10 Unique & Interesting Pen Pal Goodies Ideas! (also useful and meaningful) | Pen paling Tips

[@roseyh5921]

I just started pen Paling and was amazed how artistic people were with it. I thought you I just wrote a letter. Thank you so much for the ideas.

[@Rookiejournal_]

yayy!!! I hope you are having fun with this cozy hobby! I've been doing it for about 2 years and I am still in love with it and i dont see me stop doing that 🥰

[@Mulpiix]

The book of quotes is my favourite! It's such a great idea 😍 I love all ideas though 💕

[@Rookiejournal_]

Hey 🙋🏻‍♀️ thank you so much! I love the book of quotes too! Who knows it might come across you later 🤩

[@Mulpiix]

@@Rookiejournal_ omg that would be so awesome! 😍

[@mungbean345]

I think I've been writing pen pal letters for around 25 years now (😮 feeling old! 😅) and I just wanted to say that this is such a great list! I haven't seen some of these ideas anywhere before!!! I especially love the stamp samples. I *don't* have a huge stamp collection, but do use ephemera to decorate things, so I would be delighted to open that. It makes me want to do up a couple sets for pals from the few stamps I do have!

[@Rookiejournal_]

awww thank you so much! It makes me so happy to hear you enjoy this video and found some new ideas! and wow 25 years!! I've been pen paling for only a little bit over 2 years now but I could see myself doing it longer like you are :)

[@Lisa_In_Canada]

All your ideas are wonderful! I especially love the little rubber stamp collections. I will use this for sure. Thank you for a very helpful video 💕

[@Rookiejournal_]

Hey thank you so much!! Im glad you find it helpful! The rubber stamp sampler is my favorite one! Its so versatile and easy to make ❤️

[@adifriedman6596]

I am totally making a book of quotes! That's such an awesome idea!! Can't wait to try it!❤

[@Rookiejournal_]

Go for it!! It'd be so fun! 😍

[@d.eanna_93]

I really enjoyed all the ideas especially the quote book. It’s like a meaningful message in a bottle. ❤

[@Rookiejournal_]

So true!!! I feel the same way as well

[@LisaGoldArt]

I love all of those ideas a lot!! 😍 I've never thought of sending swatches but it's such a brilliant idea 💡😁 Thank you so much for yet another amazing video 💕💕

[@Rookiejournal_]

Thanks a lot Lisa!! I love swatches a lot! It saves some anxiety of buying the wrong shade for me 😂😂

[@Itagorter]

And the book of quotes so nicee😍

[@Rookiejournal_]

Thank you Ita! I will send that book asap to my pen pal 😗🤩

[@bubblesbubblesbubblesbubbles]

I found your channel not too long ago and I"m currently binging all your videos ^-^ I like the way you explain everything as you go and they ideas are so smart; I especially loved the stamp samples booklet. :)

[@Rookiejournal_]

Hi ❤️, thank you so much for being here and your lovely comment 🥹🫶🏻. It means a lot and I hope you enjoyed your time watching my video 🤗

[@Itagorter]

Love it! The stamp samples is a rlly great idea 😍🌷⚘♡

[@Rookiejournal_]

Thank you Ita! I love it too! It would be very nice to have some samples from the rubber stamps that i dont have the access to 😍🤎

[@BamBamBemma]

Love these ideas. How did you make the booklet for the quote book. Would love to make one 😊

[@Rookiejournal_]

Hey thank you! ❤️🤍 its very simple i think i just hinged the pages with washi tape 😁

[@luvhaediary]

Hi,this stamp swatch were so cute 😍 I really love them they are so good, right? Your videos,inspire me a lot of these days, thank you friend!💖

[@Rookiejournal_]

aaah thank you so much for your lovely words. I love including stamp samples on my pen pal letters, its so useful and very easy to make. 🥰😍

[@TheComfyNestwithGrace]

Love the plastic cards for washing tape. Where can we find them??

[@Rookiejournal_]

they are so useful!! errrrr i actually got them from my pen pals but maybe try search washi plastic card? i think you can find many on webs like AliExpress :)

[@mungbean345]

I'm sure you can also trace a tag or something about that size onto plastic packaging that you have leftover from other purchases. Sometimes stickers will have a sheet of lightly textured plastic with them. Or sometimes clothing comes with huge plastic tags. Beauty, personal care, and home decor items often have plastic that would work. I think you'll find a lot of options that are upcycle-worthy if you keep your eyes open!

[@penpaldes]

Such fun ideas! I especially love the stamp samples and book of quotes 😻

[@Rookiejournal_]

Thank you! Yes they're fun!! I really cant wait to send out my book of quotes! ❤ u can try it too!❤

[@lizziesletters]

love the stamp idea!!

[@Rookiejournal_]

Thank you! Its one of my fav too! Love to share some of my stamp collection to my pen pals 💌🤓

[@nadeeshamadhushani2451]

Hi,I'm nadeesha .how are you?I really love penpals.And I like to sew embroidery for pillow cases and crunchies.

[@Rookiejournal_]

Hey Nadeesha! Im good! Thats good! Embroidery is something that I always want to try 🥰

[@nindy6192]

Can you send essential mask or is it restricted? I wanna send it but idk if they will allow it

[@ferhottie]

Thank you so much for this! I would love more videos like this!!

[@Rookiejournal_]

You're very welcome and thank you for your sweet comment! I am planning to have a PART 2 soon 🤗

[@Maitreyistar]

So unusual yet love this ❤

[@Rookiejournal_]

Thank you so much ✨🥰

[@cherrihenderson1376]

Where can I find the plastic cards?

[@alinatr2693]

I love all the ideas,I don't have any creative crafty friends..so where do I find a penpal😢 You can use the rubber stamps for wax seals too

[@bhanani5480]

There are lots of posts on IG about people looking for penpals

[@Rookiejournal_]

Yessss go to instagram! Many people are looking 🤗

[@georgy9645]

Hey 👋 do you still looking for a penpal friend ? 😊

[@yuliasales]

Great ideas, thank you❤ My name is Yulia, I live in Russia, I've been doing postcrossing for a year now and I absolutely love it and I'm looking for a pen pal, just in case you're interested to get a new one 😉💌

[@Rookiejournal_]

Hi Yulia! Its so great to hear that you enjoy postcrossing and pen paling because so do I! It really changed my life! Hey Yulia, at the moment i dont have the capacity to have a new pen pal but you can fill my pen pal form on the link on my instagram (my instagram: @rookiejournal_). When I am less busy, I can definitely take some new pen pals and I'll refer to that form 🥰✨

[@elisabethsargent]

Hey Yulia, are you still looking for a penpal?

[@yuliasales]

@@elisabethsargent yes, always) where are you from? I'm asking because mail from some countries is restricted to Russia at the moment (((

[@elisabethsargent]

@@yuliasales Can I have your email?

[@Helga_VA]

Cooool 🤩

[@Rookiejournal_]

Thank you so much 🫶🏻🥹

[@Zahiedah]

If you could another goodie idea it will be nice

[@Rookiejournal_]

Thank you for the suggestion! Stay tuned xx ✨🧸

[@mungbean345]

One note of caution to people who are new to pen palling: many countries have restrictions on what foreign plant life is allowed through customs (in order to prevent the spread of infects and fungi that can wipe out native species and crops.) It seems like some countries are less strict if the dried flower is fully laminated or something that you never plan to open, but it's one of those things where it's good to look at a pen friend's country's banned mail list online before you send it.

[@Rookiejournal_]

Agree! this can be tricky! As well as Tea. I have sent heaps of tea to many of my pen pals but I noticed that whenever I sent one to Australia, it always gets an inspection. They didn't take it though but it attracts the suspicion hence the inspection :)

[@mungbean345]

@@Rookiejournal_ I'm curious: was it loose leaf tea? I haven't run into that yet with Australia.

[@Rookiejournal_]

@@mungbean345 tea sachet. Just like a regular tea bag in a sachet.

[@mungbean345]

@@Rookiejournal_ Shocking! I wouldn't have expected that to be a hold up there. That's great information to have, thanks! Keep up the good work and have a great week! ☀️

[@Rookiejournal_]

@@mungbean345 no worries. Im glad i could help a bit 😬💌. Thank you so much! Have a great week🤗

[@daniellebrooks1652]

How can one start pen paling?

[@tharushilochana7072]

Hi,I'm Lochana .l also like to be a penpal .l'm from Sri Lanka 🙂. I make jewelry and read novels .

[@Rookiejournal_]

Hi Lochana! Oh wow how amazing that you make jewellery! Thats so awesome! Im sorry Lochana, I dont have the capacity to take a new pen pal atm but you can fill my pen pal form on my instagram bio link (my instagram: @rookiejournal_). When im less busy i can take some new pen pals and I'll refer to that form 🥰