Korean is difficult and it’s been many years since I began studying. Finally, I’ve found a pen pal who is interested in exchanging postcards that are written in Korean. I must say, this is an awesome way to study a new language. Although my Korean is far from fluent, it’s great practice and I’m glad that I can write to someone who is willing to help out. She always sends such pretty cards that remind me of beautiful Korea.
Thanks Jun!
A reply it on its way.
Kiuk and I engaged! Big news, right?
It happened a few months back but we were kind of low key about the whole thing… and then I got a card in the mail from Emma! How sweet! You’re awesome for thinking of me! I loved receiving this card ❤
I also got this gorgeous bouquet of flower’s from Patricia. It was so thoughtful!
My goodness, I did not expect either of these!
What an incredible surprise 😀
We will have two weddings: one in Toronto and the other in Seoul, Korea where we met.
Both will be held in October, 2015. Very excited 🙂
I was feeling crafty so I decided to revisit my collection of old paper goods, hoping that I could create something new. I used some stickers and deco tape to spice up these old library cards and added labels to pink victorian borders from an old book. Now, I can use these stickers on an envelope or send these vintage inspired cards out to friends.
I also sent two letters out today. One thing I really hate about Canada post is that whenever I ask for stamps they always give me the super boring ones. (In all fairness, I guess I should ask for a variety of different stamps but there is always a lineup or the representatives are so bitter so I don’t bother).
I’m really looking forward to the new “Legends” collection, featuring a variety of Canadian country artists. I’m not much of a country fan but new stamps are always nice. The only unfortunate thing is that they’re domestic.
I digress. I like to add these sticker stamps to make the envelopes look less plain. Hopefully the receivers find these notes in their mailboxes soon enough!
Heather in Scotland made her own envelope and sent this letter and postcard of a “Japanese Lady with a Fan” (1894). When I found the letter in my mailbox it had a plastic envelope covering her mail. I guess Canada Post took the time to make sure that the contents didn’t fall out of the original handmade packaging.
The postcard on this image was originally oil on canvas by George Henry (1858-1943). Heather’s writing is beautiful and it was a surprise to hear from her. Thank you! I’m so happy that this letter made it to me in one piece!
Couldn’t agree more with this quote: “A smile is the prettiest thing you can wear.” Indeed!!
The lovely Katharina in Germany was waiting for my letter to arrive but it got lost in the post (hence my second attempt letter that you can see in my previous post). In the meantime, she sent this postcard to update me on what she’s been up to and it was a lovely surprise! 🙂
Instead of throwing away old magazines why not make your own envelopes? Here are some recent outgoing letters that I stuffed into envelopes made from folded Korean magazine paper. I had finished reading (or at least attempted to read) a free magazine and I love the look of Hangul so I thought I’d recycle by turning all that waste into fun envelopes.
Once you decorate them with stickers and stamps they really come together.
You can check out the folding template below.
I was inspired by this handmade newspaper envelope that I received from a friend out in BC.
The design possibilities are endless and each envelope is different. They are all so unique because of the fact that no two pages in a magazine are the same 🙂
I think it makes letters extra special when you decide to send an envelope with some colour or print instead of a plain white one. In any case, these were fun to make and now I have a huge stack of them. Have a great weekend everyone 🙂
Thank you to those who still believe in the art of letter writing.
You guys are truly amazing!
A big stack of letters that went out today!
It’s a holiday tomorrow so they won’t be picked up until Tuesday.
Going to the UK, USA, Canada and Australia.
Safe travels little envelopes! hehe
I am afraid I can’t keep up with all the incoming mail I’ve received this last week. I shouldn’t complain (I’m so overwhelmed by how awesome people are). Slowly I’m responding to everyone! Here is a preview of some stuff that made my mailbox very happy 🙂
Sarah (USA) sent her letter with two vintage postcards from the National Postal Museum. I also liked the Harry Potter forever stamp attached.
Another awesome stamp is this one from Kara (UK) which features a scene from “Bend it Like Beckham”. I love extra large stamps and this one is bigger than usual 🙂 woo hoo!
Sorry for the blurry-ness of these two photos (above and below)
Above: From Thea (Australia). I sent her a few blank postcards for a swap and one of them was an old library index card from my university. It just so happened that the book information on the card was related to her field (marine science). Who would have thought? Total fluke! So, she responded with a lengthy letter and three fantastic postcards.
Above: Dee sent me a letter from British Colombia with pretty stationery (that I have already used. It’s pretty!!) and a vogue postcard (starting to collect those).
Debbie made this envelope out of recycled paper. She’s so talented, really! I think her work is fantastic and I’m so happy that she’s one of my pen pals. Thanks Debbie!
Finally, my cousin out in Whistler, BC sent this local artist ad postcard. I am very excited to be moving out west at the end of the year.
I also received a letter from a fellow Torontonian (currently living in the same city as I am). She used some very pretty stamps to spice up her stationery. I have got to start doing that. It’s nice to have pen pals in Canada (as well as abroad). I’ve limited my sending to pen pal swaps instead of postcrossing. Although I do love postcrossing I’d rather send and receive from people who are interested in an ongoing correspondence.
It would be nice to have the same postage prices as in Bangladesh. Only $0.05 to mail a letter. Incredible! I wish the prices were similar (and affordable) worldwide. Sigh.
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