DIY Letter-Writing Kit

I was recently inspired to put together a little box for, letter writing utensils, partially because my room is still recovering from a minor stationary splurge I had at Walmart.

So.... this morning I ventured into the garage and found a little biscuit tin, wiped it out and made a little letter-writing kit.  Since it's National Letter Writing Month, I thought I'd share it with you all.

I put all the mail I have yet to buy stamps for and send out at the bottom and all my other supplies (like those 5 million gel pens) on top.

Here is a little list of suggestions, for what materials might come in handy...

1. A biscuit tin/ cardboard box
2. Pens and all kinds of writing utensils
3. Washi tape
4. Glue
4. Stamps
5. Ink
6. Scissors
7. Envelopes
8. Room for outgoing mail
9. Creativiiiiiity

I wanted to add a few envelopes that were a little more interesting than, you're average business envelopes so, using Secret Pie Shop's envelope template.  I made envelopes out of magazine pages.

The letter-writing box was a success, I even got my little sisters to test it out.

They're the cutest.  

So they're you have it.  I look forward to using my biscuit tin, gone stationary haven.  A kit like this, could even be a fun gift for someone you want to write back and forth.  All you need to add is stamps.  Hope you enjoy!

-Madsyroo xx

Snail Mail

Who doesn't love an envelope bearing paw-some cat puns?

My DIY postcard

Dear.... YOU,

Let's write letters more and maybe send a postcard or two?

Sincerely yours,

Madeline :)

It's spring break, and with more free time, I've spent a little bit of time writing letters.  I even made a postcard!  (I was inspired by this lovely article by Prada for Breakfast)  It's easy to forget in a world full of emails, texts and snaps, the power of a handwritten message.

Don't get me wrong, I am so thankful for the wonderful world of technology, that's at my disposal when it comes to long distance communication but I love the feeling of opening a mail box, to a letter with my name on it, in familiar handwriting.

Snail mail says, I've been thinking of you.  Snail mail says, you're worth the effort of writing this thing, driving it to a post office and buying a stamp.  Snail mail says, I care.

So, as you can see I'm all for occasionally spreading love via snail mail.  I hope you are too. :)