Unhinged Opossum Birthday Card - Whimsical Ballerina Possum in a Pink Tutu with Dandelion Wand

Celebrate someone’s birthday with a creature every bit as chaotic and delightful as they are.
This whimsical greeting card is made for those who appreciate humor with a little wild edge.
The front features a slightly unhinged opossum ballerina — screeching with full-hearted drama, tutu flaring, clutching a dandelion wand like it’s a weapon of joy.
Flip it over to reveal the other side of this “Princess”: the same opossum now firing two tiny pistols in a burst of chaotic glory.
Designed to be given either to a man or a woman with a good sense of humor.

🩰 The Story Behind the Design: This card was inspired by a 19th-century journal entry from Arizona explorer Jesse James Abolt. Among his field notes was a small sketch of an angry opossum awkwardly dancing in a dress — beneath it, the words “Fairy Princess.”

Message Inside : "Happy Birthday, Princess."

📏 Product Details:
Dimensions: A2 Card Size: 5.5” (Height) x 4.25” (Width) - perfect for framing after receiving.

Matching Envelope: Includes a kraft envelope for an authentically rustic look.

About the Artist: Illustrated in Tucson, Arizona: Created by artist Andrew Nathan Rogers, whose work captures the rugged charm of the Sonoran Desert, Latin America, and vintage Americana.

Color: Color may vary due to monitor calibration.

📦 Shipping and Policies:
Packaging: 1) Cards are protected from moisture in a clear plastic cello sleeve. 2) Items will be mailed in a rigid mailer for extra safety

Shipping Options: A variety of affordable shipping options are available to choose from. To track your order, please upgrade to USPS Ground or Priority.

Important Note on Shipping:
Standard shipping is like regular mail and does not include tracking. For tracking, please upgrade to USPS Ground Advantage or Priority Mail. Standard shipping typically averages 5 business days but can take longer due to distance from Tucson and postal delays. For time-sensitive orders, upgrading shipping is recommended (especially around Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Mother’s Day, as 1st Class mail has been known to take 2-4 weeks to reach destinations across the country).

Returns & exchanges not accepted, but please contact me if you have problems with your order.

👉 Explore More:
SEE MORE vintage Old West Arizona themed cards HERE: https://www.etsy.com/shop/RuggedJackalope
Or explore our vintage safari-themed cards and products HERE: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HeritageBuffalo

📦 Wholesale Inquiries:
Interested in carrying my cards, prints, or stickers in your shop? Let’s chat! - Andrew

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