The Art of Letter Wrtiting

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Mobile devices have become an extension of who we are. In an instant we can send a text or get an email.  This has become the preferred way to send a message. This is all great and fine, but something is lost.  These forms of staying in touch simply aren't the same as getting a hand written flowery report of what's going on in another person's life called a letter. 

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The art of letter writing is the personal expression of sharing with others a glimpse into our world. By sending a letter it becomes the next best thing to visiting your friend across the miles. No sooner as ink meets paper a masterpiece is in the works. Your thoughts spill from your mind onto your stationery forming a intimate picture of your life for others to absorb.

Let's face it, there is something more tangible about an old-fashion letter over our modern day technology to keeping in touch.  A letter is gently caressed with the fingers, it is carefully tucked into an envelop, and sealed tenderly with the lips of someone dear to you. Then, the magic of its journal from hand to land to air or to sea and once again to hand. Nothing compares to the burst of excitement when you open your mailbox and are greeted with that welcome sight, a visit from your friend patiently waiting inside.

How to begin. Lets start with tool for letter writing. Becoming a letter artist requires the necessary supplies to create your masterpiece.

Stationery is the palette you'll create your life's story upon to share. I think it's a reflection of who you are or for the intended recipient. Stationery can range from whimsical to serious or you can even keep it simple in using plain notebook paper. It doesn't have to be expensive.

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Pens are your paintbrushes, as you create a picture of words. Sometimes the mood will dictate pencil. For me this is rarely the case. For the most part, ink calls your name and mine.

There are calligraphy writing instruments found in fountain and felt pens. I use both

There are pens specially for using on dark or light colored paper.

Regardless of which ink you choice, there are pastel or bold colors found in a variety of liquid gels, metallics, and glitters.

Envelopes I usually keep it simple and use whatever is on hand, but in the past I have enjoyed making my own envelopes from scenic magazine pages. It's a creative project to turn something ordinary into fun!

4.5x6 Envelop Template
Business Size Envelop

Personal Touch to your letter says to your recipient, "How sweet of her to think of me!" Often times, I'll embellish my envelop with cute stickers and occasionally I'll slip in a sheet for my friends. If my friend has small children, then I'll include some kiddie stickers. Personal touches can include photos, postcards, bookmarks, or anything that's easy to include in an envelop. It's a small gesture, but it means a lot to the person getting it. What ever tools or materials you use for the art of letter writing, be sure to write from your heart.

Who to write? Your parents, your brother, your sister, a good friend, your spouse, or your children. Simply write to this person, as if are sitting beside him/her chatting over a cup of coffee. Make the experience warm. You will know you've accomplished this task by the time you seal your letter, if a cozy ripple embraces you. You know, that feel good feeling sensation as you sigh a sweet relief as if to say, "All is well with my soul".

Valentine's Day is Tuesday, why not write a love letter to your sweetie? See, Tips on how to write a love letter.

The art of letter writing is slowly fading in our society. Jump on the crusade with me in restoring our culture of a piece of nostalgia.
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