Letter Writers Alliance

Letter Lover Bookmark

Need a reminder where you left off in the latest L.W.A. book club pick? The House That Lars Built blog has a free downloadable bookmark that's perfect for you. And me. And everyone who loves letters. How sweet.

Love Letter Liners

I'm in love with these love letter envelope liners from Oh So Beautiful paper. There's two different designs to download and an extensive tutorial guide on how to use them as well. They were put up for Valentines, but shucks, I love letters all year long. 

Postal Truck Stickers

L.W.A. member Jessica has these awesome stickers for you as a free download for National Letter Writing Month. Use them to keep track of your progress or just fancy things up a bit. Thanks, Jessica, you are rad!

Stamp Out Hate

For a few months, I have been working to put together a project I'm calling Stamp Out Hate. (You may remember my print up over at Here With You.)The idea is simple. We band together to send messages of hope and support to groups who need it. In specific, I'm trying to focus on groups who have been receiving hate mail. It really rubs me the wrong way to see the power of mail used to make someone sad or scared. 

Stamp Out Hate was born from a letter. My friend Milly wrote to me that she had seen a report of hate mail being sent to mosques and Islamic centers around the country. She wondered if there was a way to help. Well, I think sending letters of hope and support is the best counter to that. I suppose it’s like fighting fire with fire, but our fire is the good kind of fire. Mail shouldn’t be used for hate.

Every month, Stamp Out Hate will feature a new call to action encouraging you to send positive letters out into the world. Suggestions for new actions are always welcome. The project features free downloads of Stamp Out Hate materials and will eventually have other goodies available as well. 

These small acts of kindness are truly important. Together, we will make a difference. Together, we can make things better. Thank you for joining us.

Be kind. Try hard. Send hope.

-Donovan

New Download: Crest Postcard

There is a new downloadable postcard available in the Downloads section of the L.W.A. site. It was made by member Bernard from South Africa and is just delightful. It's so nice to have such generous and talented members! 

The Postman's Knock Does Valentines

I basically love everything Lindsey does over on The Postman's Knock. Check out all the sweet downloadables and how-to guides she has available for Valentine's Day. What a resource! How nice is she? So nice. Have fun sending out love notes tomorrow everyone.

Year of the Rooster

In celebration of Chinese New Year on January 28th, I've made a new artistamp. You can download it here. Remember, you can use the service provided at Philosateleia to perforate your printed pages, or order pre-perforated paper to print on from the Olathe Poste.  Happy Year of the Rooster! May it be fortuitous and mail full for all of you!

Hear Our Voice

These postcards are a way to continue the political movement of the Women's March held on January 21st.  Found through 10 Actions / 100 Days, first action is to write postcards to your Senators "about what matters most to you - and how you’re going to continue to fight for it in the days, weeks and months ahead." No worries about how to find their address, just enter your zipcode on their site and they'll get the addresses for you.

Anyone can download them for print at home from their website. Kathy and I have also decided to have some cards professionally printed and are offering them for free*.  All you have to do is pay for the shipping for the postcards to get to you so you can use them. *We have to "charge" one cent so their is actually an item to add to our cart. (Our system ignores free stuff when it comes to the shopping cart). Get your cards here! Write on! Write now!

-Donovan & Kathy

P.S. Here's my photos from the Chicago march.

P.P.S. Kathy is also selling some #NODAPL buttons for charity. 

Priority Mail Holiday Deadline

Just a reminder that the Priority mail deadline is TODAY for the U.S.P.S. Here's a link to the Christmas Eve hours for the Post Offices as well. Happy last minute mailings, everyone!

 

P.S. If you have run out of cards, I appreciated the free downloads here. (Warning: political content.) Thanks to Member Emma for the link.

Share Love

Be Kind. Try Hard. Share Love.

Stand up. Take Action. Share Love.

Two versions:
1. "You are loved. I support you. We stand together in action."
2. "You are loved. I support you. And in your name I have donated to ____ . We stand together in action."

You can download the letters here.

Sincerely. Share Love.

Kathy & Donovan