Share authentic Washington State winter beauty with greeting cards featuring original macro photography of snow-covered burgundy leaves. Each card in this 4-piece set showcases a different composition—from intimate closeups to delicate branch arrangements—capturing the magical moment when fresh snow transforms autumn foliage into natural art.
These oversized 5.5" × 8.5" vertical cards provide generous space for heartfelt messages while the glossy finish makes colors pop and snow details sparkle. Blank inside for your personal touch, each card includes a coordinating envelope. Perfect for holiday greetings, winter birthdays, thank you notes, or anytime you want to send something more meaningful than mass-produced cards.
Product Features:
Set Contents:
- 4 unique greeting cards with different snow-covered foliage photographs with season greetings and Christmas wishes text
- 4 white envelopes included (fit cards perfectly)
- Blank interior for your personalized messages
- Professional packaging protects cards during shipping.
Card Specifications:
- Size: 5.5" × 8.5" (vertical orientation)
- Paper: Premium glossy cardstock
- Finish: High-gloss photographic quality
- Weight: Substantial cardstock (not flimsy)
- Printing: Full-color, high-resolution professional printing
- Interior: Bright white blank space for writing.
Photography Details:
- Authentic macro photography captured in Washington State
- Four distinct compositions per set:
- Closeup of individual snow-covered leaves
- Multiple leaves with intricate branch patterns
- Wide view of snow-laden foliage clusters
- Artistic angle highlighting snow texture and leaf colors
- Natural color palette: Deep burgundy, copper, olive green, pure white snow
- No filters or artificial effects - genuine winter beauty preserved.
Practical Features:
- Generous writing space inside for longer messages
- Oversized format stands out from standard greeting cards
- Glossy surface protects against smudges and fingerprints
- Professional quality suitable for business or personal use
- Envelopes included - ready to address and mail
- Universal appeal - appropriate for various occasions.
Usage Versatility:
- Holiday season greetings (Christmas, New Year, winter solstice)
- Winter birthday cards
- Thank you notes with elegant aesthetic
- Sympathy cards with peaceful natural imagery
- Thinking-of-you messages
- Corporate greeting cards with nature theme
- Art cards for collectors
- Frameable keepsakes after sending.
Quality Assurance:
- Printed in the United States
- Color-matched to original photography
- Archival-quality inks resist fading
- Cards ship flat (not folded) to prevent creasing
- Protective packaging ensures pristine arrival.
Shipping: Your greeting cards set is printed to order and usually shipped the next two business days as your purchase. We use cellophane bags, rigid and clearly marked and labeled envelopes to ensure your print is well protected during the shipping process.
Copyright Notice: For personal use only. Please refrain from re-selling all these prints. By purchasing our product, you agree to uphold this copyright agreement. The Virtue of God Brand // Est. 2022 // All Rights Reserved.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What makes these cards different from store-bought greeting cards?
A: These feature authentic macro photography I personally captured during Washington State's winter—real snow on real leaves in real lighting conditions. Unlike mass-produced cards with stock images or illustrations, each design preserves a genuine moment of natural beauty with visible snow crystal details and leaf textures. The oversized 5.5" × 8.5" format also provides significantly more writing space than standard cards, and the glossy finish gives them a premium photographic quality that recipients often frame.
Q: Are all four cards in the set different designs?
A: Yes! Each card features a unique photograph from the same winter shoot, showing different angles and compositions of snow-covered burgundy foliage. This variety allows you to send multiple cards without repetition, or choose the perfect image for each recipient's taste. One focuses on intimate leaf closeups, another on delicate branch patterns, another on clustered foliage, and the fourth on artistic perspective.
Q: What's the card size and will it fit standard envelopes?
A: Cards measure 5.5" × 8.5" in vertical orientation—larger than standard greeting cards (typically 5" × 7"). Four coordinating white envelopes are included with each set, perfectly sized to fit these cards. The oversized format provides generous writing space and creates a more impressive presentation when received.
Q: Are these cards blank inside or do they have pre-printed messages?
A: Completely blank inside! The interior features bright white space for your personalized handwritten or printed messages. This makes them versatile for any occasion—holidays, birthdays, thank you notes, sympathy, or just thinking-of-you messages. The outside front displays the stunning photography with season greetings and Christmas wishes text, while the back includes subtle credit to The Virtue of God photography.
Q: What occasions are these cards appropriate for?
A: The peaceful winter nature imagery works beautifully for: Christmas and holiday season greetings, winter birthday cards, thank you notes, sympathy cards with serene natural beauty, thinking-of-you messages during winter months, corporate holiday cards, hostess thank you notes, and even framing as small art prints. The sophisticated aesthetic suits both personal and professional correspondence.
Q: What's the paper quality like—will ink bleed when writing?
A: The cards use premium glossy cardstock substantially thicker than regular paper. The glossy finish on the photo side prevents smudging, while the blank interior accepts most pen types without bleeding. For best results, use gel pens, ballpoint pens, or permanent markers. Allow wet ink a moment to dry before folding. The sturdy cardstock ensures cards don't feel flimsy or cheap.
Q: Can I use these cards for business or corporate greetings?
A: Absolutely. The professional photography quality and elegant winter aesthetic make these perfect for business holiday cards, client appreciation notes, or corporate thank you messages. The lack of overtly religious imagery (just beautiful nature) makes them appropriate for diverse audiences. Many small business owners use these to stand out from generic corporate cards while supporting a woman-owned photography business.
Q: Will the glossy finish show fingerprints or scratches easily?
A: The glossy surface is quite durable and resists minor handling marks. While it's photographic quality glossy (which naturally shows fingerprints more than matte), the cards ship in protective packaging and the finish is robust enough for normal mailing. Handle cards by edges when writing inside to keep the photo side pristine. Recipients typically comment on how premium and photo-like the finish appears.
Q: Are these cards suitable for mailing or do they need extra protection?
A: These cards mail beautifully in the included envelopes using standard First Class postage (typically 2-3 stamps depending on weight). The sturdy cardstock resists bending during transit. For extra protection or if sending long distances, you can place the envelope in a rigid mailer, though the cards are designed to withstand normal USPS handling. The glossy finish protects the photo from minor moisture or scuffing.
Q: Can recipients frame these cards as art after receiving them?
A: Yes! Many people do exactly that. The 5.5" × 8.5" size fits standard frames, and the glossy photographic quality makes them suitable for display. Customers report recipients framing their favorites, especially the closeup compositions. This dual purpose as greeting card and frameable art adds extra value and shows thoughtfulness in your card choice.
Q: What if I need to write a long message—is there enough space?
A: The oversized 5.5" × 8.5" format provides substantially more writing room than standard 5" × 7" cards. The entire interior is blank, offering approximately 45 square inches of writing space—plenty for several paragraphs. This generous space is perfect for heartfelt holiday letters, detailed thank you notes, or meaningful birthday messages without cramped writing.
Q: Are these environmentally better than conventional greeting cards?
A: These cards support a small woman-owned photography business rather than large card corporations. The photographic printing process uses professional archival inks, and the cards are printed in the USA. While glossy cardstock isn't recyclable in all areas (check local guidelines), the quality encourages recipients to keep and frame them rather than discard immediately—reducing waste compared to disposable cards.
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