February 14, 2008

Snail-Mail


I LOVE receiving things in the mail (minus all the junk of course.) There is nothing quite like a letter or card from a friend or family member. Taking time to actually send something via snail-mail takes time and energy, not to mention at least $.41 (although that's soon to change.) I've got a friend of mine (Hi Robyn) who is the queen of snail-mail. She's so great, she remembers anniversaries/birthdays and pretty much any important day ever. I love receiving cards from her because I know she cares. One of my New Year's goals was to write/craft more cards this year. So far I've been doing pretty well and hope to contine this throughout the entire year. I know my family who are out of state especially like receiving things-it keeps them connected. If you have not hand-written a note lately, I would encourage you to do so...it's quite theraputic. Who cares if you don't like your handwriting...your recipient sure won't. They will be so thrilled to receive it, they will totally overlook any typos too (at least that's what I like to tell myself anyway...)



Just a funny shot to wish everyone a HAPPY VALENTINES DAY (yes...my DH will do just about anything-I LOVE this man!)

39 comments:

April said...

that first picture is awesome..i love the texture and i like your watermark too..it looks great. i love getting mail, don't get it very often but i love when i do!! it's so much fun! i love to send cards out too for birthdays..i spent probably 30 minutes making a card for my friend yesterday..man! that's a long time!

brandy said...

I just have to say, I think it's so wonderful..the relationship you and your hubby seem to have. Only a man that loves you would jump infront of a camera..no matter what!

Amy said...

Beautiful photo. The first one, that is - ha! I, too, think that taking the time to remember ahead of time and send a card snail mail means so much.

Suzy said...

I love getting "snail mail" to!! Infact I just wrote out a few letters this morning. There is something special about an actual letter or card coming for you. Great idea and love both your shots today!

mel said...

these are both great! I love cards too... I probably don't send out enough though. thanks for challenging me to do more!

Robyn said...

Thanks for the nice compliment. I certainly do enjoy sending out and receiving cards via snail mail!!!!

Angela2932 said...

Cool texture on the first one. By the way, postage rates are going up. It's not too late to snap up some of those "Forever" stamps. Your husband is such a good sport, and I love how the photo of him turned out!

Amanda said...

my dh would never do that and let me post it ..lol.. Happy v-day!

Kristi said...

Let me be the first to say that your hand-crafted cards and absolutely beautiful and the extra special touch does not go unnoticed. And I like William already...can't wait to meet you guys!!

Debbi said...

That was one of my new year goals too, but I haven't been very goo dabout following up! Love the texture in these photos. Your husband is such a trooper!

Jennifer said...

Beautiful photos! I love getting mail too, even if it is mostly junk mail!. Just hearing the mail man at the box makes me happy :) I had to lol at your DH, what a fun shot, and such a good spot too!!

Anonymous said...

That first photo is amazing! I love everything about it! I also think the last photo is so funny! You should frame that one! I lOVE it! I wanted to thank you for all of your wonderful words of encouragement...
Cari

Anonymous said...

P.S. I love your new watermark! I have yet to figure that out!
cari

Michelle said...

love the stamps. great job. and your dh is stinkin' hilarious! what a fun, fun picture! you should have that made into stamps to send your valentines next year!

Becky said...

I love the textures on these and the DOF on the stamps photo. And your DH is funny. I sent my dad a snail mail Valentine.

Merilee said...

I totally agree, and I think I may just take you up on your advice and stop neglecting my out of state family members! Thanks for the inspiration.
I LOVE your stamp photo, very creative and the texture is awesome!

Anonymous said...

The first shot with the texture and all is so cool. Now arent hubbys so fun.

Lauren Hartman said...

LOL, I love your DH too, he looks like he's got such a great spirit! You're so right about sending regular mail. I need to make a point of doing it more often. I should grab some postcard stamps and send some from Hawaii, I'm sure they would brightened people's day. Thanks for the idea!

For Over 29 Years... said...

You are so right. My Granny loves it when i send her things in the mail. Thank you for the reminder. I think I love your DH also! LOL

Bobbi said...

Love the texture in that first one. I need to send more things because you are right it is great to get them. And that picture of your husband=amazing.

Angelica said...

What a funny pic of your DH ;)!!!! He sure is a great guy!! I also love recieving mail but I'm terrible about sending it! Thanks for the challenge!

Chell said...

Snail mail is the best I love it... Love that first picture..

Amy said...

I love your first photo, it's so cool! I adore receiving mail, also not the junk and bill kind! I send notes and cards about once a week or so. I'm also a dork that cuts articles out that I think someone would like and mails them. That photo of your dh is so funny, he sounds like a great guy!

Joanne Fowler said...

Great conversions! I love that first one. And your DH is so fun! I just loved yesterday's pics too! Love sleeping kiddoes!

Yvette A said...

Great photos and a great DH too...I will have to talk mine into some photos here soon.

Stacey said...

I love the picture of your husband. He is quite the trooper to pose like that. It is such a fun picture and the conversion is great.
I adore snail mail too...

Jen said...

I just love your use of textures! That first photos is awesome! Something as benign as a stamp and you mak it look like a work of art! ..... Now, your DH photo is funny! I wish my DH would do that for me! LOL! Great guy!

Donnah Ciempka said...

Cards, writing by hand, what is that? Good on you for trying? Do they make fonts in my hand writing? Thanks for noticing my avatar - a change is as good as a holiday.

mamawest777 said...

ROFLOL!! Love the last one and sooo agree with Michelle about the stamps for next year! What a hoot!!!

The stamp picture is gorgeous!!

Val said...

LOL about the DH shot. Snail mail rocks. i love making cards to send people

Anonymous said...

I just love you DH, Heather! What a good sport and a FUN photo. I can see why you guys are together because you are both so fun!

I have to agree with you about letters. My grandma and I still right handwritten letters back and forth and it is so exciting when I see a card in the box!

Reds said...

How funny!! Love the pic of your hubby!!! :)

Unknown said...

I love your pp here!

cherie said...

great shot of the atamps and thnaks for the reminder of snail mail !!!!
you husband seems just as fun as you do!

Shawna said...

Good for you sending letters and cards the "old-fashioned" way!
Your hubby pic is hilarious!! Made me smile!

Margaret said...

I love your shot of the stamps! It's such a fabulous composition and I love the DOF! Great shot of your husband, too! What a good sport!

Tera Fraley said...

Haha, love that shot of dh! And your stamp photo is great, perfect conversion and texture added!! How cool, Id love to see some of your cards!! I try to handmake mine and need to be better about keeping in touch- Im such a slacker lately. I actually made valentines for 6 of our family members this yr!! Whoo!

Kristina said...

Ha! That one of your dh really made me laugh :) Love the textures!

Tori said...

These are great! i really like the first one as well as your processing on the two of them. Your DH looks like a really fun guy!