
Announcement
Due to the global pandemic and high postal service workload your shipping may be interrupted or delayed, this is beyond my control so sorry for any delays! Please allow 2 weeks for deliveries.
I am only posting orders a couple of times a week, so bear in mind it might take me a couple of days to ship your order to minimise contact at the Post Office.
Please get in touch if I currently don't ship to your country - I may still be able to post to you if you are willing to wait for any postage delays.
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to keep up to date with new products, release dates, markets and to see items in the works, special offers and behind the scenes peaks @thecuriouscactus
Announcement
Due to the global pandemic and high postal service workload your shipping may be interrupted or delayed, this is beyond my control so sorry for any delays! Please allow 2 weeks for deliveries.
I am only posting orders a couple of times a week, so bear in mind it might take me a couple of days to ship your order to minimise contact at the Post Office.
Please get in touch if I currently don't ship to your country - I may still be able to post to you if you are willing to wait for any postage delays.
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to keep up to date with new products, release dates, markets and to see items in the works, special offers and behind the scenes peaks @thecuriouscactus
Items
Featured items

2021 Positive Plant Pun Calendar - A5 - Plant puns are ferny! - Indoor plant illustrations with puns - 100% Recycled

everything whale be okay - Cute whale pick me up get well card - 100% recycled with envelope

2021 Book/Reading Tracker Bookmark - Bookshelf Reader Progress Tracking Recycled Paper Bookmark - Handmade Book Lover Gift

Plant Care Tracker DIGITAL DOWNLOAD Print Yourself at Home - Plant water and feed tracker calendar - monthly printable file A4/US Letter
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Recycling Tracker Calendar - 100% Recycled Recycling/Waste 2021 Wall Calendar/Planner
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Wish we could hang out! - Cute Sloth pick me up /miss you Card - 100% recycled with envelope
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I whaley miss you! - Cute whale pick me up card - 100% recycled with envelope
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Donut forget I love you a hole lot! - Sweet Foodie Valentines Day Card - 100% recycled with envelope
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Sending you snowcially distanced hugs! - Friend/Lockdown Valentines Day Card - 100% recycled with envelope
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Support Bubble Thankyou Card - Lockdown Friends Card - 100% recycled with envelope
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I will owlways be here for you! - Cute Owl Lockdown Support Card - 100% recycled with envelope
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Sending you Avo-cuddles! - Cute Avocado Valentines Day Card - 100% recycled with envelope
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You are Puuurrrrfect - Cat person/plant lover Valentine's Day Card - 100% recycled with envelope
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You prickle my fancy! Cactus Pun Valentines Best Friend Anniversary Greeting Card - 100% recycled with envelope
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Everything Whale Be Okay - Cute Wooden Key Ring - Encouragement Pick Me Up Gift
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You Are Magic - Cute Witchy Crystal Ball Wooden Key Ring - Encouragement Pick Me Up Gift
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Plant Addict - Cute Plant Family Wooden Key Ring - Indoor Plant Artwork for a Plant Lover
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Plant Lover Mug - indoor house plant art on a coffee mug - 325ml ceramic mug
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Christmas British Animals wrapping paper - woodland cute animals and British birds A3 gift wrap - 100% recycled paper
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Plantmas wrapping paper - watercolour christmas plants artwork A3 gift wrap - 100% recycled paper
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Witchy wrapping paper - watercolour divination magical artwork A3 gift wrap - 100% recycled paper
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Plant Care Tags PHYSICAL Set of 12 plus stickers - Plant care tags for gifts or plant sitter - 100% recycled cardstock
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Books I have read in lockdown - Reading Tracker Progress Tracking Recycled Paper Bookmark - Handmade Book Lover Gift
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Owl you need is more books to read - Reading Tracker Bookmark - Handmade Book Lover Gift
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Words cant espresso how much I latte books - Coffee Lover Recycled Paper Bookmark - Handmade Book Lover Gift
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Amazing Women Art Print - Watercolour Feminist Inspirational Women Home Decor Nursery Art Home Decor
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2021 Plant A3 Wall Planner/Calendar - 100% Recycled Indoor House Plants Birthday/Year Wall Planner Poster
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2021 Positive Plant Pun Calendar - A5 - Plant puns are ferny! - Indoor plant illustrations with puns - 100% Recycled
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2021 Positive Baking Pun Calendar - A4 -Bake it happen! - Funny Cake/Tea Puns - 100% Recycled
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2021 Plant World Themed A3 Wall Calendar - 100% Recycled Indoor House Plants Wall Poster Calendar/Planner
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2021 Moon A3 Wall Calendar - 100% Recycled Watercolour Moons Wall Poster Calendar/Planner
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2021 Will Be Magic A3 Wall Calendar - 100% Recycled Witchy/Divination Wall Poster Calendar/Planner
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2021 Plant Themed A3 Wall Calendar - 100% Recycled Indoor Plants Wall Poster Calendar/Planner
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Mystery Card Grab Bag - Pack of 5 surprise/seconds cards - 100% recycled with envelopes
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Watercolour Floral Bouquet Art Print - Choose your design - Pretty Watercolour Flower Art Home Decor
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All the plants - Indoor House Plant Art Print Home Decor
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Plant lover wrapping paper - watercolour plants artwork A3 gift wrap - 100% recycled paper
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Moon phases - handpainted gold detail - Moon Art Magical Recycled Paper Bookmark - Handmade Book Lover Gift
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I miss you beary much! - Long Distance I Miss You Funny Bear Greeting Card - 100% recycled with envelope
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Congradulations, what an OWLchievement! - Cute magical snowy owl pun graduation card - 100% recycled with envelope
Reviews
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Allie on Jan 15, 2021
5 out of 5 starsLovely little bookmark which is going to help encourage me to read more this year.
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Laura on Jan 14, 2021
5 out of 5 starsA lovely little bookmark to chart my 2021 reads! And it arrived very quickly. Many thanks!
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Daniela on Jan 9, 2021
5 out of 5 starsA really clever concept and a lovely design! Makes for a good gift to any book lovers out there!
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Emily on Jan 14, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely fantastic quality, I’ve loved writing in my books so far. I’ll definitely be purchasing some more for myself next year (the 3 I got were for me for this year) and some for other bookworm friends! Thanks
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Lisa on Jan 12, 2021
5 out of 5 starsReally cute design & packaging! Can’t wait to fill this bookmark up! 📚 Delivery was fast, would recommend!
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Heike on Jan 12, 2021
4 out of 5 starsLovely bookmark just would prefer if the card it was printed on was a bit thicker. Really like the idea to keep track of books I'm reading though:)
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About TheCuriousCactus
Inkredible art and koala-tea cards with grate puns
The Curious Cactus is a quirky collection of artwork and illustration based products all with a whimsical and light hearted twist.
As an engineer who has always had an interest in art and design, Lydia created The Curious Cactus as a creative outlet to bring a little whimsical joy to other people. She has a passion for sustainability and channels this into The Curious Cactus brand, with the use of recycled and locally made materials where available.
Everyone deserves a something whimsical, quirky and punny, that is what The Curious Cactus is all about.
Check out @thecuriouscactus on Instagram and Facebook to keep up to date with projects, specials, markets and behind the scenes peaks!
Shop members
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Lydia
Owner, Crazy Cactus Lady, Creator
Lydia is an engineer by trade, currently living in Edinburgh, collecting house plants and cacti, and all things punny. She designs, makes, tests and packages everything The Curious Cactus sells!
Production partners
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Mug Printer
United Kingdom
My mug printer takes my original artwork and prints them digitally on ceramic mugs.
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Laser Cutting Manufacturer
United Kingdom
Laser cutting manufacturer providing digital print services and laser cutting.
Shop policies
Shipping
Digital downloads
Payment options
Returns & exchanges
I gladly accept returns and cancellations
I don't accept exchanges
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
- Items on sale
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
Custom and personalized orders
Yes I can do custom orders! Please send me a message and we'll see what I can do. Please note that I require full payment for an order before I will start work on it, unless otherwise agreed.
Wholesale availability
The Curious Cactus will sell wholesale, please contact us if you would like to see our wholesale catalogue. Message us on Etsy or email us at thecuriouscactus@gmail.com
Shipping
Please let me know if you would like a specific quote for multiple item, international or express shipping and I can set you up a custom listing.
Please note that the “postage” fees include the cost of packaging your item/s for safe travel! I package plastic free, using reused, recycled, recyclable and biodegradable materials where possible (in that preference order).
International Shipping
Please note that The Curious Cactus is located in Edinburgh, UK. While I endeavour to provide you with accurate shipping estimates, please note that shipping from the UK to international destinations can take several weeks, depending largely on your local customs processing times, as well as local postal services at both ends. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me.
Buyers are responsible for any customs fees and local taxes.
Approximate shipping times are a guide only, they do not include customs or sorting delays, or delays due to extreme weather, strikes etc.
Recycled with Love
Recycled paper has little flecks and marks as part of the process - naturally, items printed on recycled paper will have these little individual quirks.
Care instructions
The Curious Cactus does not accept any liability for the misuse of any products that may cause harm.