# Clever Thank You Cards T.Hanks by Blue Barnhouse Boasts a Portrait of Tom Hanks By Meghan Young | Published 2014-08-09 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clever-thank-you-card References: [bluebarnhousestore.org](http://www.bluebarnhousestore.org/bbh-4046-r) As far as [clever thank you cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mothers-day-card-collection) go, the T.Hanks card is probably one of the most creative designs out there. Although very simple, the use of Tom Hank's initials is a fun pun on the actor himself. And who wouldn't appreciate a thank you card with a portrait of his jovial face on it? People of all walks of life are big fans of the American actor. A refreshing alternative to more youthful Internet memes including Ryan Gosling and Miley Cyrus, this clever thank you card was designed by Blue Barnhouse, a studio based in Wilmington, North Carolina. It is made out of 100% PCW recycled card stock and comes in a [biodegradable sleeve](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-letter-card-co), something that Tom Hanks would most likely approve of. In fact, he would probably love this card in general. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Creative Thank You Cards:** Opportunity for designers to create unique and clever thank you cards that stand out. - **Personalized Celebrity Merchandise:** Opportunity to create personalized merchandise featuring popular celebrities, like Tom Hanks, to appeal to fans. - **Sustainable Greeting Cards:** Opportunity to design environmentally-friendly greeting cards made from recycled materials. ### Where This Applies - **Greeting Card Industry:** Opportunity for greeting card companies to innovate and offer more creative and personalized designs. - **Celebrity Merchandise Industry:** Opportunity for merchandise companies to expand their range by offering personalized merchandise featuring popular celebrities. - **Eco-friendly Packaging Industry:** Opportunity for packaging companies to provide biodegradable packaging solutions for greeting cards and other products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personalized Video Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-cards.md) - [Quirky eCard Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happiepages.md) - [Phygital Greeting Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gift-card-greetings.md) - [Cash-Gifting Greeting Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hallmark-venmo-cards.md) - [Unconventional Valentine Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-disingenuous-romance-day-valentine-card.md) - [Troops-Supporting Coffee Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanx-for-our-troops.md) - [Rewarding Graduation Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hallmark-and-venmo.md) - [Poetic Greeting Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poetic-greeting-card.md) - [Redesigned Father's Day Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fathers-day-redesign.md)