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For Him / Her / Kids
Rifle Paper Co. Garden Party Stationery Set — an excuse to write real letters
Rifle Paper Co. Garden Party Social Stationery Set (12 Flat Notes)
Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose
Perfect for
- Long-distance friends
- Pen pals
- Thank-you notes
- Under $40
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Why this gift works
The Rifle Paper Co. Garden Party Stationery Set is a boxed set of 12 flat notes, about 7 by 5 inches, with 12 soft white envelopes. The notes are natural white cover paper printed in full color with Rifle Paper Co.'s hand-painted Garden Party florals, which the company paints in gouache.
Texts disappear; letters get kept. For a best friend who has moved away, a box of pretty paper is a nudge for both of you to write - give the set and ask for the first letter back.
Who is this gift for?
Great for
- A friend who moved away
- A friend who loves stationery
- Writing back and forth
Think twice if
- Neither of you writes letters
- She prefers minimal designs
The catch
Twelve notes go quickly, they are single flat cards rather than folded notes, so writing space is limited, and stamps are not included.
Skip if neither of you will actually write letters.
Key specs
| Contents | 12 flat notes, 12 envelopes |
|---|---|
| Note size | About 7 x 5 in |
| Paper | Natural white cover paper, full-color print |
| Envelopes | Soft white |
| Packaging | Matching decorative box |
| Garden Party |
Worth knowing before you buy
- Stamps are not included.
- Rifle Paper Co. paints its artwork in gouache.
Why we like it
- Beautiful hand-painted florals
- Gift-ready box
- Encourages real letters
- Handy for thank-you notes too
What to look for in a stationery gift
- Paper. Heavier cover stock feels like a real letter.
- Format. Flat notes are quick; folded cards give more room.
- Design. Pick a print that matches her taste.
Questions people ask
12 flat notes and 12 envelopes.
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