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
- Brand postcards
- Brand stickers
- Planned coordinates
- Polaroid Photos
- Small accessories
- Something from a recent meetup
- Piece of jewelry
- Brand novelties
- A list of your top 5 wishlist items
- A brand shopping bag
Food
- Tea
- Hot Chocolate
- Coffee
- Candy
- Chocolate
- Gum
- Mints
- Lozenges
- Honey
- Snacks
Crafting, Paper Goods
- Postcards
- Ribbons
- Stickers
- Stationery
- Calendar
- Pens
- Pencils
- Illustrations
- Mailing Stamps
- Stamp & Ink
- Stickypads
- Notepads
- Washi Tape
- Temporary Tattoos
- Bookmarks
- Poetry
- Paper Dolls
Local
- Postcards of your local monuments,
- Maps of your city, parks, capitol
- Something locally made
- Coins/your currency
- Coasters from local restaurants or breweries
About You / About Your Penpal
- List of songs you’re currently listening to
- Your favorite quotes
- Bad jokes / puns
- Photos of your pets
- Blank Recipe Cards (so they can fill out their favorite dishes/drinks and send it back to you)
- A ‘get to know you’ page about yourself and a blank one for your pal to fill out
- Your calling card
Just for Fun & Miscellaneous
- Keychains
- Magnets
- Puzzles
- Crosswords
- Games
- Charms
- Patches
- Pins / Buttons
- Small Figurines
- Disposable Camera
- Seed Packets
- Soap
- Cute Bandaids
- Crystals
- Pressed Flowers
- Makeup
- Candles
- Bath Salts
- Lotion
- Perfume (check with your pal for smell sensitivity, and their favorite scents)
- Embroidery
- Cross Stitch
- Scarf
- Sunglasses
- Tote Bag
- Thrift Store finds
Until next time,
♥ Abra