Bold red and pink gradient lettering spells out "dear Santa I tried" against a clean white background, with each word stacked in a playful, rounded typeface that evokes a retro 1970s sensibility. The soft color fade and casual composition strike a humorous, self-aware tone that captures the spirit of honest holiday effort. Printed on smooth white card stock and made to order, artwork on the front, blank inside, envelopes included in every set. A handwritten note that arrives as an independent artist's work.