"The Velveteen Rabbit" Note Cards (Free to Print)

If you’re a fan of classic literature and whimsical illustrations, you’ll love this collection of 16 The Velveteen Rabbit note cards, which are free to print!

The Velveteen Rabbit Illustrated note card, envelope, and eucalyptus twig.

These note cards feature original quotes and illustrations from the beloved children’s book The Velveteen Rabbit, written by Margery Williams Bianco and illustrated by William Nicholson.

With their old-fashioned charm and vintage-inspired designs, these printable note cards are perfect for sending thoughtful messages to friends and family.

What’s Included in the Collection?

This set includes 16 unique note cards, all designed with love and care to capture the heartwarming story of The Velveteen Rabbit.

The Velveteen Rabbit note card and envelope sitting on a plate by an orange velvet ribbon.

Eight of the cards feature quotes on the front, while the other eight have the quotes printed inside.

Each card also includes an optional mailing label side to add that extra personal touch. With both literary quotes and illustrations, these cards are a perfect tribute to the timeless story.

Note Card Specifications

An illustrated Velveteen Rabbit note card in full color displayed with rocks.

The inside of an illustrated Velveteen Rabbit note card in full color displayed with rocks.

These note cards are designed for easy home printing and are formatted for double-sided printing.

The cards measure 4.25″ x 5.5″, making them a typical note card size that fits easily into standard A2 envelopes.

To print, simply fold an 8.5″ x 11″ page in half and cut along the dotted lines for perfectly sized, foldable note cards.

Whether you’re sending them for a special occasion or just to let someone know you’re thinking of them, these cards are a beautiful way to share the magic of The Velveteen Rabbit.

Sentiments and Quotes

The collection features 16 designs, each filled with the heartwarming words from The Velveteen Rabbit.

The Velveteen rabbit original illustration on a note card sitting on a wooden bench next to a bed and basket.

The Velveteen rabbit original illustration on a note card sitting on a wooden bench next to a bed and basket, the inside with a quote.

From the touching moments when the little Rabbit becomes Real to the sentimental scenes between the Boy and the Rabbit, these note cards reflect the story’s core themes of love, kindness, and transformation.

Here are a few quotes you can expect to find in the collection:

An original illustration of the Velveteen rabbit in a christmas stocking on a notecard with a quote, sitting next to a vase.

The inside of a note card with a sentiment, sitting next to a vase.

“When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but REALLY loves you, then you become Real.”

An illustrated Velveteen Rabbit note card in full color displayed with a vase and flowers and a spindle of ribbon.

A note card sentiment layed with a vase and flowers and a spindle of ribbon.

“And so time went on, and the little Rabbit was very happy — so happy that he never noticed how his beautiful velveteen fur was getting shabbier and shabbier, and his tail becoming unsewn, and all the pink rubbed off his nose where the Boy had kissed him.”

An original illustration of the Velveteen Rabbit talking to the Skin Horse on a note card, with a blue envelope displayed next to dried flowers.

A note card sentiment next to a blue envelope displayed next to dried flowers.

“Generally, by the time you are Real, most of your hair has been loved off, and your eyes drop out… But these things don’t matter at all, because once you are Real you can’t be ugly, except to people who don’t understand.”

These sentimental quotes make each card a touching keepsake, perfect for sharing with someone special.

Why You’ll Love These Note Cards

If you love nostalgic designs, classic literature, or DIY greeting cards, this collection is for you.

Each note card is a perfect balance of whimsy and sentimentality, with literary stationery that highlights the enduring message of The Velveteen Rabbit — that love and kindness make us Real.

A sentiment inside a note card and envelope sitting on a plate by an orange velvet ribbon.

Whether you’re printing these cards to give as gifts or to send heartfelt messages, they offer a meaningful and beautiful way to share your thoughts with others.

How to Download and Print

These note cards are free for anyone who subscribes to my exclusive email list.

With a valid email, you’ll gain access to all of the free printable stationery and other fun designs available on the site.

Once signed in, simply download the PDF file, print it on any home printer, and follow the folding and cutting instructions for a beautiful, handcrafted result.

The Velveteen Rabbit original illustration note cards.

The inside card sentiment of a note card.

The mail label side of a note card printable.

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I’m a huge fan of old-fashioned things and it pains me to say that hand-written notes have gone by the wayside in today’s world. So, I’m bringing it back! If you love to send notes with a hand-written touch then these are the perfect whimsical addition to any occasion!