Order Custom Cards

How Custom Orders Work

I want the custom card process to feel simple, personal, and clear—while honoring the time and care that goes into each hand-painted piece. Here’s how it works:

1. Share your idea.

Tell me what you’re hoping for—colors, wording, the overall feel, or anything that matters to you. You don’t need every detail figured out. A few clear notes give me enough direction to start shaping the design. Send me an email at: gracemaesdesigns@gmail.com

2. Minimum of 6 cards per custom design.

Because custom work takes a significant amount of time and attention, there is a minimum order of 6 cards for any custom design.
All six will follow the same general style, but each will still be hand-painted and uniquely its own.

3. Custom Bundle Sets

If you’d like a set of cards with the same theme, colors, or style but different occasions (birthday, thank you, encouragement, etc.), you can order a custom bundle set.
The minimum is still 6 cards total, but you can mix the occasions within that set as long as they share the same cohesive design direction.

4. I sketch the concept.

Once I understand what you’re envisioning, I’ll create a simple mock-up or written outline. You get to approve the direction before I paint the full set or bundle.

5. I paint each card by hand.

After everything is approved, I begin painting—one card at a time. Even within a set of six, no two cards will look exactly alike. That’s the beauty of hand-painted work: each piece has its own personality.

6. Timeline: 2–3 weeks.

Custom orders typically take 2–3 weeks from start to finish. Sometimes sooner, but I want to be upfront about the time it takes to create meaningful, hand-painted work.
If you need them sooner, you can choose the rush option to move your order to top priority for an extra fee.

7. Your order ships.

Once the set is finished, I’ll package everything with care and send it your way—ready for you to write in, give, or tuck away for just the right moment.