Greeting Card Brown Bear

A folding card in bear shape – the design is based on an original painting by British illustrator Alice Lickens, where every brushstroke and texture remain visible in the print. The card is crafted in die-cut format: the outer contour follows the silhouette of the brown bear, whilst the inside space remains blank for a handwritten message. Printed in the UK on 100% recycled, FSC-certified paper, accompanied by a vegan envelope made from recycled kraft paper – packaged in a compostable bag made from plant starch.

Features

• Die-cut shape: The card follows the silhouette of the brown bear – the shape itself is part of the design, not merely printed onto it.
• Original illustration: The design is based on a painting by Alice Lickens; the digitisation preserves the brushwork, line structure and colour application of the original.
• 100% recycled, FSC-certified paper: Durable paper quality with a matt finish – pleasant to handle, writes well with ballpoint pen, fibre-tip pen or fountain pen.
• Vegan envelope: Recycled kraft paper, free from animal glues or pigments – the envelope matches the card in colour and material.
• Compostable bag: The packaging is made from plant starch and is fully compostable – plastic-free.
• Blank inside: No pre-printed message – the entire inside space is available for a personal, handwritten note.
• Design and printing in the UK: Designed in the studio in Mortlake, South London; printed in the UK.

Use & Tips

• Handwriting on matt paper: The card can be written on with ballpoint pen, fibre-tip pen and water-based fountain pen – the matt, slightly textured surface provides good grip for writing without smudging.
• As a card and as an object: The die-cut shape makes the card displayable or hangable even after posting – a hinge at the bear's centre keeps the folding card stable when standing.
• Occasions: Birthdays, thank-you cards, spontaneous greetings – the blank inside allows any tone, from brief and heartfelt to detailed.
• Kraft paper envelope: The warm, brown tone of the kraft paper harmonises with the earth tones of the bear design – if desired, you can write the address in white ink or with a light gel pen, which stands out well against the dark background.
• Give sustainable stationery: Card, envelope and packaging are consistently made from recycled or compostable materials – this can be communicated as part of the gift.

For Stationery Enthusiasts

The die-cut contour is produced during the printing process as a die-cut: a custom-made cutting tool stamps the bear silhouette from the paper sheet, whilst the folding function is preserved through precise crease scoring. The result is a card that opens like a folding card but is never rectangular anywhere. The FSC-certified recycled paper has a uniform, slightly warm tone – typical of papers with high recycled content – and a weight that gives the card enough body to stand freely.

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