PBS: A Profile-Based Pocket Letter

A little bit about pocket letters from their creator:

"Pocket Letters were created by a papercraft & lifestyle blogger, Janette Lane, as an innovative way to send letters to new or existing penpals. The concept is simple and convenient. Each section of a pocket page protector sleeve is filled with different components of a creative penpal letter... once the pockets are filled, the whole page is "folded up" and mailed. The best part?
All your letters are easily stored in a regular binder! For more information please visit: janettelane.blogspot.com"

This swap is for a pocket letter designed by you especially for your partner using her or his profile as inspiration. The pocket letter can be profile-based in its decorative theme or color scheme as well as in the goodies you choose to place in the pockets for your partner. It's really the thought that counts in this one. I'm hoping that our members will enjoy this and I will be happy to host more profile-based pocket letter swaps if I get a positive response!

All group members maintain well-filled-out profiles and meet the requirement of at least a 4.98 rating to join. In the unlikely event that it's necessary, I will angel this swap after you have attempted to contact your partner and honestly rated a "1" for a no-send.

Here are the rules:

As with all of our swaps:

♥ Read through your partner's complete profile; don't just latch on to the first idea you see, or you could miss out on something important (loves rainbows but hates cartoons and "kid stuff"?--best to save the carebears for someone who will appreciate them), or an exciting idea that you'll enjoy even more. Always try to send your swap partners things related to their interests that will make them smile :)

♥Be certain to check for your partner's dislikes and avoid sending them, so you don't unintentionally spoil what would otherwise be an absolute delight

You will send your partner one 9-pocket pocket letter. The cards/papers you include in the pockets should be delightfully decorated in a theme or themes inspired by your partner's profile. This is a type-3 swap because of its time-intensive creative nature. Please take care to craft something of a quality you would like to receive. Try to make your partner something that will be nice to keep in a binder even after the goodies are taken out.

In order to receive a 5, your pocket letter should meet the criteria of being related to your partner's profile interests and be thoughtfully put together, including a letter from you in one of the pockets (remember to mention this group name, swap name, and your user name) and little profile-inspired surprises in the other pockets.

Please rate anyone a 5 as long as they meet these criteria. Hearts are of course at your own discretion.

Some ideas for profile surprises that will fit in the 2 1/2" X 3 1/2" pockets (please feel free to add more suggestions in the comments below):

ATCs
ATC blanks
inchies
stickers
bookmarks
ribbon
buttons
iron-on patches
pin-on badges
die cuts
punched shapes
paper flowers
bling
decorative papers
tiny notecards
sequins
post-it notes
page flags/markers
small envelopes
tiny brads
beads
recipes
stamped images
special mailing labels for your partner
swap cards created for your partner
envelope seals
postage stamps
tags
charms or jewelry
tea
window clings
washi tape samples
journal cards
high-quality images, words, or quotes for collages, journaling, or smashbooks
poems, stories,photos, quotes, or images you think they'd like
ephemera

There will be plenty of time to craft your pocket letter once partners have been assigned; however, please do not sign up if you can't get your envelope ready to send out by the send date.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. Have fun swapping! ♥

p.s. The image above is my own: a recent simple pocket letter (goodies tucked in back) I sent to someone who loved springtime and owls and flowers and butterflies and washi tape, among other things. You should design in whatever way appeals to you!