One of my presents I've made this Christmas are some 'Open when …' letters for one of the family. They've taken quite a long time to put together as I had to write 18 different letters which corresponded to 18 different items. The items are trivial but mean quite a lot. Each letter and item are put into an envelope to be opened at certain times during the year.
For instance -
Open when …
you are missing me.
Open when …
you need peace.
Open when …
you're happy.
Open when …
you're down.
The recipient lives quite far away so I've included -
Open when …
it's your birthday.
Open when …
it's your Anniversary.
The first card to be opened is the Open Now envelope which explains the whole process and lists all the sentences on the envelopes. Here's part of my letter.
"Dear ……, Your present this year is a box of letters. What? Why write letters when we can Face Time or send each other messages and texts? There's even a telephone we can use. Well these letters are for certain times in your life to help, guide or encourage you. If you read the envelopes you will be able to see those times…….."
Only the Open Now and the Open when … it's Christmas envelopes are to be opened on Christmas Day.
I've enjoyed putting these small notes together and decorating all the envelopes. I do hope the person who receives these will enjoy reading them.
xx
What a lovely idea.
ReplyDeleteJ x
I have seen these done before, such a great idea.
ReplyDeleteThat's a nice idea. Are you sure the person will follow your instructions to the letter, because I couldn't, ha ha.
ReplyDeleteA lovely thoughtful idea.
ReplyDeleteJoan (Wales)
That's a lovely idea. X
ReplyDeleteLovely idea xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea, so thoughtful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant idea :-)
ReplyDeleteLove it- I bought a pretty jar for a friend once with lots inspirational quotes on bits of coloured paper. That way she could pick one out whenever she chose.
ReplyDeleteArilx
What a thoughtful and loving gift.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
That is such a great idea and so incredibly lovely! Especially if you don't live near the person you are giving them to!
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