Welcome letter writing enthusiasts and those new and/or rediscovering the joys of letter writing. We celebrate letter writing here!

AnchoredScraps letter writing blog encourages old-style correspondence through handwritten letters between kindred souls since 2015

Whether the topic focuses on buying your first fountain pen, downloading a printable for jotting down a few whimsical sentiments, sending a post card, dusting off your typewriter, the joys of selecting vintage or new postage to our envelope cachets, adding to our stationery stash, or simply hand-writing a letter – it’s all fun and part of the journey with a blog post by Helen Rittersporn. 

Here you will find ongoing encouragement to regularly carve out a few precious moments to connect with others via “old” styles of correspondence, specifically in letter writing. 

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Wee Deliver USPS Literacy Program
Helen Rittersporn

Letters to Barbara & Wee Deliver USPS Literacy Program

This morning we are recalling Barbara Bush letter writing including her involvement with Wee Deliver USPS literacy program; it encourages school children to write letters. Next, there is also an article at Linn’s, and finally, I’m recalling her needlepoint rug which “found a home in her family’s

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United States Air Mail Blue Forever Stamp
Helen Rittersporn

United States Air Mail Blue Forever Stamp

We are one week away from the arrival of the United States Air Mail Blue Forever Stamp. In reading about this new stamp celebrating the beginning of regular airmail service 100 years ago, I’m reminded of the must read book WWI Letters Dear Boys In

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Rock and Roll Roots Postcard Book
Helen Rittersporn

Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Roots Postcard Book

For our letter writing interests on this Monday morning we are enjoying Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Roots Postcard Book. I’m finding myself enjoying adding postcards to my stationery wardrobe, including within an envelope and also for mailing as a postcard. “In this collection of

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Crane Stationery Engraved Marlin Note included in the Crane Stationery Online Sale
Helen Rittersporn

Crane Stationery Online Sale

There is a Crane Stationery Online Sale underway including Crane & Co. Engraved Marlin Note cards!  I’m seeing sale prices of 50% which has me looking with interest. Also, speaking of Crane, given previous posts here on Crane, here’s a shout out on this Sunday morning

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SaturDays Washi Tape Planner Supplies by iluvdesign Etsy
Helen Rittersporn

SaturDays Washi Tape Planner Supplies

There are garage sales all around me this morning and I’m finding SaturDays Washi Tape Planner Supplies to be fun for including with my letter writing embellishments. April continues with National Letter Writing Month; I’m writing more in groupings this month, instead of daily.

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NC Blogger Network
Helen Rittersporn

NC Blogger Network: Meet Helen

On this Friday over at the NC Blogger Network their latest “Meet Our Members” series is featuring Yours Truly: “Meet Helen of Anchored Scraps”; it covers ten questions about my continuing to blog daily for over three years and still posting daily. My sincere Thanks

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April Showers Spring Greeting Card
Helen Rittersporn

April Showers Spring Greeting Card

The cooler weather today is finding me enjoying this April Showers Spring Greeting Card. Our letter writing stationery stash is always fun to have season items to send impromptu. Over at the Etsy Shop Cafe Notes and Company this hand made card is one of

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Cooper 2nd Birthday Pawville Party
Helen Rittersporn

Cooper 2nd Birthday Pawville Party

Today has been an absolute hoot with laughter and joy in seeing the photos for Cooper 2nd Birthday Pawville Party! My special thanks to Cooper’s “Auntie Emily” at Surf City Pawville who brought personally made handmade popsicle and paw print treats! April 18 is a

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