One Good Bumblebee
Next stop for thanking outside of the box? One Good Bumblebee serves up retro-inspired paper goodness that will make you think of your childhood – at least the good parts, anyway! The Unicorn Notes, bedecked with a unicorn and hearts, are a quirky choice, and since they're blank, you can express any sentiment you want. Pick up a set of five for $10.50 at onegoodbumblebee.com. The Owl Trio Cards are also a hoot.

The Paper Princess
Also swoon-worthy? Vintage-inspired Bird Notecards, featuring hand-silkscreened sweet birds, at The Paper Princess. Delicate scalloped edging sends these cards off the adorable scale! Pick up a set of five for just $9.50 at thepaperprincess.com. The Asian-inspired Blossoms Notecards are also irresistible.

Froy and Olo
If you'd like to literally personalize your cards without breaking the bank, shimmy on over to Froy and Olo. For just $12, receive eight cards emblazoned with your name, "thank you" or whatever you can dream to say. For $30, get 20 cards, plus coordinating address labels. I'm a fan of the simple Autumn Lantern cards, decorated with a flower-spotted Chinese lantern. See if you prefer birds, stripes or florals at froyandolo.com.

7twentyfour press
Another fab stationery designer is 7twentyfour press. The gracefully elegant Merci Beaucoup Set, featuring a simple flower illustration on blue cards with the words "merci beaucoup," comes in sets of five with matching blue envelopes for $10. The bamboo-designed cards are also an original choice and are just $2 each at 7twentyfourpress.com.

Pen and Parchment
For classic monogrammed notecards with a subtle burst of fabulousness, click on over to penandparchment.net. The Hot Pink & Saffron Notes by Rytex are a stylish choice and you can’t go wrong with 25 cards and envelopes for $38. Very Kate Spade if I do say so myself – and I do!

Paper Bride
Speaking of "I Do," Paper Bride has some of the most inventive stationery I've ever laid eyes on. Intended for brides who desire to thank outside of the box, the Thank You Collection actually is perfect for expressing thanks, whether there is a ring on your finger or not. The "Your gift rocked the hizzouse" card is priceless – err, actually it is $2.50 each, but you know what I mean. If you are a bride however, you must check out this site no matter what. Skadaddle on over to paperbride.com.

Milkfed Press
If you're still not satiated, Milkfed Press will quench your thirst for couture stationery. Work with the designer to create the image and text you want to express a truly one-of-a-kind sentiment. Start brainstorming at milkfedpress.com.