I love giving and receiving postcards. There’s something about getting a small note from a friend or family member who is traveling in a different location that is so thoughtful! I love seeing a beautiful image on the front of the postcard so I can feel like I’m on vacation too. Thanks to the Love Letter Squad, I recently discovered that there’s an actual art to postcard writing (see their full tips here). Within such a confined space and having so much to say, it can be very difficult to get the proper message across. They suggest focusing on the recipient in small ways by saying what you miss about them, why and for what part you wish they were traveling with you, and what has reminded you of the person and prompted the postcard writing. By doing this, the recipient gets the feeling that the card is really dedicated to them, while still getting a glimpse of your travels. This makes a postcard that will be tucked away and treasured forever. Everyone wants to read about how loved they are, so why not add a little love in the next postcard you write?
Image found via Flickr photographer Shook
Cardstore offers photo postcards now that you can personalize with your own picture. Upload a favorite photo from your travels for an even more personal touch. Then, write your thoughts on the back using our postcard tips for a great way to share your adventure with family and friends!
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by Lorna on February 12, 2010
Cardstore.com recently joined forces with Janet Gallin and Tresa Eyres, the communication experts and radio hosts behind San Francisco’s Love Letter Squad, for the prefect prelude to Valentine’s Day: a Love Letter Workshop. Looking for a last minute gift to warm the heart of your Valentine? Love letters are inexpensive and incredibly meaningful, that is — if done correctly. The Love Letter Squad explains that good love letters say ‘hello,’ while great love letters change lives. Here are some tips on how to write a great love letter:
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A great love letter is a combination of passion and planning. Unlike a quick e-mail or text message, this is a gift that should be well-considered. Start with an outline of what you want to say.
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You don’t have to be an amazing writer to make an impression. As long as the sentiment is from you, your reader will value its truths.
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A love letter doesn’t have to be romantic. When is the last time you wrote to your parents, children, or faraway friends? Kids especially love receiving things for them in the mail.
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Avoid cliches. Try to use rich details specific to that person. Having trouble? Brainstorm ’3 things I love about you,’ or ‘one of my favorite memories of you’.
A love letter is special for the recipient, for one, because they get to see themselves through the eyes of someone who loves them. It may take a little more effort than buying chocolate or flowers, but it’ll last forever, and probably mean a whole lot more. Good luck, and Happy Valentine’s Day!
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by Lorna on January 19, 2010
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, learn how to create a custom-designed, one-of-a-kind gift for the person (or people) you love most. We’re teaming up with the lovely ladies of the Love Letter Squad once again for a free “How to Write a Perfect Love Letter Workshop” in downtown San Francisco on Thursday evening, January 28.
While a love letter can be romantic, it can also be an expression of gratitude and appreciation to a parent, child, friend, teacher, doctor, public figure — even someone in your life in need of an apology or forgiveness.
Janet Gallin and Tresa Eyres, hosts of San Francisco’s inspiring Love Letters Live radio show, will show you how to capture the essence of the people who have touched your life, identify what you feel about them, clarify your message, and express it in your own unique voice. Timed for Valentine’s Day, you’ll leave with the start of a unique “work of heart” for someone you love.
Attendance is limited- so sign up today! Here are the details:
When: January 28 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where:
Horn Group Office
612 Howard St. Suite 100
San Francisco, CA 94105
Admission is free. Attendance is limited to 35 participants.
To reserve your spot, sign up here.
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The Love Letter Squad put on a fantastic Love Letter Writing workshop last night at Cardstore.com. From helping people approach hard to write letters to giving tips on thoughtful thank you notes, everyone went away with helpful hints and inspiration for our own letter writing.
One of my favorite lessons was that a love letter is a gift and the stationery is the wrapping paper. The Love Letter Squad emphasized how important it is to consider design, paper, the envelope and the stamp.
One of my favorite tips of the evening was how to write a thank you for a gift you don’t like. Instead of embellishing and saying you truly love it when you really do not, they suggested you emphasize the thoughtfulness of the giver to have given you a gift in the first place. Another idea is to mention that every time you see said gift, you’ll think of the giver.
But probably the most important thing that came out of the workshop was that to write a truly meaningful love letter, you must dedicate uninterrupted time to the task. And it’s well worth the investment, for according to the Love Letter Squad, “A good love letter says hello, but a great love letter changes lives.”
To learn more, visit The Love Letter Squad.
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We’ve recently been introduced to the lovely ladies behind the Love Letter Squad, Janet and Tresa. They are two women to are ‘changing the world for the better, one letter at a time’. Through their seminars, weekly radio talk show, blog and column on the Examiner, they help people write letters to loved ones. From penning a thank you to a helpful neighbor to writing a sentimental letter to your newborn child, they help you capture your thoughts and emotions into a gift that will be treasured forever.
We’re thrilled to announce that the Love Letter Squad has graciously offered to hold a free love letter writing seminar at our Cardstore offices! Space is limited and on a first come, first served basis. Here are the details:
HOW TO WRITE A PERFECT LOVE LETTER: FREE WORKSHOP
Just in time for the holidays, learn how to create a custom-designed, one-of-a-kind gift for the person (or people) you love most. A love letter can be romantic, but it can also be an expression of gratitude and appreciation to a parent, child, friend, teacher, doctor, public figure — even someone in your life in need of an apology or forgiveness. Janet Gallin and Tresa Eyres, hosts of KUSF’s inspiring and compelling Love Letters Live radio show, will show you how to capture the essence of the people who have touched your life, identify what you feel about them, clarify your message, and express it in your own unique voice. Join them for this unique workshop hosted by Cardstore.com, your place for stylish custom photo cards. Writing and sending a great love letter can change lives — including your own.
Admission is free. Attendance is limited to the first 15 participants. To reserve your spot send an email to info@lovelettersquad.com.
When: Wednesday, November 11, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Cardstore.com, 918 Parker St. Suite A-14, Berkeley CA 94710
Contact: info@lovelettersquad.com
Bring: Your own pen and scratch paper
Hope to see you there!
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