Description
A Forbidden Library Moment in Still Life
A raven perched on a skull atop a stack of antique books, because subtlety is overrated. This raven and skull note card captures the essence of dark academia, where timeworn pages, moody browns, and quiet shadows create a forbidden library atmosphere you can almost smell. The scene feels vintage, dramatic, and unapologetically gothic.
Created for lovers of literary symbolism, gothic aesthetics, and art with depth and bite, this linen note card feels refined and strange in equal measure. It’s a striking choice for thoughtful correspondence and a piece that’s just as compelling when kept or framed.
About This Linen Note Card
Each 5x7 card is professionally printed on luxurious linen cardstock with a subtly textured surface that enhances the richness and depth of the artwork. The card is blank inside, giving you room to use it for birthdays, thank-you notes, sympathy messages, or a simple just-because note.
• Folded 5 x 7 inch (A7) linen greeting card
• Professionally printed with rich color and crisp detail
• Blank interior for personal messages
• Matching envelope and protective cellophane sleeve included
• Artwork is created using AI-assisted digital illustration and then carefully edited and finished by me for a polished, painterly look
Size and Format
The folded card measures 5 x 7 inches (A7) and is vertically oriented. A standard A7 envelope is included with each card.
Packaging and Shipping
Your card, envelope, and cello sleeve are packaged together and shipped flat in a rigid mailer to help prevent bending during transit. All cards are printed and shipped from Henniker, New Hampshire, USA.
Perfect For
This raven and skull note card is ideal for dark academia lovers, gothic décor collectors, and fans of literary symbolism. It works beautifully for Halloween notes, sympathy messages handled with care, thoughtful thinking-of-you mail, and year-round spooky correspondence, and can also be framed as mini wall art for an office or library corner.
Complete Your Collection
Pair this card with other raven, skull, and bookish gothic designs from my shop, or mix it with celestial and dark floral artwork to create a curated art card bundle.
Proudly designed and made in the USA by Designs by Linda Nee.
Frequently Asked Questions
We typically process and ship orders within 1–2 business days. Once your order is shipped, delivery time depends on the shipping carrier and your location within the United States.
We ship Monday through Friday (business days only). During busy seasons such as holidays, processing and delivery times may take slightly longer due to higher shipping volumes.
If you need your order by a specific date, please contact us at [email protected] before placing your order so we can check available expedited shipping options.
Yes! We offer free shipping on all U.S. orders over $50, including Alaska and Hawaii.
For orders under $50, we offer a flat rate shipping of $5.95 anywhere in the United States.
Free and flat rate shipping do not apply to APO/FPO or international orders, where shipping rates are calculated at checkout.
We accept returns or exchanges within 30 days of delivery for non-personalized items.
Items must be unused and in their original packaging, and refunds are issued after we receive and inspect the return. Please note that return shipping costs are the customer’s responsibility, and original shipping fees are non-refundable.
Because many of our products are made just for you, custom or personalized items cannot be returned or exchanged unless they arrive damaged or defective.
Yes! Many of our products offer personalization options, such as adding a name, custom text, or special details depending on the item.
If a product can be personalized, you’ll see a personalization field on the product page where you can enter your custom details before adding the item to your cart.
If you would like custom text on a design that doesn’t offer personalization, or if you have your own design you’d like us to print, please contact us and we’ll do our best to help.
Yes! We’re happy to work with businesses, organizations, and events that need bulk orders.
If you’re interested in ordering multiple items, custom designs, or branded products, please contact us with the details of your request and we’ll be glad to discuss the options.