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23/01/2012

Notepads to Inspire

 

When I was brainstorming ways to make my Life is Messy Bootcamp the best organizational program out there for messy entrepreneurs (and obsessive compulsive organizers alike), I knew I wanted to provide more than just a digital extravaganza.

 

Mickey Mouse gives me a towel when I return on the Disney cruise ship.

 

Marie Forleo + Laura Roeder sent me a cool coffee mug when I join B-School.

 

Northwestern, my alma mater, sends me "Go Wildcats" hot purple shorts.

 

That's when the light bulb moment clicked + I came up with the idea of gifting all my awesome customers these hand-painted Life is Messy To-Do Notepads. Cuz seriously who doesn't love getting presents in the mail, right? In this digital age it sure feels good to hold something in your hands, doesn't it?

 

 

 

That's why, today I'm so so freaking excited to be shipping out my first batch of notepads to my Bootcampers from all around the world - from Brazil to Germany + from Japan to United Kingdom + from Singapore to Colombia + from the United States to Ireland + from Portugal to Canada + from Cyprus to Australia. I'm literally going to hug the mail lady today!

 

Now I know just how happy Santa Claus feels on Christmas Eve.

 

Anyhoo, this got me thinking, what are you doing to add your magical pixie to your offerings + blow your clients off their feet? What does this gesture say about who you are + what you do + why it matters? I'm curious + so interested!

 

xo,

Mayi Carles

Mayi Carles

Mayi Carles

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19 comments

  • Comment Link Meagan 23/01/2012 posted by Meagan

    OMGoodness! Those packages are tooo freakin' cute! DIY post please!

    Congrats on bootcamp. I hope it goes fabulously for you & I think the notepads were a perfect addition!

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  • Comment Link Licia Dantas 23/01/2012 posted by Licia Dantas

    I can see sneek peek my name among many other lucky ones on the pic. Yay - happy dancing here! :-)

    I have no doubt the life is messy bootcamp will be life changing and help us all move foward with our creative biz + personal goals.

    I've been using the messy planners for 4 months now and they have helped me focus and prioritize assignments + deadlines were never dreadful again.

    Can't wait for the awesome perfectly planned bootcamp to start!

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  • Comment Link Constança 23/01/2012 posted by Constança

    I've spotted my name in there! Yeah! :) So excited to get my notepad!

    (the stitched envelopes are brilliant, by the way)

    I always include a hand-written note, I wrap the product as best as I can and if the purchase is over a certain value, I include a handmade lavender sachet.

    (and I always email the person to thank them for the order and then to let them know when the order has shipped and when they can expect to receive it)

    I try to make every order human and special. I love and value my customers and I do try to show them that!

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  • Comment Link Mayi Carles 23/01/2012 posted by Mayi Carles

    Meagan: Hehehehe my granny makes those for me. She's the most amazing! I will talk to her about doing a DIY post. I'm sure she will be delighted. Gotta love her!

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  • Comment Link Mayi Carles 23/01/2012 posted by Mayi Carles

    Licia: hehehehe I tried to organize them in a way that everyone could see their names but no one could really complete the address for privacy + confidentiality of course. So happy you found you! I am seriously so blessed to have you in my life as a client + a dear friend. The bootcamp will be just one other adventure we'll get to embark together! I can't wait.

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  • Comment Link Mayi Carles 23/01/2012 posted by Mayi Carles

    Constança: Gotta give my granny 100% credit for those stitched envelopes :) I really would be lost without her.

    I hand-written note is the sweetest personal touch, I love it too :) I'm absolutely sure your clients feel all the love you put into everything you do. It's not only apparent + refreshing, but SO SO inspiring!

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  • Comment Link Stephenie Zamora 23/01/2012 posted by Stephenie Zamora

    These look so awesome Mayi!!! I was just brainstorming a little goodies pack to mail out to the people who purchase my program. Getting surprises in the mail is the BEST. Personally I'm a lover of mixed media, so I'm going to be making a little goodies pack that attaches to a hand made mixed media card. I'm so excited!

    Question... do you request their address or did you pull from their payment? I would love to surprise people, but would hate for things to come back to me because I have the wrong address. xo

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  • Comment Link Mayi Carles 23/01/2012 posted by Mayi Carles

    Stephenie: OMG are you serious? That's like the awesomest present EVER! Now, in answer to your question, I requested shipping information during the checkout process, so you can customize your cart with that feature to pull off your surprise! I'm sure your clients will LOVE your even MORE!

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  • Comment Link Kristi *aka* BohoBear 23/01/2012 posted by Kristi *aka* BohoBear

    So adorable, Mayi! Did you stitch those all yourself?

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  • Comment Link melissa scotton 24/01/2012 posted by melissa scotton

    These are awesome notepads! I LOVE making to-do lists and these are the cutest ever! Did you make the notepads yourself or did you get them printed somewhere? Do you have a recommendation on where to get products like that made? Thanks lady!! xo

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  • Comment Link Silvia -LaGataConBotas 24/01/2012 posted by Silvia -LaGataConBotas

    Oh! I love those envelopes! Congrats to your Granny :)
    I can't wait to receive my notepad! I found my envelope in there too! Yippie!

    I think writing a note and paying attention to the packaging are ways of showing your customers that you care and that you appreciate them. I just love when I receive something I bought and I can see some personal touch. It makes me feel special and not like just another customer.

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  • Comment Link Haroulla 24/01/2012 posted by Haroulla

    Cyprus!! That's me, that's me! :) I am really looking forward to bootcamp and getting my business started Mayi!

    PS - Your granny's stitched envelopes are awesome...Can't wait to receive my notepad! :)

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  • Comment Link Mayi Carles 24/01/2012 posted by Mayi Carles

    Kristi: My granny. I will tell her you called her adorable :)

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  • Comment Link Mayi Carles 24/01/2012 posted by Mayi Carles

    Melissa: So happy you LOVED em'. I hand-painted them myself + printed them locally here in Panama. I worked closely with the printers to get the image to look as closely as the real thing. What are you thinking about getting made? Maybe I can help.

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  • Comment Link Mayi Carles 24/01/2012 posted by Mayi Carles

    Silvia: Yes yes yes, Yours is on there LOL. So excited for your notepad to arrive to it's new happy home.

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  • Comment Link Mayi Carles 24/01/2012 posted by Mayi Carles

    Haroulla: Yes that's you sweet thing :) Big hugs to you from Panama to Cyprus!

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  • Comment Link Krisit *aka* BohoBear 24/01/2012 posted by Krisit *aka* BohoBear

    Oh wow, your granny is the bomb!!

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  • Comment Link Vanessa 26/01/2012 posted by Vanessa

    The packages are adorable!

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  • Comment Link Susan Harbourt 15/02/2012 posted by Susan Harbourt

    I see mine in the photo and I am soo excited to get this in the mail!!! XOXOXOXOX

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