Gilded Quill Greeting Cards

Handmade Greeting Cards
Receiving a card is like getting a gift in the mail. You won't find these cards waiting for you on the grocery rack! My cards are focused on alternative and fantasy holidays and festivals and are each my own original designs. Pick one out and send some cheer today :)

		Honey Moon: The seventh of 12 annual Fairy Moons occuring from July - August. This rich moon builds languid and sweet, pouring like slow molasses on a hot day. Hobgoblins love to celebrate this moon with delicious mead and games. Read inside for full description. This card and the 12 Fairy Moons have been digitally designed from a handmade original work by the Gilded Quill. White evelope included. $4.00
		Midsummer Moon: The sixth of 12 annual Fairy Moons occuring from June - July. This time frame centers around Summer Solstice, enchanting and mysterious. Midsummer is popular moon for capricious escapades, wishing on shooting stars and engaging in romantic trysts dreamed of in fairytales. Will-o-Wisps are especially seen during this time. Read inside for full description. This card and the 12 Fairy Moons have been digitally designed from a handmade original work by the Gilded Quill. White evelope included. $4.00
		Verdant Moon: The Verdant Moon is the fifth fairy moon of the year occurring from May to June. Beltane occurs during this moon heralding the lush time of year with celebrations of union and sensuality. Celebrate your amorous relationships, allow yourself to become engulfed in poetry, art and acts of beauty. Relish all that is green and good around you as Spring moves into Summer. The 12 Fairy Moons have been digitally designed from a handmade original work by the Gilded Quill. White evelope included. $4.00
		Strawberry Moon: The fourth of 12 Fairy Moons every year occuring during the month of April along with Earth Day, Arbor Day and April Fools. It is a time for growth and fiesta, allowing for creative energies to flow. Inside tells more about the season, perfect card for celebrating springtime! $4.00
		Sakura Moon: The third of 12 annual Fairy Moons occuring from March - April. This is a very pure and clean moon, light as the pale clouds of blossoms that feather down from budding branches. This is a perfect time to get in touch with your inner spirit and find balance. Read inside for full description. This card and the 12 Fairy Moons have been digitally designed from a handmade original work by the Gilded Quill. White evelope included. $4.00
		Caterpillar Dream: This card has been digitally designed from the original handmade and carries the wonderful message of "As you dream, so shall you become." with a cute caterpillar on the left and irridescent butterflies on the right. Envelope included, inside is blank. White evelope included. $4.00
		Candlelight Moon: The second of 12 annual Fairy Moons occuring from February - March. This is a time for laying groundwork for goals to begin to take shape and grow, melt away the grey and get some color. Read inside for full description. This card and the 12 Fairy Moons have been digitally designed from a handmade original work by the Gilded Quill. White evelope included. $4.00
		Frost Moon: The first of 12 annual Fairy Moons occuring from January - February. This is a time for setting attainable goals and resolutions. Think of this moon as a time to ramp up to achieve all the resolutions you've put forward. Inside tells more about the season, perfect for getting jazzed about the upcoming year! White evelope included. $4.00
		Yule Moon: The last of the 12 annual Fairy Moons, occuring from December - January. Use this time to wrap up loose ends and unfinished business whether external or internal, or to reach the next pausing point if the matter or project is large. This card has been digitally designed based on one of my handmade originals. It includes a matching white envelope. $4.00
		Shine!: This sparkling card has been graphically designed based on my handmade original. It features a bright yellow star beneath a ribbon of sky, trailing the word "Shine" in the stardust. Inside reads: Always dream toward the light, dance in the dark and swim in the spotlight. ~Anonymous~ White evelope included. $4.00
		Happy Halloween October 31. This card depicts a scaredy-cat beneath dangling spiders, set on a background of black webbing. The front reads: "Charmed, I'm sure!" and the inside says "Happy Halloween". It includes a matching white envelope. The card has been digitally designed based on one of my handmade originals. White evelope included. $4.00
		Christmas Coal: Yuletide Greetings This cheerful seasonal greeting card has been digitally designed based on a handmade original by the Gilded Quill. On the front is a christmas coal festively dressed in a santa hat and boots. He's happy to carry your holiday greetings to friends and warm the heart of any Humbug out there! On Zazzle: $3.50
		Autumn Greetings!: An elegant card of golds, russets and browns to celebrate the fall & havest season. The inside reads"Autumn Greetings" amidst some leafy dervishes. Includes an unadorned, white envelope On Zazzle: $3.50
		Happy Halloween: October 31, Orange & black handmade greeting card decorated with 'Happy Halloween'ribbon trim & trick-or-treat bag embellishments. Ins: "Happy Halloween"; Envelope included. $3.50
		Hocus Pocus! Hallowe'en, October 31; This handmade card is done in "Elphaba" colors of green & black, with neat lines. The front depicts an embossed cauldron bubbling upward and reads "Hocus Pocus" while the inside has a smaller placard that says "Toil and Trouble" held in place by two little witch's boot brads. Includes A2 envelope embossed with a witch on her broomstick on the flap so it can be mailed if desired. Back is signed by artist. SOLD
		Samhain October 31, Celtic & Faerie Holiday: Beginning of Winter. Cover: "May the fires protect you this Samhain"; Pop-up Goblin inside: "From Goblins, Boggarts and the Bahn Sidhe SCREAM!" $4.00
		Lughnasadh August 1, Celtic Holiday: Celebration of the harvest, a time of cleansing and to give up bad habits. Inside: "Many Blessings to Health, Hearth, and Harvest" $3.50
		Fall Blessings! This handmande card with its rich browns and autumn-leafed hues will be sure to convey the perfect overtones of the fall season and warm someone's day. Inside is blank. $4.00
		The Raven October 31, Halloween. This handmade card is A2 sized with an Edgar Allen Poe "Raven" theme. The front depicts a silver embossed raven on grey leaves and antique silk which wraps inside & is held by bat brads. Ins reads: "Have a spooky halloween" in black embossing; it includes an envelope w/an embossed mock "Nevermore" postage on flap. Signed by artist on back. SOLD
		SALE! Peace: Bright and colourful handmade greeting card with a ornament motif, chinese says: Peace; int reads 'Seasons Greetings' $2.00
		SALE! Seasons Greetings!: December. All occasion holiday card for the winter season; int; "Seasons Greetings" $2.00
		Happy Beltane: May 1, Handmade greeting card decorated with traditional Maypole, flourishing ribbons and fuzzy grass! Inside is blank $4.00
		Happy Father's Day!: Sporting a golf theme, this card is perfect for any dad who enjoys an afternoon on the fairway. Handmade, depicting a scorecard and hole-in-one embellishing, the inside is hand-stamped and embossed. Includes embossed envelope. $5.00
		Avast!: International Talk Like a Pirate Day is September 19 and this card is handmade to celebrate! Inside reads "Pirates Get More Booty!" whilst the outside depicts a Jolly Rogers and Treasure Chest on an seared map. You won't find this in your local store! Envelope included. Yarrrrrr! $5.00
		World's Best Teacher!: A2 size card, inside is blank. Fun, spontaneous appreciation for your favourite teacher, with a blackboard motif! $4.00
		Diwali!: October 21, 2006. Hindu holiday also known as the Festival of Lights, celebrating the triumph of good over evil. Inside reads: "Bhagwan Bless You!" ([God] Bless You) $4.00
		Yule: December 22, Handmade greeting card with a pine-tree motif, snow-globe filled with tiny white beads and holiday trim. Ins: Seasons Greetings! SOLD
		Happy Beltane: May 1, Handmade greeting card decorated with traditional Maypole, flourishing ribbons and fuzzy grass! Inside is blank SOLD
		Happiness: This pretty handmade card is set on a cream backgroun with a boquet of white flowers and ribon trim. Ins is blank, evenlope included w/embossed name plate. Perfect for all occassions to share a little smile. SOLD
		February 14th, Valentine's Day: "You're Dead And That's...Hot! Happy V-day!". (A little zombie-love!) SOLD
		Hey Nonny Nonny! July 27, Faerie Holiday: "Hey nonny nonny" is sung loudly and with gusto until every elf is blithe or bonny but never both. NOT FOR SALE: Gifted to Brian & Wendy Froud at Faerieworlds 2006
		Avast! Talk like a Pirate!: September 19, Handmade, 3-D greeting card. Inside reads: "Here's ta' plunder and a bootleg full o'grog!" SOLD
		Imbolc: February 2, Handmade greeting card with candle in window; Celtic holiday celebrating the end of Winter and beginning of Spring. Ins: Blessed be the light which warms the frost to welcome spring! SOLD
		Bacchanalia Hers: March 15-16, Ancient Roman festival in celebration of Bacchus. Inside comes with two detachable 'Lovers Coupons'. 1)Good for 25 Kisses; 2)Good for one Bubble bath. SOLD
		Bacchanalia His: March 15-16, Ancient Roman festival in celebration of Bacchus. Inside comes with two detachable 'Lovers Coupons'. 1)Good for one sensual massage; 2)Good for one car wash. SOLD