HUGE Junk Journal w Happy Mail from Pen Pals Flip Through

In this video I do a flip through of my enormous junk journal that I filled with happy mail that I have received from pen pals and friends over the years. I talk about why snail mail and happy mail is so important to me and the impact it can make in someone's day. Snail mail, sending cards and postcards is one of life's smallest but greatest joys. It was time for me to dedicate a journal just for the art that my wonderful pen pals have sent to me. It was a comforting and emotionally rewarding process. Also, as always this journal did not go as planned and I had to revise the construction of this journal because it got very big very quickly.
This video is not intended for children.
Thanks so much for spending time with me and watching my video.
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[@tanyaalcock21]

Your videos are like sitting and having a cup of tea with you! I love them. What a fabulous display for your treasured snailmail. I have struggled with what do with mine and have definitely gained some inspiration.

[@ilaandalice]

Awwww, thank you Tanya! That is exactly the kind of environment I am trying to create :) This project turned out to be way more fun and emotionally fulfilling then I anticipated. Give it a go!! Thanks for watching xo

[@tfranklin1406]

Love your Happy Mail journal, Lisa! Such a great way to treasure all these beautiful goodies, and visit them whenever you like.

[@ilaandalice]

Thanks Terri! I had fun including some of your mail in there :) I like how it is all together in one big creative space now ;)

[@Roadtaken-fi1cd]

What a lovely and incredibly creative way to store your happy mail! I’ve never even thought about trying to do something like this. Yes please to a journal with me video on your process. I laughed out loud when you talked about being glued to the dreary gray paper as being stuck in happy mail jail! 😂

[@ilaandalice]

Thank you! That is very sweet of you :) I enjoyed the whole process way more then I anticipated. It was not only comforting but very grounding. I am going to work on the journal with me video this week. It was kinda like happy mail jail!! They have been liberated ;)

[@befriendingcreativity]

This is so inspiring! I can see why you disappeared into the magic for 3 days! Also, LOL - "happy mail jail" - I must now stay away from grey paper and journals! 😂

[@ilaandalice]

Awwww, thank you!! I am thrilled you enjoyed it :) I enjoyed this process in ways I did not anticipate. LOL!! yeah, it seemed like jail to me. I am not a fan of grey as a rule unless it is glitter eye shadow for a smoky eye, a spooky Halloween night or a fluffy cute grey cat ;) Thank you for watching!

[@melodyfisher1512]

You’ve done a great job coordinating each piece! What beautiful happy mail. Your pen pals have good taste! I enjoyed every fun-filled page. Thank you! The swinging kitty in a dress made me smile extra wide…so cuuuute!❤

[@ilaandalice]

Awwww, thank you! yes, I have been sent some amazing art which is wonderful bc I can't paint or draw to save my life. I am glad that you enjoyed it :)

[@loreesmith5418]

I love everything about this video and journal! I won't lie, when the letters and envelopes started getting separated I panicked a little bit! But I realize, IT'S OKAY! I really hope you make some more videos like this, I am feeling very inpsired as I look at the plastic tub of my happy mail. :/ xo!

[@ilaandalice]

Thank you!! yes, I know exactly what you are talking about. At first I thought separating the letters from their envelopes was practically sacrilege. BUT! Once I decide to save the good bits and pieces of the envelopes to create more art and then letting the letters have their own "space to shine"...I was Ok with it :) I needed to see the big picture rather than micro manage the letters if I wanted to create a connected journal rather than the "cold" utilitarian scrapbook that I started with. I am really glad you enjoyed the video and I will do the journal w me video this week. Hugs!

[@xeniafilippova3786]

Dear Lisa! What a great video about your journal and received mail! It's a great pleasure to watch! Hugs, Ksenia

[@ilaandalice]

Hello Ksenia! Who wonderful to see you here!!! What a wonderful surprise. Thank you SO much for watching and being here. I was thinking about you the whole time I made this video and just how much our "far away" friendship means to me :) I also thought of you when I made the video about Postcrossing! I value you and our friendship very much! Hugs xoxo

[@roxangel6271]

So fun! Such a great idea! Love your Happy mail journal. 😍

[@ilaandalice]

That is very sweet of you, thank you! I am glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for being here :)

[@janiebrossmann1178]

So sentimental ❤️

[@ilaandalice]

Thank you!! :)

[@junkjournalgirl]

Love your journal.......Very inspirational :)

[@ilaandalice]

Thank you!! I am happy that you enjoyed it. I really appreciate you watching :)

[@DarcysMixedMedia]

Such fun! ❤

[@ilaandalice]

Thank you! :)

[@nancypyter1511]

What a fantastic idea Lisa to showcase all of your beautiful happy mail! And using all of that scrapbook paper we don't like or use anymore to make these journals is genius! Always love your inspiring videos. Are you feeling any spooky happy mail makes any time soon? I have! Hugs!🥰

[@ilaandalice]

Thank you so much! I really did enjoy the process and I am looking forward to make the next happy mail journal. Everyday is a spooky around here ;) Thanks for watching Nanacy! I really appreciate your support and your time xx

[@JenniferMillerTucson]

I’m curious how you (and anyone in the comments) found their happy mail pen pals? Most of my “real-life friends” 😉 aren’t crafty (but I love them anyway 😂). I love the idea of getting to know someone, especially someone who lives elsewhere in the world, this way.

[@ilaandalice]

Hiya Jennifer! I have found pen pals thru Instagram, Postcrossing and thru friends. It is a bit hit or miss so you need to give it time and have patience but there are different FB groups out there w people looking for pen pals and some people on IG put in their bio that they are open to pen pals. Some people will talk about pen pals but have are not taking on any more bc it can be a big time commitment. Postcrossing is a free postcard swapping site and I have met many of my pen pals from there. If you are interested in me doing a quick video about that site, I am happy to. Let me know. Thanks for watching! :)