intentional living, little by little
Just a quick post today to share a free Mother’s Day card printable!
Mother’s Day is right around the corner and I think we should tell all the mothers in our lives how much we love and appreciate them. This simple little card can be given as is or you can color in the hearts and words. When folded, the card measures 3.5″x5″.
Need ideas for what to write inside? This article from Hallmark has a ton of ideas!
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One habit that I would like to reignite in 2025 is sending more snail mail. For whatever reason, I have been terrible about sending regular correspondence and I’d really like to get back into the practice. (Thank you to all of my friends and relatives who have been patient with my radio silence the past year.) With those thoughts in mind, I decided to browse etsy for pen pal supplies! Obviously, none of these things are necessary – you can write a note on the back of just about anything – but it sure is fun to look at all of the inspiration.
Be sure to check out my other Snail Mail posts for lots of greeting card recommendations too!
+ This Snail Mail Letter Writing Kit from The Paxton Press is so creative! I love the idea of passing game and recommendation cards back and forth – so fun.
+ Everybody loves a good sticker and this “Send More Snail Mail” sticker from Modern Printed Matter perfectly fits the theme.
+ Have a kid who is interested in starting their own snail mail pastime? This penpal kit for kids from CC Paper Designs has everything you need to get started: I miss you postcards, three different penpal games, a pre-filled note to help you start the conversation and even a few envelopes!
+ Stop hand-writing your address and invest in an address label from Seas the Day Labels. This shop has over two hundred options, so be sure to browse the entire store!
+ This medieval flower stationery set from Arte of the Booke is absolutely beautiful. The set comes with ten sheets of 40gsm paper with matching envelopes. Made in Italy!
+ I liked this collection of airmail-themed papergoods from Maggieful Designs. The notebook would be perfect for logging addresses or even using as a traveling journal between penpals. The memo pad, sticky notes and washi tape are all adorable and would be fun to tuck into letters too.
+ This ephemera pack from The Cloaked Fox is perfect for creatives. I love the vintage stamps and postcards, but all of the pieces would be great for making unique cards or letters.
+ Last but not least, how about another beautiful letting writing kit, this time from Peach and Poppy Co? This one is winter bird themed and includes paper, envelopes, a sticker sheet and even some washi tape samples. You can even add stamps to your order!
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With just a few weeks of summer vacation left, I’m intentionally trying to slow down and make time for a few important tasks. Today I’m writing a letter! Can you believe that I haven’t written a single piece of snail mail this entire year? I checked my stationery stash and was surprised to find that I have significantly less than I thought I did. I’ll have to remedy that in the future.
Anyway, I chose this “Thinking of You” card from Michelle Mospens. She does all of her own artwork and calligraphy and they are all beautiful. I also pulled out my last new baby card for my cousin who delivered last week. This one is from Love Light Paper. Wish I didn’t live so far away, so I could snuggle that little cutie!
P.S. In the market for some new cards? I share many of my favorite small business stationery shops in these posts.
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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.
Sisters Day is traditionally celebrated on the first Sunday in August. This is the time to tell her how much you love and appreciate her. Don’t forget your sister-in-law, sorority sisters, even the religious nuns you know!
A few cards created by small businesses:
Book Lovers Day is the perfect day for relaxing in the shade with a good book. Celebrate with your fellow bibliophiles by passing along a recent read or something on their wish list. I’m sure a bookstore gift card would be loved too!
A few cards created by small businesses:
This one is so fun! Send a letter filled with your favorite jokes – the cornier, the better! Kids will love to join in on this one.
A few cards created by small businesses:
The third Saturday in August is dedicated to the bees! This day was established in 2009 for beekeepers, as a way to promote honey and to encourage educational programs. Thankfully, we can participate too. Send a letter with a few (bee-friendly) flower seeds tucked inside or pass along your favorite jar of local honey.
A few cards created by small businesses:
National Dog Day has two goals: to honor dogs, and to rescue dogs from homelessness and abuse. Today would be a great day to support your local animal shelter.
A few cards created by small businesses:
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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.
I don’t know about you, but my mail carrier has been working SO hard since last March. If it’s been awhile since you’ve thanked yours, now may be the perfect time to do so.
A few cards created by small businesses:
Regardless of how you feel about this sometimes silly and materialistic holiday, I’m sure there are many people out there who could use a little love and encouragement. This past year has been hard for so many. Letting someone know that they are seen and loved would be a welcomed and appreciated action.
A few cards created by small businesses:
Caregivers have the important job of caring for loved ones who have chronic illness, disabilities, disease, or old age. They are unsung heroes! This month is a great time to say thank you for their hard work. There are a ton of great options at the shop, Senior Shower Project.
Do you make a delicious banana bread? Today might be a good excuse to drop one off on a neighbor’s doorstep or someone who may need a little pick-me-up.
A few cards created by small businesses:
Let’s end with a fun one to round out the month! Write a story of your own (the more imaginative, the better!) or maybe mail a beautiful anthology to a friend? This would be a fun one to add to your homeschool day too.
A few cards created by small businesses:
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One of my big goals for 2020 is to send at least one piece of snail mail out every week. Keeping track of my progress here on the blog will help keep me accountable and I’ll also get to share with you some small stationery businesses. Maybe it will even encourage you to join in on the fun!
I sent a penpal letter with another card from Providential Co. I love the message and I think it’s something that everyone needs to hear.
A new baby gift! This beautiful watercolor card came from Like Pearls on a String.
My little cousin’s birthday! I should have saved it for his fifth birthday, but I thought this card from Yeppie Paper was too cute to wait. (I added the little birthday hat sticker, just for fun.)
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One of my big goals for 2020 is to send at least one piece of snail mail out every week. Keeping track of my progress here on the blog will help keep me accountable and I’ll also get to share with you some small stationery businesses. Maybe it will even encourage you to join in on the fun!
Sent a quick note to a friend who is struggling a bit right now. I just bought a pack of these cards from Providential Co. and I want to send them as a reminder to everyone I know!
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One of my big goals for 2020 is to send at least one piece of snail mail out every week. Keeping track of my progress here on the blog will help keep me accountable and I’ll also get to share with you some small stationery businesses. Maybe it will even encourage you to join in on the fun!
A new baby was born! I sent my congratulations in this adorable card from Yeppie Paper. I also got to use one of my new stamps – how fun are these?!
Lots and lots of Easter mail! The Alleluia cards are from Gratia Design Co., Some Bunny Loves You cards are from Happy Dappy Bits, and the cute bunny one with the bracelet was a Meri Meri card that I picked up at Homegoods before all the craziness started.
Birthday card week! The cake card from Love Light Paper was sent to my sister-in-law. It’s belated (I have a loose filing system for my cards and hers slipped into the wrong week!) but I’m sending it anyway. The other two birthday cards were for my mom and my sister and both are from Yeppie Paper.
I sent a letter to a blog reader (hi Joy!) and had so much fun sharing a few of my favorite spring things: birds, books and flowers. I mean, is there anything better? The envelope is a free printable from Naomi Loves. Her snail mail newsletter is wonderful.
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One of my big goals for 2020 is to send at least one piece of snail mail out every week. Keeping track of my progress here on the blog will help keep me accountable and I’ll also get to share with you some small stationery businesses. Maybe it will even encourage you to join in on the fun!
Week 10 was a blur of sickness through our house, but I did manage to mail a birthday card to my cousin. This card is from Glass Half Full Studio and I added a little party confetti from Knot&Bow too.
I sent a sympathy card for a middle school friend who just lost her mother. Her mom was always so kind to me and I know she will be missed by many. I debated buying a specialized sympathy card, but ultimately went with another floral watercolor from Cafe Notes + Company (and blank on the inside) because I wanted to get it mailed out quickly.
Starting this week, the pandemic had us stick close to home, but that didn’t stop me from sending some mail! My dad and my brother were both sent cards from 1canoe2; they weren’t specifically birthday cards, but I love me a punny joke. I also sent out a little package to a dear friend nearing the end of her fifth pregnancy! The card is from Alexa Z Design. With the kids home from school, I sent along a fun book that the boys no longer read. I made the envelope from 12″x12″ scrapbook paper that I’ve had for years. (#frugalaccomplishment!) I unearthed this envelope maker from my craft stash and now I’m hooked! I want to make envelopes from everything.
This was a tricky week in snail mail because I ran out of postage stamps! I ordered more on the USPS website, but in the meantime decided to use up more of my Birds of Land, Sea, and Sky postcard stash (and thankfully had some postcard stamps leftover too). Three postcards went out to grandparents and a sweet blog reader.
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Do you have a kind and patient dentist? This is a great time to share how much you appreciate them!
A few cards created by small businesses:
MARCH 14 // NATIONAL PI DAY
What better day to celebrate with your nerdy math friends than Pi Day? If you’re feeling extra creative, maybe make a pie to go with your card!
A few cards created by small businesses:
MARCH 17 // ST. PATRICK’S DAY
Saint Patrick’s Day is in honor of one of my favorite saints! It is also a day for celebrating Irish heritage and tradition. Even if you’re not Irish, you can still get into the fun: how about sending the luck of the Irish to a friend with a few scratch tickets and a penny?
A few cards created by small businesses:
MARCH 19 // FIRST DAY OF SPRING
Even though this day may not always look like spring, we can still get excited for what’s to come. I am planning to mail wildflower seed packets to some family and friends.
A few cards created by small businesses:
MARCH 31 // NATIONAL CRAYON DAY
To finish off the month, how about something special for kids? Mail the little buddies in your life a brand new coloring book and a pack of crayons for National Crayon Day. Is there anything better in life than a fresh pack of sharpened crayons? Fun fact: Crayola makes over 3 billion crayons every year.
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One of my big goals for 2020 is to send at least one piece of snail mail out every week. Keeping track of my progress here on the blog will help keep me accountable and I’ll also get to share with you some small stationery businesses. Maybe it will even encourage you to join in on the fun! (You can find the first post here.)
This week was Mark’s birthday! I looked through dozens of choices on etsy, but we ultimately decided to make him something more personal. We recreated a card that the kids made for him years ago (when we had half the amount of kids!) and it turned out so sweet.
I sent out a note to a blog reader (hi Alicia!) and finally used a notecard from Meyer Market Designs that I received in a conference swag bag back in 2017! I like to add a few cards and tags (I even cut down a page from this adult coloring book) because they’re fun, but also practical. You can jot down your grocery list or add them to a gift. I also mailed a card to a friend who is pregnant with her fifth baby. Yay for babies! This letterpress card is from The Grits and was made on a machine circa 1880. How cool is that?!
Eight weeks in, I can’t believe it! I continued to use up some of my snail mail “stash” and chose a beautiful postcard (leftover from my Springtime Postcard Project two years ago) to send to another blog reader – hi Donna! It comes from the Birds of Land, Sea, and Sky set, illustrated by David Allen Sibley. They are all gorgeous and worthy of framing.
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One of my big goals for 2020 is to send at least one piece of snail mail out every week. Keeping track of my progress here on the blog will help keep me accountable and I’ll also get to share with you some small stationery businesses. Maybe it will even encourage you to join in on the fun!
This week took us out of our post-Christmas fog and back into reality! We worked on seven thank-you cards during our first day back to school. These cards are from one of my favorite stationery shops, Phoebe & June. We also wrote seven cards for the kids’ CCD teachers (our last class before Christmas was cancelled due to freezing rain) in appreciation for their hard work. (Same cards from Quill & Fox.)
For Week 3, I sat down and wrote a long note to a penpal. The rainbow notecard came from Mercy House Global, another organization that I really love. (This particular card looks to be sold out, but they have lots of other options.) I also included a little party confetti from Knot & Bow, just for fun.
This adorable card was from Cotton Blossom Press and made me immediately think of my aunt in Maine. I spent entirely too much space chatting about the weather, but whatcha gonna do? (My grandmothers used to write me letters when I was a kid and always wrote paragraphs about the weather. Now I understand, ha!)
