Meet the Maker:
Red Cap Cards


Founded by husband-and-wife team Hal Mertz and Carrie Gifford, Red Cap Cards is a carefully curated art and design brand that combines the work of talented artists and the importance of a handwritten letter.
Red Cap Cards' Story:
Red Cap Cards is a celebration of art and correspondence. Based in Los Angeles California, husband-and-wife team Hal Mertz and Carrie Gifford have collaborated with some of the world’s greatest artists and illustrators creating one of today’s most well-respected, carefully curated art and design stationery brands.
Each illustrator is hand-selected for their stunning work, individual point-of-view and notable achievements in children’s book illustration, animation, design, and modern art. Red Cap Cards is a platform for artists to reach a broad audience, bringing together the artist’s work and the importance of a handwritten letter. Every artist is a visual storyteller, contributing a unique perspective and connecting people through their art.