Getting mail is usually about bills or flyers, right? But imagine opening your mailbox and finding a bright envelope filled with a brand-new, exclusive watercolor surprise. That’s exactly what the Monthly Animal Print Club is all about!
For just $10 a month, I send out a little bundle of joy that includes a hand-signed 5×7 fine art print, a matching vinyl sticker, and a themed animal card with an envelope. It’s the ultimate way to treat yourself to original art without breaking the bank.
But once that envelope arrives, what do you do with all those goodies? Whether you’ve just received the adorable tabby kitten with bubbles, the cheerful smiling seal, or the vibrant Major Mitchell’s cockatoo, there are so many ways to bring these animals to life in your home.
Here are 25 creative ways to use your Missy watercolor prints and stickers! 🎨🐾
🎨 Transform Your Living Space
1. Create an "Animal of the Month" Gallery Wall
Since the prints are a consistent 5×7 size, they are perfect for building a gallery wall. You can find affordable frames and add a new animal every single month. It’s a great way to watch your collection grow!
2. Brighten Up Your Home Office
Work can be stressful, but it’s hard to feel down when a Major Mitchell’s cockatoo is looking back at you with those vibrant pink feathers. Prop your print up on your desk using a mini easel for an instant mood boost.
3. Decorate a Nursery or Kids' Room
Our watercolor animals are soft, friendly, and full of character. They make the perfect addition to a little one's room. If you’re looking for tips on how to style them, check out my guide on choosing watercolor prints for a nursery.
4. The Magnetic Fridge Gallery
Who says art only belongs in frames? Use some cute magnets to display your monthly print on the fridge. It adds a pop of color to your kitchen and is a great conversation starter when friends come over for coffee.
5. Bathroom Bliss with Bubbles
The tabby kitten surrounded by blue soap bubbles is practically begging to be displayed in a bathroom! It’s a whimsical touch that makes morning routines feel a little more playful.
6. Floating Frames
Because the 5×7 prints are high-quality fine art, they look stunning in floating glass frames. This gives them a modern, airy feel that highlights the delicate watercolor edges and my signature.
7. Seasonal Rotations
If you don't have wall space for twenty prints, keep one frame and rotate the art every month. It keeps your decor fresh and gives you something to look forward to when the new mail arrives!
✨ Sticker Style Everywhere
8. Personalize Your Laptop
The vinyl stickers included in the club are durable and high-quality. The smiling seal sticker is a fan favorite for laptop lids: it’s like a little friend cheering you on while you work.
9. Water Bottle Flair
Our stickers are tough! Stick your watercolor animal on your Hydroflask or water bottle. It’s a great way to identify your bottle and show off your love for original art.
10. Planner and Journal Spreads
If you’re into bullet journaling or planning, these stickers are a dream. Use the monthly sticker to theme your weekly spread. The colors of the octopus or the turtle can inspire an entire ocean-themed month!
11. Phone Case Magic
If you have a clear phone case, you can slide the sticker (or even a cut-down version of the print) inside. It’s an easy way to customize your tech without a permanent commitment.
12. Notebook Covers
Turn a boring composition book into a work of art. Line up your stickers from several months to create a collage of animals on your favorite notebook.
💌 Spreading the Happy
13. Send a "Thinking of You" Card
Each subscription box comes with a themed animal card. While it’s tempting to keep them, they are designed to share happy vibes! Write a quick note to a friend and let them know you’re thinking of them.
14. Unique Gift Tags
If you have a gift to give, the cards make the most beautiful, high-end gift tags. Just punch a hole in the corner, add some twine, and your gift is instantly elevated.
15. Bookmark Brilliance
The cards or even the 5×7 prints make excellent bookmarks. Every time you open your book, you’ll be greeted by a burrowing owl or a serval cat.
16. Framed Gifts
The Monthly Animal Print Club is such a high value ($10!) that you can easily frame the print and give it as a thoughtful, hand-signed birthday gift for an animal lover.
🛠️ Creative DIY Projects
17. Shadow Box Displays
Take your 5×7 print and place it in a shadow box with some dried flowers or small trinkets that match the animal’s habitat. A turtle print looks amazing with some small seashells!
18. Scrapbooking Memories
Incorporate the stickers and cards into your family scrapbooks. If you visited the zoo or the aquarium, use the giraffe or butterflyfish sticker to decorate that page of memories.
19. Decoupage Art
For the more adventurous crafters, you can use the prints (or color copies of them) for decoupage projects on wooden boxes or trays. Just remember to keep the watermark and signature visible to honor the original art!
20. Vision Boards
Animals often represent certain traits: strength, playfulness, or calm. Use the smiling seal for a "joy" goal or the burrowing owl for "wisdom" on your yearly vision board.
21. DIY Postcards
The 5×7 prints are sturdy enough to be turned into postcards! Just be sure to use the correct postage and share the watercolor magic with someone far away.
🐾 Fun & Functional Ideas
22. Locker Decor
If you have a student in the house, these prints and stickers are the perfect size for school lockers. It’s a little slice of home and personality in a metal box.
23. Car Dashboard Joy
A small sticker on your dashboard or a print tucked into the sun visor can make sitting in traffic a lot more bearable.
24. Recipe Book Dividers
Use the cards to divide your recipe binder into sections. The tabby kitten can mark the "Comfort Food" section!
25. Collect Them All!
Sometimes the best way to use them is simply to collect them. Keep your prints in a portfolio binder so you can flip through your own personal zoo of Missy’s original watercolor animals whenever you need a smile.
Why Join the Club?
The Monthly Animal Print Club isn't just about getting "stuff." It’s about a joyful surprise that arrives at your door every month. It’s a way to support original art and bring a little bit of the natural world into your home in a fun, whimsical way.
Each piece is created with love, featuring my signature watercolor style and vibrant colors. Whether it’s the intricate tentacles of the octopus or the soft fur of the serval, you’re getting a piece of my heart with every envelope.
If you’re worried about how to hang your new collection, don’t forget to read my post on 7 mistakes you’re making with small art prints. It’ll help you make sure your new animal friends look their absolute best!
Ready to start your collection? Head over to the shop and join the club today. For just $10, you can start receiving your monthly dose of watercolor magic. I can’t wait to send you your first animal surprise! 💌✨
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