so glad you’re part of my pod

Two whales swim around each other as shafts of sunlight reach undersea in this joyful image. Send this to a friend, family member, or mate to share how happy you are to have them in your life.

The original collage was created from book pages and Japanese washi papers. These were painted, torn and glued to form this image.

happy birthday to an extraordinary being

Did you know that octopuses have nine brains and three hearts? They are smart enough to untie knots, open jars and complete puzzles. In this colorful undersea scene, a bright orange octopus waves its many arms. This nontraditional birthday card is for someone as remarkable as the octopus.

The original collage was created from book pages, newsprint and Japanese washi papers. These were painted, torn and glued to form this image.

sending love and healing thoughts

This image evokes the healing power of the ocean with its ceaseless waves, fresh sea breezes, waving beachgrass and soaring gulls. The original image was created with paper, paint, charcoal and glue.

This set of notecards features two each of four beautiful, vibrant landscapes: a trail through redwoods, a rocky coastline, a night sky and a winding river. They are suitable for a variety of occasions, including thank you and condolence notes.

These eight cards are 4.25 x 5.5 inches, or A2 sized. They are blank inside for your message. The backs show the Makino Studios logo and contact information. Each set comes with eight kraft envelopes and is packaged in a kraft paper box with a window.

Cards are professionally printed in the USA. They are printed using fade-resistant ink on card stock.

Notecard sets are shipped in a sturdy cardboard box.