our very first catalog
“EveryDay is a holiday”
Spring 2017
By Ms James HANDCRAFTED PAPER GOODS BASED ON A TRUE STORY
BY MS. JAMES IS A REFLECTION OF CULTURAL TRADITIONS POSSIBLY FORGOTTEN, CONVERSATIONS YOU WANT TO REMEMBER AND MEMORIES YOU HOPE NEVER FADE
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The Story
When I was younger, my father used to buy us black greeting cards. At the time, I thought they were super corny but without fail, on every major holiday, he would give them to us with a black image gracing the cover and a message on the inside that I could relate to. The cards were sold at an independent black bookstore that closed down shortly after my mother moved us to California. I never forgot those cards or the way they made me feel growing up. Since having my son, I’ve had a burning itch to bring those feelings back so that I could share them with him. The urge of wanting to recreate that and (re)inspire others with positive and relatable images of black people eventually overcame me. While filling a void, I decided to spawn a personality that people could relate to; a voice that is honest, refreshing and real. I’m using advice and motivating/inspiring quotes that were offered to me. Even some of the influential people I meet will be written in this journey. Ultimately, this is the world illustrated and narrated by me. Hope you enjoy!
xoxo. Tara A. James :-)
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THe DeETS... MINIMUM ORDER REQUIREMENT Cards are $2.50 wholesale and $5.00 is the suggested retail. Opening minimum order $125. Reorder minimum $75. Reorders below the $50 minimum will incur a fee of $10. The order minimum per design is 6 single cards or 6 sets/boxes containing (8 or 10 pieces per box). ORDERING AND PAYMENT Please email all orders to info@bymsjames.com. First time orders must be paid via credit card or paypal. All payments are processed upon receipt of order and prior to shipment. Expedited orders may also be placed directly by phone at 909.446.5838 TURAROUND TIME AND SHIPPING Please allow 1 to 2 weeks for your order to ship. If items are currently in stock and available for shipment, your order will ship in 2-3 business days. If needing an order expedited, please let us know what your desired time frame is, and we will do our best to accomodate you. Orders placed from November 1 thru December 15, may take slightly longer due to “holiday volumes�. We will make our best effort to ship your order as soon as possible during this period. All domestic orders ship via UPS Ground unless otherwise requested. International orders are shipped via USPS. Buyer is responsible for all shipping costs. All shipping costs are charged at the time of shipment and will be included in your final invoice. RETURNS AND CLAIMS We will accept returns on damaged or incorrectly shipped merchandise only. No refunds will be given, replacement/exchange only. All claims must be made within 10 days of receipt of order. No returns will be accepted after this 10 day period. Customer is responsible for return shipping fees. Packages must be shipped back via carrier with package tracking associated with return. Returns made without approval are not accepted. Authorized returns are subject to a 20% restocking fee. CANCELLATIONS All sales are final. No refunds will be given. By Ms James reserves the right to refuse or cancel any order.
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The Good Stuff Our cards are printed on 110llb smooth white cardstock (we fancy!). All cards are A7 sized (5x10), blank on the inside and come with a natural kraft envelope. They are each packaged in a plastic cello sleeve for safe travels. :-)
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COUGAR - BDW006 LITTLE SUPERHERO - BDB003 FLAT TOP BIRTHDAY - BDM004 BALLOON GIRL - BDG001
BIRTHDAY
BIRTHDAY KING - LOCS BDM001
BIRTHDAY KING - BEARD BDM001
BIRTHDAY KING - SHORT BDM003
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FLAT TOP BIRTHDAY BDM004
BIRTHDAY
LET ME SEE YOUR GRILL BDM006
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BROTHA BDM005
BIRTHDAY WISHES BDW001
CONGRATS BAE BDW002
CHEERS BDAY QUEEN BDW003
ANTIQUA BDW004
HAPPY BIRTHDAY QUEEN BDW005
COUGAR BDW006
GET THESE TUBMANS BD001
DEAD PRESIDENTS BD002
COOL GUY BDB001
COOL GIRL BDG002
BALLOON BOY BDB002
BALLOON GIRL BDG001
LITTLE SUPERHERO BDB003
BIRTHDAY PRINCESS BDG003
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ALPHA PHI ALPHA GRAD G0006
DELTA SIGMA THETA GRAD G0010
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA GRAD G0007
KAPPA ALPHA PSI GRAD G0008
PHI BETA SIGMA GRAD G0011
ZETA PHI BETA GRAD G0012
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OMEGA PSI PHO GRAD G0009
SIGMA GAMMA RHO G0013
CONTINUED//// GRADUATION
DAB GRAD GIRL G0003
ALPHA PHI ALPHA GRAD G0006
DAB GRAD BOY G0004
DREAM DEFERRED G0014
OMEGA PSI PHO GRAD G0009
GRADUATION CAPS G0015
LOVE///
FOREVA EVA? L005
STILL CHOOSE YOU L001
MAN OF MY DREAMS L006
DOWN TO MARS GIRL L007
DJ KHALED L002
SO DAMN FINE THO L003
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FUCKING LOVE YOU L008
LOVER PROTECTOR KING L004
COMING SOON
BOXED VALENTINE’S DAY CARDS FOR THA BABIES SIGN UP FOR OUR MAILING LIST F O R T H E L AT E S T R E L E A S E S, H OT D E A L S, AND MORE! INFO@BYMSJAMES.COM
POWER COUPLE GOALS L017
HAPPY LOVER’S DAY L011
REALITY TV GOALS L018
I’LL STILL LOVE YOU L012
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TO MY BAPS L016
ROSES ARE RED L010
SO FUCKING MAGICAL L013
ALWAYS HAVE YOUR BACK L014
DO FREAKY THINGS L015
FAVORITE CUP OF TEA L017
JUST BECAUSE///
STEAL YOUR MAGIC JB003
CAREFREE BLACK GIRL JB004
REAL MVP JB001
SO PROUD OF YOU JB002
BABY HAIRS JB005
I’LL MISS YOU JB005
SYMPATHY///
HEAVEN KNOWS HOW TO PARTY SYM001
MAGICAL FLOWERS SYM002
HANG IN THERE SYM003
HERE IF YOU NEED ME SYM005
IMMATURE SYM004
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LEMONADE SLAY SYM006
MOM///
FLORAL SCRIBBLE MOM001
MOMS ARE THE GLUE L012
GRANDMA MOM003
LOTS OF HATS MOM004
SUPERHERO MOM MOM005
THANKS FOR EVERYTHING - BOY MOM006
THANKS FOR EVERYTHING - GIRL MOM007
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY FRO MOM009
QUEEN MOTHER MOM010
THE DOPEST BM MOM011
REBBIE THE RIVETER MOM012
DAD///
SUPERHERO DAD FD005
GRANDPA FD003
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BEST GRANDPA EVER FD009
COOLEST DAD EVER FD001
CONTINUED//// DAD
BIG DADDY FD008
MY DAD VS THEIR DAD FD004
TO A REAL ONE FD007
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY KING FD006
COOLEST MOM EVER B002
NEW ADDITION B003
CONGRATS BAE B004
BLUE WAX PRINT FD002
BABY///
STAGES OF BREAST FEEDING B001
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COLLECTION//// SERENDIPITY: A LOVE STORY
Black BoyJoy
Black Girl Magic
BLACK BOY JOY SIZE: 18X24 CSPOSTER2
BLACK GIRL MAGIC POSTER SIZE: 18X24 CSPOSTER1
BLACK BOY JOY CSD004
BLACK GIRL MAGIC CSD003
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TEEN BOY CSD002
WEDDING CSD007
FOR MY BEAUTIFUL WIFE CSD005
FOR MY WONDERFUL HUSBAND CSD006
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TEEN GIRL CSD001
PATIENCE IS THE MOTHER CAF003
IT TAKES A VILLAGE CAF002
ANY ROAD WILL TAKE YOU CAF005
TEACH LOVE CAF004
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LET’S GO TOGETHER CAF001
TO BE WITHOUT A FRIEND CAF006
HOLIDAY
TIS THE SEASON FOR ANGELS H0005
BLESSED ANGELS H0015
THE BLACK MADONNA H0003
CHRIST THE ORIGINAL H0002
THREE KINGS H0001
FAMILY THAT PRAYS H0007
HAPPY BIRTHDAY QUEEN BDW005
COUGAR BDW006
GET THESE TUBMANS BD001
BLACK JESUS H0008
HOLIDAY PARTY H0009
JOY PEACE HAPPINESS H0015
JOY TO THE WORLD H0014
FAMILY LOVE FOOD PRAYER H0013
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TIS THE SEASON H0012
Ordering Instructions Ah shucks so its finally come to this eh? Well let’s get to it then shall we? To place an order, send us an introductory email with your name, the best way to contact AND your favorite Holiday (yes, it can be your birthday) to BYMSJAMES@GMAIL.COM. We’ll reply back with your own personal login and password to the SUPER SECRET wholesale section of our website! Easy right? If you prefer to order another way, tolally cool..Just let us know how we can help! Want more? Don’t Fret, we’re working ‘round the clock to pump out new designs for you and the rest of the world. Feel free to subscribe to our wholesalers mailing list for exclusive news and updates.
Thank you!