So do you want to spoil your pallies with some nice goodies but aren't quite sure what to send?
Do remember that you don't have to get your pallie goodies to along with their letter. If your pallie really enjoys your correspondence then they shouldn't mind not receiving anything but a lovely letter from you.
However if your pallie gets all touchy about you not sending them loads of pressies then I think it's about time you give them the heave ho!
And if you are only into snail mail for the gifts then shame on you! Dishonour on you! And dishonour on your cow!
However, if you've been writing to your lovely pallie for a while and you feel like you would like to treat them a little then here are some ideas to get your mind thinking!
Do remember that you don't have to get your pallie goodies to along with their letter. If your pallie really enjoys your correspondence then they shouldn't mind not receiving anything but a lovely letter from you.
However if your pallie gets all touchy about you not sending them loads of pressies then I think it's about time you give them the heave ho!
And if you are only into snail mail for the gifts then shame on you! Dishonour on you! And dishonour on your cow!
However, if you've been writing to your lovely pallie for a while and you feel like you would like to treat them a little then here are some ideas to get your mind thinking!
So you can go the traditional route with these ideas...
Stationery
It's pretty clear that if you like writing letters then you are most likely a stationery lover. Am I not correct? Yes, I'm looking at you missy, you with the hoard of letter paper! It's most likely your pallie is a stationery lover too.
So why not send along some lovely little stationery goodies such as -
Letters sets
Sticky notes
Paperclips
Mini notebooks
Pens
Stickers
Project life cards
Washi samples
Die-cuts
Paper ephemera
Ink stamps
Planner charms
Adhesive crystals/enamel dots
Cards
Postcards
List pads
Other craft supplies -
Trims and ribbon
Beads
Buttons
Sequin mixes
Patterned paper
Glitter
Paper flowers
Items that are personal to you
Show your pallie a little something of yourself. No...not dodgy pictures or just loads and loads of awkward looking selfies. People don't need to see that. That's right, put those things away...
Basic things, like things that give your pallie an idea of where you live and what it's like -
Things from where you live
Ink stamps
Planner charms
Adhesive crystals/enamel dots
Cards
Postcards
List pads
Other craft supplies -
Trims and ribbon
Beads
Buttons
Sequin mixes
Patterned paper
Glitter
Paper flowers
Items that are personal to you
Show your pallie a little something of yourself. No...not dodgy pictures or just loads and loads of awkward looking selfies. People don't need to see that. That's right, put those things away...
Basic things, like things that give your pallie an idea of where you live and what it's like -
Things from where you live
Leaflets
Artisan local foodstuffs (like sweets, cakes, biscuits...not like a leg of lamb or something...)
Post cards
History sheets of your town/city
Magnets
Handmade local items
Things that make you happy.
Things to open when...(angry, happy, sad, bored)
Your to-do list
Your favourite tea/sweets
Pictures of you and your family.
Your favourite tea/sweets
Pictures of you and your family.
Swatches of favourite...
Nail Polishes
Washi tapes
Paints
Pens
Handmade items
I absolutely love receiving handmade items that my pallie has especially made. I think I treasure these most and they have a place of honour on my craft desk.
It doesn't have to be big or even the brilliant thing. If you've made an effort to make something for your pallie they are sure to love it!
Info/about me booklet
Art journal pages
Handmade Jewellery/charms
Handmade embellishments
Mixed media art tags
Handmade tags
ATCs.
Handmade envelopes
A quotes book
Doodles
Mail art
Mini art journal
Mandala/painted stones
Handmade notebooks
Handmade bookmark
Shaker pockets
Random items
You don't just have to send stationery! Your allies might have other likes too. The possibilities are endless! Just don't go OTT!
Your could send -
Small candles/wax melts
Tea/drink sachets
Socks
Nail art supplies
Make-up
Banners
Bunting
Mini Dreamcatchers
Cosmetic samples
Bath and shower goodies
Thinking out of the box
Get creative! If you can send it in a letter, then why not? (so long as it's not inappropriate)
Lists can tell you a lot about a person. There are loads of ideas for lists. And they don't just have to be about you. Sometimes it's nice way of giving your pen-pal ideas or inspiration.
Song playlist
Pamper day list
Rainy day list
Things your pallie should try
How to be happy
Things to do that make you happy
Things to do when you're sad/angry/bored
Your 'To be Read' list
Your bucket list
Things you would like to learn
Things you do to stay creative
Thing you do on a sick day
Funny things you or your family and friends have said.
Your favourite websites
Inside your bag list
Overheard conversations can be great entertainment for your pallie. If you can't fit it in your letter anywhere you can always write down what you heard in a list or story form.
Things to do when you're sad/angry/bored
Your 'To be Read' list
Your bucket list
Things you would like to learn
Things you do to stay creative
Thing you do on a sick day
Funny things you or your family and friends have said.
Your favourite websites
Inside your bag list
Overheard conversations can be great entertainment for your pallie. If you can't fit it in your letter anywhere you can always write down what you heard in a list or story form.
Mail tags are a nice little addition. It gives you the chance to ask questions that wouldn't otherwise fit in a letter. It can turn into a game if you want to get creative. Instead of asking just questions you could ask for random items - doodles, pictures of particular things, a paperclip, favourite washi swatches...again,you could even have a scavenger hunt! Get creative!
Travel journals/postcards - if you have a creative pallie you could exchange a travel journal. Or instead of writing on letter paper you could write in the journal instead - the cost of posting might be higher but it would be fun to look back on what was written. The only down side is when it is finished with is deciding who gets to keep it! Perhaps both of you could send your own so you both get to have a keepsake.
A Happiness jar can be a lovely thing to have especially if you're having a particularly crap day and are in need of a pick me up. Why not start one with your pen-pals and get them to send you little bits for it. So long as the bits aren't very big you can put lots of lovely things in them like quotes, doodles, jokes, nice printed out pictures...anything you can think of that will fit in a jar.
Care packages
If you have known your pallie for a long while and you really want to treat them you could send a care package. This is especially nice if you live in different countries and have different foods or cultures.
Of course agree with each other about sending and the expectations of this. If you send a care package expecting one back and your pallie is thinking "WTF? I never agreed to this" they might be slightly annoyed with you...
Here are some care package ideas -
Items from your hometown
Food package
Pamper package
Crafty kits
Art supplies
Fitness package
Coffee package
Tea package
Rainbow packages
Box of Sunshine (everything is yellow and happy)
Self care packages
Glitter package
Open when...(sad, happy, angry etc)
Chocolate package
Baby care package
Seasonal care packages
Nurse/doctor/teacher survival care package
There is so much you can send to your pallie to give them a smile!
Just get creative!
I hope I've helped a little!
Toodles for now!
Dannii
Travel journals/postcards - if you have a creative pallie you could exchange a travel journal. Or instead of writing on letter paper you could write in the journal instead - the cost of posting might be higher but it would be fun to look back on what was written. The only down side is when it is finished with is deciding who gets to keep it! Perhaps both of you could send your own so you both get to have a keepsake.
A Happiness jar can be a lovely thing to have especially if you're having a particularly crap day and are in need of a pick me up. Why not start one with your pen-pals and get them to send you little bits for it. So long as the bits aren't very big you can put lots of lovely things in them like quotes, doodles, jokes, nice printed out pictures...anything you can think of that will fit in a jar.
Care packages
If you have known your pallie for a long while and you really want to treat them you could send a care package. This is especially nice if you live in different countries and have different foods or cultures.
Of course agree with each other about sending and the expectations of this. If you send a care package expecting one back and your pallie is thinking "WTF? I never agreed to this" they might be slightly annoyed with you...
Here are some care package ideas -
Items from your hometown
Food package
Pamper package
Crafty kits
Art supplies
Fitness package
Coffee package
Tea package
Rainbow packages
Box of Sunshine (everything is yellow and happy)
Self care packages
Glitter package
Open when...(sad, happy, angry etc)
Chocolate package
Baby care package
Seasonal care packages
Nurse/doctor/teacher survival care package
There is so much you can send to your pallie to give them a smile!
Just get creative!
I hope I've helped a little!
Toodles for now!
Dannii
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