Holly printed card from an original linocut on Irish linen by Gail Kelly, Algan Arts. Handmade in County Down, Northern Ireland

Text on back: ‘Evergreen holly leaves and bright red berries, representing immortality, are traditional Christmas decorations, but they also provide food for birds and animals.  The holly tree represents unconditional love, restored balance and calm emotions.’

Card and white envelope, blank inside for your own message. Size: length 14cm, height 14cm

About the maker:

“My images are inspired by the countryside where I live along with gorgeous gardens and beautiful landscapes I have seen on my travels in Ireland and Britain.

I also design and publish Algan Arts greetings cards. I have a B.A. Hons from the Art College in Belfast and a M.F.A. in Fine Art Printmaking from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, USA.

 I have been in business, trading as Algan Arts, since 1995. I use my Victorian cast iron press to print my linocuts on Irish linen. It was made in 1837!”