to clarify: this is still open. i'm officially leaving it open for all of 2020. you can sign up and i'll draw new matches 1x a week for the rest of the year. because we could all use a little joy in the mail right now.
faster link (with the knowledge that bc this is secret santa software and we are the largest exchange elfster has ever had, the site breaks often. but it comes back up in a few hours if you check back...): elfster.com/gift-exchanges…
also some resources for you if you are getting started
on writing letters:
and some new things I want to add. vintage stamps! still valid for postage if they are unused. there are MANY dealers but my three favorite etsy shops right now are:
1) etsy.com/shop/VerdeStud…
2) etsy.com/shop/Panhandle…
3) etsy.com/shop/PostageSt…
things i've received in recent letters that i found super inspiring: old black and white photos, laminated recipe cards, tear sheets from old design coffee table books, vintage ribbon, an ice-dyed mask, homemade film trading cards, a martin scorcese sticker set, pressed peonies
also a lot of people ask what my typewriter is + it is a nakajima AE-170 electric; investing in an electric typewriter (and by investing i mean i bought it $40 used on ebay) has been THE single best thing i've done in the last 5 months and i think singlehandedly keeps me bouyant
i also got super tired of printing my address out, and ordered a custom self-inking address stamp (there are about 100 places to do this online); it makes a delightful clacking noise like an old-school library check out stamp, high rec
also if you already signed up and want a second pen pal -- you can DM me. i get to all messages. in time! xo
lastly, the tag is #penpalooza and i love to hear how it is going; so keep me...posted
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