Handmade Greeting Cards for Every Occasion
Greeting cards have been part of human connection for centuries, carrying sentiments that words alone sometimes cannot. At The Handmade Showroom in Seattle, we carry an assortment of greeting cards created by independent artists across the United States, giving you a way to celebrate life’s moments while supporting small makers.
What holidays do people send cards for?
The tradition of sending cards spans many holidays and milestones. The most popular times include Christmas, Easter, and birthdays, when families and friends exchange cards to mark the season or celebrate a personal milestone. For many people, a card at Christmas is the first sign of the holiday spirit, while a handmade Easter card becomes a thoughtful keepsake.
Life events are another reason to send a card.
Wedding celebrations, anniversaries, graduations, and baby showers all invite a personal note that becomes part of the memory itself. Unlike a quick text or email, a physical card can be saved, tucked into a memory box, or framed as part of a celebration.
We also see people purchasing greeting cards simply to say “I’m thinking of you.” A blank greeting card or a card “for friends” can brighten someone’s day for no reason other than to share kindness.
Card - Holiday - Dashing Dogs by Semi Sweet Press
What is the most popular type of greeting card?
While holiday cards have their strong season, birthday cards remain the most popular type of greeting card year-round. Everyone has a birthday, which means demand for cards is constant. Choosing a handmade birthday card gives the recipient something extra special; something designed by an independent artist who poured their creativity into the design.
Close behind birthdays are anniversary and wedding cards. These moments are especially meaningful, and a beautiful handmade card feels like part of the celebration. Many couples keep these cards as part of their wedding albums or anniversary memory boxes, so selecting a card with artistry matters.
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Card - Birthday - Piece of Cake by Isatopia
The charm of handmade cards
One of the best reasons to shop greeting cards at The Handmade Showroom is the artistry behind each design. We feature cards that are handmade or designed by small-batch artists, many of whom live in the Pacific Northwest. Supporting them means you are directly contributing to the continuation of traditional craft and creative entrepreneurship in the United States.
A handmade card often has details you won’t find in mass-produced alternatives. From textured paper to hand-drawn illustrations, these cards turn into keepsakes instead of just another piece of paper.
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Card - Baby - Sweet Little One Whale by Graphic Anthology
Greeting card assortments for every occasion
Sometimes it helps to keep a greeting card assortment at home so you’re always prepared. Having a mix of birthday, holiday, and blank greeting cards means you can write a note of congratulations, sympathy, or cheer at a moment’s notice.
We stock a large selection of cards including individual and box sets, making it easy to select the right sentiment without a last-minute shopping trip. Our assortment includes cards for:
- Baby showers
- Birthdays
- Weddings
- Graduations
- Mother’s Day
- Father’s Day
- Anniversarys
- Congratulations
- House warming
- Sympathy
- Thank you
- Get well
- Love and friendship
- Good luck
- Missing you
- Christmas
- Hannukah
- Valentine’s day
You can find our entire selection online at https://thehandmadeshowroom.com/collections/greeting-cards
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Card - Love & Friends - You Are So Good For Me Veggies by Ilee Papergoods
Why a blank greeting card might be the most versatile
Though cards with messages are lovely, many shoppers choose blank greeting cards for their versatility. A blank card allows you to craft your own message, whether it’s heartfelt, humorous, or reflective. These are especially popular for sending notes to friends or as a thoughtful insert with a gift.
When paired with handmade artistry, a blank card becomes a canvas for your personal words, blending the beauty of the artwork with your own voice.
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Card - All Occasion - Aspen Lake by Red Umbrella Designs
Shop handmade cards at The Handmade Showroom
Whether you are celebrating a birthday, religious holiday, an anniversary, or simply reaching out to a friend, a greeting card adds depth and meaning to the gesture. At The Handmade Showroom, we curate a wide range of cards so you can always find something unique and heartfelt.
By choosing a handmade card, you are not only giving someone a message, you are also supporting the work of independent artists who create these small but meaningful works of art. Stop by our downtown Seattle store or shop online to find the perfect card assortment for every occasion.