As an absolute sucker for organised events and plans and for sending birthday cards, I was secretly very happy when Paperless Post got in touch with me. Recieving post is GREAT (when it's not a bill) it feels special and heartfelt and warm and though it isn't necessarily the same with an email I think maybe it should be and this is what Paperless Post achieves. It's not tacky e-cards or weird animations it is simply a virtual card or invitation in a virtual envelope and it's beyond cute.
As I'm writing this tomorrow is my boyfriend's birthday, the perfect occasion to send him a card, so I have. Well, I've scheduled it (I know, fancy right?! you won't have to worry about forgetting people's birthdays the day of anymore... and if you still do there are also belated cards. It's a win-win.) for him to get when he gets up in the morning. I imagine he's expecting a real card too, which he will get, but I'm hoping this'll be a nice little surprise.
The process is beyond easy, no silly extra buttons or features to get confused about. You alter text, colours and can add photos too. I'd like to think of this as the modern day version of slipping a Polaroid or some glitter (though less messy) into a birthday card.
As I mentioned earlier the other aspect of Paperless Post I'm well excited about is the invitations. THEY'RE SO CUTE. Since Halloween is now just around the corner and I have no idea what I'll be doing, I've decided, as an excuse to send invites, I am going to host an evening of watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer. My sister's favourite show, and since she's just started uni and not necessarily able to come home, it's a plan just as easily executed via facetime. I'm rather pleased with the invitation I found and I think it'll go down a treat!
If you fancy having a little flick through what Paperless Post has to offer, head over to their website here and let me know of anything cute you find in the comments!
IWx