Birthday cards for a friend — custom, mailed for you.

Turn any photo into a custom illustrated birthday card for a friend. We print and mail it via USPS.

2-minute setupWe print & mail1st card free

First card's on us. Schedule it to arrive on the day.

Printed and Made in the USA · Mailed via USPS · First card free

Common questions

Is this actually personalized, or just a template?: Actually personalized. We start with the photo you upload and generate an original illustration in your chosen style — watercolor, cartoon, painterly, vintage, modern, and more. No template, no name-swap.
Can I send it without a return address?: Yes. By default we include yours so the post office can return it if delivery fails, but you can switch the return address to ours at checkout if you'd prefer it to read like a mystery card.
How much does a card cost?: $19.99/year subscription, then $1.78 per card sent — everything included (custom art render, envelope, stamp, USPS mailing). A premium retail birthday card runs roughly $5–9 all-in (card $4–8 + stamp), so Pigeon Post is about 65–70% cheaper per card. Your first card is free.
How long does delivery take?: USPS first-class typically 3–5 business days in the US. You can also schedule the card to arrive on a specific date — birthday, anniversary, whatever — so it lands the day it should.
What's the QR code on the card?: Optional — record a 15-second video and we print a QR code on the inside of the card. When the recipient scans it with their phone, your video plays.
Can I send the card without subscribing?: Yes — your first card is free, no subscription required. After that, the $19.99/year membership unlocks unlimited sends at $1.78 each.