I absolutely love surprises, so when Michael's puts out their $2.00 Grab Bags (Now $4.00), I always have to run down and grab a few of them. I usually get some great stuff, then there are times when I get something I can't use like 1000 party balloons in various colors. Yes, a pack of 10 or so could be fun, but 1000...lol You'd think I m kidding but I am not. Another bag had a broken candle stick, this one was a little more fun because I was able repurpose it into a funky DIY Apothecary Jar. I used some old Bath & Body Works Candle Jars that had been used, clean out and was just waiting for a purpose!
I love the way it turned out. Here is the quick and easy how to video (please don't judge me on my messy craft desk...lol).
Well, what do you think? I feel it was a nice little organizing success! Now to come up with a DIY for a whole bunch of balloons!
What?! You don't know what a Pocket Letter is? Well, then grab some coffee (or wine) and let me tell ya all about it! Basically a Pocket Letter's are a newer way to create and make pen pals. it is sent through the Postal Serval aka Snail Mail. Pocket Letters are a fun way to send letters and little goodies in a compartment that fits perfectly in a regular size envelope, Want to make try your first pocket letter? Well great, here are a few steps to help you along.
Step 1. Find someone for the PL’s swap (read at the end of this post to find how)
Step 2. Decide together a theme for the PL’s swap
Step 3. Prepare, send your PL and wait for your partner’s one!
It all starts with a 9 pocket trading card protector (AKA Baseball Card Protector Sheets). You then decorate each pocket and fill it with little goodies. Many like to decorate each pocket with ATC (Artist Trading Card) and add some little gifts. These gifts range from stickers, washi tape samples, clear stamps, tea and a letter or a note to introduce yourself to your new pal (you may continue to swap and build a friendship, if you hit it off). Here is my latest Pocket Letter.
And here is an up close look at each pocket.
This one is my favorite
Hearts always work in Pocket Letters
So true!
Project Life Cards work well too!!!
Isn't she just Beautiful?
Shameless promotion in the back!
Want to see me make it? Well, you are in luck. I recorded it for you. Check out my video below, but first get some more coffee (or wine).
Well, how was that? Get some more coffee (or wine)...lol
Once you have finish, you can fold it, decorate as a gift and send in a standard 10 size envelope (although, most use large envelopes because the decorations and goodies can get a bit bulky) Especially if you swap with me...lol.
Janette Lane is the person who came up with this idea and us crafters jump at the opportunity to share our crafts with other crafters and artists, who we know would appreciate it. You can find pocket letter pen pals aka swappers in various ways: You can check out Janette's website PocketLetterPals.com or Facebook groups are very popular.
Have you ever swap a PL? Do you already know this world? Tell me about your experience on it in comments below!
Make it a Successful Day Beauties!!!
~ Jean Piersanti
I have had so much fun creating with all of you! I know many of you have asked about my planning and weekly Plan With Me segments on my youtube channel. I have decided that since you have asked for it, I will begin to share my layout's here along with where I get my various sticker's and what not (when I remember, of course). My sticker and scrapbook paper collection has been around for many years, so sometimes I just can't remember where I got them. For the most part, however, I have stuck with Dollar Tree, Michael's, Hobby Lobby, DaySpring and Oh Hello Stationary for my planning needs. I also find some of my layouts on etsy and various blogs... oh yeah... and Pinterest...lol. So with that said, here is a picture of this week's layout.
I used a scrapbook page along with some stickers I had on hand. You can see my video below to see how I made it.
