Thanks, PostMuse for pointing this one out for me…

She mentioned in a comment to one of my posts that she knew of a small book made from five envelopes. It’s cute and handy! Not only highly useful, but could make great mini gifts! And it looks like they could be made in a very short amount of time with very little material.

Go check it out: Mini Envelope Book

Tags: book, booklet, Crafts, mini envelope book, project

For all your crafty types, here is a fantastic tutorial on how to create a BEAUTIFUL 5-pocket portfolio that is great for many things. This one was designed with the theme of travel, but the pockets are such that you hold a lot of great correspondence items in it.

This would also make a great low-cost gift for a lucky pen pal!

Tags: Crafts, envelope book, how-to, portfolio, tutorial

Len from Celebrating Life’s Memories has created a great tutorial for a sweet letter box that she uses in her family to continue a tradition of swapping letters between family members. She’s got pictures and instructions that make it easy. Go check it out, crafty people!

Letter Box by Len

Tags: craft, Crafts, family, letter box, letter crafts, letter writing, letters, traditions

I guess I’m on a roll with mail art this week. Recently I read an interview with a mail artist and thought it was interesting. He makes mail art out of junk mail. I don’t know about you, but I have a gazillion pieces of junk mail and hate it. He has a great solution for it!

So, go check out the interview with Artist Rev K over at the Bearded Bunny Blog.

Also, on the same topic I’d like to recommend the book Creative Correspondence. They have a great section about how to creatively repurpose junk mail.

Tags: Crafts, junk mail, letter writing, letters, Link, mail art

I love handmade stuff, so I love to support artists and craftsman trying to make a living creating beautiful things.

Thus, here is list of 5 sweet gifts under $10 for people who love letters and letter writing. It’s a cheap and easy way to give gifts on a budget!

Letterpress Giraffe Cards

Write a Letter Button

Woodland Envelopes

Vintage Atlas Map Envelopes

Handmade Address Book

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