Happy Mail Craftalong 2023

When I mailed a swap package this week I heard there were huge delays at several airports in the US. I suppose that’s why my mail isn’t arriving. I hope it reaches you before the new year!

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I got a lovely Christmas card from @Cindy.
Thanks again!

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I received one of @madebyBeaG’s lovely new year cards - thank you!

@Immaculata, I think we’re in the same boat. I’ve got international cards somewhere out there in the wild blue yonder, and only a few days before Christmas.

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I received from you today!!

And from @madebyBeaG earlier this week / last week.

Sorry I’ve been slack ate recognising, work has been busy. Project go live next week :roll_eyes:

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I received two more beautiful cards from @wittychild and @endymion! Thank you! :slight_smile: :christmas_tree: :deer:

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Thank you, @bluebird, @endymion and @lynx and @GeekyBookworm for lovely cards!

I plan on being more active next year!

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Tag, you’re it!
If @Reinikka still needs a break :two_hearts:

I posted a list of themes at the beginning of the year, I think, but I haven’t done very well with monthly reminders…. Could use some help!

And @bluebird
I finally remembered to post a pic of your card! Thx again

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Oops, I forgot about that post.

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Apparently the mail was delivered late on Friday, and I hadn’t noticed. A belated thank you to @bluebird for the cute Christmas card and stickers!

Merry Christmas, everyone!

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Hello everyone :slight_smile: I have really appreciated the break this year. I needed it to focus on some ME things! :smile: I’m feeling much more happy in general so it was worth it :heart: I’m so happy to see that Happy Mail is still rolling along and I think I can take back over next year, although maybe with a little less hands on time… If someone wants to handle themes that’s ok with me :innocent: I expect my new job to slow down a bit after this week but come September I will probably need someone else to step up a bit with Happy Mail organizing.

I’m also wondering if there might be a better way to share addresses? I was thinking maybe a Google document that could be shared privately and everyone can add/edit their own addresses and info? That would make it similar to the first year where I was handing out addresses but would be a little less work because I could just share the document. Anyone that doesn’t want to share their address that way would still have the option to be contacted directly instead. Just a thought and I’m open to suggestions :slight_smile:

I’ll be able to devote a little more time to this craftalong next week but I might be a little absent until then :upside_down_face:

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Merry Christmas! :christmas_tree:

@Reinikka - Hello! :slight_smile: I can imagine the address sharing being a lot of work for you and understand wanting a different option. I think though that if you do decide to do a google doc I would like to opt out of having my address in the google doc and just ask people directly to swap addresses. :slight_smile: Thanks!

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Hi!
Nice to hear from you and good to know that things are settling down somewhat:)

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No worries!
I sort of forgot about it too!
And I definitely think it’s more engaging for everyone to have a monthly theme posted just to keep things fresh and active….
Maybe you & @Reinikka could alternate months for themes?
Just a thought

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I got lovely Holiday cards from @irid3sc3nt and @wittychild.
Thanks again!

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I got a wonderful Holiday card from @Lynx and @GeekyBookworm.
Thanks again!

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If you want help with themes I’m willing.

As for addresses, I like having people ask me directly.

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I received from @wittychild and @endymion !! Thanks!

I received a bunch of cards in very early December, then nothing until now. I haven’t heard from anyone, irl or LC, that they’ve received a card from me and I’ve sent at least 30. I also haven’t received the boring mail I’ve been expecting. Not sure what’s going on with our mail, but at least I’ve received two beautiful, handmade cards today! :smiley:

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I have received from @madebyBeaG, @endymion, @wittychild and @Immaculata over the last week or so.

Thanks everyone for the cheer, they have brightened up the grey rainy days we are having!

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I received a lovely card from @wittychild yesterday, and also think I may have overlooked acknowledging one I received from @bluebird earlier in the month. Thanks so much! My holiday card holder is looking so pretty, and is full of mostly LC cards!

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wow, it does sound like something is amiss with the mail in your area!
how strange~
glad you at least rec’d 2 LC cards!

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