Custom Greeting Cards Handcrafted in Bengaluru
From birthday wishes to "just because" notes, I create greeting cards that feel like a real conversation. Every piece is hand-painted and calligraphed to match the person you're gifting.
This congratulations card was made for a couple who loves jigsaw puzzles. I painted a watercolor heart filled with puzzle pieces and finished it with gold calligraphy.
A close-up of the hand-painted watercolor puzzle heart, with delicate gold outlines on each piece. It’s these little details that make a custom card so special.
The inside of the puzzle-themed card features a small, hand-painted pocket, perfect for tucking in a personal note or a gift card.
I created this birthday card for a little girl, taking inspiration from one of my journal entries. The design features a doodled rainbow over a simple illustration, with a hand-lettered wish.
The inside of the rainbow birthday card, with a personal message from the parents. The background is a soft wash of gouache colors to complement the front.
A detailed look at the intricate, gel-pen doodles that make up each color of the rainbow on the birthday card. Pulling an all-nighter to get these details right was completely worth it.
This was the original art journal piece that inspired the custom birthday card. It features lyrics from Kacey Musgraves' song "Rainbow," combining pointed pen calligraphy with a watercolor illustration.
About this collection
When I craft a card, I’m not just writing words; I’m building a small, tangible story. Whether it's a puzzle-themed congratulations piece or a birthday card featuring custom watercolor doodles, I love using textures like gouache and gold foil to make every detail pop. If you have a specific theme or just a feeling you want to capture, we’ll work together to turn that into a finished piece you won’t find on any store shelf.
Your story, on paper
A card should do more than sit on a shelf; it should feel like a conversation. My process is collaborative and a bit messy, but that is where the magic happens. We start with your idea—maybe it's a specific hobby like puzzles, a favorite song lyric, or a childhood memory—and we build it layer by layer.
The creative process
I use high-quality 300gsm watercolor paper as my canvas, allowing me to paint custom motifs or floral wreaths in gouache and watercolor. The lettering is done by hand, using either classic Copperplate or modern pointed pen calligraphy, depending on the vibe you want. And yes, I am a sucker for gold foil accents and wax seals. These finishing touches add that bit of 'shimmery goodness' that catches the light and makes the receiver feel truly seen.
Fully personalized details
Since every card is made from scratch, you get to control the elements. Need a hidden pocket for a gift card? Want a specific color palette that matches an event theme? Or maybe you want a message written in English, Devanagari, or Gurmukhi? Just let me know. I put my heart into these, often pulling all-nighters to get the flourishes just right, because I know this card is meant to hold a special moment for someone you love.
S
I’m Sarika, and I believe art is a way to bridge the distance between people. I started five years ago barely holding a brush pen, and now, I spend my weekends turning your sentiments into tangible memories. I'm all about the little details—the perfect ink shimmer, a hand-torn deckled edge, or a tiny wax seal—that make a simple card feel like a treasure.
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