I've been making my own holiday cards for quite a few years now, and in 2009 I decided to open an Etsy shop to see if anyone else wanted them, too -- and oh, how it's grown! From those first few designs, to Cthulhu and Sherlock, watercolors and Doctor Who, bookmarks and gift tags and even some prints.

I brought my geeky loves into the shop early on, and they are definitely what makes it tick. Sharing the love of fandom through laughter is a wonderful way to tell someone you care -- there doesn't need to be a reason to put a stamp on a card and let it go.

I print everything here at home as it's ordered, from my own original drawings and paintings, and I even address the envelopes by hand to give it that extra handmade touch.

I use Strathmore fluorescent white blank cards with one natural "deckle" edge (the edge from when the paper was made), and it has a beautiful feel, like watercolor paper. The ink sinks in to make the cards look almost as nice as the original, and the envelopes have a matching deckle edge so your recipient's experience is as awesome as possible.

You can keep up with my art at AntemortemArts.com or follow me on Twitter & Instagram as @amysnotdeadyet.

I hope to see you around the internet!