How I Write to My Penpal (guide to writing letters for beginners)

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  • @julianabv3451
    @julianabv3451 4 роки тому +221

    I love how this was a genuinely made actual 'how to write a pen pal letter' video, most of the vids I've found are just about the decorating aspect, which is not what the core of pen paling is about. Thanks for this :)

  • @nollie4704
    @nollie4704 4 роки тому +74

    "I covered up the front so you don't know where I live."
    dang it.

  • @MG-em7sp
    @MG-em7sp 4 роки тому +46

    Looking through the penpal videos, most of them focus on the aesthetics which of course is ok and fun but i find myself pressured to make it look nice when really i want the main core to be about conversation, especially in this digital age. Thank you it was a really lovely video!

  • @vidhiii6483
    @vidhiii6483 3 роки тому +12

    I don't usually comment but please never stop making videos. Absolutely love how real this was.

  • @radhabamorya2145
    @radhabamorya2145 4 роки тому +51

    I was rubbing my eye when this clip showed up 2:43 and when I saw the screen all blurred I seriously had mini attack..

  • @urmama3235
    @urmama3235 4 роки тому +47

    The intro was so good omg ❤️❤️

  • @rachelace6102
    @rachelace6102 4 роки тому +38

    Nice to see some penpal-ing that isn't so artistic, not my style at all. And is that a Wallace & Grommit reference? Nice

    • @jellycosplays3377
      @jellycosplays3377 3 роки тому +3

      I don't know how to write letters so I just send art, cards, bottle caps and sometimes rocks or shells to my penpal,
      Basically anything collectible that fits in an envelope

  • @POwens
    @POwens 3 роки тому +9

    This is such a lovely how to on penpaling, something I've been having a hard time just starting. Thanks for the jumpstart, Ilene!

  • @mack101hayes
    @mack101hayes 3 роки тому +12

    I used to be bad at opening letters aswell but my dad carved me a letter opener out of wood and it was really cool and worked well I suggest u use one if u tend to rip them like me :)🥰have a good day!!

    • @ilenefrances
      @ilenefrances  3 роки тому +2

      I love this idea and have been meaning to get into wood carving. Gonna give this a try, thank you so much! 💞

    • @mack101hayes
      @mack101hayes 3 роки тому +2

      Your welcome haha I think it’s rlly cool I always liked it when my dad carved

  • @daisykober7503
    @daisykober7503 4 роки тому +34

    the confetti is definitely the most important part😂

  • @gionanna
    @gionanna 3 роки тому +15

    Thanks for this video, the ones that focus on decorations and extras are so cute and artsy, but it's really not needed if you want to make a connection (of course, it also depends on the expectations of your penpal) 😊

    • @ilenefrances
      @ilenefrances  3 роки тому +2

      Exactly, it’s all about preference ;) glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @julialugova6013
    @julialugova6013 4 роки тому +12

    This is a cool Chanel really
    Idk my u don’t have a million subscribers you videos are so lovely ❤️😘

  • @asmarleralliemarler6888
    @asmarleralliemarler6888 4 роки тому +10

    I just started penpaling and it’s so much fun:)

  • @angelisabelle7062
    @angelisabelle7062 4 роки тому +15

    this is edited so nicely :)

  • @MintyX734
    @MintyX734 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for making a practical penpalling video; the ones with all the glitz and glam are pretty but can be intimidating too 😅 this was exactly what i needed!

  • @black_jackledemon6298
    @black_jackledemon6298 3 роки тому +3

    Love this.....made me smile.
    I've had a few penpals when "snailmail" was tge only thing available.
    Most were friends from areas I once lived and unfortunately never recieved a response from school pen pal programs.
    Except this oddly specific arrangement where a school I went to released helium balloons with a tag that requested anyone that found the balloon respond to the address on the attached tag.
    3 of us tied our ballons together to get more distance out of our collective ballons and recieved a letter from a Texas family vacationing and camping along a river 400 miles away.
    I've embrassed e-mail and find penpals via online games now from all over the world.
    Like the games well enough but it's meeting people that actually gets me to play.
    But as someone that likes to draw and do calligraphy.
    Ol'fashioned letters are something I enjoy more if a person is comfortable with that.
    Just something *really* special to get even a simple postcard in the mailbox. 😊👍

    • @ilenefrances
      @ilenefrances  3 роки тому

      I love this, thank you for sharing your story! I agree, receiving any kind of mail is like a present :)

  • @user-zw6cu9yv2h
    @user-zw6cu9yv2h 4 роки тому +6

    this is what i’ve been looking for!

  • @christinanguyen2550
    @christinanguyen2550 4 роки тому +10

    BEAUTIFULLY FILMED AND EDITED UGH QUEEN

  • @noneofyourbusiness4744
    @noneofyourbusiness4744 4 роки тому +6

    Ayyy I really enjoyed this video. I really love all of the other videos out there, but this was a really good starting point for me. I've always been rather messy haha

  • @taschak3889
    @taschak3889 3 роки тому +2

    In Germany you also write in the uper left corner your own adress and in the right Side the adress, where you wanna send your Letter.
    But WE writing the adress differently :
    First Name, Family Name
    (Company Name or other Information)
    Streetname & house Number
    Postal code & City
    Country (If it's a international Letter)
    At the uper right corner comes the post stamp.
    Thank you for the Video, it was really fun to watch.
    I found it a bit late, but will Look for your other Videos too.👍🏻

    • @ilenefrances
      @ilenefrances  3 роки тому +1

      It's so interesting to see the small differences and details between the two! Love it :) Thanks for watching!

  • @paige3150
    @paige3150 4 роки тому +2

    I couldn’t believe you only had 90 subscribers when I watched this video! This is so good.

  • @geeneon
    @geeneon 3 роки тому +2

    your voice is so soothing, and i love how you talk! super chill and comforting. loved the video editing too! :-)

    • @ilenefrances
      @ilenefrances  3 роки тому +1

      Ah thank you so much! Glad it was nice and relaxing for ya ;)

  • @alejandrag912
    @alejandrag912 4 роки тому +6

    omg the confetti is so smart !!

  • @Fin-lw5ew
    @Fin-lw5ew 3 роки тому +4

    Hey girly thank you for sharing!! ♥️

  • @elektralucialyholm-raagaar2248
    @elektralucialyholm-raagaar2248 3 роки тому +4

    Wow, your editing style is so cute and professional-looking!

    • @ilenefrances
      @ilenefrances  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you! I appreciate the kind words and feedback ;)

  • @youngfarhana8056
    @youngfarhana8056 4 роки тому +7

    For years I have wanted to find even a pen pal but no one wants to.I once met a girl from Korea but we lost contact so I no longer know about her condition

    • @tracy.4712
      @tracy.4712 3 роки тому +1

      Maybe you can go onto social media and find others to penpal with

    • @valiagadri3421
      @valiagadri3421 3 роки тому

      you can find a lot of penpaling sites but i recommend you Globalpenfriends (i found mine there)

    • @ma_r1o24
      @ma_r1o24 3 роки тому

      Found my penpals on penpalworld

  • @rhysthomas9577
    @rhysthomas9577 3 роки тому +7

    i know i’m 7 months late but this video was so so so helpful !!

  • @Mayanyanyan
    @Mayanyanyan 4 роки тому +5

    I like it the way you edit your vid

  • @starfirefairyindigo2668
    @starfirefairyindigo2668 3 роки тому

    Thank you for this, it's refreshing to actually see what I was looking for !!!!!

  • @mrsquarterblack
    @mrsquarterblack 4 роки тому +1

    Wow I love this video. REAL inspiration!!! Like dang. Good good stuff. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

    • @ilenefrances
      @ilenefrances  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much! I'm so happy it inspired you :D

  • @gravesilk322
    @gravesilk322 2 роки тому

    I love your videos! You have a great personality and your editing is great!! Hope your channel gets more popular

  • @Jaffacakess
    @Jaffacakess 3 роки тому +4

    The quality is amazing, thank you!

    • @loonar35
      @loonar35 3 роки тому

      omllll habibi is that youuu

    • @Jaffacakess
      @Jaffacakess 3 роки тому +1

      @@loonar35 tf who are you

    • @loonar35
      @loonar35 3 роки тому

      @@Jaffacakess sorry wrong person lol

    • @Jaffacakess
      @Jaffacakess 3 роки тому +2

      @@loonar35 LMAO IM JP COME BACK

    • @loonar35
      @loonar35 3 роки тому +1

      @@Jaffacakess BEUHH OMLL LMFAOO

  • @02leda
    @02leda 3 роки тому +1

    This video is so good tysm for the good tips!!

  • @xo_v
    @xo_v 4 роки тому +5

    It's soooo nice👏💐
    I like ur eraser😂

  • @IchimatsuTrashneko
    @IchimatsuTrashneko 3 роки тому +1

    Ah thank you! I wanted to start having a penpal but since I have never been taught how to send letters, I was nervous on how to even begin 😫

    • @Theartist.gothicfatcat
      @Theartist.gothicfatcat 2 місяці тому

      I'll be your pen pal, I recently started remembering that it was a thing, and I never got a chance.

  • @ethernat
    @ethernat 9 місяців тому

    Letter opener will help you :) great video

  • @farrenprakash6405
    @farrenprakash6405 3 роки тому

    Damn!! Finally the video i was looking for. 💙🌻

  • @shaileesworld
    @shaileesworld 3 роки тому

    Lol, I loved your video. Straightforward and with a sense of humour!

  • @painchaud2000
    @painchaud2000 3 роки тому

    Thanks! I was wondering what to write to my new pen pal 😁

  • @wayfarexx
    @wayfarexx 3 роки тому

    Oh my gush, thank you so much. I had a first penfriend..and I actually don't know what to write. I just accidentally found your channel. Btw I'm new supporter ❤️❤️

  • @audrey-wq2gf
    @audrey-wq2gf 4 роки тому +2

    i love this omg

  • @BandsGiddy
    @BandsGiddy 3 роки тому

    Do you still upload? I just discovered your channel and I love it

  • @eugenealeddy8383
    @eugenealeddy8383 4 роки тому +3

    Honestly can you please make more pen pal videos aghh there so cool ??😅

    • @ilenefrances
      @ilenefrances  4 роки тому +2

      Thank you! I'll definitely keep this in mind for future videos ;)

    • @eugenealeddy8383
      @eugenealeddy8383 4 роки тому

      ilene frances aww tysm it’s really cool

    • @mrsquarterblack
      @mrsquarterblack 4 роки тому

      Agreed 👍🏽

  • @bhumika.0107
    @bhumika.0107 3 роки тому +2

    Best channel really inspired me a lot
    Can u let me know the editing software u use? Coz its besttt❤❤💗

    • @ilenefrances
      @ilenefrances  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much! I use Final Cut Pro X to edit ;)

    • @bhumika.0107
      @bhumika.0107 3 роки тому +1

      @@ilenefrances is it free?

  • @elisabethsargent
    @elisabethsargent 3 роки тому

    I cut my letters open on the right side, so I can cut out the stamp for my penpals who collect stamps. I never rip mine open. It also saves the integrity of the beautiful envelopes people send me. Just an idea for you. ☺

  • @cassandragon3103
    @cassandragon3103 Рік тому

    hi can I use any type of paper envelopes to mail? Not those white envelopes.

  • @jellycosplays3377
    @jellycosplays3377 3 роки тому

    I have a penpal but since we have each other's phones numbers we text too much to keep a normal back and forth letter thing going, so I usually just send her drawings of her favorite characters and homemade pins and other art stuff I can fit in an envelope- but I wanna write a normal letter, I just don't know how I would do that

  • @eugenealeddy8383
    @eugenealeddy8383 4 роки тому +1

    Also you can use global pen friends

  • @ingenuity168
    @ingenuity168 4 роки тому +4

    Use a letter opener or scissors?

  • @vaniagomes1689
    @vaniagomes1689 3 роки тому +1

    I really really really want to get into pen-palling, but wasn’t too sure of whether it was rather safe given the virtual hellscape that is COVID, so do you think it is safe, given the circumstances?

    • @ilenefrances
      @ilenefrances  3 роки тому

      I figure we've got all of the time in the world right now to explore hobbies, so go for it! If you're worried about the virus being transmitted someway through your mail carrier system, my letters usually take about 5-6 days to arrive, so there is a fair amount of time for the letter to sit untouched on a truck or in a box. But it's totally up to you and how safe you feel. Hope this helped!

  • @bohemianscrapgirl
    @bohemianscrapgirl 3 роки тому

    So adorable!

  • @tiffanywoods4126
    @tiffanywoods4126 3 роки тому +1

    I was wondering what uggs a guide way to find a penpal

  • @mamacita.
    @mamacita. 3 роки тому +1

    Where do you get the stickers ?

    • @ilenefrances
      @ilenefrances  3 роки тому

      If you're referring to the stamps at the end, you can get those at any local post office/mail carrier place! Hope this helps :)

  • @jayanilakshika8606
    @jayanilakshika8606 2 роки тому

    I also want to have a penpal 🥺How I find a one

  • @hawkins5236
    @hawkins5236 3 роки тому

    P.Sherman 42 Wallaby Way Sydney!!

  • @mrmeowingtonw
    @mrmeowingtonw 3 роки тому +2

    Wait Kansas is a real place??!?!??!

    • @ilenefrances
      @ilenefrances  3 роки тому +1

      LOL yes it is! Not just a place from "The Wizard of Oz" ;)

    • @mrmeowingtonw
      @mrmeowingtonw 3 роки тому +1

      @@ilenefrances oh hahaha well you learn something new everyday!

  • @udijade
    @udijade 3 роки тому

    I’m from South Africa

  • @sultanahmad1223
    @sultanahmad1223 Рік тому

    I am pakistani I desair to teach english can I help you

  • @mr.peanutbutter6969
    @mr.peanutbutter6969 3 роки тому

    I wrote a letter to a girl in prison. I'm too nervous to send it though.

  • @lemlem5636
    @lemlem5636 3 роки тому

    Kawaii

  • @ababi967
    @ababi967 4 роки тому

    Nice video! Want to be my PenPal? ✉️☺️

  • @globalpenfriends8075
    @globalpenfriends8075 Рік тому

    Great Video Ilene - such a genuine video. Please contact us, we would love to collaborate with us - check your mail.