Description
Where Stories, Symbols, and Secrets Collide
An ornate sugar skull rests atop a stack of vintage books, wrapped in wild florals against a deep, moody backdrop. This art note card blends gothic florals, literary symbolism, and quiet mystery — bold, bookish, and just a little bit spooky in the best way.
Created for readers who love their stationery with character, this artistic note card is perfect for birthdays, thank-you notes, Halloween hellos, or thoughtful “I saw this and thought of your TBR pile” moments. It carries a dark academia sensibility without feeling heavy, making it both expressive and endlessly giftable.
Printed on premium River Linen note card stock, the artwork features rich color, crisp detail, and a softly textured surface that enhances its painterly depth without losing fine detail. The card is folded and blank inside, giving you freedom to use it for many occasions, and includes a coordinating envelope and protective cello sleeve — ready to gift, mail, or tuck into a favorite book.
Card Details
• One folded 5x7 (A7) art greeting card
• Blank inside for birthdays, thank-you notes, or everyday messages
• Printed on luxurious River Linen cardstock
• Coordinating white A7 envelope included
• Rich color with a softly textured, premium finish
• AI-assisted digital illustration, thoughtfully refined and artist-finished
Materials & Finish
• Printed on River Linen cardstock for a refined, tactile feel
• Subtle texture complements the artwork while preserving detail
• Each card packaged in a clear cellophane sleeve
• Professionally printed and assembled in Henniker, New Hampshire, USA
Perfect For
• Dark academia and gothic book lovers
• Birthdays, thank-you notes, and “just because” snail mail
• Halloween, Día de los Muertos, or spooky-season greetings
• Book clubs, librarians, and reading friends
• Tucking into a gift bag with a novel or bookstore gift card
Collect the Set
Pair this design with other gothic florals, sugar skull art, and bookish cards, or match with coordinating fine art prints to create a thoughtful card-and-print gift set. Explore raven, castle, dragon, and library-themed designs in my shop to build a cohesive dark academia collection.
© Designs by Linda Nee LLC
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.