Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, or just sending an everyday greeting, there’s still nothing better than getting a real piece of snail mail. That’s why we’re so excited to partner with the Write_On Campaign to promote the joy, creativity and expression that comes with hand-written correspondence.
What is it? As part of the Write_On campaign, Paper Source, along with Egg Press, Hello!Lucky and Sakura Gelly Roll Pens, is on a mission to truly celebrate National Letter Writing Month (April). We urge you to write a letter to someone daily, with the hopes of continuing the act of writing throughout the year.
How can you take the Write_On challenge? Start writing! Try to write a letter every day for the rest of April, and continue sending friends hand-written greetings throughout the year. You’ll be amazed at what a difference the personal gesture can make!
Get inspired. If you’re looking for more reasons to write, look no further! Drop a simple note to a friend, write your favorite business or give thanks to a former teacher. And search the #write_on hashtag to see what others are creating.
Get the Goods. Paper Source is offering two Write_On kits (one from Egg Press and one from Hello!Lucky) for a limited time in celebration of the campaign. Each set comes with 16 cards and envelopes, as well as a Gelly Roll pen.
So who’s your first letter going to?
My Mom!
I wrote my first letter this month to a new pen pal!
Cannot wait.
Fabulous idea! This was a New Years resolution that I have yet to complete, but I can’t wait to start in April. I’m a middle school language arts teacher as well and I’m toying with the idea of asking my students to participate in the challenge with me and each other.
I am IN!
I love letter writing, but often life gets in the way. I love the challenge of one per day for this month 🙂
What a lovely idea! I already have a list of people to whom I plan to write letters. I really miss getting mail that doesn’t contain the words “please remit.” 🙂
Excellent idea! I have been a letter writer for years and started feeling that I was the last of my kind. What joy to find there are others like me. Now that cards and letters are rare, they are also greater treasures. I’ve been looking for a program that provides cards to shut-ins, elderly, perhaps in conjunction with a Meals on Wheels effort and would love information about any if anyone has it. Until then, Write on! indeed, my friends.
I had been thinking that I write very few letters to friends anymore. What a great way to kick off an endearing habit! Thank you for the idea! I will take the challenge!
My sister away at college!
I write at least four letters a week, one to each of my kids. I’m also in a couple of art groups where we exchange art pieces, mine are cards each week. I love writing letters!
My first letter will go to my best friend in New York City!
I am writing to “our” five children (one letter to all). . .my husband, their “daddy” passed away recently and was “laid to rest” in Arlington national cemetery last month. . .a letter to them to express my gratitude for their loving support. . .and to tell them how very proud of them he was, and how much he loved them. . .
Hi Paper Source,
Fun challenge! I love writing on paper and especially the paper from Paper Source. aLLLL of my Christmas Cards were from Paper Source in 2014 and I loved writing them, addressing them, and attaching a US MAil Stamp. I accept your challenge and have sent a ‘thank you note’ in April, 3 Easter cards, and will send a Bday card in April, a shower Card in April, and accept your challenge to send ‘friends’ good wishes in the US Mail
I hope you pick my name for the Write On Kit! . Happy Spring! Thank you, Susan Bowman from Moline, Illinois
Hi Susan,
The Write_on kits were offered through the Write_on site (http://www.writeoncampaign.com/kit) and unfortunately are all gone. We aren’t offering any free kits, but we do sell special stationery sets right now! You can buy them here: http://www.papersource.com/item/Write-On-Hello-Lucky-Bird-Stationery/807062.html and here: http://www.papersource.com/item/Write-On-Egg-Press-Stationery/807063.html
Thanks for being such a fan!
Great idea! Someone recently told me how bad their handwriting is because they don’t write anymore. I proudly commented that I still do! A handwritten note requires you to think about the recipient longer, therefore giving the gift if your time!
We are so excited to see all of these great ideas!!
I’m in!!! My first letter will be to my daughters…#2 will be to my cousin…#3…a dear friend…then I will make a list…looking forward to doing this!!! Thanks for the challenge…
I would love to try it!! Great Idea!
My best friends! I used to write all the time in my younger years. I still have my stationary from as a kid! I love this campaign! I will write!
I’m terrible at writing letters, but here it goes.
Aww, how nice!Great challenge! I want to participate!
Today I sent around 13 letters to around the world to my penpals >w.<)'