Showing posts with label snail mail. Show all posts
Showing posts with label snail mail. Show all posts

Sunday, June 11, 2017

Hello, Snail Mail!


Another snail mail for me! Yay!

It's been a long time and I'm so glad to get another one from my friend. We're both busy that's why it took long before a mail has been sent, but it's okay! No pressure at all, as long as we enjoyed sending and receiving... that's what is more important! *smile*


This mail is a bit different from what I first got from her. The envelope already has a design, so no need to put washi or designs on it. And I like it! I'm a cat person and I love how the kitty silently napping under the drawers. I loved how she picked the perfect stationery for this snail mail.


The letter is longer than the last one as well. And as always, the letter is meaningful and thoughtfully handwritten by a good friend. Thank you, thank you!


I also liked how my friend came up with all the cute stuff included in the mail. The handwritten letter, of course, lovely ephemeras, and 1 sticker sheet cut into half to fit in the envelope.


By the way, the sticker is personally made by her. Doodled, digitized, and printed by my friend.


And the ephemeras or die cuts, on the other hand, came from Rosie's Studio and Pink Paislee.

Loved everything! Thank you! 'Til next snail mail.


Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Fruity Postal Stamps

02.01.17 | Bohol, Philippines | Photo by Aine Garcia

Earlier, I went to the Post Office here and checked whether I could buy postal stamps even if I'm not going to use them for mailing. Gladly, the Post Master sold me these yummy and fruity postal stamps - and I LOVE them! These stamps give us a glimpse of what the Philippines is when it comes to fruits. Among those that are featured are Mango, Aratiles, Strawberry, Egg Fruit (Chesa, Tiessa, or Tisa) and Rose Apple (Makopa).

Now, I remember my old stamp collection from my grandfather's vintage mails. I guess I have to go through my stuff and look for it and relive my postal stamp collection once again.

Sunday, July 31, 2016

Snail Mail is Still the Best!


I'm a fan of snail mails even before the rise of technology. I had stationeries, colored pens, and stickers ready for my outgoing mail. I just loved the idea of making and receiving them and reading through it. However, when Email became a hit, it all stopped.

Or so I thought!

Amazingly, snail mail is back on the scene now. A friend shared to me that she's doing #SnailMailRevolution, and she's sending out snail mail to Australia, Sweden, Indonesia, and Dubai. I honestly loved the idea! Although, I think I'm not ready to send out mails outside the country yet. But, who says I can't right?!

That's why we came up an idea and agreed to send each other snail mails even if we talk and chat every day. 

And finally, I got my first snail mail from her!


Surprisingly, this is way different from what I'm receiving before. Today's snail mail contains "gems"! And for me who loves this kind of stuff, I'm literally doing a happy dance! Lol!

The mail includes a short letter written on a journaling card, Manila tags, ephemeras, AND a bag of Jasmine Tea! Now, you understand the "gems" that I'm talking about. *grin*

I loved everything in the mail, all of it! Indeed, the new generation of snail mail is really revolutionalized!

Now it's my turn to send one to her!


Wednesday, January 14, 2015

A Merry Postcard

01.14.15 | Metro Manila, Philippines | Photo by Aine Garcia

It's been ages since I got a mail like this. I'm glad I got this Christmas Card from one of my online friends. Thank you! *smile