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Paper · Valentine's Day · Adults

Open when letters

Sealed letters for specific moments, like a bad day or a long trip, for someone you love to open when they need them.

Open when letters
LevelBeginner
Time1 1/2 hours
Cost$8 to $15

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How to make it

  1. Step 1: Brainstorm the moments
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    Brainstorm the moments

    List 12 times they might want to hear from you. Open when you can't sleep. Open when you miss me. Open when you're celebrating.

  2. Step 2: Label the envelopes
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    Label the envelopes

    Write 'Open when...' and the moment on the front of each envelope.

  3. Step 3: Write each letter
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    Write each letter

    Keep each one to a page. Write the way you talk to them.

  4. Step 4: Tuck in a small extra
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    Tuck in a small extra

    Add something that fits the moment, like a photo, a tea bag or a coupon for dinner.

  5. Step 5: Seal them up
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    Seal them up

    Close each envelope with washi tape or a sticker.

  6. Step 6: Bundle and give
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    Bundle and give

    Stack them in a box or tie them with ribbon. Watch them pick which one to save first.

Edie's tip

Write the happy ones first. They warm you up for the more heartfelt letters.

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