No.249: Five Reasons to Send a Letter in June

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If you’ve read here for any length of time, you know that I am a passionate supporter of keeping snail mail alive! This is a monthly series that I hope will inspire you to start putting thoughts on paper. There’s nothing like finding a handwritten note among the piles of bills and junk mail.

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JUNE 3-7 // NATIONAL GARDENING WEEK
National Gardening Week is celebrated on the first full week in June. This is a great week to jot a note to your favorite horticulturalist or encourage someone to try it out! I would add a little seed packet for a fun touch.
A few gorgeous cards created by small businesses:

Clipped Peony Letterpress Card by The Grits
“There are always flowers for those who want to see them” Card by Lindsay Brackeen
Gardening Greeting Card Set by Lindsey Balbierz
Rooting for You Card by Amy Heitman

JUNE 7 // NATIONAL DOUGHNUT DAY
Celebrated on the first Friday in June, “National Doughnut Day was established in 1938 by the Chicago Salvation Army to raise much-needed funds during the Great Depression, and to honor the work of World War I Salvation Army volunteers who prepared doughnuts and other foods for thousands of soldiers.” (source) This is a great day to celebrate a delicious sweet treat and thank those who serve others. Maybe you could deliver a box of Krispie Kremes to nurses at the hospital too?
A few cards created by small businesses:

Donuts Watercolor Card by Amy Y Art
Donut Birthday Card by Love Light Paper
You Complete Me Card by Tiny Bee Cards
Printable Donut Thank You Card by Pebble Creek Studio

JUNE 8 // BEST FRIENDS DAY
This one is self-explanatory: time to live it up with your BFF!
A few cards created by small businesses:

You’re the Best Letterpress Card by Spacepig Press
World’s Best Friend Card by Onderkast Studio
Thankful for our Friendship Card by Honey Be Merry
Your Heart and My Heart are Old Friends Letterpress Card by DeLuce Design

JUNE 16 // FATHER’S DAY
Dads, husbands, brothers, uncles and grandfathers are all important men we can honor on Father’s Day. Take the time to jot a few words letting them know how much you appreciate their example, wisdom and humor.
A few cards created by small businesses:

Love You Papa Bear Card by Glass Half Full Studio
Daddy Dance Letterpress Card by Violet Press and Paper
You’re the Best Pop! Card by Mudsplash Studios
Outta This World Card by Hmacdo Paper Co.

JUNE 26 // FORGIVENESS DAY
I had never heard of Forgiveness Day before, but I love the idea. Did you mess up? Send a card to make amends or set things right. Has someone hurt you? Work through those feelings of forgiveness in a journal or a card that you never send. Use this day as an opportunity to shrug off the heavy load of hurt feelings.
A few cards created by small businesses: