Snail Mail Penpal Ideas

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 363

  • @hillisawesome
    @hillisawesome 7 років тому +672

    Thats true, some people aren't as passionate as you and the letters eventually stop coming.

    • @BrittanyMcCowan
      @BrittanyMcCowan  7 років тому +165

      I know, it's a little sad when you don't receive one back. But I love the process of making them so I'll keep sending even if there's no return

    • @wattpadokuyucusu1946
      @wattpadokuyucusu1946 6 років тому +7

      Brittany McCowan Hello, very nice thing you do for your health you have a friend hands me the letter from Turkey

    • @hellenp6638
      @hellenp6638 6 років тому +15

      Yesss, it's happened one too many times :( But it's still nice that they tried! I love snail mail

    • @julialucas6626
      @julialucas6626 3 роки тому

      You have so many beautiful stationery supplies. The parcels are so pretty 🌷🌿

  • @jungkook-nu3oj
    @jungkook-nu3oj 5 років тому +190

    Now i like brown envelopes

  • @eunoiawishes5207
    @eunoiawishes5207 7 років тому +480

    I really want a penpal! I love creating little mini care packages, but I dont have anyone to penpal with...

    • @rainavasquez2649
      @rainavasquez2649 7 років тому +11

      unisophiacorn hi! I would love a penpal too! anyone who wants to penpal can message me on Snapchat too!
      rainarawrz. :))))

    • @carina1229
      @carina1229 7 років тому +3

      Me too! My snapchat is carina.wimpr

    • @maryhali4245
      @maryhali4245 7 років тому +2

      I'd love one!! My Instagram is lilytheunicorn_1204

    • @alondracrz
      @alondracrz 7 років тому +2

      DM me on instagram!! Would love to pen pal with you! X @alondracrvz

    • @CCYTweety
      @CCYTweety 7 років тому +2

      unisophiacorn Dm me too I am from Hong Kong.My ig is tweet_y_

  • @EllaSmith-ed7mf
    @EllaSmith-ed7mf 7 років тому +183

    It's a shame that letter writing and sending isn't as customary in today's society as it used to be, because there is something so timeless and perpetual about them!😊

  • @penpalsmail5803
    @penpalsmail5803 6 років тому +85

    I love to receive handwritten letters from my penpals all over the world and what is the best thing is when they decorate they envelopes and stuff or send handmade cards to me. Makes you feel you are very special to them.

  • @simsadie14
    @simsadie14 7 років тому +111

    That's so sweet to send little embellishments along! I'd love more info about how you find the materials without spending $50 at the craft store.

    • @BrittanyMcCowan
      @BrittanyMcCowan  7 років тому +31

      Thanks Sarah. I think this is a great video idea. I'll create a video all about buying supplies on a budget :)

    • @simsadie14
      @simsadie14 7 років тому +20

      Just trying to help you frame the perspective, but it's more about finding things that fit an aesthetic and how to buy useful amounts without creating a ridiculous stockpile. I don't mind spending money but many supplies don't seem terribly versatile once I get them home. Maybe a video about finding your style and sticking to your personal color scheme might knock it out of the park?
      Awesome videos and thank you for your hard work creating them and making them look so beautiful :)

    • @just-your-cup-of-tea
      @just-your-cup-of-tea 5 років тому +3

      I’ve never used it myself but I know some people use aliexpress for cheap cute stationary

    • @hope8356
      @hope8356 4 роки тому +1

      Just-Your- Cup-Of-Tea
      Yeah but shipping is a million dollars.

  • @siobhan8412
    @siobhan8412 4 роки тому +24

    my friends and i started sending snail mail to each other during quarantine and even though we text and snapchat receiving letters from them is so much more personal and makes me miss them more 🥺

  • @marissahernandez9862
    @marissahernandez9862 4 роки тому +10

    It’s so nice to hear your history with letters because I’m 11 and I have two new penpals and this video helped me out a lot

  • @kayleemetsemakers1743
    @kayleemetsemakers1743 7 років тому +184

    totally off topic, but this is the first video of you I've eved watched and as someone with anxiety, I find your voice SO nice and calming.. that's amazing. idk I just wanted you to know that😳

  • @mainofficesologyshorts
    @mainofficesologyshorts 3 роки тому

    I like penpals...sending letters, cute notecards and quotes.

  • @veronicahurless4939
    @veronicahurless4939 7 років тому +104

    This may seem like a silly question, but do you put those adorable bundles in a larger envelope when you send them out? How do you ensure that all of those cute bits and bobs make it to your pen pal safely? I've seen a few spectacular snail mailers create these mail bundles, and I can't help thinking, "surely they don't just send it out with only a piece of twine holding everything together??" I'd love some tips for cute, but secure letter packaging!

  • @ClayCrazay
    @ClayCrazay 7 років тому +42

    I had a penpal as a kid. I loved it. I want to keep doing it too!

    • @aprilgraceb5482
      @aprilgraceb5482 7 років тому +2

      I've never had one and I've been wanting to for a long time! If you want, would you like to be my penpal? :)

    • @erisbell1179
      @erisbell1179 4 роки тому +1

      @@aprilgraceb5482 How old are you?

    • @ha3537
      @ha3537 4 роки тому +1

      Check out r/Penpals on reddit!

  • @lovinglylolo
    @lovinglylolo 2 роки тому

    I love watching you're old videos! so much inspiration!!

  • @Maria-ru9ut
    @Maria-ru9ut 7 років тому +16

    This is what a good video looks like, the way you talk about the letters is fascinating and so passionate, i feel the same way about them. Keep up the good work!
    Hugs from Colombia. ❤️

  • @vanessarodriguez6917
    @vanessarodriguez6917 4 роки тому +2

    i recently found my first penpal and she’s such a gem! i remember growing up with a dream to one day have someone from some place different and collect their letters and i’ve finally done it. i received her letter a few days ago and it was the best feeling in the world!

  • @pennychorm1060
    @pennychorm1060 4 роки тому +1

    I love you beautiful letters so much 😁💙💚💛💜

  • @angelporter7700
    @angelporter7700 4 роки тому

    I’ve had a penpal for about two months now and there has been times I’ve been reallllly realllly busy and have had absolutely no time to send back, but she’s so understanding and so when I do send back I always try to make what I sent with love and make it super extra! Guys don’t give up on your penpals no matter how busy you or they are because if you find someone who always sends back no matter what even if it’s a week or two later then that’s what really matters! ♥️

  • @cornflowercrafts
    @cornflowercrafts 7 років тому +12

    I sincerely enjoyed this video! I have been a snail mail lover for many years now. The art of letter writing is so lovely! Your ideas are fantastic! Thank you for sharing!!!

  • @WildPreciousNow
    @WildPreciousNow 7 років тому +1

    Loving THIS and sending happiness via the actual mailbox so much right now! Keep being awesome!!!!

  • @gracepetrie6199
    @gracepetrie6199 6 років тому

    I would love a pen pal!!

  • @BeautyAndBrainsGirls
    @BeautyAndBrainsGirls 7 років тому

    I enjoyed
    listening to the stories behind your snail mail- just got
    Into it myself! I can not
    Wait to share!

  • @aprilgraceb5482
    @aprilgraceb5482 7 років тому +1

    I love your videos and all the creativity you pit into them! :) I've never had a penpal and would love to start a snail mail penpal!

  • @vaikolokotronis
    @vaikolokotronis 7 років тому +1

    Really like this thing!!
    Keep doing that, it's Awesome Brittany!!

  • @sweetstrwberry1
    @sweetstrwberry1 7 років тому +3

    I just discovered you and your videos made me so calm and relax. Subscribed!

  • @sydneyclaire6450
    @sydneyclaire6450 6 років тому +2

    awee i would adore having a penpal

  • @smellylorenny
    @smellylorenny 6 років тому

    OMG I loved Saturday Disney so so much! I started making a diorama in a shoebox to send for one of their competitions and I was so determined! I built a little tent in a back yard scene and put one of those little fake candles inside so it lit up little paper figures of the hosts and put their shadows on the tent and stuff. So much work but my mum never ended up sending it... :'(

    • @BrittanyMcCowan
      @BrittanyMcCowan  6 років тому

      I'm so happy that somebody else loved it as much as I did. That sounds like an awesome artwork. Such a shame your mother didn't send it.

  • @gracieb9753
    @gracieb9753 7 років тому +1

    Love this!!!

  • @LazyLimaDIY
    @LazyLimaDIY 7 років тому

    The glassine envelopes are so cute!!!

  • @0rbitalDreams413
    @0rbitalDreams413 4 роки тому +6

    I’ve always wanted a pen pal,ever since my teacher had us do it in the 3rd grade.
    Unfortunately I’m a minor and have no idea on how to get a P.O. Box and I wouldn’t be able to give anyone extras

  • @simplyjaalaxo4330
    @simplyjaalaxo4330 6 років тому +2

    I loved this ❤ So creative! Snail mail is awesome 😃

  • @sgussy
    @sgussy 5 років тому +1

    Your work is stunning

  • @seesadawn3013
    @seesadawn3013 4 роки тому

    Awe super cute I love it

  • @yvonnerodrigue140
    @yvonnerodrigue140 5 років тому +7

    Great Idea!! Where did you find those "Paper Book For Everyday Inspirations?" I love that book!! Thanks for Sharing!! :)

  • @jennifermir6297
    @jennifermir6297 6 років тому

    Love it so Inspired!

  • @loveistea6046
    @loveistea6046 6 років тому +9

    ah, your crafts are so cute! i wish i could swap with you. ❤️

  • @megy_2566
    @megy_2566 4 роки тому +7

    Hi, where did you get your envelope template? Can you link it so that I can print it out ❤️

  • @ladybirdg5658
    @ladybirdg5658 7 років тому

    That "SWAK" card at the beginning was charming! :) I didn't know people used 's.w.a.k.' anymore, haha

  • @ChiJoy037
    @ChiJoy037 4 роки тому

    Thank you for a lovely instructional vid. I am an older woman and just started to penpal. I had no idea it was so arts and craftsy but I will try it. It’s such a fun, creative outlet. Well, the way you do it. I found a few snail mail pen pals on Globalpenfriends. I hope it works out!

  • @tracywhited
    @tracywhited 4 роки тому

    This would be so fun. But literally can’t find anyone to do this with ! Lol.

  • @LorettaRodger
    @LorettaRodger 6 років тому

    Love your ideas!

  • @gachanightwing1013
    @gachanightwing1013 4 роки тому

    I have a pen pal and I decided to make her a little package of stuff to do over quarantine

  • @amandas5442
    @amandas5442 5 років тому +2

    I am interested in a pen pal- especially international friends, but anywhere would do. If you're a geek and music enthusiast like me, that helps too.

  • @peggy-sueclarke6407
    @peggy-sueclarke6407 6 років тому +5

    💗💖❤️🇨🇦. I have never seen this type of video before. I would love to be someone's pen pal. I used to do this as a young girl.

    • @itssarah3573
      @itssarah3573 6 років тому

      Peggy-Sue Clarke i would love to be penpals:)
      Saraafshar2002@yahoo.com

  • @tejaswiniingle9294
    @tejaswiniingle9294 4 роки тому

    I love making and writing letters, especially vintage! But sadly i dont have a penpal and people around me dont really appreciate my efforts when i make a good birthday or anniversary card!

  • @ruiiyan
    @ruiiyan 6 років тому

    omg are you talking about giggle and hoot? the moment you said it i remembered about it!! ahh that show was my childhood!

  • @lewdflower6725
    @lewdflower6725 6 років тому +2

    I never thought I would find someone passionate like I am with SnailMail Penpaling. :3 I love the stuff you create mine is someone similar but not the best

  • @lildevil872
    @lildevil872 6 років тому

    i wish to do a mail swap with you one day. i love making cards and pocket mail. love your videos.

  • @harietam3194
    @harietam3194 7 років тому

    I loved this. I've been thinking of getting into the pen pal writing stuff lately. I remember writing letters to my cousin overseas when I was really young, it was always so much fun. But as we got older the letters stopped too ;-;

    • @drgndrnning
      @drgndrnning 5 років тому

      Harieta Mitchell you should randomly send one and see if they respond!

  • @lettersbya4855
    @lettersbya4855 6 років тому +1

    Great ideas

  • @meiyunchen7788
    @meiyunchen7788 6 років тому

    hi, I really love your videos, thank you making them. I also want to find penpals and design letters. It's so fun!

  • @RaginiBhatt
    @RaginiBhatt 4 роки тому +2

    awww i love handmade letters and cards...pls lets connect :)

  • @bridgettedunagan2873
    @bridgettedunagan2873 4 роки тому

    I have so much cute stationary and love Japanese ! Kawaii is so cute but I love it all. ❤️

  • @smf1104
    @smf1104 4 роки тому +10

    i just came across your video and loved the ideas!!! where did you get the template for the envelope you used for the little stickers???

  • @yansfor5306
    @yansfor5306 4 роки тому

    My 2 pen pals are from the slowly app and I hope we can send letters to each other like this. I hope my daughter gets into having a pen pal it's fun to write letters and wait until you get yours and reading what they have to say. It really is fun to do.

  • @chloephuong7021
    @chloephuong7021 5 років тому

    I love your ideas they are so cute

  • @dikshasukhija8347
    @dikshasukhija8347 5 років тому +1

    My heart feels full when I see stationary ❤ #stationaryjunkie

  • @luciavizcarra8705
    @luciavizcarra8705 7 років тому

    I want them all😍😍😍

  • @SunraySister
    @SunraySister 7 років тому +1

    ooooh so lovely 😙💖🌞⭐💜 I did a pen pal video too! so much fun writing letters again 😊

    • @BrittanyMcCowan
      @BrittanyMcCowan  7 років тому

      Thank you. I'll go check your video out xx :)

  • @clarasalaam2831
    @clarasalaam2831 6 років тому

    Beautiful video ❤️❤️❤️

  • @zehrasena777
    @zehrasena777 7 років тому +3

    Hey i love your channel and if you add where do you get your stuff that used on the video from to your description box it would be amazing

  • @jooste
    @jooste 5 років тому

    I absolutely love this!! I want to do this! But it looks to me as if it requires one to be very creative - which I am not

  • @christmas600
    @christmas600 6 років тому

    Thankyou

  • @brittneypalifka8318
    @brittneypalifka8318 3 роки тому

    What sticker books are you using? Love those!!

  • @spiritsinthestars7649
    @spiritsinthestars7649 6 років тому

    I have a french penpal and i wanna do one of these so baaad! But i dont know if they are as big on pretty stationary and art and stuffs like i am.

  • @jenntiffany
    @jenntiffany 7 років тому +1

    This is so cute! I really wish I had a pen pal > _ <
    I send letters sometimes to people I know, but nobody says any to me.

  • @user-fv5eb2lf6j
    @user-fv5eb2lf6j 6 років тому +1

    Hi, my friend you really cool!!! 😍😍😍😍😍

  • @abrusticrelics5808
    @abrusticrelics5808 5 років тому

    Great video

  • @taiss4511
    @taiss4511 7 років тому

    Great video! Where did you get the big brown envelopes you send letters in?

  • @clarasalaam2831
    @clarasalaam2831 6 років тому

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @Craftybilliejs
    @Craftybilliejs 7 років тому +1

    What a very sweet video. I love where your heart is. Keep enjoying what you love to do. ^_~ Billie

  • @liyak
    @liyak 6 років тому +1

    I haven't had a oenpal for over 4 years and not alot of people in my country / around my age are into this kind of stuff ... i miss doing these but i dont have any penpals... plus i really like recieving letters... it makes me jappy seeing someone else's opinions

    • @louisekari7521
      @louisekari7521 5 років тому

      Hey! If you want to have a penpal, i could be one! My name is Malin! And i am from norway. You can contact me on Snapchat: malinh.bakke😊

  • @soldmysoul1336
    @soldmysoul1336 6 років тому

    I really want a pen pal.😫😫❤️❤️

  • @lindheey2583
    @lindheey2583 3 роки тому

    i subscribed right away and clicked on the bellllll👍🎊🥳🥳💯💯

    • @BrittanyMcCowan
      @BrittanyMcCowan  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much :) Welcome to our little crafty community! 💜☺

    • @lindheey2583
      @lindheey2583 3 роки тому

      @@BrittanyMcCowan !!thx i cant wait o have 4 pen pals!!! 💯💯💯💫

  • @ximenagarcia6716
    @ximenagarcia6716 7 років тому +4

    Hey! I would like to start a PenPal relationship. Thank you for your ideas. Greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽❤️

    • @lucyh5752
      @lucyh5752 7 років тому

      hi i live in the u.s and i'd love to be you're pen pal! my parents are actually from mexico.

    • @quinn5891
      @quinn5891 7 років тому

      I'm interested! U.S. Florida here

    • @lucyh5752
      @lucyh5752 7 років тому +1

      KJ really? im from georgia😂do you have an email i can use to talk to you?

    • @ximenagarcia6716
      @ximenagarcia6716 7 років тому

      I'd love to. briciacg@yahoo.com. Let's be PenPals!

    • @gloriasmith1940
      @gloriasmith1940 5 років тому +1

      I would love to be your pen pal I've been looking to have a pen pal since I started watching some of these UA-cam snail mail. My email address is 013gsmith@gmail.com... I'm originally from Texas and part of my family is actually from Mexico but I live in Michigan now please send me a message if you're interested. 😊

  • @Mila-em2oz
    @Mila-em2oz 6 років тому

    I really really want a penpal too, but I just can't find anyone :( I would love to make these cute letters with fun goodies and stuff...

  • @mercedbermudez390
    @mercedbermudez390 4 роки тому

    I want a pen pal too

  • @yoliebean
    @yoliebean 6 років тому +1

    I'd love to be your pen pal!

  • @ThePaffleWaffle
    @ThePaffleWaffle 7 років тому +1

    Gah I love these letters so much! What's the magazine (i think it's a magazine?) called that you cut the bird out of?

    • @BrittanyMcCowan
      @BrittanyMcCowan  7 років тому +1

      Thank you :) I use Frankie and Flow Maganizes for all my cut outs xxx

  • @adriannajill1306
    @adriannajill1306 7 років тому

    I love your accent

  • @mai-mj2bf
    @mai-mj2bf 6 років тому

    I saw that you had a book of pictures that you used to put the bird drawings onto your letter, what’s it called? They’re so beautiful! You’re voice is very calming, it’s relieves any anxiety I have, so thank you. ♥️

    • @BrittanyMcCowan
      @BrittanyMcCowan  6 років тому

      Thank you xx The birds are from the Flow Magazine :)

  • @jlynncal69
    @jlynncal69 6 років тому

    Hi Brittany, hope youre having a great day! I have some questions for you I hope you will answer. I would love to know how you store all of your pen-pal letters? Do you re-use the items you receive from your friends? Or do you keep everything they sent you inside the letter the way you received it and store it that way? I'm just curious. I'm trying to find a good way to store, log, organize my letters and cards. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for always giving such creative and fun information on this lovely art .
    I would love to hear your thoughts on this. Thanks so much:) Have a bright day! !:)
    Jessica C

  • @Apricat_
    @Apricat_ 7 років тому +2

    You're really inspiring !

  • @lovelymomn3
    @lovelymomn3 7 років тому

    so cute i would love to be a pen pal if you would like hugs jamie

  • @NoCallerId123
    @NoCallerId123 6 років тому

    Where did you get those deco paper ( i think thats what its called ) and those stickers it’s Beautiful 😍

    • @BrittanyMcCowan
      @BrittanyMcCowan  6 років тому

      The stickers are kikki.K and the paper is from a dollar store :) xx

  • @simmythelamb1301
    @simmythelamb1301 5 років тому

    where do you get your stationery supplies?

  • @annieeleaf
    @annieeleaf 7 років тому +1

    Beautiful video! What magazine did you cut out from?

    • @BrittanyMcCowan
      @BrittanyMcCowan  7 років тому

      The Frankie magazine and the Flow magazine :)

  • @kyzo8440
    @kyzo8440 4 роки тому +7

    idk what exactly penpal is, am just new so hi hehez :`>

  • @evavandenhaak3499
    @evavandenhaak3499 4 роки тому

    hello I love you snail mail and wat wandering wer de note books at 00.17 came from . thank u

  • @shell3311
    @shell3311 6 років тому

    Can u tell m where you got most of your supplies please?

  • @papillonlune1
    @papillonlune1 5 років тому +1

    Hi, I didn't understand the name of the website you mention at 2"55, could you please write it down ? thank you ^^

  • @beingceline2155
    @beingceline2155 7 років тому

    Where did you get all of you stickers? I love!

  • @september9005
    @september9005 7 років тому

    Love what you create. Where abouts in Australia are you from? xx

    • @september9005
      @september9005 7 років тому

      I'd love to be your penpal if you had the time xx

    • @BrittanyMcCowan
      @BrittanyMcCowan  7 років тому

      I'm originally from the north coast of NSW near Byron but I'm currently living in Sydney :) I always love a new penpal :) I just got a PO box so if you send me a letter I would love to send you something in return

  • @user-tj7yh4qk7c
    @user-tj7yh4qk7c 6 років тому

    What is the book that u cut out the cards like stuff from?

  • @Faeriiance
    @Faeriiance 4 роки тому

    where di u get the magazine??

  • @karlaandthings3485
    @karlaandthings3485 6 років тому +2

    What was the website she mentioned? I’d love to get into it

  • @turkishwithgozde8505
    @turkishwithgozde8505 5 років тому

    what was the website for finding penpals?

  • @beatriceserrano7208
    @beatriceserrano7208 4 роки тому

    Where do u find the paper lovers books?

  • @thea8090
    @thea8090 7 років тому +5

    I'm sorry but I wasnt able to catch the name of website, what is it again? :) or if anyone knows a page or something that I can find a penpal, it would be great if you can share it! ❤️

    • @thea8090
      @thea8090 7 років тому

      Brittany McCowan thank you!

  • @taetaeluvuwu4898
    @taetaeluvuwu4898 6 років тому

    When it gets lost is the saddest thing in the world :(

  • @MsNatualTee202
    @MsNatualTee202 7 років тому +1

    Great Video, I couldn't make out what you said......... What is the website your Sister suggested to you?

    • @BrittanyMcCowan
      @BrittanyMcCowan  7 років тому +3

      The website I have been using is Swap-bot :) highly recommend xx