Pale blue hydrangea flower mandala card is digitally printed using pigment inks on silky, bright white, acid-free paper. Folded card is 5.25" by 5.25" and comes with a beautifully made, bright white envelope. Makes a very nice birthday, Mother's Day, sympathy, or get-well card for anyone, but especially an older person or someone of any age with refined tastes. The photograph I used to create the mandala is printed on the back of the card with the photo location. Interior of the card is blank or choose one of the messages listed below. The paper is super smooth, not slick, and takes gel, ballpoint, and other inks well. The card and envelope are packaged together in a plastic sleeve and mailed in a stiffened mailer. Note: one or two cards are shipped USPS First Class without tracking. Three or more cards are shipped via the most economical means, which usually includes tracking.

Interior Message Choices: Blank, Happy Birthday

Framing. This card is created using high-quality materials, such as might be used in a museum. The print is sharp, bright, and frameable. To protect the vibrancy of the artwork, I frame using UV glass or acrylic, and I recommend it. If you use plain glass or acrylic, make sure you hang this sweet, little piece and all your beautiful art away from direct sunlight.

About the art. The digital collage on this card, titled Blue Lace, was created from this photo of a lace cap hydrangea taken in my gardens on Pleasant Hill, near Brookhaven, West Virginia. Beautiful lace caps are hard to find in a market dominated by showy mopheads. They’re worth the search, however, as the center disc of fertile flowers supports pollinators.

The color blue carries the energy of mental clarity and clear communication. The calm blue and delicate lines of this artwork gentle that energy, relaxing your mind and imbuing your words with kindness. The intricate pattern very much suggests a cathedral window, which opens to a blue sky and further clarity of mind. The lacy quality of the pattern also suggests connection, among people and beyond to the spirit realm.