Sunshine Mail...Flip Book

 Let's Bring Some Sunshine into some one's life!

Here is  another Flip Book that I sent out to Cathy in Sunny California.  You have probably done some version of this in the past, in one shape or another.  I made this flip book in the  dead of winter...so my mind naturally longed for sunny days.  Currently,  central Virginia is under a deluge!  We are "in the running for"  one of the wettest May's in recorded history.  We need sunshine here.  But, making some snail mail sunshine is the next best thing.   There are many youtube videos on how to put together Flip Books of all shapes and sizes if you are interested in more information and tutorials.

 This book has 6 pages, but I have also made Flip Books that are just 2 pages, more like folders.

I had to cut the yellow card stock to be sure they would fit in my cello bags which I will use for an envelope.  

Once you have used washi tape to secure the pages in the book, then you are ready to go as far as decorating each page.  Here is the first page layout.  

Page 3 and 4 Layout.

Pages 5 and 6 layout.  

Here are some of the contents of the pockets, tea, tags,  Sunflower washi sample--isn't it cute? Sticker embellishments, and a Sunflower mail tag card.  

I posted this earlier  on a Paint Chip idea post, but thought I would include it here as it was sent with this Flip Book.

The back side is covered with yellow paper and then stamped.

After making your cute Flip Book....don't forget the LETTER!  I enjoy crafty things too....but the letter is the heart and soul of  your mail.  So have fun, and send some sunshine today!

Oh, and here it is going into the mail slot at the Amelia Court House  USPS...with some colorful postage.  Isn't it amazing that this little packet is making a transcontinental trip?  I can't make a trip to California, but the following quote says it all:

To send a letter is a good way to go somewhere without moving anything but your heart.  ~Phyllis Theroux

Happy Snail Mailing!

Pam

FAST FOOD Snail Mail????

Fast Food  Snail Mail???

YES!

I've had some really lovely mail lately...and some of it makes me hungry!

This super cute folder book with the "Fast Food" theme, came from Cathy in Sunny California! As typical of her wonderful, creative style, she carries the theme throughout...everything was "Fast Food"!  How delightful

The envelope was just the best!  She is so talented with her CRAZY good drawing skills and color.

Look at all of this that she packed into this small folder mail package....tea, stickers, journal cards, sticky notes, mail tag, a post card from a recent trip and her lovely letter!

And her letters are always so cheerful and newsy, just the way I like them!

I finally got around to answering her amazing happy mail (I've managed to get rather behind with my letter writing. )...I hope she enjoys it!

Happy Snail Mailing,

Pam

Snail Mail Flip Books....Hello Friend!

Well, Hello Friend!  Thanks for stopping by for a minute of ,hopefully , inspiration for your Snail Mailing journey.  Here is another  Folder book, that could turn into a flip book if I added an additional page.   For now, here is what it looks like.

Inside page, left.

Inside page, right.  

Opened , with both sides showing.

Here are some of the goodies that will be stuffed into this Folder Snail Mail Book.

What have you been up to lately?  Don't forget, you can write me a letter and you will get an answer. My address is on the sidebar .  If you write me, I may feature it on my blog.  If I spotlight your letter in my Show and Mail posts you will receive a snail mail surprise package  from me.  So do not hesitate, get busy writing  and sending your letter!

Happy Snail Mailing,

Pam

Snail Mail Flip Book: You Make Me Happy

You Make Me Happy...really , you do.  Thanks for visiting my little blog here where we can get some SNAIL MAIL inspiration, in the crafty vein.  I love sharing what you have sent me, and I try to keep projects going here as well.    This is a Snail Mail Flip book, or  maybe more of a  Folder book.  This was made with the Creative Memories Short Story blank cards.

Here is the first side with a flap pocket.

The other side with a pocket to hold some goodies.

I may add another page which can be done simply by adding a piece of scrap book paper to the middle section by washi tape.  We shall see.

That's it for now.

Happy Snail Mailing!

Pam

Another Peek Inside My Snail Mail!

January Incoming Continued

This lovely snail mail came  all the way from Spain in a darling velum envelope.  I have a "thing" for velum envelopes.  I haven't sent any out lately, but...I'm inspired to dig out my velum envelope about you?

 Inside the velum envelope was this cheerful Snail Mail Folder.

I love the color scheme going on here. It's like orange zinger or something!  I just love it!  Great for those long, interminable, cold, grey,  sunless days.  It brought sunshine into my life, and certainly brought a smile to my face.

All of the little pockets held something sweet.  Tea, stickers, mail tag, washi tape samples, and my favorite, a Banana Cake Recipe.    Isn't that a homey thing to include in your snail mail?   Thank you Lucia for your cheerful, inspirational, sunny mail!  I will be busy at work on a reply today.

Let's get busy, especially if you are on the east coast...this might be our last day to be completely snowed-in.  Lets get some letters in the mail!

Happy Snail Mailing!

Pam

Snail Mail Folder Makes GREAT Happy Mail

This is a Snail Mail Folder that I made, using some Kraft card stock paper, washi tape, stickers, and a couple brads with twine.  I made sure that I cut it to size to fit into a clear cello bag for mailing.  

When it is opened, there are two pockets on the left to put paper ephemera, stickers,  journal cards, tags, etc.  On the right is just one large pocket  holding the letter.    (You can see this folder letter finally being mailed off in this post:  Blog Post )

Keep all of your scrapbooking paper scraps...this project uses quite a few.

Happy Snailmailing,

Pam