Christmas in July (Santa Paws) (& July 2015 AnchoredScraps Recap)
With today being the last day of July, it is last call for "Christmas in July" themed blog posts, here at AnchoredScraps.com…
Thank you!
It is always a joy to receive a hand written/hand printed Thank You note! How about you? While we can email, or…
Summer Continues (& our projects!)
We are nearing the end of July 2015 and will be moving into August this weekend. Today we are reviewing where we are with our letter-writing…
Upcoming APS StampShow in August
Did you have a stamp collection growing up? If you are finding yourself wanting to do something different before September is here - there…
Pressed Flowers (Stationery)
Today I wanted to share something fun to do in making our own pressed flowers and putting into our correspondence. This is something…
“Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom…”
With today being the day the "U.S. postal system established" in 1775, I thought it would be nice to find out more about…
In praise of vintage stores
Happy Saturday! Today is blog post #150 of having blogged daily since launching on February 26th! If you are able to carve out a…
The 12 Days of Christmas (Amendments version)
As we go into the weekend I was recalling the movie "Born Yesterday" (1993) with Melanie Griffith, John Goodman and Don Johnson. …
“The Rest of the Story”
Some of you when reading the Title for today's blog post immediately thought of Paul Harvey Aurandt, better known as Paul Harvey. I…
“Letters from Camp”
Today we are looking at two books, "Letters from Camp" by Bill Adler (1962), and "Kids' e-mail & letters from camp" by…
Finishing the Projects we have started
Today on AnchoredScraps.com we are talking about Finishing the Projects we have started. You may have several projects underway around the house, for your hobby,…
“the Eagle has landed.”
"That's one small step for man; one giant leap for mankind." - Neil Armstrong, first man to walk on the moon, Apollo…
Finding Big Time Fun
Earlier this past week, July 15, F.A.O. Schwarz closed their 5th Avenue location and along with it their lighted giant piano. F.A.O. Schwarz is…
Saturday checkpoint
Today on AnchoredScraps.com with an eye of looking ahead - we are looking at taking one Saturday between now and Labor Day to…
“Eight or Nine Wise Words About Letter-Writing” (Lewis Carroll)
When one thinks of Lewis Carroll they probably think of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" not his 1890 Essay: "Eight or Nine Wise Words About…
Sumptuous Stationery Selects Stylish School Supplies
The alliteration in this title was too tempting for today's AnchoredScraps.com blog post to not use it! If you are a person…
Christmas in July — Wreaths Across America
Today at AnchoredScraps.com is the follow-up post from July 5 as promoted. There will be a few more "Christmas in July" themed blogposts…
PLUTO !
Today is one of those days that in the future you will see listed on the "This Day in History" because of…
“Rainy Days and Mondays”
Welcome to the new week at AnchoredScraps.com. With today's rainy weather I was recalling songs about this weather and it being Monday. …
Anchoring our week
Having Sunday afternoon in front of us gives all kinds of promise for truly enjoying a relaxed afternoon and evening, attending an…
Fanciful Flowers Stamped Card (& definitions)
At the end of this month, on July 31, the U.S. Postal Service is going to release the new Fanciful Flowers Stamped Card.…
Get Well Soon !
As we go into the weekend, for today's blog post on AnchoredScraps.com the sentiment is short and sweet: "Get Well Soon!" The past…
Paul’s Fountain Pen Journal (Paul Erano)
What a delight it is to write today's AnchoredScraps.com blog post showcasing Paul's "Fountain Pen Journal" & his book,"Fountain Pens Past & Present" by…
Dominoes & Desks (Awaiting my new desk)
I’m currently in the process of awaiting my new desk – it has been ordered and looks like I have two weeks…
When letters go unanswered (& suggested solution)
Today's topic had me thinking what the best title was and have found this title fits: When letters go unanswered. Most of us…