snail mail rules
Wandering around the Xpedx paper warehouse is fun. I geek out on sending snail mail, so naturally this is a place I like to visit. Xpedx supplies print shops and stationary companies with papers all colors of the rainbow, envelopes in every size, brand, and more.
I took a stroll in today as I do a couple times a year wondering if anyone actually likes those gold-embossed Hallmark cards with bad poetry that cost 4 bucks each. Why not go to a supply store and make something personal instead? Fun + uber cheap + get crafty. Winner, winner, chicken dinner.
I like to peruse the clearance wall of overflow, wrong orders, and returns. All kinds of goodies:
Last summer I got some fantastic recycled card stock. I picked out the size envelopes I wanted, had the card stock cut down, stamped my BLR on them and voila, my own stationary. Plenty of empty space to write completely personal notes.
Whether it’s 2011 or 2111 one thing is for sure: Emails, texts, Facebook or other, will never compare to a hand written love note, a homemade birthday card, or a surprise letter just to say hi.
Who will you write your next letter to?
Moira
February 16, 2011 at 1:56 amForgot to tell you today: I love xpedx too! I used to have to go there all the time for another job. I got my wedding invitations there (printed at home, of course!).
Diane
February 16, 2011 at 11:00 amYay! Cheers for being thrifty AND crafty!