Thursday 15 October 2015

Pocket Letters

Until my dear friend Alexandra sent me a pocket letter, I had not idea what they were. When I held it in my hands, I realised why they are so fascinating and so addictive to make. I am sure I am way behind you all and you all know exactly what a pocket letter is, lol, but just in case there is a person out there who doesn't have a clue, this is what it is -

 Take a plastic pocket folder with ATC sized pockets. Make 9 ATCs, usually with a particular theme, and stick them in the pockets. Fill the back of the pockets with little bits and pieces, all except for the middle one, where you put a little letter.

 This is what Alexandra sent me. Apologies for the bad photos, I really wanted to show her pocket letter at the same time as mine, but it was a really dark afternoon. I'll replace them next time the sun shines :-) -





I was thrilled to bits with it, everything is so beautifully done and of course I love the French theme.

 This is was I made for Alexandra in return. It being October, it had to be a Halloween themed pocket letter of course -





I took the photos a while ago, before I put the letter in the middle pocket.

 I had so much fun making this pocket letter, I really want to make another one. Or two. Or three, lol. Soon.

 Toodlepip xxx
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15 comments:

  1. Createology15 October 2015 at 23:50

    Your pocket letter received and given are wonderful. I made a 12 pocket letter for someone and it was a lot of time and work. I am intrigued by thrm still. Creative Bliss...

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  2. Judys Lace Creations16 October 2015 at 01:34

    I have only just found out about pocket letters too. I did have something on my blog a while back, but life intervened and now I'm on a new track.
    Liz, I LOVE the one you got, and the Holloween one is FABULOUS!!! What a treat to workl on these and receive them in the post. How exciting!!hehe.Thanks for sharing!!

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  3. Julia @ Vintage with Laces16 October 2015 at 04:33

    Hi Lizzie, Alex created a lovely pocket letter for you and your Halloween themed one is fabulous as well.
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  4. Lenet16 October 2015 at 07:04

    How cool is that!! eautiful letters.

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  5. Dorthe16 October 2015 at 15:36

    How very beautiful they are both dear Liz. Your s spooky and gorgeous, and your gift lovely and sweet. My internet is down so not so many Words today xoxoxo

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  6. Dorthe16 October 2015 at 15:37

    How very beautiful they are both dear Liz. Your s spooky and gorgeous, and your gift lovely and sweet. My internet is down so not so many Words today xoxoxo

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  7. Marrianna16 October 2015 at 16:23

    These are gorgeous. I only learned about POCKET LETTERS recently from a blog friend. Your photos are the first I've seen of a complete pocket letter. Thanks for the explanation on how they are created. I just might need to join a pocket letter swap or start one of my own. I don't make ATCs very much so it will be a challenge for me either way. But I'll think on it. I might cut the ATCs from Bristol board that I got recently when Michael's was having a great sale on the pads of paper - buy 1 get 3 free of equal or lesser value - (and I got some to make Suzy's lace book). Any ideas on how to find a swap for the pocket letters? Sure would appreciate your input.

    Hugs, Marrianna in Flagstaff, Arizona, USA (where it is currently raining somewhat lightly)

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  8. Montrue16 October 2015 at 21:38

    Hi Liz,
    I also never heard of pocket letters.
    Love to make one just don't know what ATCs means?
    If you don't mind to explain it to me, I would appreciate it very much.
    Love your blog,
    hugs, Monika
    P.S. How do you send it to a friend?

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  9. Janine16 October 2015 at 23:42

    There is a Pocket Letter Pals Facebook group where you swap (share) pocket letters with other group members. The name of the group on Facebook is Pocket Letter Pals. I will try to do a direct link here in the comments:

    https://www.facebook.com/pocketletterpals

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  10. Sylvia/LittleTreasures17 October 2015 at 21:22

    Thanks for sharing your lovely Pocket Letters. I've heard of them, but I appreciated your explanation. Both themes were so fun and the little ATC's all adorable. Missing our ATC swaps already. I am hoping to have my studio back in order by next week. So I can start a few overdue projects.
    Have a lovely weekend. Just a Beautiful weather weekend here.

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  11. Marie Lost Bird Studio19 October 2015 at 22:46

    Hi Liz,
    love the pocket letters received and given. Thanks for sharing.
    Have a lovely week.
    Hugs,
    Marie

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  12. Celestina Marie20 October 2015 at 02:22

    Hi Liz, love your pocket letter you received and the great one you created. I have heard of and seen these around blogland and I know those participating are having lots of fun.
    Thanks for stopping by. So nice to see you. Have a great week.
    cm

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  14. Roosterhead Designs22 October 2015 at 13:57

    Hello Liz,
    I just had to return to see more of your blog! I have only recently heard of Pocket Letters too. I want to give it a try; and this post has really inspired me! Thanks and have a nice day~Karen

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  15. Diana Taylor27 October 2015 at 08:58

    I've never heard of pocket letters before, they are gorgeous - I love the Halloween theme, you've really captured 'spooky'! The backgrounds are fab, especially the woods with the gothic window, and you've used the most gorgeous images - I love that poison bottle!

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