This simple white card features a pencil and watercolour drawing of a sweet little robin perching tenderly on the hand of a gardener. Robins and their red breasts are an iconic sight in gardens over the winter months. They form a bond with gardeners, coming close to look for worms, and slowly building up trust. This little robin will even feed from the gardener’s palm. I love the juxtaposition of the delicate bird and the gruff hand of the gardener in this image. I wrote a piece about robins in this blog post.
This card design is one of my ‘winter’ cards. It is designed so that you can use it as a Christmas card, but it is also blank inside so you can use it as a general card throughout the year, too. It is perfect for thank you notes or for a letter to a friend. People often associate robins with lost loved ones so it would also make a lovely card for a bereavement.
It is printed on lovely quality, sustainably sourced card, and comes with a nice white envelope.
Size: The folded card is A6 size – roughly 150mm x 105mm
You can also find the Gardener & Robin image as an art print in our shop.
ABOUT THE CARDS
All the cards are designed, manufactured and packaged by hand in the UK. They are printed on FSC approved card stock which means that it is sourced from sustainable mixed forests.
The original drawings are inspired by the little corner of the world I’m lucky enough to inhabit. I draw in pencil, biro and watercolour, filling my sketchbook with drawings and notes, and working on bigger pencil drawings back in the studio. My work is all about connection: connection with nature, connection with each other.
I love that when someone sends a card they are letting that person know they are valued. I like to imagine posties collecting and delivering the cards, and the journey the cards make by van and air and foot, landing on someone’s front door mat and making that person’s day. Are you planning on sending this card to someone special? Let me know when you leave a review!
annhar49 (verified owner) –
Perfect for my son-in-law who is harrassed by robins in his work as a gardener.
Helen (verified owner) –
I love these cards!
Jane M. (verified owner) –
I use this as a condolences card. Beautiful and simple
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Perfect for my gardening friend, gorgeous!
Sharon N. (verified owner) –
These are the nicest Christmas cards I’ve ever bought. I love the design.
Elizabeth Henderson (verified owner) –
Heart-warming and beautiful.
Carol (verified owner) –
Fantastic card. Beautifully drawn. Recipient, my 91 year old Dad, loved it. He has an allotment so it was very apt. Everyone loved it. Thank you
Jessica (verified owner) –
Elaine (verified owner) –
If only I could get a robin to sit in my hand
Patricia Byard (verified owner) –
It’s so lovely I would give it more than 5 if I could.
Constance (verified owner) –
Fabulous artwork. Very pleased.
Constance (verified owner) –
This one is especially lovely.
Joy (verified owner) –
Absolutely love this picture. I’ve bought several to give to friends, and they always comment on how lovely it is.
Jane M. (verified owner) –
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Fiona Gilchrist (verified owner) –
I love this card. This is my 2/3rd order of it.
Kathleen Paylor (verified owner) –