12 Stationery Sets That Prove Old-Fashioned Mail is Still the Best

What could be a better signature set than a custom portrait? The set comes with an illustration—from 20 up to 200 of each—and your choice of lettering color, font style, and name exactly as you’d like to see it printed. Friends and family will cherish these beautiful notes from you—of you!

$165, set of 20, riflepaperco.com

These cards with attractive floral design are 100 percent handmade from the bark of the lokta plant, that grows in abundance in the foothills of the Himalayas. Removing only the bark of the plant promotes new growth, and ensures a sustainable, eco-friendly paper-making process.

$15, set of 10, papersource.com

Say thank you from the heart. Each flat white card features a metallic gold border and the words “thank you” scrawled in dusty blue cursive lettering. The envelopes are a French blue with gold foil dots lining the inside.

$24, set of 6, sugarpaper.com

Eye-catching design can go a long way in stationery, and this one hits all the right notes with a geometric design, bright colors. and gold foil stamp. And did we mention that it's inspired by one of our all-time favorite designers?

$17, set of 16 cards and 17 envelopes, chroniclebooks.com

From Iowa-based letterpress studio Moglea comes this set of hand-painted note cards: blank 4-ply cards with minimalist blue foil and a patterned envelope with modern artistic flair.

$22.50, set of 6, shop.moglea.com

Using centuries-old Spanish techniques, Arpa Handmade produces deckle-edged cotton-and-linen paper. They come in a spectrum of colors: blush pinks, dreamy blues, sage greens, and elegant neutrals.

Starting at $20, set of 6, orangeartstore.com

Featuring a blooming hydrangea in periwinkle, one of Martha’s favorites. This boxed set comes with 10 matching cards and envelopes printed on cotton paper, made in America.

$29, set of 10, crane.com

Stationery that looks good and does good for the enviornment? Now that’s a winning proposition. With these notecards, not only will you be in awe of the luxe, recycled paper, but a tree will be newly planted in your honor.

$37, set of 20, paperculture.com

We’re mesmerized by the art of marbling with it’s whirly-swirly designs and experimental nature. And it makes for a whimsical look on a set of personalized notecards, courtesy of artist Cat Seto of Ferme à Papier.

$21.70, set of 10, papier.com

Vermont artist Katharine Watson block-prints each card and envelope with her lovely hand-carved designs, inspired by vintage textiles.

$16 for 6, katharinewatson.com

Don’t just send a card; give them a keepsake to treasure! Each note card in this set is illustrated with custom chalk-art by Valerie McKeehan. Gorgeous flowers frame the hand-scrawled lettering of “Thank you” for a beautiful expression of your appreciation.

$20, set of 8, lilyandval.com