All about Happy Mail

In this video I want to talk about Happy Mail: What is it? How can I do it? Where can I find partners to send it to? And finally how I decorate my envelopes.
Marta's Channel MaremiSmallArt: / maremismallart
Pentel Water Brush Set: amzn.to/2WYY9SD
White Gesso by Golden: amzn.to/2LbhV5W
Mod Podge matt finish: amzn.to/2IC6p26
Structure Paste fine sand: amzn.to/2x6SB96
Other journal supplies from amazon.com identical or very similar to what I use:
Joy!Crafts Paper Tearing Ruler on Amazon.co.uk: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0713ZS7R...
Joy!Crafts Paper Tearing Ruler on eBay: www.ebay.com/itm/Joy-Crafts-P...
Tim Holtz Tag Dies:amzn.to/2XsdR4P
Uppercase clickable alphabet stamps: amzn.to/2KcWr8y
Paper trimmer: amzn.to/2Lxw1jS
Corner rounder (L): amzn.to/2LwtUNj
Bone folder: amzn.to/2VXN1Uq
Ranger distress oxide vintage photo: amzn.to/2JBBPXl
Mini Ink blending set of 2 tools and 4 foams: amzn.to/2H96BoG
Crop-A-Dile Eyelet and Snap Punch: amzn.to/2VLIu7N
Antique brass plate eyelets 100 pc.: amzn.to/2vNUmYc
Heat gun: amzn.to/2PW9P1m
Scalloped circle punch 2 inch: amzn.to/2DZkBQ1
Tab punch: amzn.to/2JzP6zg
Sizzix Big Shot Foldaway Die-cut Machine: amzn.to/2LyJb03
Magnetic adhesive sheets (how I store my dies): amzn.to/2Qek2q5
12 Digit Rubber Rolling Alphabet Stamp: amzn.to/2VESiRN
Spiral Paper Clips: amzn.to/2Err1Y2
Owl Clips, 1 Inch, 100 clips per box: amzn.to/2Q38yG7
find me here:
/ 49dragonflies
/ posts
email: [e-mail]
music: Baby Got Me Salty by Peachy Pavement feat. Tipii
Disclaimer: some links in the description might contain affiliate links. These help me make a bit of extra money to support me in continuing to make videos for you, but don’t cost you anything.

[@603kimcrafts9]

That’s so pretty! The envelope is happy mail by itself.

[@kathycadile6421]

What a fantastic idea creating these works of art on envelopes for happy mail. You certainly are blessed with all the happy mail you receive and I'm sure you send lots out as well. Will have to create these in the future.

[@robinsabo6932]

Thank you for sharing about happy mail. I had been curious about how it worked. I didn’t realize there were so many social media groups involved. And i love the envelope tutorial. Really pretty!

[@teresac205]

Thank you so much!

[@BudgetandGrow]

I love this video and thank for all the useful information you shared. Beautiful work 🤍

[@Lissy4real]

My kids and I watched this together - they are in awe! It turned out so lovely!

[@49dragonflies]

Lisette Ariola that’s very sweet, thanks so much! ❤️

[@3258pamela]

Finally I can use my pencils.......Good job hun

[@jnordfors]

Thank you for cutting out the glueing process! Nice video and I enjoyed your tips for happy mail.

[@cindyhenry1410]

Janet Nordfors agreed! One of the reasons I love this channel...terrific editing!!

[@tuesdaymoriarty8655]

Loooove this mailing envelope! Watching Marta is how I got started and I love her. Thank you for this video as it really got me going creatively. Thanks!

[@49dragonflies]

Tuesday Moriarty Thank you! Marta is Great and so inspiring! ❤️

[@nancysmith6353]

Thank you so much for all the helpful information and the beautiful envelopes you created. Looking forward to next one!!

[@louiselinfoot6939]

I’ve been watching you for quite a while. I’ve been learning from you how to make journals for a couple you. I love your little giggle and quite often look forward to you bring me out of a ‘funk’. I love coffee dyed paper the most.!

[@lauretteluluchartier8513]

Thank you so much. I was curious about Happy Mail. Your envelope is beautiful!

[@corinnecurtis5145]

Fabulous! I love this idea! Thank you

[@Fit_Kitty]

All of your envelopes are gorgeous! I want to try this - thanks for showing all the steps. Love your channel, thank you for always inspiring!

[@49dragonflies]

Fit Kitty Thank you so much! I’m happy this was helpful! Enjoy making your envelopes! ❤️

[@alejandrinacookie4915]

I love this idea I do want to try art journaling thank you for sharing

[@maudhiemstra3]

Sending and receiving Happy Mail is something I also just started with this year. And it gives me so much inspiration! Love these envelopes.💝 Before I asked people personally, threw Instagram, I first joined a Facebook group that exchanged handmade paper projects, mostly cards with some ephemera inside. This was a Dutch group, but I know some are international and often they agree on the postage amount before hand. I stopped with Facebook to limit my amount of social media, but Instagram, KZbin and Pinterest are such nice sources of inspiration. That is if I don’t spend hours and hours online🙃🤫.

[@49dragonflies]

Maud Hiemstra thanks for your input, Maud. I thought you been doing happy mail for a long time 😊. You are such a pro! 😊. I was surprised how little there is online about happy mail!

[@veronikaolsiakova3401]

ÁCXXD -"--"-:"""-"

[@everythingcindy6352]

This was such a fun video! Thanks for ALL the information!

[@CaroleMarek]

Sorry, I meant to say that I just mix a small quantity at a time with the builders sand :)

[@fanciepance]

Love that style! ❤️

[@debtamrob]

Thank you for sharing, I love this idea .. i am going to do this on a birthday card ..

[@49dragonflies]

Krafts by Karen that’s a great idea! Enjoy! 😘

[@cindyhenry1410]

Great ideas here! I just love your style! TYFS! ❤️🦋💜

[@SparkleByMonica]

Sparkle-tastic! I've always liked the concept of happy mail, but haven't gone into making "official" pocket letters or happy mail this artistic way. I'm going to give it a shot though. Very pretty project!

[@49dragonflies]

Sparkle by Monica Thanks so much Monica! I’m so happy you feel inspired by this video! Enjoy! ❤️

[@susan2657]

This is beautiful...thank you so much..❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@handyColorstationery]

I was wondering for a long time all about happy mail, the content, significance and how all those KZbinrs and IGers get to share their goodies.. I finally got the answer :) Thank you for all the info. Btw, your art is really cool ;) Beautiful :) ♡♡♡

[@49dragonflies]

Gemma HandyColors Thank you so much! I’m so happy this was helpful and was surprised how little I could find online about this. ❤️

[@stefylovestocraft4457]

Gorgeous envelope!

[@rosanasilva9404]

It's very, very diferent!! But so, so beatifull!!! Congratulations for it!!! I love it!! 👏👏👏❤❤❤❤

[@49dragonflies]

Rosana Silva Thank you so much Roxana!!! ❤️

[@amywilliams4097]

Hi Bobsi, I really enjoyed this video on how you decorate your happy mail envelopes. It surprises me how all these little steps add up to such an amazing piece of art. You are always so thoughtful and giving of your time and your videos are more helpful than you can imagine. I am always thankful that I found your channel and I am thrilled every time I see you have a new video out. Have a wonderful day sweet friend! :)

[@49dragonflies]

Amy Williams Aaaaww, you are so kind, dear Amily! I hope one day we can do another swap! 😘 wishing you a fantastic rest of the week! ❤️❤️❤️

[@amywilliams4097]

@@49dragonflies I would love that! I know you are very busy so just let me know when you have time. I may send you stuff once in awhile just because. You do so much for everyone else. :)

[@49dragonflies]

Amy Williams you are the sweetest!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@margarethabotes2839]

Beautiful envelope!

[@beccacarrillo]

So pretty! I do some happy mail with pen pals...and they are going to love getting their envelopes when I give this a try. :)

[@49dragonflies]

Becca Carrillo Thank you Becca! So happy this was useful! ❤️

[@RiverCitiCreative]

Enjoyed the video. Very inspiring. Tfs

[@ellenschwarz4945]

Love this work too 😀 is so fun to make Collages ❤ thanks so much for sharing 💖 👍 look amazing 🐞🌹🌹🌹

[@49dragonflies]

Ellen Schwarz thanks so much Ellen

[@kcueva313]

This is amazing girl TFS, Marta is awesome.. hope you and I can do happy mail in the future 👍

[@49dragonflies]

CaveIt Crafting by Karina Thank you Karina! I hope so too! 😘

[@DefineYourDesigns]

Love these

[@anjuni8437]

Thank u 4 the nice video, showing us the great envelope and the tipp 4 happy-mail 🤩! Great work 👍🏼 ! Now i‘m going look 4 happy-mail-swappers 😀, best wishes 4 u 💖!

[@49dragonflies]

Anjuniful Thank you, so happy this was helpful! Enjoy your happy mailing!! ❤️

[@bear9427]

I agree, we must dare to ask! Reply to a comment from someone who finds the happy mail nice, it works too 😆 Don't run after the time my sweetie, think of you, you give a lot. Take care of you 🥰 xoxo Bea

[@49dragonflies]

Béa R yes, that would work too! 😊. Thank you sweetie! 😘❤️😘

[@CybeleParsignault]

Use cheap joint compound for raised stencils.

[@erlindabenavidez3157]

I love Happy Mail,

[@ChattylaineCreates]

Yes that texture paste is very soft.... I love your envelopes... Fabulous.... Not sure if mine will be that good.... Ha ha!!!

[@49dragonflies]

Chattylaine Creates thanks Elaine! Of course yours will be as good and props little different 😊❤️

[@GinaLovestocraft]

Thank you for sharing ❤️❤️❤️ Beautiful share

[@bubs-bubsy]

Just gorgeous 😍😍😍

[@papercraftingirl]

Cool envelope!! tfs!

[@LisaMyEclecticLife]

Love your envelopes, beautiful. I wonder if you could add baking soda to the texture paste to make it less smooth. Blessings.

[@49dragonflies]

Lisa My Eclectic Life Thanks Lisa. That might work, thanks for the tip! 😘

[@carolyoung3793]

Loved the way you decorated your envelope it’s beautiful, I wonder do you ever scan and print your designs they name really nice background papers to use in your journals ? Tfs xx

[@49dragonflies]

Carol Young Thank you Carol. Good idea, I should try that! ❤️

[@craftowlmakes6373]

Great video, thanks for sharing. I make texture paste from gesso + talcum powder+ PVA glue. It smells fantastic 😂And I've seen similar stencils to those square ones on Amazon.

[@49dragonflies]

Craft Owl Makes Thank you! I should try that sometime! 😘❤️

[@mireiapm]

I love this envelope 😍 I will have to try it; which is the website you told in the video? I think I don’t understand it correctly as I cannot find it 😩 thanks hon

[@49dragonflies]

Mireia PM Thank you Mireia! 😘. The link to Marta’s site is in the description box. Enjoy! She is fab! ❤️

[@SevenplazaCreative]

Hi sweet Barbara, thanx for this video, i also was very curious about Happy Mail, wanting to share all my treasures with someone who would appreciate it as much as i do. I am working up the courage to ask 2 very lovely and talented dutch ladies that you know very well for a happy mail swap ;-)

[@49dragonflies]

margreth blok dear sweet Margareth, Thank you so much!! I am sending you courage and I know they will say yes (tell them I encouraged you to write them 😊). You will love it, In sure! ❤️❤️❤️

[@dannyobrien8314]

Can you add something to the sculpting paste to give it more grip?

[@49dragonflies]

Yes, baby powder, corn starch or sand even 😊

[@linetlalluk7450]

Hi Barbara, love the envelope, maybe you can ad some babypowder in the paste to make it a little thicker.. idk😉 Nice video

[@49dragonflies]

Linet Lalluk thanks Linet, that’s a great idea! ❤️

[@CaroleMarek]

Soft paste ? - I too got some by mistake but I just mix some builders sand into it and it works a treat! Thank you for fun video, I have only just subscribed / found you and love your style x

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you Carole and welcome to my channel! ☺️❤️

[@verazgonik]

Try adding since talcum powder or cornstarch to the soft texture paste. Out worked fit my 10 years old very soft paste. Best luck! I haven't done happy mail yet but i love the idea. I have done swaps before but was pretty sad that some stuff didn't make it to the recipient - probably got "lost" at the border (from eu to usa) so i didn't do more. Are there any rules about what to put inside, the value of things you put inside,etc?

[@49dragonflies]

Vera Zgonik Thanks Vera! I will try that. I’m sorry your happy mail swaps in the last did not work out. There are no rules, which is the beauty. I always include things I love using myself and also usually ask the recipient of there is anything in particular they want. I hope you give it another try.

[@verazgonik]

@@49dragonflies i hope it will work for you. Sorry for the spelling Mt phone corrects me and is not very good at that:). i will give h.m. a go. That was crafty swap and it was fun but only the toy made it to the swaper, the jewlery and other stuff were lost from the same package. I hope they don't open packages at the customs anymore. They don't do it in Europe as far as i know ( at least where i live). I will try to find some groups (i suck at soc. Media, not a fan;). I started doing some mail for my kids for starters:D as my friends are not very crafty... I'll try to find a way to make it suitable:).

[@tlyria]

Try adding some baking soda to your paste you do not like. Its one of many things used to make home made ... Maybe it will help you recoup your money. Try mixing a small amount on a pallet(plastic packaging from fruits and vegis if you do not have a pallet to try it on), before altering the whole jar.

[@49dragonflies]

tlyria thanks for the tips, I appreciate it! ❤️

[@cindyhenry1410]

tlyria or just add craft sand!

[@beautybug1831]

Hi, Barbara! Thx for sharing this wonderful video - I love the way u combine valuable info alongside ur amazing crafting process! This envelope came out gorgeous! P.S.- I'd love to swap happy mail with u one day, however These days I barely type a comment at a reasonable pace. Therefore, sometimes I comment (too) late... 😯 Sorry!

[@49dragonflies]

BeautyBug 1 thanks so much and no worries. We will do it one day! Promise! Sending love and hugs! ❤️❤️❤️

[@beautybug1831]

@@49dragonflies 😘😘😘

[@janballs564]

I bought stencils like what you have on Aliexpress. FYI

[@49dragonflies]

Cool! 😃👍🏻

[@fernanton8370]

Hello Barbara , love your video . The envelope you made is very pretty . T y f sharing ❤️ 🥰 ❤️

[@peggyboynton7726]

Not on IG. Can anyone recommend a FB group for happy mail?

[@sweetbaylaurelemporium4698]

you cannot upload photos to instagram from a computer. Tried it the other day, 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@shadesofrainbow1504]

Hi ..I just have some queries.. Can Asians join this swaps? I'm Malaysians, and I can't get few things for crafts that can't be delivered to my country.. I'm so Keen in doing art, journals n crafts.can someone help!

[@runahala3356]

Finally, I waited for the video for two days. Please try to download a video every day

[@49dragonflies]

Runa Hala Hi Runa, I would love to, but given that each video takes about 3-4 hours to create, I just don’t have the time.

[@linetlalluk7450]

She explained a couple videos back that she can't do as much as she( we ) want.

[@runahala3356]

Thank you, my dear, I appreciate your effort, and this is clear from the number of followers of your channel. 49dragonflies

[@decouvertesimagination]

Hi really beautiful 😊 ❤️ ❤️

[@123uschie]

TFS love this idea! I do happy mail with my sister but put little treasures for crafting in a box - the envelope Would be smaller and could be sent more often🥰