Saturday 22 February 2014

The Bloggers Snail Mail



Back in December I joined in with the Snail Mail Collective which was set up by the lovely Melyssa and Chelsea, it was a monthly gift exchange where you can meet other people from around the world. I had so much fun getting to know my partner and picking their gifts and then receiving my own (I shall be posting about this soon!) I was a little disappointed to find out that December was actually the last one they were running!
It got me thinking and I have decided to have a go at facilitating my own version, ‘The Bloggers Snail Mail’ and see what happens. So here is what I propose:
A quarterly gift exchange where you can meet other bloggers from around the world and spread a bit of positivity! You can sign up in March, June, September and December. During the sign up period, every participant will be paired with one other new participant and you’ll spend a few weeks becoming BFFs (i.e. reading each other’s blogs, sending happy e-mails, you name it!). After that, you’ll send your partner a gift from your country that you think they may like from the info you now know about them. There’s a £5 limit on the gifts to make this project as affordable as possible. Be as creative as you can and make it meaningful! Motivate them, tell them all the beautiful things you learned about them, and make them feel special! We could all use a little encouragement, especially from our new friends. Also, each package should include a postcard (or a letter if you can’t find one!) with some motivating love or positive words of wisdom written all over it.
So to sign up for the first ‘The Bloggers Snail Mail’ you just need to send an email to whatsinyourmakeupbag@gmail.com, title it ‘The Bloggers Snail Mail’ and include in it your name, where you are from, and you blog! Sign ups will be open until the Friday 7th March. I will then randomly match you all up aiming to make sure you are with someone from another country or at least in another area from you! I will then let you know by Monday 10TH March who your partner is and you then have 4 weeks to get to know them! So the week of the 7th April, you can then send your new buddy their Snail Mail!
Once you receive your gifts, write a blog post about your experience, sharing what you gave, received, and learnt through this being part of this and meeting your new pal.
If you want to tweet about this project, use the hashtag #TheBloggersSnailMail, You can also tag me @GemmaMarieJames and ill retweet your post, so everyone can share your experience!

14 comments:

  1. I'd love to! I shall see to it as soon as possible

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  2. What a great idea! I love getting snail mail. I'll have to think about it, as I'm in the US and not sure how pricy international shipping is!

    xo, Liz
    www.casualconcern.com

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    1. I LOVE getting snail mail that's not bills! I hadn't thought about shipping, but if you make sure whatever your gift may be is light/small it should reduce the cost?

      Gemma xx

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  3. This is such a great idea, definitely going to join in! I'll make sure to email you tomorrow :)

    missisgoode.blogspot.co.uk

    xx

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    1. Thank you! I think its going to be a lot of fun! Ive had quite a few sign ups already! :) xx

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  4. I love this, it's such a good thing for bloggers to do as it's not based on how many followers you do or don't have - so it's ideal for newcomers such as myself! Will be signing up shortly. :) xx

    http://catcherintherhirhi.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. Whoooop! I totally agree, you can be any kind of blogger with any sized reader ship, it doesn't matter! Its just a great way to spread a bit of positivity and meet new bloggers from all over the world! xx

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  5. Gemma, it sound great and exciting! I'm joining. I'll send you an e-mail now :)

    Jasmine xx
    For a Real Woman
    So easy Spanish!

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  6. Amazing idea! Have just emailed you my details :)

    Katie xxxx
    curledfantasies.wordpress.com

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  7. Looking forward to this :)
    xx

    www.minniemichelle.com

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  8. This is such a good idea, shame I'm a little too late! When is the next sign up?

    Sophie - www.followyourarrow.co.uk

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    1. The next round of sign ups will be at the end of May! I will be doing a post to announce it so keep your eyes peeled! xxx

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