Welcome to Yellow Birds Design, a small stationery studio nestled in the suburbs of Kansas City, Missouri. I’m Amy, the one-woman creative behind each design, an illustrator and maker of cards, prints, and paper goods inspired by birds, books, nature, and all the weird and wonderful little things that make life more fun.Everything at Yellow Birds Design is hand-illustrated in Missouri and created with one goal: to brighten a day, mark a meaningful moment, or simply say what matters most.

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Hello, I’m Amy Spears — illustrator, graphic designer and artist behind Yellow Birds Design.

This little studio began with a sketchpad, an iPad, and a lot of birds. I started drawing birds, forests, ghosts, and little moments of magic, mostly for friends and mostly just for fun. I still draw a LOT of birds. Birds with attitude. Birds with something to say.Before Yellow Birds Design, I spent 20 years as a graphic designer in the publishing industry, creating other people’s stories. In 2024, I decided it was time to start creating a few of my own.These days, I make cards, prints, and paper goods inspired by birds, books, nature, and all the weird and wonderful little things that make life more fun. My work is rooted in storytelling, with a little heart and a lot of whimsy mixed in.Thanks for being here. I’m glad you found your way to Yellow Birds Design.

Design and Illustration Services

In addition to Stationery and paper products, I offer freelance graphic design and illustration services for individuals, small businesses, and organizations. I bring over 20 years of professional experience as a designer and illustrator, and I love collaborating on projects that need a thoughtful visual touch.Services include:
- Custom illustration
- Branding and logos
- Book and publication design
- Marketing collateralIf you're looking for a creative partner with a sharp eye and a warm approach, I'd be happy to chat. Just reach out!

I'd love to hear from you!

Whether you’re reaching out about a freelance project, stocking Yellow Birds Design cards in your shop, or just want to say hello, you can use the form below or email me directly at [email protected].Let me know a little about what you’re looking for, and I’ll get back to you soon.

Thank you

Thanks so much for reaching out, I’m so glad you’re here.Whether you had a question, a kind word, or a project in mind, I truly appreciate you taking the time to connect. I’ll be in touch as soon as I can.In the meantime, feel free to peek around my Stationery shop or follow along on Instagram @yellowbirdsdesignstudio.Talk soon!
Amy