Tuesday, April 23, 2013

cake postcard.

Can the mail get any sweeter?
Image from: SheKnows
Check out these handmade cake postcards! What a sweet way to make someones day! Who wouldn't love receiving this in the mail?

Gather your Supplies:
• 1 large sponge (yellow paints the best)
• Serrated knife
• X-acto or utility knife
• Spray Paint (brown, yellow, pink or white)
• 1 tube acrylic latex caulk (brown, cream or white)
• Spray adhesive (3M Super 77 works great)
• Cardboard, kraft paper or scrapbook paper

And then check out SheKnows instructions on how to make these awesome cake postcards!

p.s. not into DIY, check out her etsy shop and buy one today!

Monday, April 22, 2013

penpal society.

I found these great penpal society secret club tags online at three potato four!

Image from: herblester.com

These tags are based off the classic hotel key tags. The membership number on the tag is exclusive and no two are alike. Tags measure 4.75" x 2.125" and come with a metal c-ring.

If you are looking for a cute fun gift to mail to your penal, I think we have a winner with these penpal society keychains!

p.s. Made in the USA!



Sunday, April 21, 2013

greetings from paris.

Bonjour!

My mom and I are in Paris to celebrate our Birthdays this week! Don't worry, I have some posts lined up to keep you entertained while I am away.


p.s. I have a few stationery stores on our shopping list while in Paris! 

Saturday, April 20, 2013

uppercase magazine, stationery issue.

The new issue of Uppercase Magazine is a Special Stationery Issue!
Image from: Uppercase Magazine
I received mine in the mail yesterday and it is everything I expected and more! There is nothing better than the feeling of a freshly printed magazine in your hands, and it is even better when it is dedicated to stationery! Pick up your copy at one of the following stores or order online.
Image from: Uppercase Magazine
p.s. The cover of this issue is also scratch n' sniff!





Friday, April 19, 2013


"The art of correspondence has never been more valuable than it is today, whether you are penning a note of thanks or sending a birthday card. No electronic medium can replicate the tactile joy of a beautiful greeting card - the feel of the card in your hands or the soft sound of opening it."
-Lagom Design

Thursday, April 18, 2013

postagram.

If you love sending postcards while traveling, postagram is a great app to have on your phone!

Image from: blog.postagramapp.com
I am about to head to Paris with my mom for a few days, and I have loaded up my address book with people I will want to send postcards to! This app makes it so much easier! No searching for the perfect postcard amongst the never ending racks, no tracking down stamps and no looking for a mailbox. (Don't get me wrong, I love doing all that too). You just take a picture, upload it, type your message and then press send! The recipient will receive it in about a week! Another great thing about them, is the picture pops out and they can save it.

Here is some information about postagram postcards:
• All postagrams are printed on thick, high quality photo postcards
• Each postagram is printed and delivered anywhere in the world for only 99¢
• US delivery takes only 2-5 business days. International delivery, a bit longer
• Each postagram is personalized with a profile photo of the sender and up to a 140 character message

Postagrams can be sent via the free app on your phone or through their website.

Another great perk is that you can earn free credits by inviting friends. When they join you both get a FREE postagram!

scented and flavored stamps.

Did you know that Belgium recently came out with a chocolate scented AND flavored stamp?
Image from: gizmodo.com.au

The glue on the back of the stamps is made with cacao oil giving the stamps a sweet taste. The reviews on the flavor are a little disappointing but everyone is saying they smell good! If you are traveling to belgium sometime soon, I suggest picking up a few! A set of 5 stamps costs 6.2 euros.

Check out this fun video from BBC on how the chocolate stamps are made!

Image from: finedininglovers.com