Who doesn't love getting mail? Not e-mail of course, but good old-fashioned, out of the postman's hands mail. I love it! (Except bills. And credit card applications. Or graduate school brochures. Most of the time mail stinks.) It's incredible how opening up the mailbox to find a handwritten note can totally change my day. It makes you feel special, like someone cared enough to take their precious time to sit down and pen out a note, just for you. (And to go through all the trouble to find a postage stamp...that can be a pain.)
Receiving a real piece of handwritten mail is a joy that has unfortunately been all but lost in today's everything-in-your-face-right-this-second digital world. I'm one who still believes in the art of letter writing, calligraphy and handsome engraved stationery. That's why I am so excited to share with y'all a wonderful idea from Amanda at Sweet Tea Paperie. She's come up with this unique concept called "The Snail Mail Project."
Amanda discovered that you can mail nearly any object through the postal service without an envelope or box, as long as it weighs less than 13 oz. As long as it has an address and proper postage, the postmaster will deliver it. That leaves some pretty neat possibilities for my next note!
After her discovery, Amanda dreamed up "The Snail Mail Project. If you sign up through her blog, she'll match you with one other registrant. You receive their address and then send them the most unique, fun piece of mail you can think of. I'm so excited to receive my partner's info and start dreaming up what fun things I can send through the mail. Who knows...maybe it will even lead to a fun pen-palmanship.
I love that Amanda is connecting people from all across the country through penmanship and creativity. I encourage all of you to participate in this fun little game along with me! You never know what you might find in your mailbox!
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