Hand-Painted Watercolor Cards, Art and Gifts
ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR DESIGNS MADE TO GIVE, KEEP, AND TREASURE
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Stationery with whimsical vintage-inspired charm
The Scribblist is a watercolor art and stationery shop and design studio found by Oregon-based artist Amanda Donahue. Every design begins as an original hand-painted watercolor, then is printed on premium paper, canvas or fabric so you can give (or keep) a piece of real art. Shop handmade greeting cards for birthdays, holidays, and every day in between; custom watercolor portraits of pets, people, and beloved homes; original wall art prints; and functional gifts like tea towels and gift wrap. Featured nationwide in local boutiques, as well as Whole Foods, Target, and Minted.
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Meet The Scribblist
Hi! I’m Amanda, the artist and tea lover behind The Scribblist. I bring to life vibrant, hand-painted watercolor stationery and gifts designed to bring joy to life’s celebrations. Our collection includes greeting cards, art prints, tea towels, and paper goods featuring original illustrations and playful lettering. Each design is thoughtfully crafted with saturated colors, painterly textures, and a warm, whimsical feel.
Whether it’s a playful birthday card or a keepsake tea towel, every product is made to feel personal, meaningful, and worthy of display. Printed in small batches on premium materials, our products combine artistry with quality to create pieces that customers love to give, keep, and treasure. Our design studio based near Portland, Oregon also specializes in custom murals, art licensing, and live painting events.
Interested in Amanda’s story? Learn all about how she created The Scribblist here.
Shop Our Hand-Painted Greeting Card Designs
Say happy birthday in style with our cheerful, hand-painted watercolor floral design.
Details:
A2 Size: 4.25 x 5.5 inches
Blank inside
Printed on 110 lb. watercolor texture paper to capture the look and feel of the original design
White envelope included
Card comes packaged in a clear sleeve or clear box
Printed in the USA
Shipping and return policies can be found here.
A thank-you as calm as a morning on the water. A majestic mountain rises in the distance over a still blue lake lined with evergreens, with "thank you" in flowing calligraphy in the sky above.
Buy a single card, or get the boxed set of 5. The set is handy for wedding thank-yous, client notes and teacher gifts, and it's a nice way to keep a few on hand for when someone goes out of their way.
Details:
A2 Size: 4.25 x 5.5 inches
Blank inside
Printed on 110 lb. watercolor texture paper to capture the look and feel of the original design
White envelope included
Card comes packaged in a clear sleeve or clear box
Printed in the USA
Shipping and return policies can be found here.
Turn the page to a brand-new year! A stack of storybook-style pastel books reads "Here's to another chapter," with a cupcake and candle on top and stars scattered all around. "Happy Birthday!" is lettered along the bottom. Every birthday is the start of another magical chapter.
Send it to a devoted bookworm, a book club friend, a budding writer or anyone who loves a happily-ever-after. It's blank inside, so there's room to recommend their next great read.
Details:
A2 Size: 4.25 x 5.5 inches
Blank inside
Printed on 110 lb. watercolor texture paper to capture the look and feel of the original design
White envelope included
Card comes packaged in a clear sleeve
Printed in the USA
Shipping and return policies can be found here.
Hot dog! It’s time to celebrate! Includes 1 greeting card featuring our hand-painted watercolor design of a dachshund. Details:
A2 Size: 4.25 x 5.5 inches
Blank inside
Printed on 110 lb. watercolor texture paper to capture the look and feel of the original design
White envelope included
Card comes packaged in a clear sleeve
Printed in the USA
Shipping and return policies can be found here.
You’re my lucky charm! This fun and flirty card features a casino-inspired design — slot machine, poker chips, cards, dice, and more — all surrounding a retro sign that says it all: I hit the jackpot with you! Perfect for anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, or just letting your special someone know they’re a winning hand.
Details:
A2 Size: 4.25 x 5.5 inches
Blank inside
Printed on 110 lb. watercolor texture paper to capture the look and feel of the original design
White envelope included
Card comes packaged in a clear sleeve
Printed in the USA
Shipping and return policies can be found here.
Common questions about our art and working with us:
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Yes! We offer free standard U.S. shipping on orders of $75 or more (before tax and after discounts). Orders under $75 have shipping calculated at checkout based on size and weight.
You can view our full shipping policy here.
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Amanda loves to paint your beloved pets, homes, and the special people in your life. We are thrilled to offer custom portraits in gouache and watercolor, which are available to order here. Once you purchase your desired subject and size, you will submit a reference photo via email. Please allow 3-4 weeks for completion of custom artwork.
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We are based just outside of Portland, Oregon. While we are primarily working within the Pacific Northwest, we are happy to travel domestically and internationally for murals and live painting bookings. Reach out - we’d love to hear from you!
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All of our designs begin as a painting. Amanda uses traditional watercolor and gouache (an opaque watercolor) to create the artwork that can be found on everything from greeting cards to tea towels and ornaments. We work with production partners here in the US to create high-quality products we are proud to use ourselves.
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We absolutely love breathing life into a space with our murals. We work with a variety of clients, including restaurants and cafes, retail and boutiques, hotels and hospitality, and residential spaces. You can find out more about our murals and inquire here.
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Live painting is one of our most popular bookings, and for good reason! Guests love the interactive moment and special take-home keepsake, and we love getting to bring your event to life! Whether you are looking to book for a corporate event, or a private party or wedding, you can find out more about our live painting and inquire here.
Shop Our Best Selling Art Prints
Central Oregon in full color. Inspired by a hike near Sunriver, this bold watercolor and gouache landscape follows the Deschutes River as it winds past pines and red-earth banks toward purple mountains under a bright sky.
It brings high-desert warmth to a living room, a Bend vacation rental or a cabin. It pairs well with our Sunshine in Sunriver print for a bright two-piece gallery wall.
Details:
Print of our original hand-painted watercolor and gouache design
Professionally printed on high quality felted paper to retain the look and feel of the original
Dimensions: 11 x 14 inches
Frame not included - shown for reference only.
Shipping and return policies can be found here.
Inspired by vintage botanist illustrations, this hand painted watercolor design features one of our favorite flowers and is the perfect addition to any gallery wall, or empty wall space.
Details:
Professionally printed on high quality smooth cardstock paper
Dimensions: 8 x 10 inches
Frame not included - shown for reference only
Printed in the USA
Bring a touch of gleam and glow to your walls with this whimsical golden still life art print. Featuring hand-painted watercolor illustrations of everyday delights—poppy flowers, daffodils sunflower, honey—this print celebrates the beauty of simple pleasures in shades of yellow, orange and gold.
Perfect for a gallery wall, a reading nook, bars, or cozy corners, this piece adds a playful yet elegant pop of color to your home decor.
Details:
Print of our original hand-painted watercolor and gouache design
Professionally printed on high quality smooth cardstock paper
Frame not included - shown for reference only.
Shipping and return policies can be found here.
A little central Oregon sunshine for every day of the year. A sparkling creek runs between banks of pink and yellow wildflowers toward a big blue sky full of clouds, painted in bright, saturated watercolor.
It adds light to a dark corner, a home office or a vacation rental, and it's a happy gift for anyone who spends summers in Sunriver or Bend. Pair it with our Deschutes River print.
Professionally printed on high quality felted paper so it looks and feels like a watercolor original
Dimensions: 11 x 14 inches
Frame not included - shown for reference only.
Shipping and return policies can be found here.
A collector’s dream for the detail-obsessed decorator. Each ‘Color Edit’ print features a curated arrangement of watercolor objects organized around a single color palette - the kind of thing where you’ll spot something new every time you walk by.
This green still life art print brings a touch of charm to your space. Featuring hand-painted watercolor illustrations of everyday delights—sparkling water, olives, herbs, pickles, a martini, and leafy botanicals—this print celebrates the beauty of simple pleasures in shades of green.
Perfect for a gallery wall, a reading nook, bars, or cozy corners, this piece adds a playful yet elegant pop of color to your home decor.
Details:
Print of our original hand-painted watercolor and gouache design
Professionally printed on high quality smooth cardstock paper
Frame not included - shown for reference only.
Shipping and return policies can be found here.