# Ancient Arboreal Cards This Card for Contek Design's 40th Anniversary is Amazingly Creative By Kateryna Topol | Published 2011-06-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-greeting-card References: [talent.adweek](http://talent.adweek.com/gallery/40/1576749) This custom-made wooden greeting card was made by a Siberian design firm Contek for their 40th birthday anniversary. Made out of a 40-year old tree with rings clearly visible to represent graceful aging, this wooden greeting card is unlike anything you've ever seen. The pages themselves are made of separate [wooden pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proart-pa401) coming together into a rectangle creating a unique and beautiful pattern out of the partial rings. The greeting is carved into the wooden page using an age-old carpenter's technique that employs fire to impress the lettering into the wood. The card itself comes in a [cardboard box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renovo-gift-card) with a celebratory sticker over it. Nothing says "Happy Birthday" like a custom-made wooden greeting card with a fire-burned celebratory message. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Crafts:** Opportunities for creating sustainable crafts products with artisanal appeal. - **Personalized Gifting:** There is a potential market for customized gifting options for all occasions. - **Innovative Materials:** Exploring unique materials for greeting cards, potentially from reclaimed or upcycled sources. ### Where This Applies - **Crafts:** Creating sustainable crafts using ethical and unique materials for the modern consumer. - **Gifting:** Offering personalized and creative gifting options that include a handmade element. - **Sustainability:** Developing sustainable materials and practices for the greeting card industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Time-Layered Wood Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/age-of-wood.md) - [Nostalgic Hidden Image Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-image-magical-birthday-card.md) - [Immersive Greeting Card Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anything-roots-post.md) - [Wood-Crafted Eco-Friendly Crayons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-crayon.md) - [Quirky eCard Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happiepages.md) - [Phygital Greeting Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gift-card-greetings.md) - [Decorative Caramel-Filled Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-caramel-tree.md) - [Festive Bamboo Tissues Papers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stackatree.md) - [Organic Ancient Design Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-to-people-furniture-collection.md)