Best Dog Greeting Cards for Any Occasion
/If you enjoy surprising people with beautiful greeting cards and you're an animal lover, then you should check out Holly Havnaer's Etsy shop for the best dog greeting cards around.
You could be searching for a happy birthday dog card, dog Christmas cards, dog holiday cards, dog sympathy cards, or just blank cards featuring cute dogs. No matter what kind of greeting card you’re looking for, Holly has you covered.
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Holly crafts cards for her shop A Paper Affaire for any occasion from her home studio in Seattle, Washington. She's been on Etsy since 2011 and I was thrilled to discover her cards in 2014.
Over the years, I've purchased all kinds of cards from her: Christmas cards, Hanukkah cards, anniversary cards, thank you card sets, and blank cards for any occaion. Her cards cost the same as cards you'd buy at Target, the grocery store, or pharmacy, but hers are unique and handmade with love.
Many of my recipients have commented on how charming and whimsical my card selections are. Holly makes me look like amazingly thoughtful.
Thank You Cards
Thank You Cards for Pet Sitters or Dog Walkers
I buy cards a few times a year. I truly appreciate being able to sit at home in my PJs, coffee mug in hand, and shop for birthday cards, holiday cards, and thank you notes all at once. The fact that I can usually find everything I'm looking for from one Etsy shop is a testament to Holly's creativity.
She's constantly updating her inventory. She'll put together different color and paper combinations, add a bit of ribbon or baker's twine, and stamp thoughtfully. If you see paper or colors you like and want them combined in different ways, or you have a special request, she'll do custom orders too.
Please note: Holly cannot personalize cards with specific names.
She uses rubber stamps, so the text she adds to her cards is limited to what you see in her Etsy shop listings. If you have questions, convo her through Etsy.
She has always gotten back to me quickly!
Funny Dog Birthday Cards
All of the cards I've received over the years have been packaged with care. Nothing has ever gotten bent or damaged. A sentiment I cannot extend to every Etsy shop I've ever purchased from.
When I first discovered Etsy in 2014, I bought cards from several different shops. I found one other shop where the cards had the same quality as Holly's. Good quality paper. Handmade with attention to detail. Shipped carefully. While I enjoy the cards from that other shop, the owner rarely changes up her inventory. I don't want to give the same birthday card to friends year after year.
Whenever I visit A Paper Affaire, there are new designs because Holly has a true passion for what she creates.
Anniversary or Dog Valentine Cards
Holly keeps her cards organized with various categories, so quickly finding what you want is easy. And many people find what they want. She has over 8,000 sales. And she boasts 2,968 reviews with an average five-star rating. Woot!
If you decide to read any of these reviews, you’ll see that you can filter them for three key terms: quality, shipping, and customer service. Holly excels in all three of these areas!
Any Occasion Dog Cards
And I love Holly's story about starting and naming her shop.
A friend made the suggestion to Holly that she should sell her cards on Etsy. While she resisted the idea for a bit, she ultimately discussed the idea with her husband, who gave her the inspiration and push to open her own small business.
Another friend of hers made the comment that Holly was "having an affair with paper" and the name stuck.
Congratulations New Dog Cards
In her Etsy shop description, Holly refers to their two dalmatians Dee Dee and Dexter as her muses and assistants. She has a picture of the two pups curled up together in their dog bed in her studio as she works. They're the sweetest looking duo!
Sadly, Dee Dee and Dexter, who were siblings, and Luna, their cat for 16 years, passed away within ten and a half months of one another. I cannot even imagine losing three pets within a year. Holly says she's doing better even though she still misses them. As someone who has lost beloved pets and companions, I completely empathize.
She and her husband brought home Lucas and Alma, the two cutest Airedale Terriers ever! Holly has an adorable picture of them together on her shop page.
Dog Sympathy Cards
When I first wrote this review in 2017, I asked Holly if she could share any pet anecdotes.
Her response, "My little girl was crafty, too."
Dee Dee got into Holly's stash of ribbons. Holly figured it out when she saw Dee Dee throwing up something bright green. Over the next few days, Dee Dee's doggy doo contained some colorful patterns. Her husband would ask "Are you missing something orange with polka dots?" or "Are you missing something with red stripes?" They figured that Dee Dee had eaten six spools of ribbon!
Dog Holiday Cards
Holly does make cards without pets or cute critters. Her stamp and punch collection is vast, so you can find cards with leaves, flowers, campers, bicycles, coffee cups, martinis, and so much more. I'm just loving her doggy cards right now. I'll have to see what she else creates this year for Christmas and Hanukkah.
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