Explore postcards and menu cards featuring original artwork by Rūta Ashcroft - motivational mini artworks designed to inspire reflection, creativity, and connection.

Motivational postcards inspired by art, nature, and mindful living - perfect for journaling, gifting, or displaying as daily reminders to pause, dream, and create.

Discover limited-edition designs and commission your own original artwork, complete with a bespoke set of custom motivational postcards featuring quotes of your choice.

🧡 The first 25 shoppers will receive a complimentary upgrade to a beautiful copper envelope - a little Thank-You for being among the first through the door. 🧡

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Custom Original Artwork + Motivational Postcard Collection
£500.00

One-of-a-kind art created just for you.

Collaborate with artist Rūta Ashcroft to create a bespoke abstract acrylic painting (60 x 40 cm), inspired by your story, energy, or chosen colour palette - paired with up to 200 motivational postcards featuring your favourite quotes.

Each project is a celebration of courage, creativity, and connection - designed to inspire you and those around you.

What’s included:

  • One unframed original acrylic painting on high-quality canvas (60 x 40 cm) (framing options available upon request)

  • Up to 200 motivational postcards printed on premium uncoated paper (A6 size)

  • Choice of your quotes, palette, and mood (we’ll discuss together before I begin)

  • Personal note and certificate of authenticity

  • Carefully packaged and shipped from Sunningdale, UK

Timeline: 3–4 weeks per project (including design, approval, and delivery).

Price: from £500 per project

Romanticise Your Life' Motivational Postcard
from £4.95

A little reminder to pause, breathe, and find beauty in the everyday. ✨

This motivational art postcard by Rūta Ashcroft, an independent UK artist, invites you to slow down and romanticize your life — to notice the small rituals, colours, and moments that make your world uniquely yours.

Featuring Rūta’s original abstract acrylic painting Autumn Leaves, this vibrant design glows with rich oranges, golds, and magentas — a joyful reflection of nature’s warmth and movement.

“Romanticize your life.”

Printed on premium recycled matte cardstock (350gsm), each A6 postcard includes a reflective journaling prompt on the back to help you elevate your day-to-day:

“What’s one small habit you could add to your routine to make life feel a little more elevated?”

Perfect for journaling, gifting, or sending to someone who needs a gentle reminder that the ordinary can be extraordinary — if you choose to see it that way.

💌 Product Details

  • Size: A6 (148mm x 105mm)

  • Paper: 350gsm premium recycled matte cardstock (uncoated, writable)

  • Artwork: Autumn Leaves by Rūta Ashcroft

  • Reverse: Reflection lines + journaling prompt

  • Border: Full-colour painterly texture

  • Blank inside for your message

  • Designed and printed in the UK

  • Plastic-free packaging in a compostable sleeve

🌸 Perfect For

  • Mindful journaling or morning rituals

  • Thoughtful gifts for friends or creatives

  • Daily reminders to slow down and enjoy the present

  • Workspace or bedside table décor

📦 Packaging & Shipping

  • Shipped flat in an eco-friendly, rigid mailer (marked Do Not Bend)

  • Sent via Royal Mail 1st or 2nd Class (UK)

'If It Was Easy, It Wouldn’t Be Fun' Motivational Postcard
from £4.95

A vibrant reminder that the best things in life - and in art - are rarely easy.

This motivational art postcard by Rūta Ashcroft, an independent UK artist, celebrates resilience, play, and the joy of leaning into challenges. It’s a small but powerful token for anyone pursuing creative or personal growth.

Featuring Rūta’s original abstract acrylic painting Serenity, this A6 postcard embodies movement, balance, and quiet determination - a beautiful expression of what it means to keep showing up, even when it’s hard.

“If it was easy, it wouldn’t be fun.”

The reverse side includes a mindful journaling prompt to inspire reflection and self-discovery:

“Which challenge are you most looking forward to leaning into - the one that will test your limits and remind you why you love what you do?”

Perfect for journaling, gifting, or sending to someone who needs a gentle nudge of encouragement - each postcard is designed to spark courage, creativity, and self-belief.

💌 Product Details

  • Size: A6 (148mm x 105mm)

  • Paper: Premium uncoated cardstock (smooth, writable finish)

  • Artwork: Serenity - original acrylic painting by Rūta Ashcroft

  • Reverse: Reflection lines + journaling prompt

  • Blank inside for your message

  • Designed and printed in the UK

  • Plastic-free packaging in a compostable sleeve

📦 Packaging & Shipping

  • Packed carefully in a rigid, eco-friendly mailer marked Do Not Bend

  • Ships via Royal Mail 1st or 2nd Class (UK)

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'Better To Have A Life Full Of Oh Wells' Motivational Postcard
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Limited Deluxe Edition – only 25 copies

Bring a little courage and colour into your day with this motivational art postcard featuring The Rolling Hills of Imagination, an original abstract acrylic painting by Rūta Ashcroft, an independent UK artist based in Sunningdale.

This uplifting inspirational quote postcard carries one of Rūta’s guiding mottos - a gentle reminder to live boldly and embrace imperfection:

“It’s better to have a life full of oh wells than what ifs.”

Printed on deluxe uncoated A6 paper, each postcard has a natural, tactile feel and includes a reflective journaling prompt on the reverse:

“What’s one thing you’ve been too afraid to try, that your future self would thank you for doing today?”

Perfect for journaling, gifting, or sending to someone who needs a spark of encouragement - every card is designed to inspire courage, creativity, and self-belief.

💌 Product Details

  • Limited edition of 25 copies

  • Size: A6 (148mm x 105mm)

  • Paper: Deluxe uncoated finish (Canva print)

  • Artwork: The Rolling Hills of Imagination by Rūta Ashcroft

  • Reverse: Reflection lines + journaling prompt

  • Blank inside for your message

  • Designed and printed in the UK

  • Packaged plastic-free in a compostable sleeve

📦 Packaging & Shipping

  • Shipped flat in an eco-friendly, rigid mailer marked Do Not Bend

  • Sent via Royal Mail 1st or 2nd Class (UK)

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The Rolling Hills of Imagination – Limited Edition Art Postcard
from £4.95

A miniature artwork you can hold in your hands.

Inspired by the rhythm of the natural world, The Rolling Hills of Imagination captures movement, colour, and emotion through layered abstract acrylics. This first release is a limited edition of just 50 postcards, each celebrating the beauty of nature in a tactile, timeless form.

Printed on beautifully textured, uncoated 320gsm paper - lightly speckled, soft to the touch, and easy to write on.

Perfect for sending a thoughtful note, framing as a keepsake, or gifting to someone who finds beauty in nature’s shapes and shades.

💌 Product Details

  • Edition: First release - limited to 50 copies

  • Size: A6 (standard postcard size)

  • Paper: 320gsm premium textured, uncoated stock

  • Feel: Lightly textured, writable surface

  • Design: Based on the original painting The Rolling Hills of Imagination by Rūta Ashcroft

  • Designed and printed in the UK

  • Plastic-free packaging in a compostable sleeve

📦 Packaging & Shipping

  • Shipped flat in a rigid, eco-friendly mailer marked Do Not Bend

  • Sent via Royal Mail 1st or 2nd Class (UK)

*NEW* Customisable Kitchen Romance: Romantic Dinner at Home Menu
from £3.99

Elevate your at-home dining experience with this beautifully designed, fill-in menu card featuring original abstract artwork by Rūta Ashcroft - delivered straight to your door.

What You'll Receive:

  • One professionally printed menu card (10.5 x 14.8cm, portrait)

  • Stunning pink and gold abstract acrylic artwork

  • Write-in sections for: Appetizer, Main, Dessert, Drinks

  • Space to sign your name as "Chef" for that personal touch

  • Restaurant-quality design that transforms your kitchen into an intimate dining destination

Perfect For:

  • Creating romantic date nights at home

  • Anniversary celebrations

  • Surprising your partner with a thoughtfully planned dinner

  • Elevating special occasions without leaving home

  • Anyone who loves the art of hosting

How It Works:

  1. Order your printed menu card

  2. Receive it by post in eco-friendly packaging

  3. Fill in your planned dishes with a pen or pencil

  4. Sign as "Chef" at the bottom

  5. Present it to your date or dinner party guests with pride!

Why You'll Love It: This isn't just a menu - it's part of the experience. There's something magical about presenting a beautifully designed menu before a meal you've prepared with love. It shows thoughtfulness, creates anticipation, and turns an ordinary dinner into an unforgettable evening.

The vibrant pink and gold artwork adds romance and sophistication, while the fill-in format means you can customize it to any meal - whether you're cooking a classic French dinner, comfort food favorites, or a fusion feast.

Product Details:

  • Professionally printed on deluxe paper (300-350gsm)

  • Uncoated finish with smooth texture—perfect for writing

  • 10.5 x 14.8cm (portrait orientation)

  • Features original abstract acrylic artwork by Rūta Ashcroft

  • Delivered in protective packaging

Styling Tips:

  • Place at each setting before your date arrives for maximum impact

  • Pair with candlelight and fresh flowers for the full restaurant ambiance

  • Use a nice pen for an extra-special touch (the uncoated finish writes beautifully!)

  • Keep it as a keepsake from your memorable evening

Make your next dinner at home one to remember - because the best dates happen in the comfort of your own kitchen. 💕


FEATURED ORIGINAL ART

Abstract colorful painting with vibrant swirls of purple, blue, yellow, green, red, and orange in a textured style.

The Rolling Hills of Imagination

Abstract acrylics inspired by the rhythm of the natural world

Each painting begins as an instinct — a moment of emotion translated into colour, texture, and rhythm. My work rejects polish in favour of honesty, celebrating imperfection as evidence of life in motion. Through these layered, unvarnished pieces, I explore how the natural world mirrors our own process of growth and renewal.

Based in Sunningdale, UK.


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