A Card Is Worth A Million Hugs

Diana Naramore • October 22, 2022

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If an image is worth a thousand words, then at Sip and Ship we believe, “A card is worth a million hugs.” Not only do the words matter —it’s how it makes us feel when we send them inside one.


With a card, you can let someone know how much they mean to you, no matter how far away. You may not get phone reception in space, but you can still mail a card from anywhere—especially from Ballard or Greenwood Sip and Ship.

We all know how important it is to keep people close—to remind them how much they mean to us —the number one reason behind every card featured in our shops. We guarantee you will always find the perfect card at Sip and Ship. If not, let our team know and we'll find it you!

While you’re here, order up a Pumpkin Pie or Snickerdoodle latte, savor a slice of our homemade harvest bread and enjoy a serine little spot that makes it easy to put to pen to paper –to say thanks for that amazing gift, or just to let someone know you’re thinking of them. We can even get your card in the mail, help you restock your in-home writing station with a book of forever stamps to boot!
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Curating unique, fun and thoughtful ways to keep you connected with your important people is our business—-because what matters to you, matters to us.

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