Bella Rose Creations

Notes from the Artist:
February is a favorite month. It is my husbands BD, we were engaged, married, and now celebrate our anniversary all in February. It also features little holiday called 'Valentines Day'...but I think we should show our love all year round. Send a card and show you care.

Playin With Paper

Notes from the Artist:
Tis the season after the hub-bub of holidays are over to say thank you to all those special people. Warming up with a cup of tea or hot cider writing thank you's is my usual plan for January once the rush is over. Why not do both and include a special tea, hot cider or small cocoa packet when you send your thank you!

This Is It! Creations

Notes from the Artist:
I love this greeting card because being happy is so important! All of our cards use 100% post consumer waste paper. We are proud to give 5% of our profits to animal-welfare groups. :)

Distinctive Moments

Notes from the Artist:
This is a blue and green holiday card. I chose to stray from the traditional reds and greens with this card. I inked the edges and stamped the inside greeting with a brown chalk ink. You’ll find that a lot of my cards are accented with brown chalk ink. I really like the added dimension the ink gives a card.

Be sure to visit my Etsy shop to view my other cards. I also offer Altered Items (lunch boxes, frames, journals, clipboards, etc). Many of my altered items are on sale this month.

MoxiePhotoDesign

Notes from the Artist:
"this card is perfect" i love hearing that from someone when they see a card of mine and can relate it to someone in their life. i make cards i would send to my friends and family, and when someone else can relate to them, well, happy day! my cards are all one of kinds, made from my photographs and/or rescued and found items.

With You In Mind

Notes from the Artist:
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
Make it easier for someone you know to brave the cold winter this year! This colorful, shimmer snowflake card will do just that!

Go Buggy

Notes from the Artist:
I like to sew and repeat patterns. I incorporate Washi (japanese paper) as an accent but I don't want it to be the majority of the card. I am Japanese but I also lived in America for over a decade so I was hoping that the cards would show both Japanese and American influence. I try to make the cards simple- which is my hardest challenge since I want to put so much in one surface.

time2cre8 (MaryLou's Art [Ad]Venture)

Notes from the Artist:
I'm a huge fan of vintage illustrations. The intricacy of the artwork, almost always something that was created in pen/pencil and ink, is astounding. I created a line of cards using these images, combined with my own slightly sarcastic comments, and called them Understated Greetings. This card, featuring a vintage illustration of a typewriter, is a reminder that we don't write often enough!
In addition to the Understated Greetings, I use vintage illustrations of animals to create Captioned Critters greeting cards and mini cards. Each Captioned Critter is saying or thinking something, but it's up to the sender of the card to figure out just what his or her critter has on its mind. Have a favorite critter? I have such fun creating these, and some of my best critters have been suggested by customers.

UniqueGrabs

Notes from the Artist:
Christmas is always a magical thing for me. It is the time where we send Christmas greetings and gifts to our loved ones, family, friends and relatives.

Each card features a pack of foam beads bringing you the joy of snowy Christmas. Have a Magical Christmas!

SMdesign

Notes from the Artist:
The cold weather has gotten to me a little. This is where this idea came from just sounds nice and cozy. A hot tub in hot cocoa will keep you warm. I always hand draw my ideas and sometimes redraw them on the computer. This is one of my favorites right now.

fubabee - Lisa's Design Studio

Notes from the Artist:
I have a love affair with chocolate and sky. This color combination is so modern and retro at the same time, and always remind me of happy winters. This holiday card design turned out to be my favorite. I had so much fun making these. To me, the randomly placed crystals give off the feel of blinking holiday lights that always make me smile during this time of year. I hope it makes people smile when they receive this.

Miscelena Handmade Papercrafts

Notes from the Artist:
Post-holiday, we're all going to have a lot of thanking to do... so here are two sweet little figures from yaelfran (yaelfran.etsy.com), made into a pair of greetings for your loved ones! Each is one-of-a-kind, part of a series of my cards featuring other Etsy artists!

LeasLetters

Notes from the Artist:
My cards are all so different. Some are whimsical and some are elegant and simple. You never know what I will create. It all depends on the mood I am in. This reindeer card is more whimsical. I just love the reindeer faces. They make me smile. Isn't smiling what it is all about? Happy Holidays everyone!

Teeny Tiny Card Company

Notes from the Artist:
This is one of my "gift card cards" or "shirt cards". I came up with the idea for these cards when I was trying to think of a masculine card for Father's Day. I used my sewing machine to stitch on different styles of paper that look like fabric: denim, flannel, stripes, Hawaiian shirts. I sewed buttons on, and made a pocket the perfect size for a gift card. I have even come up with a couple feminine shirts! Come by my shop to check them out. There will be more coming soon.

fleegirl creations

Notes from the Artist:
Are you ready with your thank you notes? I have been busy making thank you notes for myself, friends and family. I just love this design!

Cicada Studio

Notes from the Artist:
These were my holiday cards for 2005, but I still love them and still send them out. Each one is a depiction of ornaments that I've made, so they are especially personal to me.

KJs Stamp Pad

Notes from the Artist:
This is for a set of 6 beautiful Christmas cards.
The intricate snowflake image is embossed in silver on the front of the card.
There is a message in a beautiful script font that says:
(front) This season, the best gift of all...(inside) is your friendship

JennieRose Designs

Notes from the Artist:
Christmas is a time to be “very merry!” Celebrate this season of joy by sharing festive, handmade cards with those you love! Over the past year, I’ve truly enjoyed designing simple, yet fun cards for my Etsy customers, family, and friends. I look forward to creating more cards, tags (and perhaps, mini-scrapbooks) in 2008!

Hobbes and Winky

Notes from the Artist:
This card is made from a photo I took of a tree in my yard, and manipulated on the computer. My style tends to be simple and clean, trying to find a unique perspective on the ordinary. Thanks for looking!

aplusastudio

Notes from the Artist:
Let's face it we all feel a little bit "Grinchy" as we rush to prepare for the holidays. All the more reason to stop and remember how the Grinchs' heart grew three sizes that day....Let's take a deep breath and refocus on what makes Christmas such a special time.

Fioretta Designs

Notes from the Artist:
This card set is one of my favorites out of all of my holiday cards. I just love the vintage-inspired patterns on the paper - so fun and classic!

Bellis Studios

Notes from the Artist:
Send a simple wish this holiday season... peace. Set of six letterpress cards. Also available, matching gift tags!

If you’re like me, you haven’t mailed your holiday cards yet! The clock is ticking. Don’t worry, I’ve got your back. From now until Christmas I’m offering FREE USPS Priority Mail upgrade on all purchases! That means you’ll get your package in 2 to 3 days, instead of the post office’s normal 7-10 days!! (Sorry, this offer is only valid on items being mailed within the United States.)

MODERNCARD

Notes from the Artist:
Frosty is participating in his first competition for etsypaper. He is very excited and hopes to win a blue ribbon. Help cheer him on by giving him a heart or a new home!

Icepepper's Shiny Little Things

Notes from the Artist:
Winter is a wonderful time of year. I love playing in the snow, and I love how it sparkles! The little tiny snowmen in this card sparkle too. The photo is an extreme closeup.

In my shop you'll find an array of tiny sparkly cards. The beauty is in the details, and each card takes my full attention when it's made. Cardmaking lets me express my creative side, and allows me to share my ideas and feelings with others. Enjoy!

Miscelena Handmade Papercrafts

Notes from the Artist:
Shabby-chic styles make for a completely unique card: a bit of ornate scrollwork paper topped with coordinating polka dots, a knot of organdy and a greeting! The papers are hand-'distressed' for a one-of-a-kind set of cards. Cards are blank for your greetings, but I have several holiday sentiments available that I'd be happy to add inside - please just visit the Etsy listing for details!

Quirky 'n' Berkeley

Notes from the Artist:
Everyone's displaying their holiday cards just about now, but I love
this card and wanted you to have a chance to see it up close. It's
one of my favorite designs, and I love to make custom orders for it.
It makes a great, cheerful gift set. Just send me a note and I'll be
happy to make some up just for you. I also make this card design with
a tulip and an iris. Remember, even though it's cold today, Spring is
really just around the corner.

And here's a little about me:
I love working with paper and ink and scissors. All of my cards are
made individually. It gives me a great sense of delight to know that
my cards have been bought and sent out to people all over the world.
It gives me a feeling of connectedness that really makes my day.

Juniper Berry Design

Notes from the Artist:
Icy lavender, blue, and silver starlight stream out of the winter sky to illuminate a peaceful, snow-covered cottage on these Silent Night notecards.

Designing notecards and screenprinting them by hand is a wonderful creative outlet for me. I enjoy remixing vintage imagry into something new and exciting. For this holiday card, I combined the vintage image of a cottage with my own starry sky and typography.