Cards & Magnets

The smallest things often carry the most meaning. A well-chosen card, a little magnet that makes someone smile every time they open the fridge — these are the finishing touches that turn a gift into a moment. At Over the Moon, the cards-and-magnets table is one of the most-browsed corners in the shop.

Cards for Every Occasion

We keep a rotating selection of greeting cards for birthdays, thank-yous, new babies, sympathy, congratulations and the all-important "just because." Many are made by independent illustrators and printmakers, with hand-lettered messages, original artwork and a personality you won't find in a chain pharmacy's card aisle. A handmade card is often kept long after the occasion has passed.

Magnets & Tiny Keepsakes

The magnets are pure small joy — coastal scenes, whimsical art, clever sayings and little prints that brighten any kitchen. Alongside them you'll find bookmarks, tiny prints, stickers and other pocket-sized treasures. They make wonderful add-ons, party favors and stocking-stuffers, and they're the easiest way to bring a piece of the shop home without splurging.

The Lost Art of the Handwritten Note

In a world of instant messages, a handwritten card still lands differently. Taking a moment to write by hand signals care in a way no text can match — something worth remembering for the people who matter. A beautiful card makes the writing feel like an occasion in itself.

The Perfect Finishing Touch

Little Souvenirs of the Island

For visitors, the cards-and-magnets table is also where the island comes home with you. A magnet of a lighthouse on the refrigerator, a coastal card saved on a shelf, a tiny print by the door — these small, affordable keepsakes carry a memory in a way a snapshot rarely does. They’re the easiest way to hold onto a little of Ocracoke long after the ferry has carried you back.

Pair a card with any gift and you've completed it. Tuck a magnet into a package as a little surprise. These small treasures are the punctuation marks of gift-giving. Browse more ideas in our gift guide, or see everything in the shop overview.