WOW! KushKards Is Featured on High There!
I’ve always believed that when you show up authentically, opportunities find you. That’s why I’m so thrilled to share that being active on LinkedIn recently led to an incredible feature on High There!—and I couldn’t be more grateful. Special thanks to Hannah (Izer) Vysoky for the spotlight and a beautifully written article!
In the feature, I talk all about my journey before KushKards, how I took this high-dea from a stoned thought to a stocked product, my social media strategy (hint: just start!), and what's coming next for the KushKards brand.
Here’s a little peek into what we talked about...
👩🎓 How It All Started
Before I was hand-sewing greeting cards, I was a student at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. I graduated with a degree in Visual + Product Design, and I used that creative fire to intern at big brands like Aeropostale and Louis Vuitton.
I landed my first job designing novelty bath accessories—yes, like full flip-flop themed bathroom sets—for Bed Bath & Beyond. I learned how to take a flat 2D idea and turn it into a real product that sat on retail shelves. Those skills? I use them every single day in KushKards.
🌿 The Moment KushKards Was Born
Like many great ideas, KushKards came from a moment of frustration and a desire to create something better. I wanted to get a friend a gift—but CVS greeting cards just didn’t match the vibe. They weren’t made for stoners. So I designed my own card and hand-sewed his name into it with needle and thread.
A phone call with my friend Karissa changed everything. She said, “It sounds like a Kush Kard with a K.” The second I heard it, I knew my life had just changed.
What started as a DIY passion project quickly evolved into a full-blown business. I went from crafting custom weed gifts for friends to developing a retail-ready product that now lives on shelves in smoke shops, gift stores, and even museums. (Yes, really.)
🚀 Turning a High-dea Into a Brand
I launched KushKards officially in 2015 after a full year of experimenting, creating, and figuring out how to design something the world had never seen before—a greeting card with a place to attach a pre-roll. It was bold, risky, and completely new.
Moving to Colorado helped me bring the idea to life. There, I found a legal market open to my creativity and a community of cannabis enthusiasts who were just waiting for a way to say “Happy Birthday” with a joint attached.
Fast forward to today: KushKards is an award-winning brand, and I’ve had the chance to share my story with thousands of people. And it all started with one ride on the NYC subway, one handmade card, and one brilliant name.
💚 Want the full story?
Read my entire feature in High There! Magazine here to get a deeper look at how KushKards came to life and where we’re headed next!
Let’s Stay Connected!
Follow along on Instagram @kushkards + @kush.kards for behind-the-scenes, new card drops, and more peeks into the KushKards universe.
✨ Got your own high-dea brewing? Share it with us or leave a review on Etsy! We love hearing from our creative, canna-loving community.
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