Description
A Florida shorebird, mid worm, doing exactly what the proverb says and making it look considerably less dignified than the proverb implies. Nothing staged. This 5 × 7 blank greeting card carries the quote on the front in vintage type, so the joke lands before anyone opens it.
The photograph is Linda Nee’s own, taken on the Florida coast with patience and good timing rather than setup. Printed on Red River Linen cardstock with archival inks, the card leaves the inside blank for your message. Envelope included, fits a standard 5 × 7 frame.
Product Details
• 5 × 7 inch folded greeting card, A7 format
• Front features an original Florida shorebird photograph with the early bird quote
• Vintage style typography paired with real wildlife photography
• Original photography by Linda Nee, not an illustration
• Inside is completely blank for your own message
• Dry humor that works without being crude
Size & Format
• Folded size is 5 × 7 inches, standard A7 format
• Printed on Red River Linen cardstock with a soft linen texture
• Professionally printed with archival quality inks
• Blank inside with no printed greeting
• Fits a standard 5 × 7 frame
Packaging & Shipping
• Includes a matching white A7 envelope
• Each card arrives in a clear protective sleeve
• Ships flat in a rigid mailer to prevent bending
• Printed and fulfilled in Henniker, New Hampshire, USA
• Available singly or in packs of 5 and 10
Perfect For
• New job and promotion congratulations
• Graduations and first day of anything
• Bird lovers and birdwatchers
• Coworkers and dry humored friends
• Early risers and the people who resent them
• Framing afterward as small conversation starting art
What to Write Inside
Blank inside means you write the greeting. A few that suit this card:
• “Congratulations. You got there first, as usual.”
• “Good luck on day one. Go get it.”
• “Happy birthday to someone who is always up before me.”
• “Thinking of you. Worth the early start.”
Complete Your Collection
There is a matching Early Bird Gets Worm Coastal Metal Sign for anyone who wants the joke on a wall. Browse the Bird Art and Decor collection or more greeting cards.
© Designs by Linda Nee LLC
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