In a world of instant communication – texts, emails, video calls – there is something comforting about taking relationships offline and sending greetings via the postal system. There is the thought and intention that goes into finding a card, writing a note, addressing the envelope, buying a stamp, putting the finished item in a mailbox. Then there is the joy of receiving personal mail; the unique delight of opening up a tiny little door and spotting a letter with a hand-written address. We feel loved. We feel connected.
Letters are powerful.
*This would be the point of the morning where I let you all know that Canada Post is officially on strike. It happened yesterday and I am so clueless about local/national news – I read BBC news and that is IT – that I didn’t even realize this was on the horizon. Demerit to me for a lack of social awareness. So, not only is it ironic I’m writing about sending things through the mail but, also ironically, until this strike is resolved I won’t be able to send out any giveaway goodies. They will come your way…it just might take a bit longer than I had anticipated.
With that in mind – and with deep gratitude for bloggers like Engie, San, and Birchie who have set an example and encouraged this blogging pen pal situation* – today’s giveaway is assorted stationary for letter writing.
*There is absolutely no need to be a blogger to put your name in the proverbial hat for these prizes!
Without further ado:
1. Blank Floral Cards (12)
If you like cards, if you like florals, and if you like to actually be able to seal an envelope around your note – this is the collection for you.
2. Bright and Happy Postcards (30)
Aren’t these cheerful? The only thing missing is a lighthouse!
3. Cheeky Postcards (20)
I will admit I was distressed by the toilet paper art. Correct toilet paper placement is no laughing matter. I’m only showing four cards; each one – of the 20 – is different, but this gives you a general idea of what to expect. (When I saw the Take It Tea-sy I immediately thought of Jenny.)
HOW TO ENTER + OTHER DETAILS
Here’s how the giveaway will work: to enter, simply leave a comment on this post telling me:
- which of the card/postcard options above is your favourite and/or the last piece of “snail mail” you received that made you smile
Next Wednesday (20 November), I will close the comments on this post and will use a random number generator to select three numbers to represent “winning” comments and will e-mail those readers – in the order their “number” was selected – to get their mailing address. The first number will get first choice, the second number second choice, etc. I’ll announce the winners next Saturday (in time for another giveaway), and will get these cards sent out to the lucky recipients in short order when our national postal system is up and running again. Sigh.
Happy writing, friends!
Also…drumroll.
The winner of the Sprouted Planner Giveaway is…Michelle! Getting up at 3:30 am gave her early-bird status and the random generator happened to reward her enthusiasm! Congrats and I can’t wait to hear how you use the planner. I have a hunch you will have lots of creative ideas. I will be taking notes!
Your turn. Of the options above, would your first choice be #1 (floral cards), #2 (happy postcards), or #3 (cheeky postcards)? Do you frequently send/receive snail mail? What was the last piece of mail that made you smile?
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San
Oh, another wonderful giveaway. Elisabeth, you’re outdoing yourself this month! These sets of cards are ALL delightful but I think my favorite is the cheeky set 🙂 These cards make me smile!! Coincidentally, I think the last piece of lovely snail mail was from you at our old address…. so now I need to get started on sending (and receiving) mail at our new place <3
Thank you for this giveaway! I love it.
mbmom11
I love the floral cards- simply beautiful and classic. The others are cute, but the floral cards have glorious colors.
I like to send cards- I used to write letters and cards all the time.
I would carefully select cards to suit the friend’s mood/occasion. However, as years go by, and contact with old friends drop off, I do it less. I have made an effort to send a card at least one a month to a friend who retired. And I always send thank you cards for gifts. My kids know that if they get a present from someone, I’ll gave a card ready for them to fill out.
I received a cute card from my big sister a few weeks ago- silly and encouraging- after we got some rough news. I just sent her a card featuring adorable hedgehogs back.