laura d. posted an article on the suburban pen pal - Dec 9, 2009, 11:52 pm
I originally wanted to make a holiday version of the security stamp postcards I created for the paper swap for the holiday card swap, but my computer is badly in need of a replacement and so I went an...
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laura d. posted an article on the suburban pen pal - Dec 9, 2009, 2:56 pm
Two things I’m digging today: These mini envelope templates from JetPens which Jess from How About Orange made into mini envelopes using security pattern envelopes. Exactly what I would have do...
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laura d. posted an article on the suburban pen pal - Nov 28, 2009, 8:48 pm
I went to Houston a week or so ago and stumbled across PH design shop while I was there. What a great little store! I just wrote them a glowing review on Yelp because I thought that some of the review...
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laura d. posted an article on the suburban pen pal - Nov 22, 2009, 10:12 pm
Oh man…. Free copies of ReadyMade magazine, free raffles for paper goods that I actually want, PLUS all the usual goodies. Goodbye money. Tagged: craft fair, renegade, san francisco
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laura d. posted an article on the suburban pen pal - Nov 21, 2009, 8:45 pm
Anyone who did my paper swap will love the holiday card swap hosted by Brooklyn Bride. I just signed up! Hurry! The deadline to sign up is this Wednesday, November 25! Tagged: card, DIY, holiday, s...
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laura d. posted an article on the suburban pen pal - Nov 13, 2009, 7:29 pm
Science journal letter set by Present and Correct Blue ship stationery set by Squeedles Mini flower note set by Ruby Press Faux Bois letter set by Donovan Beeson Tagged: card, envelope, etsy, fau...
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laura d. posted an article on the suburban pen pal - Nov 13, 2009, 6:46 pm
I can’t resist a sale on stamps. It’s simply impossible. Which is why when I went to Joann’s the other day on an entirely different errand, I had to pick up this guy and put it to wo...
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laura d. posted an article on the suburban pen pal - Nov 3, 2009, 11:58 pm
Why is Wiley Valentine so good?!!! I stumbled across some of their 2009 holiday cards via one of my favorite blogs ever, Oh So Beautiful Paper, and they used my same postcard idea but did it so much b...
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laura d. posted an article on the suburban pen pal - Oct 24, 2009, 2:22 am
I’ve been working on the job hunt today and this made me smile: Via Oh So Beautiful Paper and Unruly Things photo by mwashin Tagged: craft, creative, DIY, fabric, handmade, resume, sew
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laura d. posted an article on the suburban pen pal - Oct 19, 2009, 11:11 pm
I just saw these X-ray cards over at Rare Bird Finds. I almost wish I knew someone who was sick because these would make the coolest get well cards ever!! Cards by Scodioli Creative, stickers sold se...
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laura d. posted an article on the suburban pen pal - Oct 13, 2009, 2:26 am
Fold n’ mail paper airplanes – set of 5 by Littleclouds Heart revolver print by Bittersugar Fabric postcard by Momfetti Air mail postcards by Threedogparty Tagged: air mail, airplane,...
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laura d. posted an article on the suburban pen pal - Sep 14, 2009, 8:05 pm
As always, when I see something cool made out of security envelopes I think: “Why didn’t I think of that?!” All images by Scissor Variations. You can learn how to make them with thi...
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laura d. posted an article on the suburban pen pal - Sep 10, 2009, 4:59 pm
I fell in love with these a long time ago, but somehow never posted about them. You can buy them individually or in packs of 4 (if you ask) and they make excellent gifts! By Letterary Press Tagged:...
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laura d. posted an article on the suburban pen pal - Sep 2, 2009, 7:43 pm
Horse of a different color note card set by Birdcage Cards Vintage postcard letterpress invitation by Golden Rectangle Press Amidst Routes letterpress print by Pearl Marmalade Envelope grab bag by ...
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laura d. posted an article on the suburban pen pal - Aug 31, 2009, 2:27 pm
In honor of the new exhibit “It’s a Small World”, artist Lea Redmond of Leaf Cutter Designs will be bringing her World’s Smallest Post Office to the Los Altos History Museum on...
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laura d. posted an article on the suburban pen pal - Aug 16, 2009, 8:48 pm
How to do sealing wax, originally uploaded by suburbanpenpal. I’m obviously obsessed with sealing wax right now as evident by my last couple of posts. I got some new colors at Castle in the Air in ...
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laura d. posted an article on the suburban pen pal - Aug 16, 2009, 8:46 pm
Repurposed button envelopes, originally uploaded by suburbanpenpal. I have all these old button envelopes lying around and I had no idea what to do with them. Turns out they make excellent gift tag e...
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laura d. posted an article on the suburban pen pal - Aug 10, 2009, 10:26 pm
There’s just too much for one post! Here are a couple things I’d like to try. Highlighting ink: From Jones Diwa From Lucifer Dragon Seal Gilding Paste: From Journo Jen , all images via...
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laura d. posted an article on the suburban pen pal - Aug 10, 2009, 8:39 pm
I find inspiration in the oddest places. For example, I got this lovely little note from the folks behind Gocco*Boom in the 2009 paper swap: So adorable! I’ve been sealing my letters for years,...
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laura d. posted an article on the suburban pen pal - Jul 26, 2009, 9:24 pm
Love the idea, not crazy about these particular designs. Available online at The Curiosity Shoppe Tagged: cross stitch, embroidery, postcard
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laura d. posted an article on the suburban pen pal - Jul 23, 2009, 3:57 pm
I almost forgot this month! Lumberjack and Dad cards by Dude and Chick Hello card by Paper Elixir Girl/Boy portraits by Nora Aoyagi Tagged: art, card, etsy, greeting, hello, Letterpress, occasion...
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