There is a lost art in letter writing that I wish to hold onto. In this speedy world where anything can be done lickity-click, a handwritten letter takes time and shows thoughtfulness. Much like a fingerprint, your handwriting- as elegant or clumsy as it may be- is as much a piece of you as the color of your eyes or the sound of your voice. The handwriting of a loved one that has passed or the writing of a child that time has aged will forever be treasured because of who they are, not how beautiful the calligraphy.
I invite you to join me in handwriting a letter to someone you care for this month. It could be as short as a sentence, as practical as a favorite recipe, or as light-hearted as a joke. Whatever is written, write it in your own handwriting as a gift to be treasured by the person you give it to.
Wax Seals
Sealing a letter with a wax stamp is a beautiful way to turn a standard paper letter into the gift that it is.
Supplies needed
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Match or Lighter
How to apply a wax seal
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Light the wick and hold the stick parallel to the work surface.
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Let wax slowly drip into a coin sized circle onto the paper.
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Blow out the flame and set the stick aside.
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Press the sealing stamp onto the melted wax. Hold for a few seconds before lifting away. If it sticks, gently rock the seal back and forth to release.
*Wax seals are able to be sent through the mail but consider an additional outer envelope for potential damage.