I like to say that it all started with love and a little lint.
I've been a major crafter and maker since 2 years old. And honestly I believe that's where it all started.
Hanging out at my grandma's house, handmaking pulp for paper and dying them with fun-colored lint from the dryer. Those were the days.
Over the years, paper played a major role in my life. From being a newspaper journalist to owning a wedding stationery business for 8 years, I may be a bit obsessed with it.
It follows me around.
In 2017 as I was wrapped up in wedding clients creating their perfect invitations, I started digitally designing my own thank you and encouragement cards for family and friends.
I fell in love. I'd always crafted my cards with different card stock colors, stamps, and other additions. Mixing that with my love for graphic design was a new and exciting experience.
So Lucky Dog was born.
First as a thank you card subscription box, and now as a full-fledged stationery and gift shop with hundreds of colorful cards and paper goods.
Oh, hi! In case we haven’t met, I’m Kayla. I’m the founder, designer, maker, creative, doer of all the things behind Lucky Dog Design Co.
About our Bread and Butter - The Cards
As you can imagine, paper is where it all matters to me. You’ll always find that the paper quality is top notch while also understanding the role it plays to our environment. I use thick, felt-textured stock that is sourced from a US-based, fully windmill-powered factory - and it’s only made with recycled fibers.
Lucky Dog's cards are not for the faint of heart—they are beautiful, colorful, and memorable.
I was told once that I needed to only have 1 to 3 colors for my envelopes - that I could make so much more profit per card with that change.
You’ll find dozens of colored envelopes in my line because I care more about the experience of receiving a card than a couple of pennies in profit.
Every card has a couple colors of envelopes that really and truly match, and I love making those pairings. I truly believe that adds so much to the experience. And imagine the gorgeous colors on your card wall!
A note: The envelope colors pictured with cards may not always be the same as what you receive, but they will always, always match. That's the beauty and fun of colorful, handmade envelopes.
And just like everything else in my line, it’s all small batch and handmade. I work in my home studio in Atlanta, Georgia, with my Chief Mail Sniffer Odin, a 10-year-old border collie and black lab mix. He’s been around since day one and has always had a fondness for mail.
About our Full Wholesale Line
As you can imagine (and may already know), I expanded quite a bit out from cards since 2017. You’ll now also find the following in our wholesale line:
- Weatherproof Vinyl Stickers
- Notepads and Planner Pads
- Desk Calendars
- Pocket Notebooks
- Gift Tags
- Card Sets
- Art Prints
- Postcards
I have over 300 SKUs across cards and these categories, and I’ve found that I’m really loving this mix. Over the next couple of years, I plan to dive even deeper into these categories.
If you’re ever looking for something specific, do not hesitate to reach out and ask. You can reach me at kayla@luckydogdesign.co.
Where You Can Order
Currently there are three ways to order from me:
You can order from my Faire shop by heading to https://faire.com/direct/luckydog or by using the widget below. My initial order minimum is $125 with $75 for reorders.
Ordering from my website is simple, but a little different from regular wholesale. Once you add 50 items from my shop in your cart, 50% off is automatically applied. This option does not have any MOQs, has free shipping, but there are no term payment options and you have to pay up front. You can start shopping at https://luckydogdesign.co/.
You can always order directly from my catalog and use an order form if this is the most comfortable way for you. To download the catalog, go to https://luckydogdesign.co/pages/wholesale and enter your email address. The catalog and order form will be in your inbox immediately.
Terms and Conditions:
MINIMUMS
First Order: $125 plus shipping*
Re-Orders: $75 plus shipping*
Minimum Order Quantities: Greeting Cards + Stickers: 6; Notepads + Card Sets: 4.
*Shipping costs are the responsibility of the buyer.
PAYMENT (if ordering by catalog)
Accepted Forms of Payment: Visa, Amex, Discover, and MasterCard.
Payment will be processed on ship date, and it will include your order total, plus shipping costs. Invoices will be included in your order.
COSTS/PRICING
Lucky Dog wholesale prices are subject to change and notice will be given to all existing customers. All prices are in U.S. dollars.
RETURNS
I’ll gladly accept returns and exchanges of wrong or damaged products within 72 hours of their delivery. Please be sure to check as soon as you receive the package and email kayla@luckydogdesign.co with photos of the damage and details.
I do not accept returns or exchanges otherwise.
DISPLAY & PACKAGING
- Greeting cards are packaged in cello sleeves and come with a “Blank Inside” sticker to include if you’d like. If you would prefer no individually wrapped cello sleeves, I am happy to accommodate. Please let me know in your order notes. If so, greeting cards will be in cello sleeves in groups of 6 to protect from shipping.
- Notepads are individually shrink-wrapped. To opt out, please let me know in your order.
- Card sets are displayed in a fitted, clear plastic box. Mini card sets shouldn't be separated and sold as individual cards.
- Stickers are loose and not packaged in any way.
FULFILLMENT
Please allow 4-7 business days* for your order to ship.
Orders typically ship via USPS Ground Advantage or 1-3 Day USPS Priority Mail, depending on weight. If you prefer another shipping method, please let me know at kayla@luckydogdesign.co within 48 hours of order date.
*If you need your order by a specific date, please let me know when you place your order, and I will do my best to accommodate.
Have questions?
I always love hearing from shop owners, so don’t hesitate to send me an email at kayla@luckydogdesign.co. That’s the best place to reach me.
You can also sign up to receive regular updates and specials I’m running by going to https://luckydogdesign.co/pages/wholesale and entering your email address. This is a great option if you’re interested but may not be ready to purchase yet or if you’re curious about what I have going on.
