a letter

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5 years ago I wrote a letter to myslef, not to be opened until 5 years later i.e now. And now I can't find it!! I'm sure I put it in that years diary, but after much hunting I can't work out where it is.

Perhaps in another 5 years time I will discover it.

Though I can't remember what I wrote, thinking back on expectations and dreams then, I am sure things have turned out quite differently to how I expected... It's even better.

Hunting for pictures of letters, has reminded me how much I love letters, email seems to have killed that rather wonderful experience of getting beautiful handwritten letters filled with little drawings, photos, stickers and glitter. The kind of letters you cherish forever. I doubt anyone cherishes emails.

Anyone what to send me a letter in the mail? I promise to write back :)

p.s my mum has a little giveaway on her blog . I am considering doing my own giveaway soon.

Zines

I love zines, they are cheap and creative and great way to get people interested in your work. Here are a few of the best zines on etsy. I'd love to make my own sometime. They would also make cool stocking stuffers :)




Obsessive Consumption What Did You Buy Today April 2007 Zine, $4, by Kate Consumption




Made and Unmade, $6 from shannon gerard





Scribble Faster 2 - The Mix Tape zine, $2 by Soft Mechanics



Girl Swirl Zine 13, $5 by My My



The Suicidal Dog by Georgene Smith Goodin and illustrated by Robert Goodin, $3 by Nidoog




Elvis Was A Hero To Most Zine, $8, by Hooked Blog




Who What Where When Why (I Think I Love You) volume 2, $3 by lexacto


Dingbat, Issue 1, $3 by Heroes and Criminals Press


The Laborer and the Nightingale, $3 by lexacto



Toy camera zine, $2.20 by anongrrl
The Lonely Seagull Magazine $10, by Aviary press
Bonbon a Book of Imaginary Sweets, has been sold but i do love it, from Sugar Cookie

Oh and if you are interested here is a video in how to make zines.