Monthly Archives: April 2012

Letter Writing Social at the National Postal Museum

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Dana

If any of you plan to be in Washington, D.C. this weekend, be sure to stop by the National Postal Museum.  Melissa over at Craftgasm is working with Erin at the NPM to host a letter writing social from 12:00-3:00 … Continue reading →

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National Stationery Day–in the U.K.

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Dana

Britains have their priorities straight…they have designated April 24th as National Stationery Day! I don’t think we Americans have our own special day just yet, so I’m celebrating with the U.K. until we catch up. To mark the day, The … Continue reading →

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Snail-y Mail Happenings

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Dana

Well, I’ve finally broken my stationery fast of 2012.   Well, to be truthful, I broke my fast just a teensy bit on February 29th. I felt a bit guilty, but it was a postal emergency!  I realized in the middle of the day … Continue reading →

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Graceful Envelope Contest

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Dana

Calling all mail artists, doodlers, calligraphers and crayon wielders! The National Association of Letter Carriers and The Washington Calligraphers Guild are holding their 18th annual Graceful Envelope contest. Deadline: April 30th postmark Theme: “D-liver D-letter D-sooner D-better”–create a Graceful Envelope … Continue reading →

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