to find the link! Be sure to comment below and let her know how she did!
Thanks for a great Christmas in July @stjacobsvillage A big thanks to Kenn Lewis and the @thevaudevillian for providing some amazing music today! Merry Christmas 😜 If you didn’t make it today, our 40% off sale continues Sunday 11-4. Come save on holiday cards and wrap!
Join us tomorrow @calling.crow.communications as we celebrate Christmas in July in @stjacobsvillage ! 🎅🏻 40% off select items, boxed holiday cards and wrap all day! 🍋 stop in between 12-3pm for $2 lemonade and some great live music from Kenn Lewis on steel drums and @thevaudevillian
Restocked items and new stuff will be hitting the Calling Crow online shop tomorrow! Be sure to check it out. Purchase for pickup or have it shipped to your door!
Is it Christmas already? It is @stjacobsvillage this weekend! Stop in and see us @calling.crow.communications to save 40% on holiday cards and wrap! We will also throw some saving in your bag for the upcoming Sparkles Shopping Event coming this November!
I’m loving the texture and pattern on these white glass lanterns. The frosty finish and rope handle is a nice touch!
Calling Crow is excited for this year’s @stjacobsvillage Christmas In July Event happening Saturday July 22! Get ready for a day of early holiday shopping and great music! Pop by the Hachborn Courtyard (located just outside our shop doors) to check out the following musical guests: 🍍12-1pm - St Jacobs presents Kenn Lewis - performing spicy Caribbean tunes on his steel drum! 🍑2-3pm - CC presents @thevaudevillian - This 1930’s Jugband will perform Ragtime Blues that get your toes tappin’!! 🍋Cool down while you watch - Serving lemonade $2 a glass and FREE freezies (while supplies last) Shop Savings Include: 🎅🏻All Christmas Cards and Holiday Wrap 40% OFF 🎅🏻 Select giftware items 40-50% OFF
Anyone who knows me well, knows that Scotland is at the top of my bucket list travel destinations - so I was thrilled to find out this original CC handmade (Giant Hogweed) is on its way there with it’s new forever family! At least I can say a piece of me made it there!! 🏴❤️
Happy Saturday! Look who flew in from my hometown to say CAW CAW! Thanks @dykcarolvan and @kellyknightt_ for the visit!
Raccoons are cute, but raccoons wearing glasses take these little scamps to a totally new level of cuteness!
A golden sunshine throw blanket is just the thing to brighten up a room!
Wishing you all a Happy Canada Day Long Weekend! Have a good one eh! We are open regular hours this weekend. See you @stjacobsvillage
IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN! HOLY CROW! We have been nominated in 5 categories for this year's Waterloo Record Readers' Choice Awards! Thank You KW! Please take a few minutes to cast your votes to help take us all the way! Link in bio Nominate until July 24th, 2023
Sourcing paper is one of my favourite things to do! Just give me a stack of swatch books, a tea and some sunshine and I’m good to go!
Nice choice on the rounded corners @seibertphillips ————————————— Order your next round of business cards @calling.crow.communications
Well that’s a wrap! Thanks again @nolan_bridge for all your help! It’s been a pleasure having you join me for the past 3 months. Good luck on your journey! I know you’ll do great! Another successful co-op term complete!
Can I just brag about our coop student for a minute? @nolan_bridge is one impressive guy! Not only has he already graduated from @elmira_lancers but instead of practicing his badminton swing all spring, he decided to get extra credit by doing a coop placement with CC in preparation for his first year as a design student @conestogacollege Nolan is dedicated and ready to tackle the design projects he has been given daily. He is always ready to learn and always delivers!! As I watched him squirt his work station with cleaner today (without being asked), I thought to myself, this kid is awesome!! Unfortunately his time with CC will be coming to an end soon and he will be missed. If you come in to see us over the next couple of weeks, be sure to say hi to him and wish him luck! Not that he is going to need it!