TraceAndTale

The process

Simple for everyone.
Unforgettable for them.

TraceAndTale handles the hard part. You invite, they draw, we print. The recipient gets a gift that could only have come from the people who know them best.

Start a gift campaign
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Step 01

Create your campaign

Choose a theme, pick your print size, and set a deadline. Name the recipient and add a personal note. The whole setup takes under 5 minutes.

  • 4 print formats — poster, canvas, or art book
  • Two funding modes: pay upfront or split with the group
  • You set the deadline — from 2 days to 4 weeks
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Step 02

Invite anyone you want

Share a personal link by text, email, WhatsApp, or Slack. Contributors click the link and get straight to their drawing canvas — no account, no download.

  • No app needed — works on any phone or computer
  • Each person gets their own private slot
  • Drawings stay secret until you're ready to reveal
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Step 03

Everyone draws their piece

Contributors get a simple, beautiful canvas with color palettes that match the theme. They can sketch, doodle, write a word, or just sign their name. Takes less than 2 minutes.

  • Guided by the theme — no artistic skill required
  • Add a personal message alongside the drawing
  • Pieces can be resubmitted before the deadline
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Step 04

You approve the artwork

Once the deadline passes, our team assembles all the individual drawings into one cohesive composition. You receive a preview and give the green light before anything prints.

  • Preview within 2 business days of campaign close
  • Request revisions if needed
  • Nothing ships without your explicit approval
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Step 05

We print and ship

Once approved, we produce your print on premium materials and ship it straight to the recipient — beautifully packaged, ready to be unwrapped.

  • Production: 2–3 business days
  • Shipping within the US: 3–5 business days
  • Premium packaging — gift-ready out of the box

Ready to start?

Set up your campaign in minutes. No account needed for contributors.

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