Art of the Chain Letter

*As in the real kind-made with paper and ink & stuff*

I'll have you know I've always been one to break the chain when it comes to a chain letter. That is until Boy Wonder got one from one of his besties (her mom and I are hoping to bring back arrange marriages;) that did not include good luck for the year, or granted wishes, etc...but stickers! Now we're talkin'.

I thought I'd post this because it was such a cute idea...and an "oh duh" moment for me. I often have "oh duh" moments when I come across something super cute and kick myself for not thinking of it;) Anyway....the concept is the same, just for the kiddos so the outcome is A. getting to put stamps on the mail! B. decorating the letter with stickers! (if they wish) C. mailing it! (little man was aaaall over this-we walked to a real mail box down the street...the kind you have to open the flippy thingie and place 1 letter at a time all while checking to see if it actually drops in;) D. awaiting the arrival! (which hasn't started yet...but he'll be beyond thrilled to receive not only mail...but stickers in his mail).

I began thinking of different fun chains they can do...maybe ideas for fun crafts in each letter for moms to do with kiddos, recipes, jokes, a squiggle that they then have to make into a picture (a la Tom Hatten...if any of you remember that on the Popeye show). How about a wine chain...cost you one bottle of wine you love and the time & cost to ship...but you get 36 bottles of wine in return...and you don't know where they're coming from or what you'll get! Wait...is this illegal? My mind is running...we'll def. return to this idea in the future. I guess you can go on and on.

So, I'm back on the chain gang. This time...happy to send out 6 letters and 1 envelope full of stickers to the name on that #1 spot...cant wait for those letters to start pouring in...pretty sure we'll be outside waiting for the mailman once duders catches on;)

Dear ________________,

Welcome to the “Sticker Club”!

Please send 1 pack of stickers to the person listed in the #1 spot below. Next move my name to the #1 spot and put your name in the #2 spot and send it to 6 friends.

If you can’t do this within 6 days, please let my mom know. Otherwise, it’s not fair to all the others who are participating. Within 2 weeks you should receive 36 packs of stickers! It’s a load of fun and exciting to see where all your stickers come from! On top of that…it’s always nice to get mail!

Good luck and thanks for participating in the “Sticker Club”!

Your Friend,

#1 #2

To the parent: If you can, please take time out of your busy schedule for this cute project with your kids. It’s worth it to see their smiles when they open their mail. We have included a blank letter for you to copy (before you write on it). Make 12 copies, 1 for 6 children you are sending it to, and 6 more so you can include a blank copy for each of them. You only need to buy 1 pack of stickers to mail to child #1 below and 7 stamps total, in other words, the project is cheap and easy…have fun!!!!