Frequently Asked Questions

How does it work?

To reserve a Whidbey Yard Card you will need to submit an order form from our website. When filling out the order form, you'll be able to note the receiver's favorite colors, hobbies, sports, foods, drinks, and any likes they have that you would like incorporated into the Yard Card display. We at Whidbey Yard Cards then take that information and match it with items in our inventory that are available for the time of your rental reservation. To build the most personalized Yard Card possible for your special occasion, please note as many of the receiver's likes as possible. The more the merrier!

After submitting your form, you'll get an automated confirmation that we have received your order. All reservations and selection of inventory is on a first come first served basis. The further in advance you place your order, the more likely to get the majority of items you desire in your display.

Installations typically occur between 10:00am-1:00pm for a 12:00pm reservation and between 5:00pm-7:00pm for a 6:00pm reservation. Yard Card display removals occur during the same time frame as installations. Your exact installation and removal times will be based on the volume of installations and removals scheduled for the same date.

If your order is a gift to a household that is not your own, you MUST make sure to let the homeowners know we will be setting up in their yard.

Please note you are paying for a rental and not purchasing the signs.

I live in military housing, am I allowed to rent your displays?

Yes! Although we cannot stake our signs directly into the lawns per Hunt management due to irrigation protections in the resident lease, we have worked with Hunt to find a solution. We strive to make sure we can serve our military community, including those living in base housing, so we've built a custom low profile platform that holds the signs in place without driving them into the ground. Please let us know on your order form that you live in a military housing community. Please note that we need a flat level area for stand stability. A driveway or porch may also be used if yard is extremely sloped.

Can signs be set up outside of normal installation times?

​We are here to meet the needs of your occasion. If you need a display assembled while the kids are at school or the recipient is at work, we will do our best to make it happen. Please make a note on the order form in the final section for additional instructions that you need a different installation time and we will work to accommodate it.

How far in advance should I place my order?

Our themed packages are in limited supply and rent on a first come first serve basis. Please place your order early to ensure availability. This is especially necessary during times of high demand, such as holidays, back to school, graduations, and deployment homecomings as supplies rent out quickly. Our calendar is open for reservations up to 500 days in advance!

Can I request licensed themes such as Disney or children's programing characters?

Unfortunately, licensing for the use of trademarked items is not available at this time. However, we can certainly match color themes without issue, and may be able to obtain likenesses or silhouettes of characters if available through our print suppliers.

Do you give discounts to schools? YES!! We work with schools and PTAs to spread cheer to their schools. Yard Cards are available at a discount for on campus installations. You will find this listing under Special Occasions on our website. Email us for more information on our school/PTA Yard Card prices. Our "First Day of School", "Welcome Back", "We Love Our Teachers", "Class Of 2024", "Senior Day", and other school/Athletic spirit messages bring great photo opportunities to the students and families of your school!

Can I buy signs from you to keep? We are a rental only business. Purchasing is not available at this time.

We do offer select rentals with a keepsake yard card such as our graduation packages. Email us for more information.

What happens in the event of severe weather?

We live on an island in Washington so weather can be unpredictable and may delay setups, or in the worst cases prevent us from setting up your display. Inclement weather includes lightning/thunderstorms, rain, snow, high winds (20+mph) and any other Act of God that would put us or our lawn display in harm's way. For our northern service area there is the possibility that we could be unable to reach you should there be an issue with Deception Pass. If the previously mention situations arise we will first attempt to reschedule, if that is not possible you will be given a full refund.