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. For a bedroom, dorm room, or any space that celebrates humor and self-deprecation. Made to order by hand at our own Denver facility, it arrives as nine wood panels, each a half-inch thick with a keyhole on the back so it hangs easily. The natural grain shows through the artwork, so no two come out exactly alike.