Pet - Poodle Set of 6 (choose)

$ 18.00
Unit price per

For poodle lovers! This set features a poodle and is a part of our new pet collection that celebrates our furry friends.

Artist statement

Meet Bijou, a French poodle. I enjoyed capturing her attitude, elegance, and intelligence. I created her cuffs like she was wearing expensive fur, fitting for a proud princess with the perfect blow out. 👑

About this card

This card in the Pet collection has many qualities that makes it special. Let's begin with the back side of these cards. If you look closely, there's a pattern that is made entirely of dog bones. This was created to give a subtle, sophisticated, yet whimsical effect that compliments the poodle design on the front of the card. Careful consideration was given to the size of each bone and the spacing in between. If it's too small, the details of the bones would be losr and too big would render it too indelicate.

The entire die of the back pattern on the back of the card is a larger investment than the dies of the various dogs on the front of the card. A die is needed to stamp the artwork in gold and in this case, it is made of one large piece of metal that is not only larger than the back of the card, but also incorporates the delicacy of the fine print of the copyright, the brush strokes of the Atsui Cards logo, with the very tiny, but still legible, "TM" next to it, all balanced against a medium-fine bone pattern. These elements were all challenging to stamp and press onto the paper because it had to be done with the right balance of pressure, temperature, and release of the gold foil in a clean manner, not filling in the tiny open spaces in between the letters. Imagine cooking different ingredients in the same pan and making sure each one is finished at exactly the same temperature and time. Altogether, these elements make the backside of the this card alone, an art piece and the pressman, a master craftsman.

I have been asked why I take time to create the back side of the card when it's the front of the cards that sell. I don't personally believe this to be true and because I am an artist, I consider the entire piece of paper my canvas. Plus, I like to have some fun with each card. I have seen my customers hold my card and run their fingers across the surface to really feel the texture of the artwork. It's truly a unique experience to have one of these cards in your hand and I care about each one of my creations.

About Atsui Cards

Every card has a unique combination of elements that makes the overall card a joy to behold- the coating of the paper, printing process, intricacies of the embossing, the details of the raised letters, or its execution. It's a piece of paper, yet, much more than that. There's love and dedication to the work that I do and I am committed to making each and every card a special one.

Enjoy,

april

Life is better with a poodle. 💌 Send some love today.

Features

Set of 6
Blank inside
5.5" x 4.25" folded
100 lb. specialty paper, smooth texture
Gold stamped artwork front and back
Triangular European flap envelope, cream
Made in the United States of America