Hello everyone!

A few weeks ago, a group popped up in my suggestion list on Facebook that I immediately sent in a request to join. This was Lolita Mail: PenPals & Gift Exchanges. After organizing two successful letter exchanges of my own, I realized that snail mail and letterwriting brings me quite a bit of joy! I am happy I found the group and thankful to the Tulsa community for putting it together.

After being matched with my pals late last week, I started to brainstorm a list of things I may be able to send my matches as we develop our friendship. I thought that my list may help others starting to write to penpals, or even give you ideas to surprise your friends with! Read on after the jump for the list, and happy writing!

Small Surprises for Penpals

Lolita Fashion Related

1. Brand postcards
2. Brand stickers
3. Planned coordinates
4. Polaroid Photos
5. Small accessories
6. Something from a recent meetup
7. Piece of jewelry
8. Brand novelties
9. A list of your top 5 wishlist items
10. A brand shopping bag

Food

1. Tea
2. Hot Chocolate
3. Coffee
4. Candy
5. Chocolate
6. Gum
7. Mints
8. Lozenges
9. Honey
10. Snacks

Crafting, Paper Goods

1. Postcards
2. Ribbons
3. Stickers
4. Stationery
5. Calendar
6. Pens
7. Pencils
8. Illustrations
9. Mailing Stamps
10. Stamp & Ink
11. Stickypads
12. Notepads
13. Washi Tape
14. Temporary Tattoos
15. Bookmarks
16. Poetry
17. Paper Dolls

Local

1. Postcards of your local monuments,
2. Maps of your city, parks, capitol
3. Something locally made
4. Coins/your currency
5. Coasters from local restaurants or breweries

About You / About Your Penpal

1. List of songs you’re currently listening to
2. Your favorite quotes
3. Bad jokes / puns
4. Photos of your pets
5. Blank Recipe Cards (so they can fill out their favorite dishes/drinks and send it back to you)
6. A ‘get to know you’ page about yourself and a blank one for your pal to fill out
7. Your calling card

Just for Fun & Miscellaneous

1. Keychains
2. Magnets
3. Puzzles
4. Crosswords
5. Games
6. Charms
7. Patches
8. Pins / Buttons
9. Small Figurines
10. Disposable Camera
11. Seed Packets
12. Soap
13. Cute Bandaids
14. Crystals
15. Pressed Flowers
16. Makeup
17. Candles
18. Bath Salts
19. Lotion
20. Perfume (check with your pal for smell sensitivity, and their favorite scents)
21. Embroidery
22. Cross Stitch
23. Scarf
24. Sunglasses
25. Tote Bag
26. Thrift Store finds

Until next time,
♥ Abra