What is RAK?

I being somewhat new to the whole penpal world was totally clueless at first what people were referring to when they spoke of RAKs.

So for those of you that don't know I will fill you in.

It stands for Random Acts of Kindness, which in the penpal world refers to when you send sweet little bits and pieces to your penpals that you think they might like etc.

Some can be small and others quite large, I guess it depends on your budget. It doesn't have to cost the Earth, putting thought in to it is always appreciated.

I have started writing a list of potential bits and bobs to send that I thought may be of interest to those looking to get started.

Here goes:

• Washi tape - Whether it be full rolls or 'samples' of your own
• Origami - Bows, Stars, Hearts...whatever your heart (& skill set) desires
• Cute Paperclips
• Baker's Twine or Ribbon
• Buttons
• Stickers
• Sticky notes/memos
• Writing Sets
• Notebooks
• Paper cut-outs
• Pom-poms
• Garlands
• Pens
• Bookmarks
• Labels
• Quotes
• Postcards
• Recipes
• Tea or Chocolates (something that would last the distance)
• Paper Doilies
• Stamps
• Mail Tag

Right, I think that there is enough there to get you started and get the creative juices flowing.

Another great way of finding inspiration is by looking at some of the most common hash tags on Instagram.

Such as - #showandmail #sendmoremail #snailmailrevolution #penpals #snailmailrevival

I hope this has been educational ;)

Happy snail mailing.

Keshena x

Pretty Things

Just a quick one to share some pictures of pretty stationery related things that have been happening. 

We went to an engagement party on the weekend, I am someone who takes a painful amount of time to choose a card. When I saw the one below, the stationery lover in me had to get it. 

How cute is this typewriter engagement card I got for the happy couple

This is what we got them (her), it is stunning and so useful for planning a wedding (Kikki-K)

All wrapped up, I hope they liked it

Happy Mother's Day to me - Kikki-K 365 Journal

I will kick things off Mother's Day...watch this space

Pretty writing paper, so cute

Daily Like Fabric Tape and Washi

My creative exchange parcel arrived, isn't it divine

So many awesome goodies inside, spoilt

Using said goodies to write and say thanks 

Sending off some happy mail

And a little inspiration

 

Receiving some happy mail of my own

How awesome is my penpal's job of papercutting my name, love it

Keshena xo

Be still my stationery heart

So it will be Mother's Day here in Australia next week and my husband asked me what I would like...

There are several things I could ask for but instead I kept it simple and asked for a Kikki-K voucher.

For those not familiar with Kikki-K see link below

http://www.kikki-k.com

They have so many gorgeous things that I adore and want to make mine. I could go nuts in that store, a shopping spree in Kikki-k is the stuff that dreams are made of.

A little secret Santa gift I brought for a girlfriend last Christmas from Kikki-K

This was the above wrapped up, I love gift wrapping.

I am also rather fond of Typo, they have good sales from time to time and I am lucky enough to live near an outlet store of theirs.

My cute little diary I brought from Typo

Locally (the Gold Coast) I can't go past Six Things in Burleigh Heads. I love that place, not just stationery but all sorts of wondrous things. Lucky for those not based on the GC they have online store.

This isn't stationery but it is cute, I got it for my daughter's room from Six Things :)

Evidence (not recent in case my hubby sees this) 

I have seen a lot of people mention etsy shops online but I am yet to try any myself so I can't really comment. I am sure as my addiction grows I will no doubt purchase some goodies from these places and report back myself.

I am really only aiding you all in spending money on pretty things, which you may or may not be in a position to do. I wish I could spend lots of money on pretty things but I fear my husband would divorce me if I really went to town. I buy little bits and pieces here and there to appease my need, ha...it's a never ending thirst!

I just made some rather cute (and cheap) purchases on ebay which I will share once they arrive.

Also this is in no way sponsored or endorsed by anyone, just me wanting to share my love of things. I am an enabler ;) (happy shopping)

Take Care,

Keshena x