Two letterpress cards, two different sending jobs
The Plant by the Window Letterpress Card and the Happy Holidays (Greenery) Card share the same folded size and a blank interior, but they solve different problems. One is a plant-themed note for a plant lover; the other is a greenery holiday card built for seasonal sending. The choice comes down to occasion, packaging, and how many you need.
Both are printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper, and both are blank inside. That means your message, not the printed greeting, does the work. The differences that matter are the imagery, the envelope and sleeve setup, and the option to buy a single card or a boxed set.
Side-by-side: design, packaging, and quantity
- Printing method: Plant by the Window combines hand-carved woodblocks and polymer plates; Happy Holidays is printed from hand-carved woodblocks. Both are letterpress, so expect the tactile impression typical of the process.
- Paper: Both cards use 100% post-consumer recycled paper, so neither is the obvious eco-choice over the other on stock alone.
- Interior: Both are blank inside. Neither includes a printed greeting or message.
- Envelope and sleeve: Plant by the Window ships with a matching soft white envelope in a protective cello sleeve. Happy Holidays includes a matching envelope and an optional cello sleeve.
- Buying options: Plant by the Window is available as a single card. Happy Holidays is available as a single card or a boxed set of six, packaged in a recyclable paper box.
- Price: Plant by the Window is listed at USD 3.66 (catalog comparison price USD 6.00); Happy Holidays is listed at USD 4.50 (catalog comparison price USD 6.00).
When the Plant by the Window Card fits better
Choose the Plant by the Window card when the recipient is a plant person and the occasion is not tied to a specific holiday. Because the card is blank inside, it works for a housewarming, a thank-you, a thinking-of-you note, or a birthday message. The plant-by-the-window imagery gives you a natural prompt for a personal note about a shared plant, a new home, or a small everyday observation.
The single-card format also suits one-off sending. If you need just one card and want a matching envelope included, this card covers that without committing to a set. The trade-off is that there is no multi-pack option in the supplied catalog information, so a long holiday list would mean buying multiple singles.
Plant by the Window card details that affect your choice
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Plant by the Window Letterpress Card: Letterpress printed from a combination of hand-carved woodblocks and polymer plates on 100% post-consumer recycled paper The mixed woodblock and polymer process gives the card its printed character; the recycled stock matters if paper sourcing is part of your decision.
Plant by the Window Letterpress Card
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Plant by the Window Letterpress Card: Card measures 4.25 x 5.5" when folded and is blank inside A standard folded note size with a blank interior, so your message sets the tone rather than a printed greeting.
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Plant by the Window Letterpress Card: Comes with a matching soft white envelope and ships in a protective cello sleeve You can send it without buying an envelope separately, and the sleeve protects the letterpress surface before mailing.
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Plant by the Window Letterpress Card: Available as a single card Best for one-off notes; no boxed set is listed in the supplied information.
When the Happy Holidays Greenery Card fits better
Choose the Happy Holidays (Greenery) Card when you are sending for the winter holidays and want a greenery-themed design. The optional cello sleeve lets you decide whether each card needs extra protection, and the boxed set of six is the practical choice if you are mailing to several people.
The boxed set is packaged in a recyclable paper box, which keeps the packaging consistent with the recycled paper stock. If you only need one holiday card, the single-card option is available. The trade-off compared with the Plant by the Window card is that the Happy Holidays design is seasonal, so it is less versatile outside the holiday window.
Happy Holidays Greenery card details that affect your choice
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Happy Holidays (Greenery) Card: Letterpress printed from hand-carved woodblocks on 100% post-consumer recycled paper Hand-carved woodblock printing gives the greenery design its texture, and the recycled paper matches the stock used across both cards.
Happy Holidays (Greenery) Card
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Happy Holidays (Greenery) Card: Cards measure 4.25 x 5.5" when folded and are blank inside The same folded size as the Plant by the Window card, with a blank interior for your own holiday message.
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Happy Holidays (Greenery) Card: Each card is packaged with a matching envelope and optional cello sleeve Envelopes are included, and the optional sleeve lets you choose whether to add protection per card.
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Happy Holidays (Greenery) Card: Available as a single card or set of six (packaged in a recyclable paper box) The set of six is the efficient option for a holiday mailing list; the single card suits a one-off send.
Decision rules for picking between them
- If the recipient is a plant lover and the occasion is not a holiday: Choose the Plant by the Window card. Its plant imagery and blank interior suit everyday notes, and it comes with a matching envelope.
- If you are sending holiday greetings to several people: Choose the Happy Holidays boxed set of six. It gives you six cards and envelopes in one recyclable paper box.
- If you need just one holiday card: The Happy Holidays single card covers that, with an optional cello sleeve.
- If you want the lowest listed price per single card: The Plant by the Window card is listed at USD 3.66 versus USD 4.50 for the Happy Holidays single card; compare that against the set price if you need multiple cards.
- If you want a printed message inside: Neither card includes one in the supplied information; both are blank inside, so plan to write your own note.
What the supplied information does not tell you
The supplied records do not include care instructions, mailing guidance, or compatibility details beyond the card size and envelope inclusion. If you need specific advice on mailing letterpress cards or protecting the printed surface, check with the store directly rather than assuming a procedure. The absence of that information here is a limit of this comparison, not a statement about the cards themselves.