Archive for the ‘Card of the week’ Category
Greetings card of the week 04-01-11
Tuesday, January 4th, 2011
Happy New Year! But now the holidays are over, it’s down to the business of writing all your thank you cards! If none of our specific thank you cards are to your taste, why not choose from the larger selection of any-occasion note cards. I love these little piggies, in a pack of 8 (two each of four farmyard designs). Orchardcards.co.uk price £4.99.
Greetings card of the week 27-12-10
Monday, December 27th, 2010
Perfect for the holiday period, this study of two robins and snowdrops makes a beautiful greetings card, and was painted by Neil Cox. Orchardcards.co.uk price £1.90.
Christmas card of the week 20-12-10
Monday, December 20th, 2010
For this special week, we feature a christmas card illustrated with the nativity. This sweet card, perfect for kids, comes in a pack of 8 and is published in support of the charity REACT (for children suffering from life-threatening illness). Orchardcards.co.uk price £4.49.
Christmas card of the week 13-12-10
Monday, December 13th, 2010
Caroline Gardner christmas cards always succeed in combining style and originality, and most designs support the worthwhile Meningitis Trust. This fun pudding design comes in a pack of five. Orchardcards.co.uk price £4.99.
Christmas card of the week 06-12-10
Monday, December 6th, 2010
This elegant christmas card design of herald angels by Pheobe Traquair strikes a perfect balance between joy and solemnity. A donation of 50p per pack of 10 cards supports five national charities.
Christmas card of the week 29-11-10
Monday, November 29th, 2010
If you haven’t started writing them, now is the time! I love Alex Clark’s sweet christmas designs, especially this cute lab in front of the Aga. In a pack of 5 cards (supporting Ashbourne Animal Welfare). Orchardcards.co.uk price £3.99.
Advent calendar of the week 22-11-10
Monday, November 22nd, 2010
This re-usuable, nordic-style wooden advent calendar by Gisela Graham is right on-trend this year. It comprises two prongs with twelve painted date tabs (numbers on both sides) so that you can count down the number of days until Christmas. Orchardcards.co.uk price £11.99 (plus £2.99 postage).
Advent calendar of the week 15-11-10
Monday, November 15th, 2010
I absolutely love this sweet three-dimensional advent calendar, which pops-up to create a workshop scene, with Santa and his elves. It has a rather nostalgic feel which traditionalists will love. Orchardcards.co.uk price £6.49 (plus postage £2.99).
Advent calendar of the week 08-11-10
Monday, November 8th, 2010
We’re beginning to showcase our seasonal stock now (although actually it’s been selling since August amazingly enough!). This advent calendar illustrated with a christmassy village scene is new for 2010, by the sought-after artist Matthew Rice. Orchardcards.co.uk price £5.99 (plus £2.99 postage).
Greetings card of the week 01-11-10
Monday, November 1st, 2010
Another beautiful any-occasion greetings card for Autumn, illustrated with an oriental-style painting of pumpkins and squashes. Orchardcards.co.uk price £1.90.
Greetings card of the week 25-10-10
Monday, October 25th, 2010
It has to be a Halloween card this week really, doesn’t it? I expect my father will huff and puff about imported American customs, but then he doesn’t own a four-year old and a six-year old does he? Orchardcards.co.uk price £1.99.
Greetings card of the week 18-10-10
Monday, October 18th, 2010
This atmospheric autumnal card, illustrated with a beautiful photograph of a beech walkway, is published in support of the National Gardens Scheme. Orchardcards.co.uk price £2.25.
Greetings card of the week 11-10-10
Monday, October 11th, 2010
This sweet card illustrated with giraffes for a little someone’s third birthday is from popular artist, Alex Clark. Orchardcards.co.uk price £1.75.
Greetings card of the week 04-10-10
Monday, October 4th, 2010
Well, start of the pheasant-shooting season this week, so won’t be seeing quite so much of my husband at the weekend for the next few months (but there are benefits for freezer-filling though!). This gorgeous art card of a trio of pheasants is by Neil Cox at Glebe Cottage Studio. Orchardcards.co.uk price £1.90.
Greetings card of the week 27-09-10
Monday, September 27th, 2010
I’m expecting to see the last of our swallows this week, before they embark on their long journey south. This blank greetings card, published by the Archivist Gallery, is by famous ornithological artist John Gould. Orchardcards.co.uk price £1.80.
Greetings card of the week 20-09-10
Monday, September 20th, 2010
This beautiful card, one of a series of simple watercolour studies by Kitty Herridge, is perfectly appropriate for a birthday or little note in early autumn. Orchardcards.co.uk price £1.60.
Greetings card of the week 13-09-10
Monday, September 13th, 2010
The children and I walked down to the churchyard this weekend to assess the conker situation under the big Horse Chestnut tree. Quite a few on the floor after a windy day on friday, but when we opened them, disappointment – not quite ready yet. This gorgeous any-occasion card is by artist Emily Burningham, and priced at £2.35.
Greetings card of the week 06-09-10
Monday, September 6th, 2010
Charlie’s first day at big school tomorrow, I can’t believe he’s nearly five! Good luck to everyone in the same position, and here’s an appropriate sparkly card from Max and Sid at £1.99.
Greetings card of the week 30-08-10
Monday, August 30th, 2010
I do hope this funny greetings card from Fred & Ginger isn’t appropriate for you this Bank Holiday weekend! The whole range is a giggle, and good value at £1.75 each.
Greetings card of the week 23-08-10
Monday, August 23rd, 2010
Late summer usually brings a holiday in Scotland for us, and this year we had a fantastic week at Fasnacloich, near Appin. There really is nothing to beat the West Coast in terms of scenery, wildlife and amazing seafood. Emma Ball painted this watercolour greetings card at Plockton, a little further north than Appin.