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Read the Things We Share in Letters!
Creating something personal and putting it out into the world is always a vulnerable act. When I designed my friendship booklet — a cute, creative way for people to connect with penpals — I poured my heart into it. It was more than just paper and stickers. It was about human connection. About nostalgia. About…
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After months of feeling like I was drowning in gray days, I booked a trip to Cebu. I didn’t know what I was looking for—maybe just an escape. What I got was something much deeper: healing in little plates of seafood, the golden silence of sunsets, and paintbrushes dipped in salt-kissed breeze. Cebu City: A…
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Another one of my pen pals sent me this fantastic Gelli Print art. I need to start creating with my Gelli Print materials. There are so many techniques to try! Have you done Gelli Printing? Please share any tips and tricks with us.
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One of my pen pals sent me her artwork. I love sharing artwork with everyone. Keeping them in an envelope doesn’t allow them to shine. Don’t you think so?
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Our very first in-person meetup for 2024 commenced with an envelope-making activity. We brought our paper, scissors, and glue. I got my favorite envelope stencil and several old folders. We first created a folder stencil to create paper envelopes. It’s one of those therapeutic activities that relaxes you. It’s fun, colorful, and advantageous. Plus, we…
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Congratulations to our winners! Second Place Member # 00033 Second Place Prize First Place Member # 00002 First Place Prize Thank you so much for participating in our First Anniversary Photo Contest. You’ll receive your prizes soon. Until our next contest…
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Greece was one of my travel bucket lists. It finally happened last March. The vibe of Greek mythology was everywhere. It was fascinating. Unfortunately, the pathway to the ancient historical sites wasn’t disabled-friendly. Still, I had a goal. I made it to the Acropolis Hill and sat by the foot of the Parthenon. It was…
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Are you familiar with Mixed Media art? I have a penpal from Latvia who loves to sew stuff together no matter what material. She also loves to glue things on whatever she has combined. Instead of throwing away cutout edges, a piece of unwanted fabric, or yarn, she creates her art with all of them.…
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I want to start a series of posts regarding mail art I receive. It is going to be an excellent way of promoting one’s work. This one is a birthday postcard I received from one of our Lifetime Members. I honestly wish I could draw. All I know is stick figure or abstract. HaHa!
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Do you ever get that “writing funk” feeling? No matter how much you try to write something, nothing comes out. That’s what I’ve been experiencing since last year’s last quarter. After I succeeded in sending out some letters and even posted a blog about traveling, I suddenly fell off the letter-writing bandwagon. During that, I…
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