Still in working order themed birthday cards

an old TV test pattern as a birthday message

As we age our bodies find it harder to cope. These birthday cards celebrate that your recipient is still in working order.

TELEVISION

In the 1960s it was very common to see a test pattern on your TV screen. This birthday card brings back memories of that era with a retro style television displaying a PAL test pattern. The screen is personalised with your recipient’s name.

This humorous birthday card is perfect for your mum or dad who think they are getting old but they are still in working order!

The birthday card features a 1960s TV on a white background. The screen displays a common PAL colour test pattern with white "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" across the colour band. On the gradient black band is your recipient's name also in white. Two silvery aerials are extended in a vee. Above the TV is a bubble that reads "STILL IN WORKING ORDER." A hand holds the card next to a recycled brown envelope.

GRAMOPHONE

Vinyl records are coming back! But probably most of us don’t remember having a gramophone with a horn speaker. Hearing the sound makes us feel nostalgic.

This birthday card celebrates the olden days playing “happy birthday.” A perfect card for your grandparents as it will bring back memories for them to share.

A portrait-oriented birthday card featuring a vintage gramophone with a golden horn and a black vinyl record. Coming out of the speaker, a musical staff displays the notes and lyrics for "Happy birthday to you." At the top of the card, a golden oval frame contains the text "still in working order!" in a classic serif font. Your recipient's name is printed in golden italic font at the bottom left. The card is held by a hand with a recycled brown envelope visible in the corner.

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