Al Gibes

“When I discovered Cardthartic, I was captivated by the unique messages and clean, simple, and elegant images. I bought a couple dozen for specific people and occasions, sent them, and was often asked by the recipients where I’d found the card. I readily advocated for Cardthartic! Before long, I spotted a rack of these gems in our church gift shop and was happy to know where I could quickly find Cardthartic cards.

“I recently gave a friend a Cardthartic birthday card and — because I’d been singing the praises of Cardthartic to her a few weeks earlier — she recognized the company logo on the envelope. She gleefully took the card and asked, ‘Is this one of THE cards?!’ I told her it was, and she said she’d open it later, as it was a busy time in the coffee shop she owns. Later in the day, I received a joyous email from her thanking me for the beautiful, fun birthday card. I have a hunch she’ll be joining the Cardthartic loyalty ranks soon!

“If I had to choose a favorite card I’d say, wow, so many to choose from. I’d have to say my recent most-favorite is Anniversary card 94023 that features the word ‘Wow!’ on the cover. It’s a statement my mom used all the time, and my siblings and I use it as a family term of endearment now that Mom has passed.

“You know you’re a Cardie when you buy dozens of cards you love, even though you have no idea who will eventually be the recipient. You trust the universe will figure it out and, someday, those cards will end up in the hands of exactly the people they were meant for.”