El's Cards | Original Watercolor and Calligraphy Designs

early spring launch 2026

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

So many great choices to send a special birthday card to friends and family.

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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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Easter Cards

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New

Easter Egg Wreath Card

$ 5.00

New

Rose Cross Card

$ 5.00

New

Cute Bunnies Easter Card

$ 5.00

New

Easter Egg Basket Card

$ 5.00

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32 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

Cards to welcome spring!

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New

Nautical Flags Spring Card

$ 5.00

New

Spring on the Horizon Card

$ 5.00

New

Chicks Blessing Card

$ 5.00

New

Fresh Garden Bouquet Card

$ 5.00

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65 products

Getting ready for

2026 Shows

Thanks for all the interest in coming to say HI at a show!

Bob is working on our 2026 season starting in as we speak. We look forward to crossing paths with you!

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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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