This beautiful greeting card shows St Marys Lighthouse in Whitley Bay, England. This iconic lighthouse built on St Marys Island just north of Whitby Bay was built in 1898. The causeway out to the island is tidal with the island itself only accessible at low tide. Although it replaced a previous lighthouse dating back to 1664, there has been a navigation light there since the 11th Century. Eventually, the lighthouse was decommissioned in 1984 and is now open to visitors with a museum and cafe.
What size are the greeting cards?
This St Mary Lighthouse Greeting Card measures 150 x 150 mm, is made from 300 gsm card stock and is blank inside. The front of the card features a print of an original artwork by Mara Louvain of Alchemi Art. It comes with a white envelope, packaged in a recyclable cello bag.
What type of card are they printed on?
Because we care about the environment all our cards are printed here in the UK with FSC Certified sustainable paper stock for the card and envelope.
How can I get my order?
You can have your order posted to you or you can collect it in person. Shipping is via Royal Mail. If you’d prefer to collect in person our Upcoming events are listed on our homepage. So all you need to do is decide which one you would like to visit. Just let us know in the ‘order notes’ section during checkout.
What is a cyanotype?
I love working with the old Victorian photographic processes and one of my favourites is the cyanotype which has a distinctive blue and white colour. If you would like to learn more about the process then check out these articles here on the website. Cyanotype Art and the Cyanotype Process. How to make a cyanotype tutorial. Inspired by Anna Atkins.
What does FSC mean on a greeting card?
FSC stands for the Forest Stewardship Council which is an organisation dedicated to the sustainable management of forests and woodlands. They also manage and operate the ‘check tree’ certification worldwide which shows that wood-based products have been created from sustainable sources. If you would like to know more about FSC Certification then check out the Forest Stewardship Council Website.
