There are always family members who are hard to think of gifts for. A few months ago, my mom asked me to create a design for a set of custom notecards for her to give my brother-in-law for his birthday, since he has always been very good at sending notes and thank you cards.
I conspired with my sister to get pictures of his golf bag to use as inspiration for a line drawing, since he loves to golf. So I illustrated his golf bag, and designed a notecard for him. He received a set of 24 custom notecards cards for his birthday, which I’m happy to report he was surprised over and thrilled with!
We also came up with the idea of doing a set of custom notecards for my stepdad who is well-known for being an expert sailor. In addition to the sailboat, his cards also include a nautical compass, giving this design a nice asymetrical balance of three items. He too was thrilled with the design of his custom notecards.
I really enjoy doing these little illustrations and putting them onto a notecard for someone special. Do you have a friend or family member who likes to send notes? Let me know if you’re interested in a set of custom notecards with a personalized illustration. Thanks for stopping by.
Eek! My mind is racing with the possiblities . . .
Thanks Dana! It has become a popular idea in my family these days. Would love to do more, if you have a desire.
Great gift idea – your customized note cards are sure to be a hit.
Those are great! I’ll be thinking of some ideas for gifts myself!
Wow! Those are really neat! So, did you have them printed, or did you screen print them yourself. Nicely done!
Thanks Stephanie! They were fun little spot illustrations to do. I printed these notecards myself at home, as I do all of my stationery products. I need to get some transparencies made for some at-home screen printing projects.
ooh these are neat! I may need to order some