Our customers' Top 10 Favorite Cards of 2024

A poem Grace wrote inspired me to create this illustration, evoking serenity and togetherness amidst the dark unknown of the woods.

Grace's poem was a bit long to pair with this art, but I read in a Thich Nhat Hanh book that "I'm here for you" is one of the most meaningful phrases we can tell someone — and that was the essence of Grace's poem and this art.

During my time in the ICU, those who showed up — through their presence, homemade chicken broth, or encouraging handwritten messages — kept me hopeful and alive.

I hope this card helps you express that same support, letting someone know you're there for them, in whatever they’re going through.

Originally created as a design for part of our Essential 16 mini-booklet, people were requesting this be available as a blank card as well.

In the scheme of human history, we are more spread out than ever before. Friends and family aren't always right around the corner — but through the power of letter writing, we can show up in their mailbox with a hug.

We think this can serve as a really comforting sympathy card but also can be used as an everyday card. The more letters in the world, the better. ❤️

When I found out that one of my college classmates died two years ago, I was determined to design a card for him. 

He was an amazingly talented illustrator, and I always appreciated his voice in the class critiques. He was one of the nicest guys I knew in college, and when I learned that he designed a USPS stamp, I wasn't surprised.

But I was totally shocked to learn that he had died from cancer.

I wanted to honor him with a drawing, and to be honest I was really intimidated. Ultimately, I decided that a diamond was a fitting way to represent him because of the cool geometric feeling of it, the brilliance, and the colorful shapes.

I wish I could have sent him this card before he passed away.

I hope it will help give you a way to tell people what a gem they are, whether that's as a thank you, a birthday card, or even just out of the blue. 

This card is for those counterparts in your life. For family and chosen family.

It's for the people you meet who have a profound effect on you — whether it's a lifelong soul connection or someone who came into your life for a specific season when you needed them most.

This card is also for nature lovers, people who hike, and/or like camping.

This card reminds me of a bunch of people, and I hope it makes you think of people in your life too. 💞

* PLEASE NOTE: Due to selling out of this design, we are replacing it with #11 in the Top 10 Bundle. 

I designed this card for myself, to be completely honest. 😅

But I think a lot of us are feeling overwhelmed these days, so this card is a sweet reminder that it's okay and necessary to take a break to heal, reset, and recover.

I love this little fox, curled up in a hollow log and basking in a beam of sunshine.

Perfect to send as a get well card, to a friend who's working a demanding job, or to keep as a reminder for yourself!

"Sending good vibes"

From across the miles, we can send our love through positive thoughts and a handwritten note to check in on someone and let them know you care.

Despite the distances, the waves of love can be felt. 

I designed this for one of my best friends from college who lost both her parents in a car accident in 2022. One of the last things she did with her parents was whale watching in Alaska. I send her good vibes all the time, despite the physical distance that separates us. 

I was watching a video clip of momma otters with their babies with my 2.5 year-old daughter and we couldn't get over how cute they were.

It reminded me so much of snuggling with Ellie when she was a baby. 

Ellie, when she saw this card, thought of her with her Daddy.

I loved getting to illustrate the cuteness of these animals and the mysterious celestial-like beauty of the ocean.

This is a little gem that you can send to parents of young kids, send as a baby card, send as a Mother's Day card...wishing them peace and reminding them to appreciate snuggling with their children.

As much as I love going on my daily "run" (in my outdoor wheelchair), crossing the street always makes me nervous. I'm very cautious when I cross, but even so, I know that if it were my day to go, a car could easily overlook me and take me out. Crossing the street makes me nervous in a way that few things do.

One day on a walk I was thinking about this, and when I looked up, there were huge angel wings surrounding the moon.  It was as if an archangel was watching over me.

Often, I'm inspired to create a drawing out of a photograph when the photo doesn't do justice to reality...as was the case with this photo and drawing.

May angels watch over YOU and the special people in your life who will receive this card. 

The phrase "You are Lovely and Loved" was originally on one of the square leaf cards that Grace/Snail had designed years ago. 

We have phased out of the square cards, since they add complexity to packaging and shipping — however the phrase "You are lovely and loved" was cherished by many, and so it seemed fitting to return it to another leaf-inspired card. 

(I had a ton of fun capturing the details and colors of all these leaves. 😍)

May this card help the recipient know they are lovely and loved and surrounded by beauty. 

Can we agree that mushrooms are just COOL?

While working on this card, independently both my mom and younger brother brought up the wonder of mushrooms in conversation to me!

As I was looking at different forms of mushrooms (a variety of which are an illustrator's dream 😍), I came across an amazing mini-documentary on Youtube, about a man who started photographing mushrooms as a hobby, and now travels around the world helping document the native mushrooms. He is particularly interested in photographing glowing mushrooms. (And the time lapses are amazing to watch 🤩.)

After coming across that video, suddenly all of the mushrooms in this card design became bioluminesent ones. 😅

I really loved the challenge of making these mushrooms look like they are glowing, and I think I achieved it!