Happy Birthday - I brought you a folded rectangle
by Odd Noodle
A humorous birthday card featuring an illustrated axolotl character presenting a greeting card with complete sincerity. Set against a calm blue background with clean typography, the design pairs a classic "Happy Birthday" message with the understated line: "I brought you a folded rectangle."
Combining cute character artwork with dry humour, this birthday card is ideal for friends, family members, colleagues or anyone who enjoys quirky illustrations, gentle absurdity and slightly unusual jokes. The soft colours and minimal composition keep the focus on the character while creating a calm, modern feel.
Suitable for fans of axolotls, kawaii-inspired artwork and character-led humour, this design offers a playful alternative to traditional birthday cards. The mix of expressive illustration and understated wording makes it memorable, lighthearted and easy to gift across different ages and relationships.
Comparison price excludes free shipping to the US, UK, Canada, Australia and most of Europe.
Price includes
- Free postage within Australia, Canada, the UK, US & most of Europe.
- A real stamp affixed to a beautiful kraft envelope.
- The recipient's address written in the same style as the writing in your card.
Card Details
- Card size: 125 x 175mm / 5 x 7″
- Printed on environmentally friendly 320gsm, uncoated card stock.
- Stock may vary by region and availability.
About the Artist
Odd Noodle
Craig Miller
I'm Craig, a UK-based graphic designer and illustrator working under the name Odd Noodle. My background in graphic design shapes my approach - clean linework, restrained colour palettes and simple typography.
I focus mainly on character-led illustration, using soft shapes and muted tones to create work that feels calm, considered and offbeat, and there's often a quietly unhinged undercurrent beneath the surface.