u/mission_cow_6742 and i had an absolutely lovely mini-meetup today and have some mail on the way to raoc folks! we visited the postal museum (and the postal museum gift shop of course), went to a pug cafe, and talked all things stationery. such a nice day!
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Hi stationery cuties! How’s it going with using/panning stationery, a no buy, or low buy?
This week I am traveling for work, but I have been writing some mail here and there, including some things I brought with me vs. buying. I have bought some things, but I feel good about it because I’m being really intentional. I’ve included a pic of some of my outgoing mail!
thank you all for the mail for my friend's analog week with her students! their snail mail day is going to be so great :)
u/7781michael x2 - thanks for the motown card and homemade card!!
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u/alarmed_ad9001 - i love pigeon post! these are so fun!
u/bumble3bees
u/justh3l3n
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u/any-suggestion-6659 - the students will love your mr zip stamp and the stamp math!
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u/pumpkinfiend - love this agave card for them. thank you!
u/chimkennuggg - your wildcard card is so cool and the matching stamps!! how did this little envelop you added stay on?? i love it.
u/no-condition5102 - love the barbie stamp :)
u/no-conditions5102 - thanks for the circus tpc! i will get this moving soon :)
u/kimmylubs - thanks for the postcard and safe travels! love the cat, miffy, and capybara stickers :)
u/tccowgirl - thanks for the surprise turtle mail! i will write you back.
u/ok_theme7072 - thanks for the art card!! i love the purple flower stamp you used too.
u/pumkinseed100 - thanks for the hands postcard!
u/bridgewires - thanks so much for your book hot takes! HARD AGREE on yesteryear. such a missed opportunity!!
u/freyamour - thanks for the postcard with pretty tulip washi tape and sharing a memory you treasure :)
u/bluestripedbaker - thanks for this cozy dog postcard with the pretty fall washi tape!! i am also very happy for fall :) do you want to send your address? i will send you something back :)
u/thecuriouscur x2 - thanks for the banned books week card!! i love this. thank you also for the beta fish cat card. i love how on the back it says "HE ATE A BETA" in all caps!
u/cidavid - thanks for the buc'ee's card!!!! i'm obsessed
u/mangosparklingwater - thanks for the halloween card!! i hope the weather has cooled off for you. it's been mostly 60s here but a little warmer the last two days. your princess peach costume sounds so fun!
u/cosmicallyconstant x2 - thanks for the amazing postcard of the shining!!! i am putting this up immediately. thank you also for the lego plant postcard. i haven't done their flower sets but they look so cool! i hear you on pets. they are truly everything!
u/thebunshouse - thanks for your tea card! my fave tea is matcha, and i also love mint tea and hibiscus tea. enjoy the fall!!
u/beneficial-ant2217 - thanks for your cat traveling card!! i will keep this moving
u/cookiecriminal - this postcard you sent is soooo cute and just my style! thanks for the note and thinking of you :) hope the farmers market was fun (the treats sound amazing) and you should get some mail from me soon if you didn't already.
u/spaaaaaacey x4 - thanks so much for your mail from your trip and home!! i absolutely loved the cards and your thoughtful words about parenting. mail headed your way soon!!
i’m trying to use all the halloween stickers i have—i’ve been decorating envelopes for my halloween mailing and used all the pumpkins i have! 🧡🎃🧡🎃
i’m using up my last two ghost stickers to kick off my bingo board. i had a pack of 30 different designs generously shared through random acts of happy mail. i think i would buy these at some point, but for now i’m happy i used them all!
i hosted a carding meetup yesterday—we went through a bunch of stickers, stamps, and washi to send over 100 postcards for world postcard day!
Hi everyone! It’s time for our third stationery bingo challenge—Halloween/fall edition! Drop an emoji below if you’re going to participate!
What’s Stationery Bingo?
The idea is to draw inspiration from the squares to use your stationery (and maybe even pan some things along the way).
How Does It Work?
* The idea is to use only what you already have to fill a row, column, or diagonal (or…the whole board!). You don’t need to pan anything—this is just about inspiring you to use your amazing stationery supplies already in your home :)
* The squares are broad so that it makes it easier for more of us to participate, since we all have different ways we use our stationery. If you can’t complete a square but have a way you can approximate it, that’s totally cool.
* You can use the same items for multiple squares but I recommend using them on separate occasions. For example, if you do a journal spread with lots of pumpkin stickers for the “Pumpkins” square, I’d suggest doing something separate for the “Orange” square, like a card with an orange envelope.
How Do I Share Progress?
You are welcome and encouraged to post using the Stationery Bingo tag.
How’s it going with using/panning stationery, a no buy, or low buy?
I sent a batch of cards this week, and I am writing some postcards for World Postcard Day on October 1. I finished some washi tape too!
How’s it going with using/panning stationery, a no buy, or low buy?
I am thinking about how I want to approach my letter writing and journaling for the rest of the year, plus the next bingo for the sub! After not traveling for a bit, I wound up buying some stationery on two weekend trips and a week away last week—it has me reflecting on how I’m approaching my low buy and my lovely supplies…more to come!
This week I used a bunch of stamps, some washi tape, and stickers sending mail every day of my trip!
I am traveling this week and have found some cool free postcards from local businesses and artists. If you are interested in one, leave an emoji and a prompt below. This offer is for flaired folks.
How’s it going with using/panning stationery, a no buy, or low buy?
I haven’t posted my August progress yet, but I feel happy with all the supplies I used. It was a good month! As part of my low-buy, I did treat myself to some stationery on a weekend trip, but am happy I started using it while on the trip—I sent multiple cards.
u/credo99 - thank you SO much for the moomin card from japan! it truly made my day because i am a huge moomin fan and this card is so cute :) thanks for sharing about your trip -- i have some mail on the way to you, and looking forward to seeing you at the meetup!!
thank you all for the much-needed mail today :)
u/credo99 - thank you so much for the korea card! i hope you had a good trip. i went to korea in 2022 and had a really great time (so much good food!).
u/lavendarlarry - thanks so much for the card from your meetup!! how was hosting? i love everyone's stamps -- can i ask where you got yours?
u/on1oman1ac - thank you so much for the three dogs painting -- i have seen this at moma and it's one of my faves because i love dogs :) i will respond by mail.
u/rare_cranberry_7861 - thank you for your mail with the beautiful handmade envelope and extras :)
u/mission_cow_6742 - thanks so much for the lovely mail from your mini-trip! i adore this library :) you might have something waiting for you when you get back from your next mini-trip!
u/sunflowr_prnce x7 - thanks for the amazing mail package with all the postcards and your update on your very cool penpaling group!! this brought me so much joy after a rough day at work :) i will respond by mail and hope to see you soon at the next meetup <3
How’s it going with using/panning stationery, a no buy, or low buy?
This week I sent a nice batch of birthday cards, using washi and stickers and some extras for the birthday peeps.
u/groceryowl knows how to deliver a hoot,
Sending bright greeting cards that are sweet to boot,
A hundred thank yous checked right off the list,
You give us owl the joy that cannot be missed,
Your Bronze Flair is feather-ly well deserved,
And we love the wise kindness you have served.
(Thanks for the poem, u/MonetMonkey!)
u/sneakerlambs - thanks for the hello kitty card and stamp math! i love the map one you used.
u/thecuriouscur - thanks for the airplane postcard! here is the snowboots brand: https://shoestoboot.com/collections/nexgrip
u/spaaaaaacey x2 - thanks for your latest deer snail mail!! te escribo prontito
u/feistynoodle - thanks for the card and blue monster doodle!
u/pinkpengin - thanks for your widow’s bay thoughts and the midnight mass rec!! i also majorly fear clowns…
u/yomelette - thanks y gracias por tu carta!! hablamos prontito y hola a winnie :)
u/snootsbooper - thanks for the eric carle card! i always loved his books :)
u/howdoireadplshelp - thanks for the card and stickers! i appreciate the book recs. the envelop washi you used is so cute!
u/no-condition5102 - thanks for the boba tpc! i will post an offer today to keep it moving.
u/paperscrapmae - thanks so much for the stationery store day card! talk soon :)
u/andyismean - thanks for the world cup card! (i agree with you -- fifa is a huge problem!) always nice to hear from you :)
u/tigerlady13, u/ninajyang, u/steph_peregrine, u/rare_cranberry_7861, u/sommeil_sombre, u/morticia_devine - thanks for the meetup card! i hope you had fun and enjoyed your lunch :)
u/inkyfingerspgs - thanks so much for the book recs! i am delighted that i haven't heard of any of these -- new books to discover!! the hawaiian monk seal stamp is also sooo cute.
u/pupslace - thanks so much for the ron swanson card! this was a delightful surprise. parks and rec is one of my fave shows and i am usually watching it on rotation.
u/lemonlolipopw - thanks so much for the stationery fest card and cool stamps! i hope you had fun :)
u/genxinga - thanks for the london card!!
u/freyamour - thanks for the pretty flower card!
u/thecuriouscur - thanks for the cute puppy card and stickers!
u/exit_infinite - thanks for the cute snail mail postcard and book recs! i hope it's cooling off for you (it's been hot over here too...)
u/spaaaaaacey - ahhhhhh this oaxaca postal es increible!! thank you so much, this is very much up my alley :)
u/halochanel - thanks for the lovely loupaper card! i don't have this cocktails one :)