A Bit About Greeting Cards
Each card starts as a hand-drawn idea and is carefully prepared for print in my studio. I focus on recycled materials, small-batch production, and thoughtful packaging so your card carries care from start to finish.
A Bit About My Greeting Cards
All of my cards are printed on paper that is 100% recycled, made with at least 80% post-consumer waste, and certified through responsible forestry standards.
Using post-consumer recycled paper matters because it keeps existing materials in circulation, reduces demand for virgin fiber, and significantly lowers the energy and water required to produce new paper.
Made To Order
Cards are made to order, so nothing is printed unless it already has a home.
Each card is printed in-house using a professional Epson inkjet printer with water-based inks formulated for low emissions and long-term color stability. I avoid plastic coatings or finishes entirely, keeping the paper pleasant to write on and fully recyclable.
Sustainably Shipped To You
Orders are packaged using recycled and recyclable paper (or seaweed) mailers sourced from EcoEnclose. From illustration to mailbox, every step is designed to minimize waste while still delivering a card that feels substantial, thoughtful, and made to last beyond a single moment.
A Bit About Card Sizes
Cards come in a handful of familiar sizes, and I like to keep things simple.
- “Small” is the classic A2 size (about 4.25×5.5"), the friendly little rectangle you’ve probably sent a hundred times.
- “Standard” is 5×7", which is the standard greeting-card size—roomy enough for art, friendly enough for fancy envelopes and instantly recognizable.
- For the big dramatic moments, I also offer 8.5×11" or 9×12" folded cards which feel like opening a storybook.
A Bit About Paper “Weight”
Paper weight affects how a card feels the moment you pick it up.
All of my paper is 100% recycled, which gives them a naturally soft texture and a slightly more organic feel than ultra-slick coated stock. Recycled cardstock also tends to feel a touch denser for its weight, which is a perk in greeting-card world.
To put the numbers in context:
- 60 lb cardstock has the gentle flexibility of high-quality letter paper—easy to fold, easy to write on, and wonderfully lightweight without feeling flimsy.
- 80 lb sits right in the traditional greeting-card sweet spot with a balanced, sturdy hand-feel.
- 100 lb leans toward the heft of a softer business card or lightweight art print, giving designs a more substantial, “keepsake” quality.
If you aren’t a big paper nerd you probably won’t notice too much of a difference but we embrace all kinds here.
