Squirrel with Flowers Card for a New Home Celebration

Squirrel with Flowers Card shows a grinning squirrel reaching up to a brass doorbell, and its cheerful face makes it look like it has just arrived with good news. The image is a playful way to say that someone has moved into a new place and is ready to be welcomed. It suits anyone who likes a little humor with their good wishes, especially when a new home has just come together.

Note: the flowers shown in the photo are for styling only and not included.

Ships with a kraft envelope; envelope color in photo may vary.

What the print says

The squirrel stands on a pale ledge against a blue shingled wall, one paw stretched to press the round center of an ornate brass doorbell. Its other arm wraps around a loose bouquet of yellow buttercups and pink clover, the stems tied together at the bottom and fanning out above its head. The squirrel has rounded ears, bright dark eyes and an open mouth that looks mid-laugh, as if it has been waiting a while and is finally getting its turn at the door. The colors are warm and saturated, with the gold of the doorbell and the flower petals standing out against the soft blue siding. The overall style is realistic photography, so the animal feels close enough to touch. Nothing is written on the card itself, and the humor comes entirely from the picture: a creature that has clearly decided to be the first guest at a brand new home, flowers in hand and a grin that says it did not come empty-handed.

Who sees themselves in it

The people who will laugh first are the ones who have recently unpacked boxes, hung curtains and learned which light switch belongs to which room. A friend who just closed on a house will recognize the moment of standing at a new front door and wondering who will answer. Someone who finally got their own apartment after years of roommates will enjoy the idea of a visitor who arrives unannounced but very happy to see you. This card is a natural fit for a cousin, a coworker, or a neighbor who has just moved onto your street.

Meant as a gift

Send this card when someone is settling into a new place, whether it is a first apartment or a long-awaited house. It also pairs well with a small plant, a candle or a box of cookies for a housewarming visit. Keep it on the mantel after the party, where the squirrel can keep smiling at the people who walk in.