Our Motto: We Cut, You Create! Our Mission: To provide timesaving products that inspire YOUR creativity. All About Shapes Etc. We are the original die-cut notepad company in the educational marketplace. Since 1984, we have developed time-saving products that inspire creativity for teachers, parents and children. Teachers can create learning games, bulletin boards, awards and much more. The possibilities are endless! Shapes Logo You know it's the original when you see our red elephant logo. Shapes Etc. is a woman-owned company. We are located in the Finger Lakes Region of Upstate New York, and all of our products are made in Dansville, NY. Our artwork is designed by Susan DeMuth, and the ideas come from people like YOU. Shapes is a customer-driven company and our product development is driven by YOUR needs.