Dallas - November 28, 2005

Collage Life

Tracey Cards

In your book, picking out greeting cards is like getting an oil change.

Both are necessary, need to be done several times a year, and leave you feeling gypped.

But there’s nothing chore-like about Tracey Cards. The designs — sparse in words, big on visuals — are created with shots of elaborate collages (pictures, plants, drawings, scraps of paper) made by artist Tracey Johnson.

Each fits nicely into one of four categories: strong and lovely, sweet and open, blithe and deep, or kiss and breathe. Got a friend in need? Send the simple “Be brave.” A terrific dad? Try “Fathers save the world.” Ready to spill it to your one true love? “I want to be with you” says it all.

What’s more, they feel special enough to send just once a year. So regular maintenance might eventually be out of the question.

If only you could say the same for your car.

Available online at tracey-johnson.com.