I was recently introduced to these amazing letters that you place in Artist Trading Card Page Protectors. The idea was introduced by Janette Lane, and I have been so inspired by what she is doing. Creating these little works of art means quite a bit of scrapbooking paper, washi tape, ephemera, and other little bits and goodies. I have been wanting to make some of these letters for my girls (letters to them when they are older), and created a number of silhouette and digital scrapbooking files so that I can make them. Links for all the current products I have that relate to these kinds of letters are below (in both my silhouette and digital scrapbooking shop).
Be sure you check out Janette and what she is doing because it is truly inspiring!
The image above and to the left I did for my daughter Siri who is a harpist. You’ll notice the envelope at the bottom that I plan on putting her letter in. I’ll also write a few things I love about her on the “I love” card from the starter set. I’ll add a few stories about her growing up on the tabbed set.
I think I’ll hide it away for her 18th birthday. It will be a treat for both of us!
The one below I made for Felicity for her 18th birthday. The envelope is in the left hand corner and I am loving this little fold over scalloped tab I am using in the center top to write a little story about her now. I’m hoping she loves the silly ipod in the bottom left hand corner and the tabbed pieces in the right hand corner (I might throw a few fun pictures in there for her).
My take on the Pen Pal Letters is simply another way to document bits of our lives for my kids. I love the way Janette is using them to build a fun community and create something beautiful!
Happy pen pal-ing!
Carina
Please note: some products not released yet and links are not available.
DIGITAL SCRAPBOOKING PRODUCTS:
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SILHOUETTE PRODUCTS:
(link to all the silhouette Pen Pal Letters here)
Oh my Carina these are just too cute. Your daughters will love opening them when they get older and it will give them something so special to have as a keepsake. Love it all!!
Hi Carina,
Thanks for pointing me in the direction of pen pal letters as a new way to totally overcrowd my private crafting diary. You may have really gotten me into trouble here, lol! I’m not sure whether I will really embark on this journey as it could be quite costly doing this in/from Germany. Bought some of your silhouette files nevertheless, just to get the juices flowing. They always work like a charm, thanks for that.
Warm regards, Stef
All I can say is Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!!!
I joined a Pocket Letter FB group in May and have been having a lot of fun with it. I’m not big on all the little bits and pieces of sequins and beads, etc. However I do like to get creative where the cards are concerned. Your designs ARE PRFECT!! I wish I had the ability to do digital design.
Again, thank you for being the first to jump on the PL bandwagon. Once the word is out, and be sure I will be spreading the word, you will be VERY busy!!
PS – could you design some with regards to Breast Cancer? My Support group would LVE these!
Take care,
Sandi
Wow this is so new to me but super fun! I love exchange handmade cards and sending snail mail. My oldest daughter just started her pen-palling adventure. I love to try this one, look so much fun!
Hi Carina
I can to get the cut in file SVG