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National Letterwriting Month

National Letterwriting Month

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April is here and so is “National Letterwriting Month”!!! The world we live in today has become more and more centered around technology and digital communication. Emails, texting, instant messaging, and social media are a common part of daily life, but can you remember the last time you received a handwritten letter? The instant relay of a message can be convenient for sure, but the personal touch of a physical letter can be a powerful thing. ………………………… The 30 Letters in 30 Days Challenge There are numerous organizations and blogs that celebrate this holiday by giving you “Letter-a-day” challenges, hosting things like “letterwriting to active military personnel” events, and more. The Postal Service even creates special stamps and sometimes kits for the occasion! Last year we became aware of the #write_on campaign (sponsored by Sakura, the company that brings you great pens like Gelly Rolls and Microns) that challenges you to write a letter …

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Coloring Cards by Between the Evergreens

Coloring Cards by Between the Evergreens

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Greeting cards are fun to give your friends & family for special occasions, or any time.. just because! While attending RAW: Nashville’s Holiday Rawk Artist Showcase this week, we came across artist Elizabeth Lang & her company between the evergreens. Elizabeth not only does wonderful watercolor paintings & artwork featuring various trees, but she also makes some really awesome greeting cards- that you can color yourself! Whether you want to be the one to color them OR if you’d rather give them as gifts for others to color, Marker Supply has some great markers to use with these cardstock cards. We chose to color her “Sweetbay Magnolia” card with the Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers.. With the real bristle brush tip, it feels like you’re painting! The very tip of the brush gets in the tiniest of spaces, or you can angle the brush to color larger spots. Try using multiple colors- the …

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Marker Supply Shipping Policy Highlights

Marker Supply Shipping Policy Highlights

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Ordering items online has definitely become a convenient way of shopping. But after you click that “place order” button, you still have to rely on the company to ship your items to you. At Marker Supply, getting your order to you as quickly, as easily, and as affordably as possible is very important to us. Find out more information about these areas of our shipping policy: Order Processing / Handling Times Local Order Pickup Special Delivery Instructions Tracking Your Package Backorder Shipping (Out-of-Stock Items) Shipping Transit Time Maps Claims for Lost / Damaged Packages “HAZMAT” Shipping Restrictions Flat Rate Shipping Next Day /2nd Day Air Shipping International Shipping Contact Us …………………………………………………. ORDER PROCESSING / HANDLING TIMES A major part of our customer service at Marker Supply is our “same day handling” times. We do everything possible to get your order out the door the very same day it is placed. To …

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NEW REWARDS PROGRAM!

NEW REWARDS PROGRAM!

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Marker Supply is excited to introduce our new Rewards Program! Now whenever you sign in and place an order online at www.markersupply.com, you’ll earn points that can be redeemed for gift certificates or special products! The way it works is simple: First create an account at www.markersupply.com. (See the “Rewards Program” page HERE.) If you already have a normal account you sign in with, you are good to go! You will now be able to have an account using any email service, or sign in with your Facebook account. You MUST be signed in to your account to earn points! Then place your order and you’ll start earning! Every $1 spent = 1 point. New customers that sign up get 50 “starter points”! You can also earn points in other ways- with “extra point” products, special promotions, contests, and more! Stay tuned to markersupply.com, this blog, and our Facebook page …

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Happy December!!

Happy December!!

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While 2014 is coming to an end, there is still plenty going on in this final month of the year!! ‘Tis the Season for Gifts! For the month of December, and while supplies last, Marker Supply will be including a free marker gift with every order! We appreciate your business and are happy to share some of our favorite markers with you. Enjoy! Also, if you are still searching for the perfect gift for an artist or even a potential artist that you know, MARKER SETS are great for beginners and pros alike! We have a large variety of different sized sets featuring various kinds of markers & pens that make great gifts! And remember Marker Supply Gift Certificates are available for those that are hard to shop for! Winter temperature warning BRR!! In most places, the weather has gotten chilly outside as we head into the winter season, so …

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HOLIDAY SEASON SPECIAL!!

HOLIDAY SEASON SPECIAL!!

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It’s that time of year again! To say thank you for being our valued customers, Marker Supply is offering free shipping* from Thursday, November 27th to ­­­­­­­­­­­Tuesday, ­­­­­­­­­­­December 23rd!! *For all orders of $50 or more, shipping within the Continental United States via First Class Mail, Priority Mail, or UPS Ground- shipping will be FREE!! Find all the information for Holiday Shipping on our Shipping Info page, including a chart showing transit times for shipping your order- so if you are ordering a gift, you can make sure it will reach you in time! Also please note our holiday hours! Marker Supply will be closed on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th. Orders placed on these days will be processed when we reopen on Monday. We will also be closed on December 24th, 25th, 31st, and January 1st. Please keep this holiday calendar in mind when placing your orders, …

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Watercolor Valentine How To Video

Watercolor Valentine How To Video

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Happy February everyone! We’ll be kicking off the month with our first how to video. Each month we’ll be bringing you more tips and tricks videos to help you get the most out of your markers. This month I’ll be showing you a fun, easy way to make a one of a kind valentine for your loved ones. Please comment with your thoughts and any projects you’d like to see in the future. Thanks for watching! http://www.MarkerSupply.com ZIG Clean Color Real Brush :http://www.markersupply.com/zigclcorebrm1.html ZIG BrusH2O Water Brush :http://www.markersupply.com/zigwacosybrp.html ZIG Two Way Glue :http://www.markersupply.com/zigmesy2wayg6.html

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Inspiration Monday : Brush Lettering

Inspiration Monday : Brush Lettering

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Our blog hiatus is over! And we’re going to start 2013 with a new ongoing project. Every Monday we’ll be posting some artwork done using the markers we carry. My hope is to share some unique techniques and inspire you to use your markers in new ways! Brush lettering is a quick way to spice up a letter or note. By applying different pressure as you write, you can create contrasting lines. The examples below were done with the ZIG Brushable marker. Its unique, two-toned, double-ended brush barrel allows a quick way to create depth using one marker with simple layering. For accents, try outlining the lettering with a ZIG Millenium fine line marker!

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Pebeo Porcelaine Markers on Postcard Mug

Pebeo Porcelaine Markers on Postcard Mug

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In the age of digital communication it’s always fun to receive a handwritten letter in the mail, especially when it’s from a loved one who is off traveling. When we stumbled upon this adorable idea by Bailey Doesn’t Bark our minds were blown. They have created a Mug that also serves as a Postcard! When you order the mug you also receive a Pebeo Porcelaine 150 Marker in black to write your message. As with all the Pebeo Porcelaine Markers once dry and baked the written marks are dishwasher safe. Such a cute idea! For more information and more color options of the Pebeo Porcelaine Markers visit the Pebeo section of our website here : http://www.markersupply.com/pepama.html

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