Photo Pocket Letter-International

Photo Pocket Letters are the latest snail mail craze, so I thought it would be fun to do a photo pocket letter.

Pocket letters have been popularized by Janette Lane and they truly are fun to make, give, and receive.

For this swap, you will send one partner a pocket letter. You will use a storebought nine-pocket trading card protector--this is the 8.5 x 11 size that fits inside a regular 3-ring binder. Fill the pockets as follows:

• 5 pockets must contain photos taken by you (ATC-sized to fit in the sleeves). The photos may be altered and/or embellished.
• 1 pocket must contain a letter. Letter can be typed or handwritten, but make it a pleasure to read--more than the "basic" rushed hello and your swap name. If you don't know what to write about, write about the photos.
• 1 pocket must contain photo tip(s) or a photography book list or photo apps you use (for iPhone, Android or computer).
• 2 pockets may include anything you want to add--stickers, embellishments, a quote, a sealed teabag, etc.

If you want to learn more about pocket letters or if you need a little inspiration, check out Janette Lane's blog (linked above) or my blog post, "Nine Little Pockets of Happy."

Fold your pocket letter and place inside a business-size envelope. Be sure to reinforce the envelope so contents aren't lost along the way. I typically wrap clear packing tape around the entire envelope.

Pocket letters are a little more expensive to mail, so be prepared to spend a little extra in postage.