MOTHER'S DAY CARDS

Birth of the Butterfly

Our recent arrival is a magnificent work by contemporary Indigenous Raark artist, Lyle Ah Sam.

This original acrylic on canvas shows the butterfly in her final stage. She has completed her metamorphosis. A spectacular creature of awe and wonder, her job now is to plant her eggs and plan for future generations. The waterlily represents fertility and graces the butterfly’s final task.


Dimensions: 60 (w) x 60 (w) cm

Title: Birth of the Butterfly
Artwork ©2022 Lyle Ah Sam
All Rights Reserved

For framing options or for international orders please contact info@forastudios.com prior to placing order. We can offer you shipping options and quotes.

About Lyle Ah Sam:

Lyle Ah Sam is a First Nations artist and owner of Soul Reign. He is a Mitakoodi / Wakka Wakka man who grew up in Larrakia, Northern Territory. He is based in Dharawal, NSW. His knowledge is passed down from his elders. His art and practice hold strong cultural significance and spiritual value.

Lyle is a contemporary Raark artist that uses traditional mediums and techniques. His education and expertise is knowledge passed down to him by his Uncle Johnny Daylight-Lacey. Uncle Johnny Daylight-Lacey was taught by his elder, Uncle Joseph Baird-Wallis, whose teacher was Uncle David Malangi.

The story and subject in his works, whether it be an animal or a species of plant, possess a spiritual essence — a soul. His art explores this vitality within his subject and how it's connected and influenced by the landscape and spirit of place. His predominant medium is acrylic on canvas.

His palette is earthy ochre hues that hold cultural significance. Lyle’s inspiration is sourced from his culture and relationship with land, sky, and sea.

Soul Reign acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia. We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ continuing connection to land, place, waters and community. We pay our respects to them, their heritage and cultures; and to elders past, present and emerging.

Local artist Susan Renee Ghosn finds inspiration in a fading flower. Where is the line between the beautiful and the aged? Can we find beauty in a dying bloom and in our own human aging? 

Acrylic on Canvas

Size: 800 (w) x 1200 (h) cm
unframed

Till the Very End

Designed and Printed in France 

Single Card And Kraft Envelope 

Blank Interior

This card is sold with a recycled brown A6 envelope.

Each card is shipped in a recyclable clear protective plastic card sleeve

Kiss Kiss

Designed and Printed in France 

Single Card And Kraft Envelope 

Blank Interior

This card is sold with a recycled brown A6 envelope.

Each card is shipped in a recyclable clear protective plastic card sleeve

All You Need is Lava

Designed and Made in USA

Single Card And Envelope SIZE: 10.7 X 14cm

Heavy, matte eggshell card stock

Blank Interior

This card is sold with a recycled brown A6 envelope.

Each card is shipped in a clear protective plastic card sleeve

Honey Pie

Kind words are like honey, sweet to the soul and healthy for the body

Designed and Made in USA

Single Card And Envelope SIZE: 10.7 X 14cm

Heavy, matte eggshell card stock

Blank Interior

This card is sold with a recycled brown A6 envelope.

Each card is shipped in a clear protective plastic card sleeve

Heart to Heart

Designed and Made in USA

Single Card And Envelope SIZE: 10.7 X 14cm

Heavy, matte eggshell card stock

Blank Interior

This card is sold with a recycled brown A6 envelope.

Each card is shipped in a clear protective plastic card sleeve

Got a friend who needs to lighten their mental load?

• Printed in the UK
• Measure 13cm x 18cm
• Cello bagged with an envelope.

Plant Lady is the new Cat Lady

1 % For The Planet

In 2002, Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, and Craig Mathews, founder of Blue Ribbon Flies, created 1% for the Planet and started a global movement.

All the Ways To Say are proud members of 1% For The Planet. Founded by of Patagonia, 1% For The Planet has members such as All The Ways To Me have given back more than $270 million to the environment.

“The intent of 1% for the Planet is to help fund these diverse environmental organizations so that collectively they can be a more powerful source in solving the world’s problems.”

— YVON CHOUINARD IN HIS BOOK “LET MY PEOPLE GO SURFING”

A6 Card (105mm x 148mm)
Natural white paper 320 gr
Blank interior
Recycled brown A6 envelope.
Recyclable clear sleeve

Printed in France.

Camellian Rhapsody

This gold foiled greeting card is made to inspire and delight mum on her special day. Offer it adorning a gift on Mother's Day, birthday or special occasion.  Or, on any day of the year, just surprise her by sending this delightful card in the snail mail.

She'll be amazed by the exquisite floral illustration of Hoglet & Co while light dances off shimmery gold foil lettering. 

SPECIFICATION

Letterpress printed in hot gold foil.

Illustrated by Hoglet & Co.

MATERIAL

Environmentally responsible, heavyweight card stock, with Australian-made kraft envelope. Designed and printed in Australia.

SIZE

108x135mm (when folded).

Perfect for romantics if you're after something a bit different and more personalised.

Who's YOUR cuddly bear that deserves this delightful card? It could be your hairy man friend, your dad or super protective mum.

This gorgeous stationery is designed in Australia and printed on Bespoke Letterpress' antique letterpress (who happens to be named "Helga") in Bowral, New South Wales.

A luminous combination of gold foil on a mint heavyweight card.

Hand letter copper hot foiled lettered on mint card.

Hand printed on 'Helga' - one of our antique letterpress printing presses. 

Australian designed and made.

MATERIAL

Environmentally responsible, heavyweight card stock, with kraft envelope.

This colourful, stylised illustration shows off the decorative potential of the waratah. NSW may have nabbed the flower for its state flower but as a beloved floral icon, it’s available to all. The appeal of native beauty makes this ideal for any occasion.

A Gift of Marigold Seeds

Wild Thing

They Call it Poppy Love

When and where to grow your Poppy seeds

Edibly Delightful

Imagine the added satisfaction of preparing Tuesday night's meal then adding absolutely fresh herbs that you have grown from seed yourself?

Nothing beats that olfactory experience (that's a fancy for work smelling) of picking fresh herbs from your own garden and benchtop from the Trio of Herbs Gift of Seeds is part of Sow 'n' Sow's  ‘Edibles’ Gift of Seeds range and are the perfect gift card for food-lovers. 

This is both a beautiful card and a joyous experience to gift to someone in your life, or even yourself. The pack includes a mix of parsley, coriander and basil, a perfect mix for the kitchen gardener. Each herb is easy to grow, and will blossom with love. 

When should you sow your seeds?

Perfect to sow in spring and summer, simply scatter the seeds, cover with a thin layer of soil in a sunny position & keep moist until germination. 

Each card features original artwork by Daniella Germain and includes a packet of mixed seeds, a tear-away biodegradable plant label, an envelope for mailing and sowing instructions.

-Made in Australia
-100% recycled paper
-Includes an illustrative plant label to mark where your seeds are planted
-Comes with a recycled kraft envelope for mailing

Varieties: Basil: Genovese, Ocimum basilicum, Parsley: Italian, Petroselinium hortense, Coriander: Coriandum sativum

Who you calling sweet pea? 

"I find comfort in contemplating the sunflowers"

                                                                                                        -Vincent van Gogh