2009 has surely been the year of the owl revival. They've been everywhere, from clocks to prints to tea towels. What better way to mark the end of the year then than sending an owl Christmas card? Solitaire have produced this lovely retro-style design showing our favourite feathered friend amidst a snowy scene of pine cones and snow flakes.
It's hand-screen printed and uses recycled materials for the card and envelope. Solitaire also have several other designs with a similar feel that show traditional festive subject matter such as Christmas wreaths and crackers. Each card costs £3.
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It's only six weeks to Christmas this Friday, so if you haven't already got your Christmas cards take a look at this fabulous Modernist Britain winter edition card set by Stefi Orazi.
The set consists of winter views of Embassy Court, Brighton; De Lar Warr Pavillion, Bexhill; Birmingham Central Library; Victor Pasmore's Apollo Pavillion, Peterlee; T2 Span House and St Chad's Church, Coventry.
The 6 cards are A6 sized, and cost £12 including post and packaging. If you buy them via Stefi's site you could also potentially find a Willy Wonka style golden ticket that will entitle you to one of her BT Tower prints worth £120.
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Via Switched On Art
Given the current state of the UK postal system, it probably isn’t too early to start thinking about sending Christmas cards, so allow me to suggest these “Black & White Ski Fashion” cards from the V&A.
The photograph is from a collection of ephemera illustrating ski-wear fashion in the 1930s and the card has been created exclusively for the V&A. The cards are sold in packs of 10, along with envelopes, priced £6.50.
Buy online from the V&A shop.
