About Jess A Little Creative

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Jess A Little Creative is a small, independent greeting card business, passionate about creating unique cards for thoughtful people.

Hello! I'm Jess, a freelance graphic designer and illustrator, and I run my greeting card business single-handedly from my cosy studio in Cheltenham.

Jess A Little Creative now has a collection of over 120 unique greeting card designs, which can be bought in my online store.

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Finding connection through unique greeting cards

I find myself craving genuine human connection more and more, and want to help others strengthen their connections with the special people in their life too. Greeting cards are a brilliant way to bring about more connection.

In a world where so much time is now spent stuck to a screen or device, I want to help people step away, go back to pen and paper, and send kindness, love and care to their loved ones through greeting cards containing thoughtful messages and unique illustrations.

I get so much enjoyment from drawing and designing all the greeting cards in my range.

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A life-long passion for greeting cards

When I told people back in 2020 that I had designed some greeting cards and was going to start a business, I was met with pure excitement, with most comments being along the lines of, "That's a great idea - you love cards!"

I have a suitcase in my studio full of my most treasured greeting cards, some from as far back as my 1st birthday! The memories attached to these cards and the familiar handwriting of loved ones, make these cards some of my most treasured possessions. They help me feel closer to distant memories and loved ones, in a far more genuine and authentic way than a Facebook memory or WhatsApp message ever could.

Greeting cards are tangible snapshots in time, beautiful reminders of milestones experienced throughout a lifetime, and it is such a joy to now be creating my very own greeting card designs.

Jess a Little Creative's values - Always kind, always quirky, always sustainable

Kind
In a world that can often feel noisy with negativity, I want to remind everyone of all the love and kindness that still exists, by sending thoughtful greeting cards.
Quirky
Passionate about ‘special cards’. The unique illustrations and messaging on my greeting cards are a bit different from the norm, to delight your loved ones.
Sustainable
Being kind to the planet is at the heart of the business, and is considered at every point in the design & production process. Read more about how I do this below.

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Graphic designer and greeting card business owner

If we haven’t met before, hello! I’m Jess, the one-woman band behind Jess A Little Creative.

I have always been creative, enjoying drawing from an early age, and spending every second I could in the art room at sixth form.

I studied Graphic Design at Falmouth University in Cornwall, and went on to spend nearly 7 years working full-time as a Graphic Designer in various design agencies across Bristol and The Cotswolds, before settling in Cheltenham and going freelance in 2020.

I now split my time between running this greeting card business, and working as a freelance graphic designer and illustrator.

You don't have to look far to see my graphic design roots in my greeting cards. A lot of my designs strongly feature typography, and I love exploring new illustration techniques with every greeting card I design.

What lovely customers have said about Jess A Little Creative greeting cards

"100% recommend ordering from Jess A Little Creative. Her cards are so unique and beautiful, and they arrive so quickly every time. These gorgeous cards are perfect for sharing with the people you love!" - Kirsty
"Jess' Christmas cards looked amazing so we picked 10 people who had made our year a lot lovelier and spent the time to write a proper message in them. So many people commented on how lovely the card design was - it was the only one my mum displayed proudly in the living room!" - Chloe
"I purchased over a dozen cards at one time because they're all so creative and beautiful - I couldn't choose a favourite! These are great to have on hand - so colourful and the designs are amazing. High quality card stock, amazing customer service, would highly recommend this shop!" - Shannon

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Cheltenham greeting card business

Although Jess A Little Creative is based online, and I ship orders out all over the UK, I adore living in Cheltenham.

Since starting the business in 2020, I have taken part in many local craft markets and fairs, locally in Cheltenham and further afield around Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds. These have been a great opportunity to connect with customers, and meet other small business owners.

Cheltenham is such a fun and creative place to live and run a business, and I am proud to be one of many small business owners based here.

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Sustainable, eco-friendly greeting cards

Sustainability is one of Jess A Little Creative's 3 core values, and is at the heart of everything I do.

I work with Ecologi to plant a tree for every order placed. My greeting cards are printed on high quality, sustainable card, and I chose a printer who prioritised sustainability (my printers are family-run and solar powered!). My packaging is also plastic-free.

Please visit the Sustainability page to learn more about all the things I do to be as kind to the planet as possible.

Want to take a look at some greeting cards?

Now you've learnt a little more about Jess A Little Creative, why not take a look at the shop, and explore over 120 unique greeting card designs, to help you connect with your loved ones.

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