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You got mail! I think email killed the art of the written word a bit. I still have some great pen pals though and there is something about receiving a letter or a package on a day when things are not going so well, it is just comforting.

When sending out Etsy orders I incorporate my years of pen pal-ing knowledge with my orders. Here are a few ideas to get your package out the door in style.

-Write clearly, if you are not printing out a label remember clear handwriting is a must!

-Double check the address.

-Wrap things or use bubble mailers so your items stay safe. I am not a fan of the overly packaged item, I do not need layers of pretty tissue paper that will get tossed. Newspaper is good as well as a shredded magazine that you already have read.

-As I said I am not a fan of packing materials that will be tossed. There are fun packing materials that add style without waste. I love decorative tape and stickers. Search out ‘deco tape’ on Etsy or check out the seller iwawa for some cool style.

-Address labels come in handy or a address stamp if you have a steady hand.  Check out etsy seller sweetpaperie for skull-tastic graphics.

-Remember include a note or invoice with your item. I usually try to write a thank you note instead of printing something out.

I hope these tips help you get your package to it’s destination in style!