<p class="has-drop-cap">Before I delve into my last batch of LOUIE favorites, I have a quick Noted @ *Noted update: The deadline has been extended from today until next Friday, April 10. The Greeting Card Association hopes this offers a chance for more makers to highlight their work, especially any recent designs created in oh, say, the last month or so. At any rate, enter <a href="https://notedexpo.secure-platform.com/a/organizations/main/home" target="_blank" aria-label="here (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="aioseop-link">here</a> — ;and don&#8217;t hesitate to give me a shout with any questions that arise. </p>



<p>Now, onto LOUIE judging favorites!</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://i0.wp.com/thepaperchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_5472.jpeg?fit=768%2C1024&;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-10004114" width="1089" height="1451"/><figcaption><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Roger la Borde (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.rogerlaborde.com/" target="_blank">Roger la Borde</a><br>I love how this delicate design captures movement, shadow and the sense of discovering a forgotten treasure.</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://i1.wp.com/thepaperchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_5468.jpeg?fit=768%2C1024&;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-10004111" width="1086" height="1447"/><figcaption><a aria-label="417 Press (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://417-press.myshopify.com/" target="_blank" class="aioseop-link">417 Press</a><br>#truth</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://i2.wp.com/thepaperchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/60427790821__C197D744-745E-4BA9-A81C-E96C70DBFD88.jpeg?fit=768%2C1024&;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-10004110" width="1086" height="1447"/><figcaption><a aria-label="Hallmark Cards (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.hallmark.com/" target="_blank" class="aioseop-link">Hallmark Cards</a><br>Free 3-card packs here! </figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://thepaperchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_5477.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-10004115" width="1097" height="1462"/><figcaption><a aria-label="Paper Salad (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://www.papersalad.co.uk/" target="_blank" class="aioseop-link">Paper Salad</a><br>A lot of bells and whistles come together for dazzling birthday greetings.</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://i2.wp.com/thepaperchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_5469.jpeg?fit=768%2C1024&;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-10004112" width="1088" height="1450"/><figcaption><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Chez Gagné (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.chezgagne.com/" target="_blank">Chez Gagné</a><br>Free shipping<br>This is still happening; people in my town are drinking together via Zoom!</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://i1.wp.com/thepaperchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_5482.jpeg?fit=768%2C1024&;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-10004117" width="1084" height="1445"/><figcaption><a aria-label="Hazel + Dolly (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://www.hazelanddolly.com/" target="_blank" class="aioseop-link">Hazel + Dolly</a><br>Check out Rachael&#8217;s super-fun Snail Mail Kits!</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://i2.wp.com/thepaperchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_5479.jpeg?fit=768%2C1024&;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-10004116" width="1091" height="1454"/><figcaption><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.chezgagne.com/" target="_blank">Chez Gagné</a><br>Free shipping<br>Rings even truer these days!</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://i1.wp.com/thepaperchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_5530.jpeg?fit=768%2C1024&;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-10004123" width="1082" height="1442"/><figcaption><a aria-label="Little Goat Paper Co. (opens in a new tab)" href="https://littlegoatpaperco.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="aioseop-link">Little Goat Paper Co. </a><br>We can all use one of these about now.</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://i2.wp.com/thepaperchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_5526.jpeg?fit=768%2C1024&;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-10004120" width="1089" height="1451"/><figcaption><a label="asher + arden (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.instagram.com/asherandarden/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="aioseop-link">asher + arden</a><br>Free delivery on orders over $150<br>This was a new maker discovery for me, love their work.</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://i0.wp.com/thepaperchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_5539.jpeg?fit=768%2C1024&;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-10004122" width="1090" height="1453"/><figcaption>Pixies &; Porcupines<br>Love this chic letterpressed holiday ensemble!</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://thepaperchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_5521.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-10004118" width="1089" height="1451"/><figcaption><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.chezgagne.com/" target="_blank" class="aioseop-link">Chez Gagné</a><br>Free shipping<br>How many couples does this currently apply to? All of them.</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://i0.wp.com/thepaperchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_5529.jpeg?fit=768%2C1024&;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-10004124" width="1076" height="1434"/><figcaption><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.hallmark.com/" target="_blank" class="aioseop-link">Hallmark Cards</a><br>Free 3-card packs here!<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.hallmark.com/" target="_blank" class="aioseop-link"><br></a></figcaption></figure>



<p>As demoralizing as the recent weeks have been, it has been heartwarming to see paper peeps step up in different ways. </p>



<p><a aria-label="Elum Designs (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.elumdesigns.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="aioseop-link">Elum Designs</a> has been working around the clock to produce disposable face masks and K495 respirator masks. </p>



<p>Cardthartic has released 10-packs of thank yous for $10/pop in its <a label="Thank the Helpers Collection. (opens in a new tab)" href="https://cardthartic.com/?s=thank+the+helper&;post_type=product&;type_aws=true" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="aioseop-link">Thank the Helpers Collection.</a></p>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://thepaperchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_5525.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-10004119" width="1096" height="1461"/><figcaption><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.hallmark.com/" target="_blank" class="aioseop-link">Hallmark Cards<br></a>Free 3-card packs here!</figcaption></figure>