Pen to Paper: Little Gifts to send to Pen Pals

 

 

I am getting a little bit of a late start with things today, but I made it! So today I wanted to talk about things to put inside your pen pal letters.  This is NOT a requirement, but it is something people enjoy and it gives your pen pals a little bit more of a peek into what you like too.  I usually try to include one or two little goodies in my pen pal letters, they are all small and inexpensive but still appreciated.  The key is to keep them small so they will still fit in an envelope and be flat enough to send out with a stamp or two.

 

Some of my favorite things to include:

Postcards from a recent vacation or museum visit

bookmarks

stickers

washi tape samples

tea bags

journaling cards

diecuts

sticky notes or mini note pads

fun paper clips (my favorite to send)

 

I usually include one or two but no more than three of these in a letter because it will then get too bulky, especially if it is a long letter.

 

 

 

Other ideas:

A music play list

vintage or country specific stamps

book reading recommendation list

something hand made

recipes

a small trinket from a vacation

a little piece of candy or chocolate (beware of sending these in the hot summer)

Drink mixes

Travel guides or maps from your location or country

 

 

 

So what are you favorite things to send or receive with your letters?