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The Essential 16

The Essential 16

Cultivate a life-giving card-writing practice

Regular price $75.00
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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:

  1. People love the art 🥳
  2. These are the cards with the most universal messages 🌎

You'll likely 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 keep 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). Sourcing locally reduces our carbon footprint and shipping costs, so you can know your dollars are doing the best they can.

P.S. The Essential 16 is our best deal! Save $32 when you buy our best-selling 16. That's like 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! 🥳 

Details

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

All cards are:

  • printed on heavy, eggshell stock
  • 4.25″ x 5.5″ 
  • included with a weighty kraft envelope and cute envelope sticker seals
  • 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.

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.

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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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Laurieej
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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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!!
Love,
Robin Hafey

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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 F Dyar
Beautiful!

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

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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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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!!!

Hi!
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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Callie H
Absolutely beautiful cards have the most perfect

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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Kim
Best Quality Cards in the USA

I am so pleased that I recently stocked up on Tiny and Snail cards during their big sale.The illustrations are beautiful! The back stories of Tiny and Snail are inspiring and the main reason I buy their cards. I send cards weekly and their designs and quality are extraordinary.

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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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Anonymous
I love these cards!

I love these cards! I really enjoy sending cards to friends and family - amplifying happy times and sharing sorrows. I routinely get texts from friends who receive T&S cards along the lines of: “this made me cry — in a good way “

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Karen Maciejewski
This was my 2nd set of the Essential 16 & The

This was my 2nd set of the Essential 16 & The Birthday pack. I send my sister at least 2 cards per week, which she has professed many times each has buoyed her spirits. I constantly collect quotes that will inspire, validate, or encourage her & love pairing one of these with the perfect card. I have also written to her husband & 3 daughters as a way of supporting them as well. I don't live close, but this is a means of staying in contact & to let them know everything they do is noticed & appreciated. I think if I had the stock"thinking of you" cards, I would not write as often because they are truly uninspiring - nothing like the beautiful art work showcased by Leah & Grace. I especially love their interaction with people who order their cards! I could easily be their friend & champion; I've grown to love them both these last 7 months!
Karen

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Mary McNamara
Inspiration

I received mine today. Beautiful! I send many cards but none as lovely as these. Can't wait to use them!

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Kimberley
Great card pack!

I love this collection! Several cards could be used for multiple occasions. And the artwork is amazing!

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Christy
Great Cards!

Fun and diverse. Great designs. I will enjoy sending and giving these cards.

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Judy Leach
Excellent Experience!

I am very pleased and impressed by the story behind Tiny & Snail, their advertising, customer service, quality of their products, and prompt fulfillment. I ordered 2 sets to get a discount, and the cost per card is much cheaper than store bought cards. The quality and uniqueness of the cards beats traditional cards, cards, too. I love having this supply on hand for special loved ones.

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Susan Sisk
My New Favorite Cards

Just received my cards and I’m sooo in love with them. I’ve already sent 2 to friends and they are really beautiful. It’s a new experience to write so much but I’m learning
Thank you will be looking at the new Bloim ones soon