Marianne Maisy - Wildflower Seed Cat Card

About this product:
Handmade cat silhouette cards made with wildflower seed paper.

The inside of the card is left blank to allow you to write your own message. Printed on an off-white seeded card paper which when planted will grow into a mini meadow of UK native wildflowers and grass. There are a variety of different seeds contained in each of these cards.

When you have finished with the card: tear, plant, water and grow.

Printed in small batches in the UK.

Details:

• Made in United Kingdom 
• Weight: 30 g (2.47 oz) 
• Dimensions: 15cm x 14cm

Note: Due to the nature of the card, there are sometimes small imperfections. These may give a rough texture, but add to the handcrafted look of the card and ensure that each wildflower card is slightly different and unique. In addition, as with any type of seed the longer you wait to plant, the lower the germination. Consequently, it is advised that you plant your paper within a year of purchase for maximum growth.

Product materials: Plastic-free and Vegan
Packaging: Recyclable
Production: Ethically sourced

About The Artist:
My name is Marianne Maisy and I'm an artist from Shrewsbury, UK.

As a child, I always had an instinct to draw and craft, encouraged every step of the way. One story I like to tell is how l'd draw cats for my grandmother and stick them around her house for her to find. At school, I was the quiet, reserved kid who was always drawing; my artwork would often speak for me and allow me to be seen. It didn't matter the medium — I just loved to create.

I studied art and design in college before diving into an illustration degree in my late teens. Both courses were opportunities for me to explore different areas of the artistic world. However, my university degree was cut short by a diagnosis of M.E. and fibromyalgia after a long and treacherous mental health battle. These health challenges have profoundly influenced my artistic journey, shaping both my style and vision.

Living with a chronic condition has taught me to create spontaneously, conserving energy while expressing deep and heartfelt themes.

I love many areas of creativity, from fashion and beauty to interior and graphic design. Besides my artistic endeavours, my passions in life lie in nature; the clean air and lush colours of the natural world inspire me endlessly. There's always a smile on my face when I'm near animals. I have a Maine Coon called Cosmo, who is often beside me as I work on my illustrations. I'm an avid tea drinker, café hopper, and a major sweet tooth.

I care deeply about mental health and bettering the world we live in, and I believe in creating a safe space to spread a positive
message.