Send Some Letters!

THERE’S SOMETHING so special about recieving a letter. In all the ways this person could have communicated with you, with a stroke of a keypad or the touch of a phone, they chose to pull out paper and pen and handwrite an entire letter, seal it with a stamp, and post it to you. It gives you such a warm, fuzzy feeling in your chest – and it’s something tangible, something you can keep forever. Emails and texts can be deleted – letters are for keeping.

Sitting down to write a letter can seem daunting (and a bit boring). But there are SO many things you can send via post, and so many different ways to brighten someone’s day. So grab some envelopes, stamps + glitter, and get ready to share alotta love.

DECORATING THE ENVELOPE

kiss marks
string / twine
paint
stickers !!
lil collages
glitter / sparkles
washi tape
small doodles / caricatures

 

WHAT TO WRITE

lists
- a list of memories you and they have
- a list of things you like about them
- a list of reasons you’re sending the letter
- a list of places you want to visit with them
- a list of things you wish you could send,
but can’t because your envelope’s too small
- a list of movies to watch
- a list of books to read
- a list of music to listen to
- a list of places to eat/shop/drink coffee at
in their area (requires a bit of research)

poetry. If you can write (and even if you can’t),
poetry is a personal, beautiful thing to recieve.
you could also enclose someone else’s poetry!

where you would take them out for
breakfast/dinner/lunch if you were with them

WHAT TO ENCLOSE

a tea bag
glitterrrr!! (might want to include a note apologising for the mess)
photos / polaroids
a packet of hot chocolate / hot cocoa
face masks
friendship bracelets
a memory stick! (this is my favourite idea. you can send photos,
videos, movies, tv shows, playlists/music, longer writing,
links to favourite blogs … anything!)
small chain necklaces
a sample of fancy shampoo
temporary tattoos
art (your own, or others you’ve seen!)
a packer of sunflower / wildflower seeds
ripped out magazine / newspaper articles
paint samples (try colours that evoke certain emotions)
pressed flowers or leaves
pages from your journal
a spritz of perfume! so romantic and sweet

SIGNING OFF

love,
kind regards,
yours,
sincerely,
hugs,
thinking of you,
sending my love,
see you soon,
forever yours,
cheers,
missing you,

Letters are a unique way to stay in touch with those who are far away, but don’t forget about those nearby! Even if they’re just around the corner, a letter stuffed with handwritten memories, photos, pressed flowers, glitter and art, tied together with kiss marks and perfume – it’s sure to brighten someone’s day immensely !!