carolyndraws
Buyers are raving!
This shop got multiple 5-star reviews in the past 7 days.
Announcement
👉👉 Some deliveries are still take a little longer than usual due to the ongoing pandemic and delays with the USPS. Please be patient and let us know if your order doesn't reach you within the guidelines below. We really appreciate your understanding during this unprecedented time! Thanks for supporting our small business!
Transit times vary by location -- CURRENT delivery standards are:
🇨🇦 Canada: up to 15 business days
🇺🇸 United States: up to 20 business days
🌏 International: up to 30 business days
We will only process refunds or replacement orders AFTER this time period has lapsed. We apologize for any inconvenience and delay but delivery delays are beyond our control. Thanks for your patience and understanding!
👉👉 Please note that all orders are shipped via Canada Post First Class Lettermail, which DOES NOT INCLUDE TRACKING (please ask about shipping upgrades BEFORE you order).
👉👉 Etsy sometimes overcharges for shipping on multiple item orders. I will always refund any overages so if you're concerned about high shipping fees, please feel free to convo me prior to ordering!
Welcome to carolyndraws, the home of funny, hand-lettered cards and gifts for people celebrating Real Life occasions!
I design, write, illustrate and hand-letter everything in my Toronto (Canada) Shop -- each magnet is made by hand -- calendars, cards, pins and Temporary Tattoos are all professionally produced by awesome and trusted local suppliers!
Do you have a great bricks and mortar store or is there a neighbourhood shop you think we should be in? Let me know -- I love doing WHOLESALE ORDERS, too. carolyndraws is available to stockists worldwide. Drop us a line at carolyn [!at] carolyndraws.com or send a convo on Etsy for the scoop. Check out our current family of stockists on our website, https://www.carolyndraws.com/pages/stockists
FOLLOW us for discount codes, sales, updates and new products:
INSTAGRAM @carolyndraws
FACEBOOK facebook.com/carolyndraws
TWITTER @carolyndraws
Happy shopping!
Carolyn
Announcement
👉👉 Some deliveries are still take a little longer than usual due to the ongoing pandemic and delays with the USPS. Please be patient and let us know if your order doesn't reach you within the guidelines below. We really appreciate your understanding during this unprecedented time! Thanks for supporting our small business!
Transit times vary by location -- CURRENT delivery standards are:
🇨🇦 Canada: up to 15 business days
🇺🇸 United States: up to 20 business days
🌏 International: up to 30 business days
We will only process refunds or replacement orders AFTER this time period has lapsed. We apologize for any inconvenience and delay but delivery delays are beyond our control. Thanks for your patience and understanding!
👉👉 Please note that all orders are shipped via Canada Post First Class Lettermail, which DOES NOT INCLUDE TRACKING (please ask about shipping upgrades BEFORE you order).
👉👉 Etsy sometimes overcharges for shipping on multiple item orders. I will always refund any overages so if you're concerned about high shipping fees, please feel free to convo me prior to ordering!
Welcome to carolyndraws, the home of funny, hand-lettered cards and gifts for people celebrating Real Life occasions!
I design, write, illustrate and hand-letter everything in my Toronto (Canada) Shop -- each magnet is made by hand -- calendars, cards, pins and Temporary Tattoos are all professionally produced by awesome and trusted local suppliers!
Do you have a great bricks and mortar store or is there a neighbourhood shop you think we should be in? Let me know -- I love doing WHOLESALE ORDERS, too. carolyndraws is available to stockists worldwide. Drop us a line at carolyn [!at] carolyndraws.com or send a convo on Etsy for the scoop. Check out our current family of stockists on our website, https://www.carolyndraws.com/pages/stockists
FOLLOW us for discount codes, sales, updates and new products:
INSTAGRAM @carolyndraws
FACEBOOK facebook.com/carolyndraws
TWITTER @carolyndraws
Happy shopping!
Carolyn
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Veronique on Mar 10, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI ordered this cards to participate in my postcard exchange group and they were claimed in seconds! I love them and will be coming back to get more soon! :)
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Elizabeth on Apr 17, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThese pins are very well made and the messages spot-on and fun. I've started a "Wierdo Sisterhood" with the Weirdo pins being the introductory piece and adding more specific message pins for each member. My friends are really enjoying this pandemic pastime, easing the frustration long-distance comaraderie. Thank you!
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peachez88 on Apr 15, 2021
5 out of 5 starsSuch a beautiful pin! And the seller was so gracious and helpful!
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Sue on Mar 27, 2021
5 out of 5 starsFabulous cards to send to my friends. After I placed the order I realised they were shipped from Canada so contacted Carolyn to cancel the order as I wanted the cards quickly. Carolyn was happy to accept the cancellation but assured me that shipping to the UK didn't take long. I decided to stick with the order and amazingly the cards arrived in 5 days. Communication was great and my friends all loved the cards. Recommended.
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BallinLikeStalin on Mar 26, 2021
5 out of 5 starsLove the pin, it makes a fine addition to my collection!
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megkcurtis on Mar 24, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThese are so adorable! I will definitely be ordering more - her designs are amazing!!
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Sharon on Mar 21, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis is the best gift I've ever bought my friend (who is causing hysteria from a few knowing co-workers on her zoom calls by inconspicuously 'referring' to her pin any time someone says something dumb).
It's wayyy to cute, too. Just small enough not to raise an eyebrow, yet packs enough power to make you smile when a 'Oh FFS' moment happens. Which for me is all the time, basically.
LOVING THIS! (I've got too many friends that need this pin!!)
Thank you, Carolyn! (and it just had to be pink!! Yessss!)
About carolyndraws
Cards for Real Life
For years I drew.
I drew in school -- both when I was asked to and maybe sometimes when I wasn't.
I drew at home. And I drew for work -- being an art director in an ad agency, it came in handy. (So did having a healthy sense of humour.)
With markers, pencils, paintbrushes and crayons, I drew and drew from the trenches of Real Life and thus, carolyndraws was born.
Every day I mix truckloads of real-life inspiration with a pinch of snark, a handful of illustrations and lots of hand-lettering to create greeting cards that people love to receive and give. And when I'm done, I round those off with Postcards, Stickers, Pins and Calendars.
Get into the Shop. Check it out. Message me about wholesale.
Send. More. Surprise Mail. (It's good for the soul.)
Carolyn
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Shop members
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Carolyn
Owner, Maker, Designer
Creator, Hand-letterer and Illustrator of Cards for Real Life. Also a chronically under-caffeinated Hockey Mom who doesn’t skate.
Production partners
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A print shop
Toronto, ON
My printer prints my originally illustrated and hand-lettered designs. I fold, trim and package the cards and artwork in my studio.
Shop policies
Shipping
Payment options
Returns & exchanges
I gladly accept returns, exchanges, and cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
Privacy policy
More information
Frequently asked questions
Wholesale availability
We love our wholesalers! Please message us at carolyn@carolyndraws.com and tell us a bit about your shop. We will follow up and send you a catalogue.
Tracking numbers and upgraded shipping
All of our items (except large, bulky orders) are shipped via Canada Post First Class letter mail. CANADA POST DOES NOT OFFER TRACKING ON FIRST CLASS LETTER MAIL.
If you'd like your package tracked, please message us about purchasing a shipping upgrade BEFORE you place your order.
How long does shipping a card or pin to the US take?
Shipping cards + pins to the US can take 5-14 business days from the date your order is SHIPPED, but usually is faster. This does NOT include processing time before shipping but I do make every effort to ship promptly. Please make sure allow plenty of time for delivery of holiday items!
Why is there no tracking on my order to the US?
Canada Post doesn't offer tracking on their very economical First Class Lettermail service, which we use for the delivery of cards and pins. The cost to add that service is quite high and doesn't necessarily include speedier delivery, but if you'd like it, please contact us PRIOR TO ORDERING so that we can upgrade your shipping fee.
What's your favourite ice cream flavour?
I am more of a chips girl, actually. Love Ms Vickie's Lime and Black Pepper :)