carte nouvelle excuse

The cotton paper has such a nice, soft texture, and the letterpress print gives it an elegant, handmade feel. I sent this to a friend who just had a baby, and the blank inside let me write a personal note. Perfect for a unique, simple congratulations.

The envelope looks like a tiny brown lunch bag, which makes the joke land even better when you hand it over. The letterpress ink is crisp and deep black against the cotton paper, so it feels like a classy way to bail on plans. I already sent it to my brother as a congratulations card, and he laughed

The thick white cotton paper and letterpress print give it this lovely, tactile heft that makes the joke feel almost elegant. I sent one to my brother with a congratulations message inside about his new puppy, and his reaction was worth every penny.