Hi dear blog loving friends! It’s been a while. Don’t worry, I’ve still been busy crafting, I’ve just been working on some top secret projects for my sweet sis. I promise to post pictures once she’s received the gifts, but for now no peeking!
Instead, I thought I’d share an etsy round-up and tell you about a great swap one of my friends in Edinburgh is currently hosting. It’s so fun!
First the round-up. For as long as I can remember I’ve loved stationery and letter writing. As a kid I had a close friend move to Italy and we spent several years exchanging letters and then I also became pen-pals with one of her Italian friends. So many wonderful memories of eagerly anticipating a letter, picking out just the right stationery, and learning the art of writing meaningful letters. Sadly, I’ve gotten out of the habit with the onslaught of email, but I’m resolved to reconnect with my letter writing self and these notecards are the perfect encouragement to get me to pick up my pen and start writing.
There are so many beautiful options when it comes to purchasing stationery. I especially love the letterpress technique, and really appreciate the whimsy that is so much in fashion at present. Today’s round-up is a *small* sampling of some of the gorgeous/fun/creative notecard sets available on etsy. Hope you enjoy them!
(l to r, top to bottom)
SilhouetteBlue – Breeze Stationery Set
Vanessa Boer – Hedgehog and Fox Note Card
Vintage Paper Boutique – Dressmaker Post Cards
We Heart Paper – Letterpress moustache notecards
Half Full Martini – Bird Sihouette Thank You Cards
Naomi Lynn – Wallpaper Stationery Set
Brookish – Mr. Darcy Proposal Notecard Set
Humunuku – Vintage Bike/Watch Carte Postale
Lucky Bee Press – Hedgehog Letterpress Notecard Set
Aren’t these lovely? I especially love the set by Naomi Lynn, and everything in her etsy shop is equally delicious. You really must give it a look.
And now for the swap! My good friend Rachel has a lovely crafty blog, and since meeting her I have greatly increased my ability to knit. Seriously, who knew knitting could be so fun? Currently she is hosting an entire month devoted to letter writing, and I for one am inspired. As part of this month-long write-a-thon, she’s hosting a letter writing swap. This is a chance for you to get paired up with another stationery aficionado, swap letters, and get some fun new stationery. How can you say no to that? Plus, you might just get me and I promise to send you a whole lotta love from the UK. Click this link to check it out to get all the details. Now, go sign up, the swap sign-ups close March 16! I want to send you a letter!
I LOVE the Darcy ones. Not that I would know what to do with them. And also love those letterpress hedgehog ones!
I know! I think the Darcy notecards are so fun. And I’m sure they would increase my ability to write really profound, beautiful, inspiring notes. Right?
I just signed up for the letter writing swap. What a fun idea. This is truly becoming a lost art. I look forward to picking out some fun stationary for my swap partner. The cards you have on your blog a delightful!!!
I love the Darcy ones too! Just seeing them made me want to go find my copy of P&P and start re-reading it–even though I’m in the middle of another book that needs to be returned to the library Monday.
Amy! It’s so great to hear from you. J and I think about you guys often – we still use the deck of cards you gave us from your wedding! We hope you’re both doing well and sending our love to you this morning.
Hi Sis! Love the etsy round-up and adorable stationary you discovered. You have always had such a gift for writing letters! Sending you all of my love….mari
Wonderful selection! I have had a good collection of stationary and it’s fun living overseas and having good excuses to send off those letters! I may have to restock on some of these when I am back in the States. Thanks for the inspiration!
[...] a fellow expat linked up to our little letter writing swap (now closed) and included in her post a few links to cute stationary. [...]