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Keeping in Touch: Letter Box |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - May 10 2008 : 3:47:07 PM
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Do you keep a special letter box? I don't have one yet, and if I can't find one to buy I am going to build one this summer. My ideal letter box would have a compartment for pens, a compartment for letters, a compartment for envelopes and stationary, and ideally I would love to find a seal and sealing wax to put in there as well! I love the idea of seals and sealing wax and would be tickled pink to receive letters with such on them!
Alee Farmgirl Sister #8 www.awarmheart.com Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog: www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com |
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vintagegrl
True Blue Farmgirl
280 Posts
Jeanette
NH
USA
280 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2008 : 04:32:57 AM
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I do have a letter box that I bought years ago. Through several moves I've lugged it along, because I love the idea of writing and receiving letters. I use to have sealing wax and seals, but those didn't survive the moves :( |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9094 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2008 : 05:20:48 AM
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I have a box with just greeting type cards in it should I need one. Then I have a full top drawer in a little oak chest that I keep writting paper, pretty note cards, and all little type do -dads that you might add to the mailing in there. NANCY JO
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2008 : 10:43:21 AM
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I am glad I am not the only one that has a stationary stash! I love the idea of having a delicate box to bring out to write letters, cards, and thank yous with. It seems to add a little extra oomph to the act of writing a letter :D
Alee Farmgirl Sister #8 www.awarmheart.com Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog: www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9439 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9439 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2008 : 04:31:32 AM
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Alee, I have a little lap desk that I keep some of my things in for writing. I know thw Victorian trading co. sells seals and sealing wax. I would love to get some but have not as yet. Also, Michaels carries it too. I have a separate little decorative tin tub that I keep the letters I have received in.
Denise
farmgirl sister #43
Kind hearts are gardens Kind thoughts are roots Kind words are blossoms Kind deeds are Fruits
www.torismimi.blogspot.com www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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La Patite Ferme
True Blue Farmgirl
623 Posts
Jenn
CA
USA
623 Posts |
Posted - May 15 2008 : 2:25:42 PM
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I keep my letter box on the desk where I pay my bills. My x-FIL, who is a wonderful wood worker, made it for me years ago. I love it because it has so many compartments I rarely have loose papers floating around. |
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farmgirlkate
True Blue Farmgirl
167 Posts
kate
bryan
TX
USA
167 Posts |
Posted - May 26 2008 : 5:23:27 PM
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I have a vintage-type picnic basket I keep all my pretty papers, pens and inks in. I sort of made it up myself after seeing something similar at the Victorian Trading Co. website. Do we have a penpal forum? Is there a place where we can actually sign up to write real honest to goodness snail mail letters to each other? I think letter writing is an art form and a rapidly declining one!
katie
"It's never too late to be what you might of become" |
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
4208 Posts |
Posted - May 27 2008 : 07:02:15 AM
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I have a a box that I keep notecards, ribbons, stickers, special pens, etc. in. It is somewhat like a little suitcase.:) Perfect for storing just what I need.:)
Kate, there is a penpal thread going on in Across the fence. I'll check and see if I can find the link for you.:)All you do is sign up and they will pair you up with someone else interested in some good old fashioned letterwriting! hugsjess
When life sends storms, remember to dance in the rain!
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
4208 Posts |
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SusieQue
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Susie
Greenville
Ga
Georgia
603 Posts |
Posted - May 29 2008 : 12:45:12 PM
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In my scrapbook nook I have all my stuff there. I have a desk, computer, several organizers and a another small desk. This is my place to keep all my letter stuff, scrapbook material etc. Susie's Little Corner! |
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Moonsanity
True Blue Farmgirl
107 Posts
Brenda
Michigan
USA
107 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2008 : 07:02:32 AM
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SusieQue I need to do that! My daughter and I haven't been scrapbooking too long-- a year or so-- but I would love to combine all of that together. We also want to start making homemade cards too. I need to think of a way to make us a "corner".
I have a small drawer in my dresser that I keep greeting cards, wrapping paper etc., but it's overflowing. LOL
~Brenda Farmgirl Sister #207 Journey of Grace and Whimsy http://grace-whimsy.blogspot.com/ |
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SusieQue
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Susie
Greenville
Ga
Georgia
603 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2008 : 3:14:06 PM
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Its really nice Brenda - you can leave everything when you get tired and go back to your little corner whne you are ready. We have an open loft that is decorated into an old fashioned bedroom with family antiques and my childhood stuff....I went to the other corner of the loft and made my little work area. Its out of the way of everyone else. I do want to do homemade cards also. Let me know when you create yours and how you like it. |
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farmgirlkate
True Blue Farmgirl
167 Posts
kate
bryan
TX
USA
167 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2008 : 8:56:17 PM
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I'm late in getting back but thanks everyone for finding the link for me! kate
"You only have what you give..."" |
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