pen & paper

Do you have a friend who could use an encouraging note? Did someone do something nice for you. or your child? 

Why not make a note custom-chic with a unique envelope.

And your children can help!

take an old calendar

open an envelope you have and trace it

with really cool pictures

or  you can find a printable template HERE

and cut a template

score the dotted/folded lines

fold in the sides & add glue

fold up the bottom to stick to the sides 

allow it to dry for a few minutes

[depending on the glue type used]

add a letter

[handwritten are the best!]

fold over top and glue or sticker it closed

front view of unfolded template

this kind of envelope can dress up 

even a piece of notebook paper 'card'

and it's ready for a stamp

let's hit those mailboxes with some REAL mail!!

and teach our children how to write a letter 

{more later}

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