Tom’s house card

Name: Tom’s house card
Brand: Sapling Press
SKU: #1425
Price: 2.48 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (5 reviews)

$2.48 $4 In stock

Category: Card

“Sorry for my delayed response, It's just that Tom's house was broken into and he confronted the burglar and then had to go have eye surgery. And then my son had to go over and help, and then my son, he rolled his car five times on the way home. Yeah. I'm under a lot of stress.”

DETAILS //
• Size: 5.5 x 4.25
• Inside Message: blank
• Paper: ecru cotton
• Envelope: brown bag
• Printing: letterpress
• Ink: black + blue

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Customer Reviews (4.4 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Joseph Q. ★★★★★ Oct 19, 2026

The card’s text is so absurdly specific that it actually made me laugh out loud when I read it. It’s the perfect excuse for anyone who’s chronically bad at replying on time, and the print quality is crisp.

Evelyn N. ★★★★★ Oct 18, 2026

Had to send this to a friend who's notorious for slow replies, and the "Tom's house was broken into" backstory made them laugh out loud. The card's text is long enough to feel like a genuine excuse but absurd enough that everyone gets the joke.

Sebastian ★★★★★ Oct 17, 2026

I was pleasantly surprised by how detailed the story on this card is—it really captures the chaotic reality. The message about the delayed response felt authentic and made me chuckle. Perfect for sending to friends who understand life's little disasters.