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1 Be creative and make your own envelopes. The We R Memory
Keepers envelope punch board will make it quick and easy. Use the envelope liner template with pretty papers to add a custom touch to ready-made envelopes. Wax seals are making a comeback for sealing envelopes.
Successful Letter-sending Is In The Cards
aturday, April 1, kicks day (I’m behind on that). I this, and I know I will do it which is getting popular Of course, weight must be off National Letter also started the #100day- because I can’t let my pen again — you should place considered as well. These are Writing Month — and project on Feb. 22. I picked pal down. it in another envelope for just mailing basics and you
we’re not foolin’! You might a theme to make something Here are some basic mail- mailing. can find more information on
ask, “Do people still write letters and mail them?” Yes, they do. In fact, a lot of peo- ple are delighted to receive a piece of mail that is not a bill; we call it “happy mail.”
for 100 days. I chose bun- nies. You’d think they would easily multiply right? Well, I’ ve got some catching up to do on that one, too.
2 Search the internet and
print out a U.S. Postal Service letter-size mail dimension standard template to help size your sealed envelope.
ing tips in case you want to spread some handmade kind- ness and mail a card, too.
To qualify for letter post- age pricing, the envelope must be rectangular and made of paper. The max- imum size is 11 1/2 inches long by 6 1/8 inches high. It also cannot be more than 1/4-inch thick. If it is bulkier and you decide to use bubble wrap, it is now considered a package.
3 Cut out the 1/4-inch
slot to see if your sealed envelope will fit easily.
usps.com
I hope that you can send
This year, I have decid- edtogoforitandtrynew things. So far, I’ ve started an embroidery journal in which I stitch a little icon for each
Then, I got excited and signed up for a National Letter Writing Month group. I got assigned to send at least four letters to my pen pal in April. I’m very excited for
If your card is square or has a lot of embellishments and is not bendable, you should use the special but- terfly stamp that indicates it is non-machinable and will be hand-canceled.
a few cards or letters out and surprise someone this month! Although we love the ease of digital commu- nication, as crafters we ap- preciate handmade tangible pieces.
Ifyouuseawaxseal—
Happy crafting — and happy mailing!
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