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Turning Snail Mail Into Crafty Happy Mail
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items Who says mail has to be boring? Snail mail is my favorite kind of slow—it’s where paper meets personality. From layered ephemera to washi-taped wonders, I turn postcards and envelopes into little bursts of joy. Whether you're writing to your bestie o... This isn’t just a craft corner—it’s a lipstick-stamped love letter to snail mail. If you’ve ever paired red lips with rubber stamps or matched your washi tape to your mood, you’re in the right place. Scroll down, explore the papery goodness, and unl...
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All About Postcards
Inspiration
Step right in, darling—this curated collection of blogs and websites is your golden ticket to the glamorous world of mail art. We’re talking envelopes that slay, postcards that tell juicy little stories, and paper creations that practically wink when...
A photo gallery of various mail art. It will delight your visual sense and evoke your own creative ideas.
Small is beautiful: Holyoke gallery features mail art from across the country and overseas
Fabulously creative. So much fun to look at. Someone even mailed a glove as mail art
A Closer Look: Mail Art - The Campamento
A great read and interesting pieces of mail art.
Mail Art
My old personal mail blog. If you want to know what to write on postcards or look at incoming and outgoing happy mail, this is the inspiration for you.
Special Delivery! What's in your mailbag?
Another great mail blog that is inspiring and interesting.
Mail Adventures
This is an amazing story. It makes me smile so much because it's something I would do.
I handwrote letters to all 580 of my Facebook friends. I reconnected with old friends and made new ones as a result.
Beware, this is a tear-jerker. I am inspired.
20 years after her father's death, 'daddy's girl' receives a letter from him on her wedding day
Videos/tutorials
Great ideas for a Pen Pal project
💌✨Snail Mail Process Video: Three Easy Penpal Projects | Flat Mail Ideas
This girl is very engaging and her envelope decorating skills are awesome.
PENPAL WITH ME | Mail art process | Decorating pen pal envelopes for mailing |Vintage theme and more
I really enjoyed this tutorial and the Q & A. If you enjoy beautiful handwriting, you will love this one.
CAN YOU REALLY MAIL THAT? Answering mail art questions + 4 envelopes
A short video for those with short attention spans.
Envelope making💛 #card #papercraft #envelope #bts #asmr #diy #paper #handmade #craft #flowers
Amazing things you can make to send to your pen pal.
Pen Pal Letter Ideas: Showing you 20+ Projects for your Outgoing Mail! #1
Why settle for plain store-bought envelopes when you can create your own? Add a touch of personality and style that will make recipients eager to receive and open your unique designs.
DIY ENVELOPES - No Measuring No Tools!
Great info for beginners who want to get into the hobby of penpaling.
The ULTIMATE guide to penpaling + penpal search!
More information for beginner pen pal writers.
How To Start PenPaling (A Beginner's Guide To Writing Your First Pen Pal Letter & InCoWriMo 2021)
Watch how this beautiful envelope comes together.
Autumn Cottage Core Penpal With Me ft. @lootengstudio
Happy Mail Supplies
A mixed lot of notecards to send. Trust me, these are amazing because they are from my own shop.
Note cards/Greeting Cards variety lot of 11 with envelopes, ephemera, stationary, greetings, vintage and new grab bag
This is great paper for making your own envelopes or for collaging a plain envelope.
Stamperia Paper PAD 12X12 Lady VAGAB, Various
The best for turning anything into a vintage look. I use this for envelopes, junk journals, and even on postcards and letters.
Distress Ink Pad-Walnut Stain
Read about participants and see samples of their work in the International Mail Art Exhibition.
Mail Art Continuum – International Mail Art Exhibition in Warsaw
I am a washi tape addict. I use it to decorate postcards, letter, envelopes, suitcases, etc. This one pictured here is a real beauty.
Vintage Antique Washi Tape 10CM Wide (2Rolls)
Make your mail art more beautiful and impressive by addressing them using calligraphy pens. I cannot do without these babies.
STAEDTLER Double-Ended Calligraphy Pen 12-Pack
An inexpensive way to start sending postcards. This boxed set comes out to just .39 cents per card. Touristy cards cost anywhere from .50 cents to $1.25 ea. I know this because I buy postcards wherever I go.
Clark Little: The Art of Waves Postcards Set
Love, love, love, retro pinup girl stickers.
100pcs Sexy Pinup Girl Retro Motorcycle Stickers
I like to put these people on my envelopes. And I love anything by Tim Holtz
Idea-ology Tim Holtz 2021 Paper Dolls Bundle
The quickest and easiest way to make your own envelopes with minimal cutting. You can make numerous sizes of envelopes with this punch board.
We R Memory Keepers Envelope Punch Board
My favorite glue for collaging envelopes.
Beacon Fabri-Tac Permanent Adhesive, 4-Oz (FT4D)
I keep this on hand at all times for my handmade envelopes, as well as for vintage envelopes and stamps that need a little help sticking.
Quality Park Dab-N-Seal Envelope Moistener
These are great for decorating if you don't make your own envelopes.
AZAZA 100 Pack A7 Brown Kraft Paper 5 x 7
Pretty paper for writing a beautiful letter to a penpal, friend, or family member.
64 Sheets Cute Gold Foil Lined Stationery Paper
The cutest digital vintage print outs ever. They make a great addition to your Christmas cards, or decorating envelopes, etc.
PIXILUV Vintage Christmas Greeting Cards 24pcs
A great book to be introduced to creating your own postcards to send out to the world.
The Postcard Project: 52 Weeks of Art Journaling
Visual Eye Candy
Mail Me Art: Going Postal with Top Illustrators
This book contains loads of visual eye candy for the mail art lover. It will inspire you to want to create.
Good Mail Day: Primer for Eye-Popping Postal Art
Discover Pen Pals and Mail Groups
A Guide to Connecting with Correspondence Partners and Mail Swappers
Love snail mail, crafts, and surprises? Swap-bot's your playground! Dive into a world of group swaps, creative pals, and hassle-free exchanges. Organize, join, and connect with global swappers. Join the fun today!
Swap-bot - Welcome
I absolutely love Postcrossing. Immerse yourself in a global postcard exchange! Send and receive real, tangible postcards from random individuals worldwide. Experience genuine connections through the joy of handwritten messages!
Postcards connecting the world - Postcrossing
I personally, have not tried this site, but it came from a good source where I was a member before the site retired.
Find Snail Mail Pen Pals with The Letter Exchange
Find pen pals for the month of letters challenge on Lettermo.
ABOUT THE CHALLENGE
All About Postcards
A fairly new shop with great vintage postcards by moi', for your collection.
Postcard Chick | eBay Stores
💌 Postcard Perks: A Love Letter to Your Inbox I don’t send it often—but when I do, it’s worth the wait. Inside: vintage treasures, postcard stories, curious facts, and a whole lot of charm—delivered whenever inspiration strikes. Subscribe if you lik...
Postcard Perks Newsletter by JarieLyn | Substack
💌 Dearly Postmarked-- Where postcards, letters, and handwritten magic never go out of style. DearlyPostmarked.com is my love letter to all things analog—vintage postcards, ephemera, snail mail culture, and the lost art of meaningful connection. Here, you'll find stories behind the stamps, writing inspiration, printables, and charming resources to help you put m...
Dearly Postmarked - Reviving the Art of Letter Writing with Heart