Personalized Greeting Cards That Tell Your Story

Sending 100% hand-drawn storybook greeting cards as unique gifts by snail mail

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Jeremy is in Africa, and I am in Colorado. Every night we look at O'reins belt to remind us that our love knows no distance.

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One Day Card

Customer Description: Jeremy is in Africa, and I am in Colorado. Every night we look at O'reins belt to remind us that our love knows no distance.

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Greeting Cards

ONE DAY CARD

Starting from $9.99

One hand-drawn greeting card-sized illustration sent by snail mail.

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Cards

ONE WEEK STORY

Starting from $22.99

Three hand-drawn greeting card-sized illustrations sent by mail every other day over one week.

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birthday cards

TWO WEEK STORY

Starting from $39.99

Six hand-drawn greeting card-sized illustrations sent by mail every other day over two weeks.

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Anniversary Cards

ONE MONTH STORY

Starting from $69.99

12 hand-drawn greeting card-sized illustrations sent by mail every other day over one month.

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HOW DOES IT LOOK?

Greeting card stories are shipped through traditional snail mail. Each image is hand-drawn by a talented Tellinga artist on a 5.5" x 8.5" greeting card-sized postcard. It is then placed in a 6" x 9" brown grocery bag style envelope with the customer's address used as the return address. A Tellinga stamp is then applied and sent to your desired location. Afterward, the digital copies of the story are uploaded in the "Download Your Story" section of the website and also sent to your email to share online with family and friends.

CELEBRATE AN OCCASION

Anniversary

Birthday

Mother's Day

Father's Day

Our Story

Long Distance

Graduation

Get Well

Proposal

Apology

Wedding

Military

Thank You

Christmas

Hanukkah

Valentine's Day

FEATURES

24-hour shipping turnaround

Schedule card delivery for any future date

International delivery and shipping

Customers receive physical and digital prints

Starting from $9.99

ADDITIONAL USES

Frame

Put on your refrigerator

Set as your profile picture on social media

Create a storybook

Turn into a t-shirt, mug, or other thoughtful gift

GIFT CARDS

Shopping for someone else but not sure what to give them? Give them the gift of choice with a Tellinga gift card.

Gift cards are delivered by email and contain instructions to redeem them at checkout. Our gift cards have no additional processing fees.

TURN YOUR STORY INTO A GIFT

Turn your favorite Tellinga illustration into a personalized gift that will last forever!

American Apparel T-Shirts

Sweatshirts

3/4 Sleeve Shirts

Tank Tops

Socks

Mugs

Beach Towels

Fanny Packs

Mobile Phone Cases

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Meet Our Artists

Tellinga provides a creative platform for young artists to express themselves, network with fellow artists, and showcase their artistic ability. Tellinga artists are totally reimagining the traditional greeting card by turning it into an experience. 100% hand-drawn storybook greeting cards are sent as unique gifts by snail mail!

Elissa

Hey there! I was born and raised on the Texas Gulf Coast and currently reside in Dallas, TX. Received my MA in Illustration from the Savannah College of Art and Design. I now work full time as an educational illustrator but wanted another creative outlet. I also just so happen to have years of experience making personalized cards for friends and family.

Michelle

Hello! I am an artist who resides in Houston, Texas. My passion is painting and illustration. I work with mostly watercolor and marker, but I am open to many types of medium. I read comics and play video games in my free time outside of drawing. My purpose is to express intimate connections and stories through art.

Patrick

Hi! I'm an artist and Houston native currently attending Lone Star College, with plans to pursue illustration at SCAD. I work with many different mediums, such as charcoal, ink, and graphite. Outside of art, I love going to concerts and hanging out with friends. I can't wait to bring your stories to life!

Alexis

Hi, I’m Alexis! I was born, raised, and am currently residing in Connecticut, which is also where I obtained my Bachelor’s degree in Illustration. As an artist, I love giving life to characters and stories, and I hope to continue to do so for both myself and others. Beyond my work, I am an amateur cosplayer and an avid collector of statues, figures, and original production art from old hand-drawn animations.

Tiffany

Full-time Artist, part-time French fry connoisseur. Lover of puzzles and all word games. Thankful and Blessed.

Keandra

My name is Keandra, I was born and raised in Houston, and I’ve been an artist my whole life. Even though I’ve always been a self-taught artist, I’m ready to learn more, grow and develop into an even greater artist.

Amira

Amira is a graphic design graduate student at the University of Houston. Illustration, printmaking, gouache, watercolor painting, and ceramics are her favorite art forms. Reading and writing are also significant parts of my life.

Stephanie

Born and raised in Fort Worth, TX. I like to explore, push paint, and meditate. I am quite the daydreamer, so I am eager to hear your ideas and animate some stories!

Gozie

My name is Gozie, and I have wanted to be a cartoonist ever since I first held a pencil. I was born and raised in New Mexico and recently moved to Dallas, TX. I spent all of my school years doodling comics and showing them off to friends and teachers. I attended SCAD after high school, and I got my BFA and MFA in animation. Outside of drawing, my hobbies include reading comics, playing video games, listening to music, and taking walks.

Amy

Born in Atlanta, I’m currently a student at Rice University studying Studio Art and Something else that I haven’t definitively decided yet. I spend more time than I’d like to admit watching movies and I’m always excited to hear or help create a good story.

Viyanca

Hi there! I am an illustrator and designer from McDonough, Georgia. I earned my BFA in illustration from the Savannah College of Art and Design with a focus on book art and publication design. My specialties include portrait illustration, character art, and storytelling. When I’m not drawing, I love to make jewelry, study languages and binge-watch Marvel movies.

Michelle

Hi! I’m a Houston native who always enjoyed creating art throughout my whole life. I create 2D and 3D art with multiple mediums including colored pencils, ink, graphite, fibers, wood, and metal. I like the process and challenge of incorporating various mediums into my art… the possibilities are endless! I plan on completing my B.F.A in Sculpture at the University of Houston and continue creating art afterwards. I look forward to making your stories come to life!

Tim

I was born in western Kansas and eventually migrated to Texas. I have been a private investigator, a carpenter, and most importantly a freelance artist. I truly enjoy drawing painting and just creating new things. I love a good story.

Adrienne

Filipino American artist with a BFA in media arts and animation. I currently reside in Dallas, TX and I am obsessed with all things relating to art and stories. I hope to create my own TV show one day.

Chelsea St Cyr

Miami native with Haitian roots. She has been drawing her entire life and takes huge inspiration from the Nickelodeon hit show "Avatar: The Last Airbender." She now hails as a University of Central Florida alumni with a BFA in exactly what she wanted to do. While she is ambitiously working on her career, she also enjoys the simplicity of nature, cosplay, and reading.

Amber

I was born and raised in Odessa Texas which isn't known for its creativity, and have moved around the state chasing my passion. Currently located in San Antonio, and have a BFA in Animation from AI of San Antonio. I enjoy making stylized and high fantasy artwork as well as story-boarding and character concepts. Let me make your next story one to remember!

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