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Hand drawn cards

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Spicysuz · 05/07/2025 13:59

I can’t work out if I’m incredibly cringe or if this is socially acceptable.

Would it be weird to give a hard drawn card to a colleague for a birthday or Thankyou? I can’t work out if I would be overstepping the line.

I’m talking very handmade with a drawn and coloured picture, these in no way look professional. I absolutely love drawing, I find it hugely relaxing. Sadly though, I have not been blessed with talent.

Is this a social faux pas and am I being unreasonable in giving a handmade card?

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PonyPatter44 · 05/07/2025 14:20

Is it like one if those Pet Portraits With Hercule pictures? Spectacularly bad?

I think its a bit odd, tbh, but its a very sweet gesture. I would be pleased if someone gave me a hand-coloured / drawn card.

Largestlegocollectionever · 05/07/2025 14:20

Can you show us an example and we’ll feedback? 😬

flutterby1 · 05/07/2025 14:18

I’d love one x

HolidayHattie · 05/07/2025 14:15

I would love to get a hand drawn card. I would think that a lot more effort had gone in to it than picking one up with the supermarket shopping.

Maybe it depends what it looks like, though. If it was a really terrible drawing then I might feel insulted. Can you show us an example of your drawings?

lalalalalady · 05/07/2025 14:11

I received a card from an adult family member that was hand drawn and coloured in with crayons. I did think it was a bit odd sorry!! Of course, I thanked her and told her it was lovely but it did look like something one of the dc had done and make me raise an eyebrow. I’m not particularly close with this person so that could be why I didn’t see the sentiment in it I suppose.