Carleton Publishing House

Cards · Made for you

A card written from your own story, for someone you love

Some things are hard to say well. Tell us the memories only you carry: how you met, the joke only the two of you share, the day that changed everything. We shape them into a one-of-a-kind card, the words and the art, and send it to you by email.

Delivered within 24 hours of your order, or your money back, in full.
$39.99 · one small revision included

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A sample custom card: a painting of an older couple on a bench at the shore at sunset, beside a letter that begins For Margaret, on our 50th

A sample. Names and story are illustrative; the letter is blurred for privacy.

What you receive

  • A one-of-a-kind digital card, designed from your story for one person and one occasion.
  • A heartfelt letter in your voice, written from the memories and details you share.
  • Art made for the card, in the warm, painterly style of the house.
  • A print-ready PDF (5 × 7 in) to print at home or at any print shop, and an image to send by text or email.
  • One small revision, if a word or a detail needs to change.

Nothing ships. Your card arrives in your inbox.

How it works

  1. Tell us the story

    Write it below in your own words: who the card is for, the occasion, and the memories that matter. A few sentences are enough; more is welcome.

  2. See a preview, then order

    Your watermarked preview appears right away and stays open for 30 minutes. When it feels right, order for $39.99 through secure Stripe checkout.

  3. Receive your card

    Your finished card, without the watermark, arrives by email within 24 hours of your order, as a PDF and an image.

Start your card

Your story stays in your browser until you order. We use it only to make your card.

From the house's cards

A glimpse of cards the house has made. Your card is made new, for your story alone.

Partial preview of a house card: a hummingbird and a bluebird Partial preview of a house card: a small white dog in an armchair Partial preview of a house card: holly and red berries Partial preview of a house card: olive branches in morning light

Questions

What should I send?

Who the card is for, the occasion, and the story: a few memories, the names they go by, a phrase they always say, a place you share. Specific details make the card theirs. If a photo would help guide the art, add a link to it.

Who makes the card?

Carleton Publishing House in Killingworth, Connecticut. The house's AI team helps with the making, and every card is read over before it is sent to you.

When will it arrive?

Within 24 hours of your order, by email, to the address you give at checkout.

Can I ask for a change?

Yes. One small revision is included: a word, a name, a line, or a detail. Reply to the email your card arrives in.

What if it is late?

If your card does not arrive within 24 hours of your order, you receive your money back, in full. Write to orders@carletonpublishing.com and the refund goes back to your card.

Can I print it?

Yes. The PDF is made for 5 × 7 inch printing at home or at any print shop. The card is for your personal use.

Is my story private?

Your story is used only to make your card. It is not shared or published.

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