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The Perfect Gift for Puzzle Fiends
Select the perfect memo with Bainbridge Island–based Grain Design’s word-search-style Utility Card.
By Seattle Mag October 17, 2012
This article originally appeared in the November 2012 issue of Seattle magazine.
Select the perfect memo with Bainbridge Island–based Grain Design’s word-search-style Utility Card. The letterpress card, which is printed on tree-free cotton fiber paper, has more than 100 messages hidden in its lettered grid, ranging from classics such as “Happy Holidays” and “Thank You” to quirkier declarations such as “Smitten” and “Werq Queen.” Never fear, puzzle-phobes: The card comes complete with a cheat sheet.
$21.50 for set of five at graindesign.com.
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