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Letter-writing

I need to write more letters because it always makes me feel so good when I send off a note in the mail. That, and let's be honest, getting real mail is awesome! :) Love these tips and ideas.
Posted in Creative Play Challenge, Letter-writing, Resources, Tips & Prompts

Write a Letter

This week on The Creative Play Challenge, we’re going to write a letter. Simple and sweet, but I think, oh so important. Yes, you could…

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Make these simple sewn watercolor cards to send sweet snail mail or to send as a gift! What a great idea.
Posted in Crafts, Letter-writing

Sewn Watercolor Cards Guest Post

Good morning, everyone! I’m thrilled to be over at The Crafty Blog Stalker this morning sharing a new card-making tutorial. I recently bought this sewing…

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I'm taking the "You've Been Booed!" idea and sending it off in the mail to my friend this year. Such a sweet idea! I know it's going to make her day. :) #ad
Posted in Crafts, Holiday, Letter-writing, Tips & Prompts

How to Send a BOO in the Mail

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, Mars, Incorporated. All opinions are mine alone. #SpookyTreats #CollectiveBias Have you heard of…

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How to Make a Watercolor Postcard . . . Without Watercolors! Oh my goodness, I didn't realize you could do this! This method is so simple I taught it to my 5 and 7-year old nieces and they had a hey-day making lovely watercolor-looking pieces. It's so much fun! Also is a great idea for art journaling backgrounds. :) via littlegirldesigns.com
Posted in Letter-writing, Tutorials Card-making

Make a Watercolor Postcard . . . Without Watercolors!

This watercolor postcard method is so easy you can teach your kids to do it. Which is exactly what I did the last time I…

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Oh my goodness, these cards are so cute. AND they're so easy to make. You probably have all the supplies to make these get well cards already! (Kid-friendly project too! :))
Posted in Letter-writing, Tutorials Card-making

Make a Get Well Card

I saw a get well card similar to this one years ago at the grocery store except the band-aid had little googly eyes. It was…

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Learn how to transform a recipe into a card or print that you can frame or give as a unique gift!
Posted in Letter-writing, Tutorials Card-making

How to Paint a Recipe

Want to learn how to paint a recipe? It’s such a fun project and makes a cute card too! Wow, I can’t believe the majority…

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A tiny glimpse of the #30daymailboxlove challenge by littlegirldesigns.com. Join us to share more real mail and to encourage our friends! :)
Posted in 30 Day Mailbox Love Challenge, Letter-writing

We Did It! (Letter writing Challenge Finale)

Click here for all of my letter-writing challenges bundled into one fun snail mail class! You guys! We did it! YOU did it! We just…

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Learn how to make these beautiful watercolor cards -- they're simple enough that a toddler can do them. I LOVE these! :)
Posted in Crafts, Kid-friendly Crafts, Letter-writing, Tutorials Card-making

Toddler-Friendly Salt Effect Watercolor Cards

I LOVE these cards. Last year I discovered salt effect watercolor cards but for some reason I never got around to making a tutorial. Maybe…

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Watch as I create two simple "remember when" cards; you don't even have to consider yourself an artist to make these. And they make great gifts too!
Posted in Letter-writing, Tutorials Card-making

How to Make a Remember When Card

A “remember when” card is one of my favorite kinds of cards to make for someone. It’s pretty easy to whip one up, takes a…

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Have you ever wanted to make a pop-up card but they look too difficult? This is a great tutorial on how to make a simple pop up card that takes minimal supplies and skills. And you'll love the cute result!
Posted in Letter-writing, Tutorials Card-making

How to Make a Super Simple Pop-up Card

Who doesn’t love a pop-up card? It’s mail with a sweet surprise all wrapped up in one. Maybe you’ve wanted to try to make one…

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If you sponsor a child, you've probably learned how important it is to write your child. But what if you're not a natural letter-writer? What should you say? These tips will help you break through your writer's block AND you'll also be able to download a free stationery template for your letters!
Posted in Letter-writing, Tips & Prompts

Write Your Sponsored Child With These Easy Tips

Write your sponsored child today with these fun (and easy) tips! And be sure to print the free letter writing template too. :) Today I’m…

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Pull out a stack of blank envelopes and let's get to decorating! Why send plain envelopes through the mail when you can add your own personal touch? Click through to learn five fun (and easy) ways to personalize your snail mail!
Posted in Letter-writing, Tutorials Card-making

Five Fun Ways to Decorate Envelopes

As a part of letter-writing month, we wouldn’t want to forget the envelopes! After all, that’s the first thing your friend will see when they…

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LOVE this card tutorial--it's super easy and now I don't feel so bad about my stacks of Anthropologie catalogs that I can't seem to throw away. This is the kind of tutorial that anyone could do (it's even kid-friendly in my opinion!)
Posted in Letter-writing, Tutorials Card-making

How to Make Gorgeous Butterfly Cards

Thank goodness for Anthropologie catalogs. I’ve used those beautiful pages for more projects than I can count, and today I’m going to share the world’s…

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Say "Hello!" with this whimsical watercolor card by Maggie of Maggie's Butterfly Kisses. Send someone a smile in the mail today! #30daymailboxlove
Posted in Letter-writing, Tutorials Card-making

Say Hello With This Fun Watercolor Card

Today I’m excited to introduce you to Maggie, the blogger behind Maggie’s Butterfly Kisses. Her blog is packed with card-making tutorials, and I’m so glad…

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Looking for some fun letter-writing resources? I'm sharing several of my favorites today as I'm kicking off a month of #snailmail posts on the blog. Come see if your favorites made the list!
Posted in Letter-writing, Tips & Prompts

Letter-writing Resources

I love receiving letters in the mail, don’t you? Since sending cards in the mail is becoming a lost art, I thought I’d compile a…

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Sign up for the free 30 Day Mailbox Love Challenge and receive a cute printable calendar and stationery. You'll get to shower your friends and family with love in the form of cards and letters this month! Get more ideas for creative snail mail at Little Girl Designs.
Posted in 30 Day Mailbox Love Challenge, Letter-writing

More About the #30DayMailboxLove Challenge

Please note: the 30 Day Mailbox Love Challenge is now a course! I’ve included it with all three of my letter writing challenges and added…

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Get back into your letter writing groove with this fun mailbox love challenge! You'll receive a printable calendar and stationery when you join!
Posted in 30 Day Mailbox Love Challenge, Letter-writing

Introducing the 30 Day Mailbox Love Challenge!

Whoohoo! The 30 Day Mailbox Love Challenge is now an online course and includes ALL of my letter writing challenges! Check it out by clicking…

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How to Make a Paper Doll card - Use up paper and fabric scraps to make your own paper doll card. Such a sweet idea! via littlegirldesigns.com
Posted in Crafts, Letter-writing, Tutorials Card-making

How to Make a Paper Doll Card

A few weeks ago, I was clicking around Pinterest when I came across a picture of a sweet little illustration that was made with a…

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Ink Dropper Art for Cards - Have you ever made ink dropper art? It's really easy and a great technique to use for card-making. Learn more at littlegirldesigns.com
Posted in Letter-writing, Tutorials Card-making

Ink Dropper Art for Cards

Learn how to make ink dropper art that you can use for cards, prints, and whatever your creative heart desires! A few months ago, I…

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Get inspired by Flow magazine with these creative ideas for cards and art! Love this creative prompt! I'll be filling up my art journal with these! And don't even get me started with the letter writing bit. I've already made a couple of these for my pen pals. :)
Posted in Crafts, Letter-writing, Tutorials Card-making

Inspired by Flow Magazine: Ideas for Cards & Art

Get inspired by Flow magazine with these creative ideas for cards and art! Love this creative prompt! I’ll be filling up my art journal with…

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Part of a lyric I wrote in high school. Still true Part of a lyric I wrote in high school. Still true for today...

I’ve been sneaking in bits of creative time here and there, and it has been so lifegiving to my heart. For Valentine’s Day, my husband gifted me a large paint-by-number; it’s an abstract peacock painting in honor of the two places we’ve lived that have had peacocks roaming around the neighborhood.

I had no idea this project was going to be this detailed, but because of the detail, I have been forced to do tiny portions at a time. This slowing down and seeing the image emerge slowly on its own has been magical.

What creative projects have been feeding your soul lately?
Take two for Pay What You Can in my shop. On Sund Take two for Pay What You Can in my shop.

On Sunday, I posted a message here to let you know that finally I had a Pay What You Can feature in my shop. This is something I’ve wanted to do for years (literally) but have never figured out how to do integrate it. Flash forward, I found an app, installed it, and all looked so pretty...

Until my shop imploded. 

I’m so grateful for a friend who reached out wondering where her downloads were (they usually automatically show up on your receipt after you pay) because when I went over to my shop I saw all the wreckage that app had created. Gulp.

Also grateful for my husband who is super techie and jumped right in to save the day. We talked to the developer who said that this app isn’t for shops with digital products (argh—wish it had said that on his listing! :-/) And then, my husband figured out a workaround.

Said workaround is manual so it has taken a bit to get it up and running, but it’s working now. 

Sooooo...I now have tier pricing for many of my products where you can choose a price that works best for you. 

I hope this helps you who need a little creative pick-me-up to be able to afford my products this year...and for those of you who can afford to pay a little more, I really appreciate your support. 

You guys are the best! 😍😀
Just a little Christmas card craft for ya—an omb Just a little Christmas card craft for ya—an ombré Christmas tree. This one is so easy and kid-friendly and I’m-not-an-artist friendly too. 🎄😍

(link in profile!)
“Mommy, I need your address book. Nana’s card “Mommy, I need your address book. Nana’s card is ready to mail.”

Why, yes it is. 😂

Love my letter-writing kiddo.
I love open-ended creative play. This year, for Ch I love open-ended creative play. This year, for Christmas, instead of pulling out our plastic nativity set with the fat little people and animals, I pulled out the Lincoln Logs, a tray that has a lip (it’s really a tray you use to eat in bed!) and an assortment of stones, sand, and Douglas Fir branchlettes we had around the house.

Okay, we didn’t have the bits of Douglas Fir in our house, but since they scatter all around our neighborhood, we didn’t have to walk very far to find them...

(New blog post - link in bio! I hope it encourages you this season. :))
Found these words in an older art journal of mine Found these words in an older art journal of mine today. I guess I wrote them for my future self... And maybe you too? ❤️🤗
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