Buying gifts for people is something I pride myself on. I always ensure that I look for something which is personal or a little different from the usual ‘stuff’. You know what I mean, a smelly set from Boots or a box of chocolates. There’s nothing wrong with those things of course – I’d never say no to a box of choccies! – but I like to put a lot of thought and effort into everything I buy anyone. Which often results in a lot of stressful scrolling and hectic brainstorming! Greetings cards can be just as special as the gifts. I always opt for a greeting card that matches the person I’m buying for. My dad will receive a funny one, my mum will receive a personalised one probably with a picture of our dog on – you get the gist!
* Please excuse my reflection in the plastic in the above photo. I didn’t think that one through.
I want to share some cards which I was sent from Cardology today which, in my opinion, would certainly make a statement to whoever you’re giving it to. By using sliceform and the Asian art-form, Kirigami, Cardology creates high quality, intricate and exquisite pop-up cards for every occasion. If you’d like to find out more about how the cards are made, you can read about it here but for anyone keeping it simple, all you need to know is that they produce pop-up cards. And they’re amazing.
I was sent 3 different designs, 3 of the companies favourites, which was fun because I didn’t know what I was going to get so I went into this with my eyes open and the 3 which were sent could be used for very different occasions. I’ve been umming and ahhing about which one is my favourite and I think I’ve made a choice, so I’ll start with that one. I genuienly gasped when I opened it.
This is the ‘To Er is Human. To Arrrr is Pirate’ card and look at it. Look at it. I’m honestly still gobsmacked at the intricacies in this. This isn’t a card, it’s a genuine work of art. I think a card like this could be fantastic for a younger child who loves pirates and it’s a non-specific card so could certainly be used in any occasion, which is great.
This next one is the ‘Eat me. Drink me‘ card and clearly it would be perfect for any Disney fan (like myself!) Ideal for a birthday (or an un-birthday… See what I did there?) I think this is an absolutely gorgeous card. I particularly like all the little details in the legs of the chairs as well. Cardology really don’t consider anything too much effort. I forgot to mention in the previous one that there’s plenty of room inside the card to write in too.
Finally, this is the blank fronted flowers card which opens up to a beautiful bouquet of flowers and a cute little wasp (I think that’s a wasp?) Obviously this would be perfect for Mother’s Day and I actually gave this card to my own mum as an extra little gift because I thought she’d love it. Or a female figures birthday would be just as ideal!
I was really blown away by Cardology and their cards. I didn’t have any expectations before I received the products as I wasn’t too sure what I was going to get in the post but after researching their methods and seeing how hard they work on each individual card, it’s impossible not to be in awe. You can find them on their website, Facebook or Instagram!
* These products were sent to me in exchange for a review
Wow! Look at the detail and beauty of these cards! The pirate ship one is like a work of art! x x x
It really is they’re phenomenal!
I’m not a card person and never buy one for someone unless I have to but I must say, I am pretty impressed by these.
They’re more like art work than cards though aren’t they xxx
These are so cool xx
Right xxx
Oh, wow, these cards are something else, they’re proper works of art, I would never want to write on them! I LOVE the flowers one, absolutely perfect for a keen gardener 🙂 gorgeous pics, Jenny, thank you so much for sharing x
Lisa | http://www.lisasnotebook.com
I haven’t wrote on them yet either I don’t want to! xxx
Wow! These are incredibly beautiful! I love the path that gifts and cards are going now.. they died a death and now not only are they back, they’re back with a smash!!
Absolutely!
I got a card in this sort of style for my wedding day and I absolutely loved it. That pirate ship one is incredible though, I think I’m going to have to get it for my husband’s birthday. Absolutely mindblowing detail!
Beth x
That’s lovely! Awh you totally should xxx
oh my goodness, those cards look so special! I’m a massive Disney fan so I absolutly love the Alice in wonderland card.. I will definitely be having a nosey on the companies website tonight 🙂
Kate | http://www.katelovesx.co.uk/
Aren’t they gorgeous! xxx
Woah, those cards look bloody amazing! I might have to get some for a couple of people’s birthdays coming up.
Amy | hookedonthemusic.com
Aren’t they gorgeous!
These are such beautiful and intricate cards. I love buying cards and often have a collection of them (all keeping in mind for certain people). They are definitely the things I buy the most when I travel. And also if I find cute card shops or stands at markets! I’m definitely going to look at Cardology now!
I need to start collecting cards so I always have one to give to someone!
These are incredible! I completely get what you mean about gift pride- I love getting things for people that I know they’ll love and cherish. Cards always end up ruining it because most are so boring so I’m going to look into Cardology.
Imogen’s Typewriter. <3
Haha they usually are boring aren’t they!
Oh I love these! I’m often reluctant to spend money on cards because I just think they’re going to get thrown away but with cards as beautiful as these I’d definitely be more inclined to splurge! xo
Sian | http://www.siankathrine.co.uk
Yeah same, I always try and make cards really personalised for that reason xxx
These are so cool!! I used to be very artsy when I was younger, and I tried making these a couple of times. So hard but look amazing! The Alice in Wonderland and the flowers are my favs.
Wow I bet anything pop up is really difficult to make
It’s so cool that you got your hands on some popup cards! WOW! The pirate ship looks amazing! Hehe love the one with flowers as well! This is some talent at work XD. Thanks for sharing your experience!
exquisitely.me
It really is isn’t it, I’m still amazed by them! xxx
I bought my mom a pop up card for mother’s day last year! It was beautiful & she loved it! It’s definitely going to be a new tradition for me! I can’t wait to pick one out for her this weekend!
Awh that’s lovely! xxx
These cards are amazing! I’d keep them open permanently as decoration
Yeah you totally could do that!
That is definitely a statement!! But I love them!
Florence | Beyond Imagination
Absolutely:)
What beautiful cards! I’m going to check to see if they ship to the U.S. Thanks for sharing!
I hope they do for you!
I adore the pirate one! I love quirky gifts like this
Me too 🙂 I’d love to receive one of these.
Those cards are absolutely stunning! I love the first one the most, the detail is incredible. Thank you so much for sharing.xx
Same here – the detail is insane isn’t it!
Oh it is. I always admire people that have the skills and patience to create art like that – love it!
Omg that pirate ship card! I could just stick that on my desk as art. Definitely going to check these guys out!
Absolutely! They’d make lovely pieces for a desk!
These cards are so cute! I can’t believe the detail!!! Incredible! Thanks for sharing 💕
Me neither!
I’ve actually never bought a card like that before but I’ve seen how gorgeous and creative they look!! I might have to consider it!
Claire xxx
http://eclairscares.blogspot.co.uk/
You totally should!
I have to admit, I wasn’t expecting them to look as good as they did once they had been opened up. They’re gorgeous! I’d love to receive one as a gift–or give one to a friend for a similar occasion. I think I’d end up hoarding them as display pieces if I purchased any instead of giving them away, though; I just wouldn’t be able to help myself, though. When I saw the pirate one, “To Err is human, to arr is pirate”, I couldn’t help but think it would be perfect for someone making the choice about their next steps in life. This would be perfect for a lot of my friends as we’re at an age where we’re going to university or finding jobs. I am SO tempted to invest in a few to give to my friends at the end of the year. Thank you so much for making me aware of them!
Honestly… same here. I literally gasped when I opened the pirate one first! That’d be a great occasion to gift the pirate one to someone for sure! I have wrote in any of them or given them to anyone I can’t bring myself to do it haha!
Wow. I have never seen cards quite like this & I am totally blown away by the design & detail. That Pirate Card is awesome.
Isn’t it! The pirate one is definitely my favourite 🙂
Oh my word, I wouldn’t even want to give these to other people as cards – I’d want to save them for myself as works of art, they’re absolutely incredible.. 😍 I adore the Alice In Wonderland card, that’s definitely my personal favourite! 🙊
Haha right! I don’t want to write in them as like a “card” either cos I don’t wanna ruin them!
My friend ‘s birthday just passed and she’ d have loved these. So fancy! At least I know for next time!
Ah damn it. Bookmark it for next time!
How amazing are these! Cards have always been my favourite part of celebrating any occasion!
Alys / alysgeorge.blogspot.co.uk
I love spending time buying a card too – you can make them so personal!
These are amazing. I’m no fan of Disney but I love Alice in Wonderland!! Will for sure be checking these guys out!
No Disney?! Noooo! But the Alice one is gorgeous isn’t it xxx
These are amazing! I take buying gifts so seriously like a plan them months in advance. Thanks for sharing cos I’m gonna need these x
Haha glad you found them! I’m the same. My boyfriend’s birthday is in June and I’ve started thinking about it already!
I’m rubbish at buying presents for people 🙊 guess thats what happens when you come from a family of religious people that don’t celebrate birthdays or Christmas 🙄 but these cars look absolutely amazing!! I NEED to get chris that pirate one, he’s love it! 😍
Jade | jademarie.co.uk
Haha my boyfriend’s family (well some of them) are religious and don’t do birthdays or Christmas either so when we got together and had the first Christmas or birthday he didn’t know what to do! xxx
Haha wouldn’t happen to be the same religion would it? But bless him it can be so hard when you aren’t used to it all! I’m still getting used to “normal” Christmas’s with Chris’s family- it’s very busy and loud 😳😂 xxx
Very much likely! It seems like we’re in almost an identical situation! xxx
It does seem like it tbf!xxx
Oh my gosh, they are gorgeous. And so intricately designed, what a masterpiece. Hmm, my sister has a big birthday this year…think I know where I’m going to look!
Would make a lovely present!
Wow, those cards are amazing!! I love the pirate one! x
Amazing isn’t it!
Oh my gosh these are amazing! I love the idea that they pop up! It’s so cute and such a surprise!
Love, Amie ❤
The Curvaceous Vegan
I know! 🙂
cutest thing, my mom and her boyfriend get these types of cards for each other every holiday and collect them together. I love these cards so much!!
That’s so damn cute! xxx
it’s just so sweet
I love the bouquet of flowers card, that is so unique, and much longer lasting than normal flowers! More treasurable, plus there’s a wee bumble bee too hehe, I love it! <3
Hehe perfect for you with the bee!
Those cards are amazing!! x
http://www.ofbeautyandnothingness.co.uk
Aren’t they!
Wow these cards are amazing! They definitely make a statement and how lovely to give to people too xx
Aren’t they just gorgeous! I’d love to receive one of these xxx
Holy shit, these are amazing. I think I would keep it as a mini sculpture too. The Alice in Wonderland one is definitely my favourite.
Bloody lovely aren’t they! The Alice one is stunning, perfect for a Disney lover zzx
These are amazing!!!!
Right 😍
Those cards are incredible! If I were lucky enough to receive one I would just keep it open as a mini sculpture.
I hadn’t actually considered going that you know! I don’t really have any room but might see if my mum wants to do that with the flowers! xxx