The design process, sizing, materials, shipping, and every rat in the collection.
Silly Rat Collection is an independent t-shirt line by artist ArtDesignByNora, featuring original, hand-drawn rat characters printed in a vintage ink and watercolor style on soft, comfortable tees in sizes XS–5XL.
Silly Rat Collection is the work of ArtDesignByNora, an independent design studio, and every tee stars one small rodent with an outsized personality. Four things shape how a design comes together:
Yes. Every design starts as a hand-drawn sketch by ArtDesignByNora. We don't use templates or clip art — each rat character is original artwork.
Every illustration is drawn in a vintage ink and watercolor style, aiming for the feel of a nostalgic storybook rather than a modern flat graphic. At the center of it is one recurring scruffy grey rat who stands in for everyday overthinking, daily hustle, and the small, relatable misfortunes we all recognise. The expressive faces and mischievous details are the whole point — the goal is a design you understand and see yourself in at first glance.
The tees themselves come in black or white, and the artwork is printed in full color on top — so the shirt stays easy to pair with anything while the illustration keeps all its detail and warmth.
They're rat shirts through and through — but if you searched for a mouse rat shirt or a ratty t-shirt, you're in the right place. Every design features an original hand-drawn rat character.
Browsing the DesignsThe Sport category is full of rats competing with more enthusiasm than technique:
All four are hand-drawn originals, printed in full color on soft cotton in sizes XS to 5XL.
Several designs capture the pace, stress and humour of a busy working life:
Alongside them, the Work & Business category itself holds the Business Rat Tee, suited up with coffee and an ever-growing to-do list, and the “Operating on 3%” Low Battery Rat Tee for anyone visibly running on empty.
The School category covers the sweet stresses, hopes and habits of academic life — for students and educators alike:
Like everything else in the collection, the school designs are original hand-drawn artwork, DTG printed on soft Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton in sizes XS to 5XL.
The Mood & Funny category holds our most popular designs — the ones that put a daily feeling, a bit of hustle or an absurd moment straight onto a t-shirt:
The category also includes the “Not Late, Just Delayed” Rat Tee, the hopeful “Tomorrow Will Be Different” Rat Tee, the forgetful “I Remember Everything. Except That.” Rat Tee and the chronically-online Screen Addict Rat Tee. Every one is an original ArtDesignByNora hand drawing, DTG printed in full color on soft Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, in XS to 5XL with free shipping.
There are five:
Yes. The Overworked Teacher Rat Tee is drawn specifically for teacher appreciation week, back-to-school season, or an end-of-semester thank-you. The humour comes from genuine appreciation rather than complaint — a laugh, not a jab. It comes in XS to 5XL, so it works for a single gift or a whole grade-level chip-in. Our teacher appreciation t-shirt ideas guide has more suggestions.
Sizing & FitOur shirts come in a wide size range, from XS to 5XL, so there's a comfortable fit for almost everyone.
Yes — every single design in the collection is available up to 5XL, not just a selected few. Plus sizes are part of the standard range on every listing, so nothing is off-limits based on size.
They're premium unisex tees with a comfortable, true-to-size everyday fit, so ordering your usual t-shirt size works for most people. Fit can vary slightly between colours and sizes, so it's worth checking the size chart on the listing before ordering.
Materials & CareEvery shirt is a premium unisex tee made from Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, DTG (direct-to-garment) printed for a crisp, long-lasting finish. They're available in black or white, made with eco-friendly cotton, with a comfortable everyday fit — check the size chart before ordering.
Wash inside-out in cold water, skip the fabric softener, and tumble dry low or hang dry. This keeps the DTG print crisp and the cotton soft for years.
Ordering & ShippingAll Silly Rat Collection tees are sold through our Etsy shop, ArtDesignByNora. Every design on this site has its own page with a direct link to its Etsy listing.
Yes, we offer free shipping. Exact delivery estimates and any international shipping options are shown at checkout on our Etsy listing.
Because each tee is printed to order, delivery estimates depend on the design and your location. The current production and shipping estimate is shown on the Etsy listing before you check out, and you'll get tracking details once the order ships.
Our current return and exchange terms are listed on our Etsy shop page, where every order is placed and handled. If something arrives wrong or damaged, message the shop directly and we'll sort it out.
Gifts & Group OrdersYes — our original, funny rat designs make memorable, affordable gifts for birthdays, holidays, and any occasion, in sizes that fit nearly everyone. See our gifts for rat lovers guide and our crazy, cute & funny gift guide for ideas.
Yes. Because every design runs from XS to 5XL, a whole team, department, class or family can order the same design in sizes that actually fit each person — which is exactly why the sport and school designs are popular as group gifts.
Yes. Our Etsy shop has a Request Custom Order link, so you can send a custom design or personalisation request straight to the studio. You can also use the Contact shop owner button to message us about anything you're unsure of before ordering, or reach us through the contact form on this site.
You can reach us through the contact form on this site, or by messaging our Etsy shop, ArtDesignByNora, directly.