Events

Upcoming Events

RISD Spring Alumni+Student Art Sale
Historic Benefit Street, Providence, RI
May 5, 2012 | 10 am – 4 pm

Past Events


Craftopia Holiday Sale
Hope Artiste Village, Pawtucket, RI
December 11, 2011

Closed out 2011 with a holiday sale featuring local artists and their fabulous, handmade items. Shout-outs to Stella Marie Soap Company, Apiary Designs, Oh, How Cute! Coasters, It's Sew You by Kristen Cole, Ko'brien Jewelry, Lucky Bird Studio, and Amy Casher Designs among others! Thanks, Seth and Mari for helping!

RISD Alumni Holiday Art Sale
RI Convention Center, Providence, RI
December 3, 2011

We had a fabulous day at the RISD holiday sale! It was so nice to see familiar faces and meet Facebook fans. We debuted new sassy sticky notes, a new coaster design, and improved Sassy Samplers! Thanks for the help, Carissa and Dori!

The Providence Art Festival–Autumn Edition
Westminster Street, Providence, RI
September 10, 2011

What a great way to bookend the summer: with a Providence Art Festival on either end. We had a great day with customers new and returning. Thanks to Dori and Sheila for helping and to everyone who stopped by for a look and a laugh!

Kickstarter Campaign is an Amazing Success!
August 25, 2011

98 backers helped raise $5,100 in 30 days to defray the cost of professionally printing 80 styles of our greeting cards! Backers received all sorts of goodies as thank you gifts. Click the image to the left to poke around our Kickstarter page, see what it was all about, and watch a fun video on 'the birth of a greeting card'. Click here to see our Wall of Honor!

Pecha Kucha Night
The Steel Yard, Providence, RI
July 27, 2011

It was one of those perfect summer nights: cool, dry weather, rubber monsters running around, a geodesic dome with a deejay, and 100+ friends hanging around a bunch of pods erected for the Wooly Fair. It was also a rare moment of public speaking for Jennifer and we think she did a fine job. Plus, she didn't pee herself out of nervousness so that's a plus. Thanks to everyone that came out! Click image to the left to watch the video on Facebook.

The Garden City Center Art Festival
Garden City, Cranston, RI
June 11, 2011

Mother Nature sure had a good time with us last weekend...it poured buckets for a good part of the morning and then on and off for the rest of the day. But that didn't deter the fabulous people who came through anyway with their umbrellas and rain coats! Thanks to our shoppers, new and returning, and to Dori, Livia, Brayden, Kim, Rich, Dad, Lorrie, Mari and Dallas for helping out!

The Providence Art Festival–Summer Edition
Westminster Street, Providence, RI
June 4, 2011

The weather couldn't have been better for the first of two Providence Art Festivals. The booth was abuzz all day with fabulous shoppers and their laughter—always fun. Special thanks to Livia, Dori, Sheila, Dad, Evelyn, and Nathan for helping out!

National Stationery Show
Jacob K. Javits Center, New York, NY
May 15–18, 2011

SBD Cards exhibited for the third time at the National Stationery Show. We met a lot of great new people and were excited to debut a new booth design featuring our freshly printed cards! Stay tuned for new retailers and developing news.

RISD Alumni Spring Art Sale
Benefit Street, Providence, RI
April 30, 2011

What a great sale! Despite the wind (and the freaky hill we were pitched on), it was great seeing so many repeat customers and new fans alike. Our Mother's Day, Father's Day, and graduation cards flew off our table all day (and that wasn't just from the wind)! Thanks Dori and Carissa for helping!

2nd Annual Holiday Crafts and Fine Arts Bazaar
Amazing Things Arts Center, Framingham, MA
December 12, 2010

Thanks for having us, Amazing Things Arts Center! It was nice to meet our fellow vendors (especially Rebecca from Paper Confections) and BIG thanks to our new favorite customer who made the largest one time purchase! Way to go, sir!

RISD Alumni Holiday Art Sale
Rhode Island Convention Center
December 4, 2010

Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, Season's Greetings! The RISD Alumni Holiday Art Sale saw the debut of our new magnets! We're going to need a bigger table... Special thanks to Carissa, Dori and Lorrie for helping out!

Craftopia Holiday Sale
Hope Artiste Village, Pawtucket, RI
November 14, 2010

SBD Cards was pleased to participate in this sale and even prouder to have been the designer of the "Kiss My Craft" buttons. Mouse pads were the hot item of the day and will make fun gifts this holiday season.

RISD Alumni + Student Art Sale
Benefit Street, Providence, RI
October 9, 2010

The weather could not have been better for this amazing sale. We were busy all day, chatting with customers and having fun! Thank you to Carissa for her peppy energy and to Dad and Lorrie for pitching in!

IndieArts Fest 2010
Kennedy Plaza, Providence, RI
July 31, 2010

What a gorgeous day! Special thanks to Seth for his help at the sale. What do you think of our new banner? Pretty snazzy, eh?

Providence Art Festival
Westminster Street, Providence, RI
June 12, 2010

The Providence Arts Fest does NOT disappoint. Despite the on and off rain, we had a great day. Thanks to everyone who came out! Special thanks to Dori and Sheila for helping with sales and covering the booth while I enjoyed a vegan hot dog and 'milk' shake from the Like No Udder treat wagon! Yum!

National Stationery Show
Jacob K. Javits Center, New York, NY
May 16–19, 2010

We've survived our second Stationery Show! Pleased to announce we have several new retailers (see updated list) and we are also now officially working with Recycled Paper Greetings!

Craftopia!
Rhody Craft 100, Pawtucket, RI
April 10, 2010

The first ever Craftopia! was a fun time. Great music, amazing crafts, and yummy food. Thanks to Mari and Sheila for helping out and to Seth for rockin' the hall as DJ.

RISD Alumni Holiday Art Sale
RI Convention Center, Providence, RI
Saturday, December 12, 2009

Thanks to everyone who came by to shop and special cheers to Mari for helping produce the signage, Dori and Jay for setting up our back wall, and Dori and Lorrie for helping with sales! Yay!

URI Holiday Bazaar
Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Spent the afternoon with a bunch of other festive vendors. Scored some rockin' soap from the fabulous-smelling Stella Marie table and had a yummy vegan cupcake from the Cupcakerie! Who says sales can't be fun? Thanks to Dad for helping with sales!

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RISD Alumni + Student Art Sale
Benefit Street, Providence, RI
Saturday, October 10, 2009

Lots of art, lots of people...lovely day for a card sale! Thanks to John Hose for his help all day!

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10th Annual Providence Rotary Street Painting Festival
Westminster Street, Providence, RI
Saturday, September 26, 2009

SBD Cards participated in the Artisan Village at the Street Painting Festival to benefit Providence Rotary. It was a coooold day for September!

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Providence Art Festival
Westminster Street, Providence, RI
June 2009

Survival By Design Cards had a great time at this year’s Providence Arts Festival! Thanks to everyone who stopped by and got a sneak peak at the new typeface. This was our best sale yet!

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National Stationery Show
Jacob K. Javits Center, New York, NY
May 17–20, 2009

SBD Cards exhibited for the first time at the 2009 National Stationery Show in New York City. This amazing event was a tremendous learning experience for us. We made many great contacts and look forward to what the next year will bring!

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RISD Spring Art Sale
Benefit Street, Providence RI
May 2, 2009

The RISD Spring Arts Sale was a smashing success! The rain gods were merciful and we had a fun, successful (and dry) day.

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Real Estate Stiletto Website Launch Party
Monroe Lofts, Lynn MA
December 13, 2008

The Real Estate Stiletto website was launched at a gorgeous loft in downtown Lynn, MA. SBD Cards was on hand to entertain the guests and sell some product!

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Downtown Lynn Neighborhood Association (DTLna) Art
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Gulu-Gulu Cafe, Lynn MA
December 6, 2008

Artists of all varieties showed and sold their work at the DTLna's first Art Salon. SBD Cards was happy to participate and mingle with other local artists.

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RISD Alumni + Student Art Sale
Benefit Street, Providence RI
October 11, 2008

SBD Cards and friends had a busy and fun day at this prestigious art sale. The weather couldn't have been better, and the shoppers had a blast!

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Rock 'n Roll Yard Sale (ArtsUnion Craft Market)
Union Square Plaza, Somerville MA
September 7, 2008

SBD Cards was in good company as sellers from all over New England set up flea-market-style stalls in the square.

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SBD Cards Launch Party
Hosted by Homestyle, Providence RI
July 22, 2008

The official launch party, graciously hosted by Homestyle owner Lisa Newman Paratore, was a smashing success, with guests coming from as far away as Newport and Boston.

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The IndieArts Fest
Burnside Park, Providence RI
July 19, 2008

The first annual IndieArts Fest celebrated independently produced music, art, performance, and locally sourced goods and products. Coincidentally, this was also SBD Cards' first sale ever.