When my kids were growing up we had a ‘card basket’. Whenever the kids needed a card for teachers, grandparents, thank you’s, we pulled out the basket...in it were scissors, glue, colored and white card stock, markers and lots of images and words ripped from magazine pages; like my favorites Victoria and Country Home. During this quarantine I’ve had time to sort through old memory boxes...what a gift it has been to find cards our children crafted for us — and their sweet words — and Ryan’s especially — so profound and precious and cherished. Keep sending cards and notes alive — handmade or from artisans like me. Just a simple card is such a huge gift. I’m grateful to my little “Andi’s People” that I created at St. Gregory’s High School in Dorchester for making this lifelong journey with me, and making me smile when I needed it — particularly these past two years without my dearly missed Ryan. And I’m grateful to my husband Jim for always being there and for my adored Ben and Emma — who made quarantining so much more bearable.

Remembering and being remembered is such a treasured gift.

In a device-driven world, it can be difficult to find ways to really connect. Especially now, there are times when sending an email or a text message just isn’t enough to show how much you care.

Sometimes kindness is a hand-written envelope with a stamp on it and an Andi’s People card inside. Sometimes it’s a virtual yoga class.

Andi’s People cards are a way to connect with intention. I hope that Andi’s People cards bring delight to you and cherished people in your life.

I’m Anne, artist + creator of Andi’s People cards and gifts. But you can call me Andi.

Today, I create my illustrations in a tiny at-home studio, in the seaside community that I call home with my husband and children (when they visit). By the way, I also now teach virtual yoga and send out a weekly newsletter, and love to curl up with a knitting project!

My dream is to continue to spread delight through the nationwide distribution of Andi’s People whimsical cards and art.