El's Cards | Original Watercolor and Calligraphy Designs

NEW for spring

Life’s Special Days are Works of Art

El’s Cards creates unforgettable paper goods and gifts with a personal touch. Our original designs are hand-painted and feature hand-lettered calligraphy by Ellen Braley. Creating daily in our New Hampshire studio, we make truly unique gifts, invitations, cards, and goods that bring out the joy in all of life’s seasons.

birthday cards

Make a birthday special for someone you love. We have a great selection of birthday cards.

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Watercolor Maps

Hand-painted watercolor maps of towns, cities, and countries leave a paper trail of memories.

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Tea Towels

A simple way to add beauty and function to any part of your home-especially the kitchen.

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Father's Day is June 15th

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New

Pancakes Father's Day Card

$ 5.00

New

Ski Adventure Card

$ 5.00

New

Picking Guitar Father's Day Card

$ 5.00

New

Mussel Shell Father's Day Card

$ 5.00

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39 products

Customer Love Notes

I just wanted to send my compliments on the Boston Marathon note cards. I’m running the Marathon this spring for charity, and I’ve been
using the cards for my thank you notes.
Jerry
Boston, MA

El's work is INCREDIBLE! I hired El to make all of my wedding paper goods for my 2022 wedding, and I can't find the words to properly articulate how immensely thankful I am that I found her.
Liz S.
Williston, VT

I can say without a doubt that working with El was my favorite part of the wedding planning experience.
Katy W.
Boston, MA

I received “your” cards
from four friends this Christmas —all of whom I introduced your cards to and
asked “please share”. None of them know each other.
Keep enjoying what you do and thank you for sharing your gift with the rest of us.
Mary Lou M.
Salem, MA

During our wedding planning process, El provided so many great ideas about personalizing various pieces of our stationery and paper goods. Working with El was incredibly easy and her timeline kept us on track.
Kellie F.
Scarborough, ME

In the Press

dress up your drinks

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New

Colorful Hydrangeas Stir Sticks

$ 20.00

New

Beachcombing Stir Sticks

$ 20.00

New

Beautiful Bouquets Stir Sticks

$ 20.00

New

Mixed Lobsters Stir Sticks

$ 20.00

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20 products

Let's Say Hello in person!

2025 Shows

We are looking forward to shows in the year to come.

Saturday, June 14th-Market Square Day in Portsmouth, NH from 9am-4pm
This is the show season kickoff-always a FUN show.

Saturday, June 21st-Kittery Block Party in Kittery, ME from 9am-4pm
Another fun, local event!

Saturday & Sunday, July 12th & 13th-Camden Arts & Books in Camden, ME from 9am-5pm both days. Camden is a gorgeous spot! We love returning to this show every year to meet old friends and make new ones.

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Meet El

About the Artist

Ellen Braley is the creative half of the two-person wife-and-husband, artist-and-production manager team that makes up El’s Cards. A self-taught watercolor artist and calligrapher, El started El’s Cards in 1999 and has been hand-painting and hand-lettering every El’s Cards creation ever since.

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