(of these hysterically funny cards, not the universe)

Hello! 

I’m Molly Norris, the (formerly) bitter bitch behind these cards.

Years ago, I was in the 11th year of a relationship when poof, my husband came to me with a surprise divorce. My world was upended and I felt T-O-T-A-L devastation. The rug was yanked out from under me so quickly and so hard that my brain spun like a whirling dervish for YEARS after.

Somewhere around year two of my new single life, funny/snarky ideas would suddenly leap into my head. I jotted the quips down on slips of paper, napkins, journals, etc. In year three, I ignored the mean voices in my head that said, “you’re not an artist” and busted out some markers, glitter, & glue to craft the first Bitter Bitch Card. The catharsis was IMMEDIATE. I had such a soul clearing laugh that I decided to do some more. Eventually I shared the idea with family & some friends who ALL had similar belly laughs.

My “wasband” is the inspiration for all the cards. Thanks to the creative juices flowing in my mind, there’s no longer room for visions of him bursting into flames or being run over by a train. Total forgiveness is on the way.

I attribute my snarky sense of humor to my brothers, Grandpa Jack, friends, and growing up feral in the “what’s a bike helmet? ‘70s”. 

I’ve been doodling and drawing letters since my Mom gave me a calligraphy pen set when I was nine years old. As a youngster, I envied two of my four brothers and their kick ass art skills. Around 2018 I finally come to the realization that I too am an artist and want to share my hand lettering love with everyone. I’m too messy & imprecise for perfect calligraphy so my lettering has morphed. It’s a mish-mash of hand drawn and illustrated, painted, colored alphabets. All my cards are designed, painted, and hand-lettered by me and then printed at an Asheville print shop.

Who HASN’T had a bad break up? I think we’ve all been there! Mine was particularly hard, but I took my sad and turned it around. I got inspired by something unfortunate and have created cards that are cathartic for me and hopefully others.

Over a decade after coming up with the idea, I’m FINALLY getting Bitter Bitch Cards printed and out in the world. This is sooooo exciting!!! I had planned my launch in 2020, but we all know what a dumpster fire that year became. Then I was planning for the fall of 2024, but Hurricane Helene had another idea… The basement space I rent from my brother & sister-in-love took on water like a slowly sinking ship. I was able to save my art supplies and belongings, but did have to be relocated upstairs for several months. No electricity for at least two weeks and no running water for 18 days - 52 days until the water was potable… Others lost much more so I consider my self lucky and Resilient AF!!

The intention of my cards is to make you laugh long and hard. They’re made to help you (or someone you love) get the hate & gloom out so you/they can let go & move on. I truly hope my cards help!!

You can send them OR just keep them to chuckle over and remind yourself you’ve moved on.

It gets better. Happiness returns. Just hold the f*ck on…