Christy Shorey

How do you make your handwritten letters visually appealing?

A collaborative blog post Thank you to everyone who contributed to make today’s post! I searched for local stationery stores and artists in Toronto to support through my purchases of quality paper goods and other ephemera. I use themed stationery, nice washi tape, customised ink stamps and coloured gel pens to create visual consistency. I

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What do you do when you’re not writing letters?

A collaborative blog post Thank you to everyone who contributed to make today’s post! So many others projects! Zines, cooking, bookfairies…actually it’s something about crocheting !   When I’m not writing letters, I could be found at the computer or in the craft room. At the computer I peruse my email, social media sites and

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How do any traditional customs, holidays, or rituals from your culture influence your letter writing practice?

A collaborative blog post Thank you to everyone who contributed to make today’s post! I haven’t any cultural influences but am curious to read examples!  PostMuse Christmas is the most important for me, a lot of cute and shinny stationery with love. But i like write for Halloween and Valentine as it’s not a french

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What advice would you give for writing a letter to your future self?

A collaborative blog post Thank you to everyone who contributed to make today’s post! Be kind, everybody need kindness. There isn’t too much kindness to share. Every letter is a gift for someone. Never write your regrets in a letter to your future self, and that probably speaks to your current self. While I acknowledge

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