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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1962 Japan Stamp International Letter Writing Week
Helen Rittersporn

1962 Japan Stamp International Letter Writing Week (MNH)

Before the WPS August meeting and Auction last night, I’m still smiling from receiving the 1962 Japan Stamp International Letter Writing Week.  It was a special treat having stamp club buddy Tim giving it to me knowing my AnchoredScraps Letter Writing Daily Blog encourages Letter

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Helen Rittersporn

Stamp Club Auction & being auctioneer

This morning I’m preparing for being the auctioneer for my local stamp club auction this evening. I’m including a short YouTube from an auction with the Hamilton Stamp Club, and their fast pacing has me considering us taking perhaps a similar approach for the

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Field of Dreams Park Minimalist Art Postcard Set
Helen Rittersporn

Field of Dreams Park Minimalist Art Postcard Set

The Field of Dreams Park Minimalist Art Postcard Set is our focus today, especially since hearing today the MLB in a year is having a regular-season game at the “Field of Dreams” in Dyersville, Iowa. I’m including the MLB Communications short announcement video of

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Outer Space Lunch Box Notes For Kids
Helen Rittersporn

Outer Space Lunch Box Notes For Kids

The inspiration for our Saturday blog on Outer Space Lunch Box Notes For Kids is from the recent Launching today USPS 1969 First Moon Landing Forever Stamps and thinking of Back to School (& Lunch Box Letters) 8-24-2015, we have today’s post on the customizable

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Simple Act of Gratitude Stationery Set
Helen Rittersporn

Simple Act of Gratitude Stationery Set

I’ve been looking forward to writing today’s post about The Simple Act of Gratitude Stationery Set Thank you notes; also about the book by John Kralik and an audio author interview from NPR in 2010. The uplifting story I’m hoping finds making a difference

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pencils.com back to school august flash sale
Helen Rittersporn

Pencils.com Back to School Month

It is the Pencils.com Back to School Month. You can catch deals with flash sales and promotions during August. First of all, I’m suggesting, sign up for Pencils.com The Pencil Newsletter. Just scroll to the bottom of the page that link takes you to

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Helen Rittersporn

Upcoming USPS Purple Heart Forever 2019 Stamp

With today being Purple Heart Day, I am sharing about the upcoming USPS Purple Heart Forever 2019 Stamp. Currently, the Purple Heart 2014 Forever Stamp continues to be on sale at the USPS Postal Store. Upcoming USPS Purple Heart Forever 2019 Stamp Last week,

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