• Two decorative boxes with intricate designs and text, placed on a light surface with a candle and flowers in the background.
  • Blank card with pen and stationery items on a pink background
  • All the swears and all the prayers - in hand
  • Hand holding a card with a pink lotus flower design and text against a blurred floral background
  • Greeting card with fox illustration on a blue surface with coffee and candles.
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Cultivate a life-giving card-writing practice

The Essential 16

The Essential 16

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A stash of beautiful and versatile cards can help you write more often to the people you love.

These are our 16 best-selling cards which means two things: 

🥳 People love the art &

🌎 These are the cards with the most universal messages.

You're likely going to want to send all of these designs to more than one person and for more than one occasion.

These 16 cards will:

  • prevent you from last-minute "I need a card" panic 😅
  • help you find the words that people need to hear from you 💕
  • give you a way to shift your day when you need a moment of beauty, creativity, and calm.🌿


These 16 cards are the perfect tool to take a few mindful moments to refocus on what matters most— loving the people in your life while you’re still both here, and leaving behind a legacy once you’re gone. (Which is hopefully many, many years from now! But the best time to begin is today, so let's get started. 💃)


The Essential 16 also comes with a guide brimming with our best tips for cultivating a more life-giving, card-writing routine (which makes a great reference guide to have in your stash!)


We care that our cards are gentle on the earth and support fair wages, so we source our paper, envelopes, and printing all from Wisconsin, where our tiny studio is based (and happens to be a paper capital). Locally sourcing our products reduces our carbon footprint and shipping costs, so you can know that your dollars are doing the best in the world that they can.

 

P.S. The Essential 16 is our best deal. Save $32 when you buy our best-selling 16—that's the same as getting 5 free cards!

P.P.S If you sign up for our newsletter (one that people genuinely adore!) as a welcome gift, we'll pop 3 more cards into your first purchase! 🥳 

Product Details

This abundant bundle includes 16 of our most-popular-of-all-time cards.

All Cards are:
-printed on heavy, eggshell stock
-4.25″ x 5.5″
-come with a weighty kraft envelope and cute envelope sticker seal
-blank inside so you can express yourself
-made in the U.S.A.

This set also comes with a mini-guide to inspire you on your card-writing journey.

What do the cards say?

*All the cards are blank inside — it’s one of our intentional design choices because we believe people in YOUR life need to hear YOUR words more than ours. Below you can read the beautiful quotes (paired with art) that are on the outside of these 16 curated cards!

1. "May All Your Wishes Come True." (Birthday Cake with Dandelion 'Candles')

2. "Just sitting here thinking of the marvel that is YOU" (Jungle leaves with pink background)

3. "Here's to Healing, Hope, Hugs, and Hanging on." - Elizabeth Highsmith (Bouquet on peach background)

4. "You're a stardust & fireworks kind of wonderful." (Camping scene with fireworks)

5. "May You Flourish" (flowering pea vines)

6. "Some people are so much sunshine to the square inch" -Walt Whitman (Small daisies on teal)

7. "Shine like the universe is yours." -Rumi (Brushstroke sunflowers)

8."All the Swears and All the Prayers" -Annie Daniel (wild roses)

9. "Grateful we are connected" (Mountain reflection in lake)

10. "If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is Thank You that will be enough." -Meister Eckhart (Sunflowers at sunset)

11. "Life is sweeter with you."

12. "You've been through a lot." (Lotus flower)

13. "There is Magic in Every Stage." (Milkweed, Monarch, and the Moon)

14. "May you read some excellent books this year." (Cat, tea, and books)

15. "It's okay to rest" (sleeping fox)

16. (no words -- Sunflowers, goldfinches, and the moon.)

All quotes have been used with permission, are in the public domain, or are original phrases by us, Tiny and Snail.

Shipping

Free shipping for orders $75+ within the USA

Return Policy

We want you to be super happy with your order! If something seems amiss, we accept returns of unused and unopened merchandise within 60 days of delivery.

We are committed to:

  • Printing and paper sourced in the U.S.A.
  • Supporting the USPS
  • Donating part of our profits to planting trees and spinal cord research
  • Choosing environmentally friendly processes
  • providing excellent customer service
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Ljenkins
Oh, my gosh; I love these cards!

Oh, my gosh; I love these cards! I have received some from a friend that I loved so much I had to buy some myself. They are beautiful; I even love these cards envelopes and the eco- conscious packaging. Thank you!

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Beverly Aurand
Essential 16 cards are, in fact, essential!

I have moved a lot over my lifetime, especially from grades K- 12, and leaving friends behind is hard, as is making new friends.

I have always written letters to the friends that I knew I wouldn’t see again. Getting a letter means you can read again what someone took the time and effort to share with you.

Put that letter into a beautiful, heavyweight card and you have something special to hang up in your room and look at and re-read multiple times.

This collection of beautifully designed and crafted cards provides the just right card for almost any occasion.

And they’re perfect for filling your own heart with love, too.

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Pam McClintock
I enjoy sending cards to my family and friends.

I have always enjoyed buying and sending cards to my family and special people. Having an awesome go to stack is heaven. Your cards are so beautiful. The sayings and quotes are perfect. I know I will be sending these quickly and will be ordering more.

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My go-to cards, for all occasions

I admit it, I’ve become a card snob! It’s true. I don’t even want to look at other cards. Oh, I may, if I need to kill some time, but Tiny and Snail cards are my new love. ❤️ I don’t pick up other cards and look them over and ponder the messages, admire the card stock, artwork, colors, etc., the way I do T& S cards. I am sending cards out regularly now, something I have not done in DECADES, really, ever! I may have worried a few people, no I am not sick! I have just discovered these beautiful new cards that I want to share with them. Thank you, Tiny and Snail, for sharing your artwork and your story with us.
Final (very serious thought): wouldn’t it be a beautiful thing if you wrote a book, a memoir? I would pre-order it on the spot. Audible version please.

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Jackie
I just ordered my first set, and I’m amazed at

I just ordered my first set, and I’m amazed at how I now want to send more cards to more people. These are truly beautiful cards meticulously paired with handsome envelopes and…stickers! Thank you, T and S; I’ll be back!

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Maria

Quality cards, cute design and text!

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Todd Castaldi
I bought the Essential 16 pack for my wife’s birthday!

I bought The Essential 16 pack for my wife’s birthday. She loves stationary and this was definitely one of her favorite gifts this year! Your story touched us both, thank you for sharing your journey and keep being awesome! Thank You!

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Pamela Reynolds
Beautiful! And already in the

Beautiful! And already in the mail!!!

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Jeff Porteous
Loved the card shown on the right

Loved the card shown on the right. Brought a lot of emotion since it was perfect for my (two years deceased) closest friend. Since I couldn’t send it to her (other than in my heart), I sent it to a mutual friend—in her honor—who is missing her as I am. That’s a lot of weight for a card to carry, but this one was sure up to the task. Thanks so much.

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Robin
These cards ARE works of art ( heart!)!!

These cards ARE works of art ( heart!)!! They can be enjoyed for their heartfelt messages AND framed to be inspiration over and over again!!
Thank you Tiny and Snail!!
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Kimberly

Love the quality and heartfelt sentiments!

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Shirley Lohman
Thoughtful cards for thoughtful messages.

Your beautiful cards are fun for happy occasions but are especially helpful when looking for a card that expresses my feelings when someone is going through a tough time. I’ve recently chosen two cards to send to loved ones going through illnesses. Thank you for putting into words and art what we want to say.

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Molly Bannister
Wonderful batch of cards!

For my second order, I ordered The Essential 16. I often send notes to people and these cards captured everything I want to say. I’ve already sent a few cards to my friends and they have responded that I gave them the support they needed. The artwork is beautiful and the message is even more beautiful.
Thank you so much!

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Leslie G Landrum
The Essential Sixteen

This is a wonderful collection of cards that covers the gamut of reasons we correspond with one another. Blank inside, they have plenty of room for writing a personal message. The cards are of excellent quality, as always.

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Brenda
Beautiful!

High quality product, both in paper and art. I will definitely purchase again.

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Wendy

Such beautiful cards! Wonderful quality and sentiments. Looking forward to sending out a few tomorrow.

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Lori Ann Bach
Cards that say what you would in real life

I love this company SO much! You know how you can search for cards and never find something that says what you would really say in real life? Search no more! These cards are beautiful, poignant, REAL, and fun. I don't think I will ever buy cards anywhere else!

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Tisha

Loved all of these cards! So much love in them!

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Ewanna

Cards are lovely and just perfect for all the occassions you may need a card!

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Anonymous
The Essential Tiny & Snail package

I was looking forward to receiving my package of your assorted cards but what I received was so much more. The way it was all packaged and presented made me feel like I had received more than an "order" of cards, it felt like I had received a gift. I appreciate how much thought and consideration has gone into creating an opportunity for mindfulness and sharing our love.

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Karen D
First purchase

The cards are absolutely beautiful. Just what I needed after recently reading “The Correspondent”. They are encouraging me to write and connect more. My order came quickly. I plan to order more.

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Sheryl
Sending joy and kindness

Absolutely in love with these cards . Might be my all time favorite

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Fancychickpea
Thank you!!!

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This is my second batch I have ordered from Tiny and Snail, and I LOVE them! I have been writing cards to friends I haven't talked to in a while, and they have initiated phone calls and outings. The cards have given life and energy to friendships I've had for a long time. People love getting cards out of the blue! I even wrote out one to my daughter who was having a rough time and she said it really helped her! Who knew writing out cards could generate such happiness 😊 Thank you!!! Keep on keeping on! Sending love to you gals!!!

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Carol

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Callie H
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Absolutely beautiful cards have the most unique sayings on them. I have been so excited to write to friends and coworkers because some of the cards seem like they’ve been perfectly matched for them. Love the cards and love the company/mission. Thank you for creating such meaningful art to share.

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Holly

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Kim
Best Quality Cards in the USA

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Pamela A
Wonderful note writing tools!

I have been a note writer for a long time, and I am thrilled to have found these cards! This is my 3rd or 4th order, and this set has a little of everything. Beautiful art, great quality, and phrases for every occasion.

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