Made Between Friends | Maker Pen Pal & Monthly Happy Mail Club for Creatives

Made Between Friends is happy mail created especially for makers, creatives, and anyone who enjoys making life a little more interesting.

Whether you sew, paint, laser, crochet, scrapbook, bake, garden, decorate, write, photograph, refinish furniture, or constantly have three unfinished projects waiting for you, this letter is for you.

Running a creative business—or simply being the person who is always making something—can sometimes feel surprisingly lonely. Made Between Friends is a way for us to slow down, share what we’re working on, exchange ideas, and feel connected to someone else who understands the joy, frustration, mess, and excitement of creating.

You don’t have to own a creative business or even consider yourself particularly crafty to join us. If you enjoy good mail, friendly conversation, books, recipes, useful ideas, or trying something new, you are absolutely welcome here.

WHAT WILL BE INSIDE?

Each month’s envelope will be a little different, but may include:

• A personal, handwritten-style letter from me • An honest look at what I’ve been making, learning, attempting, or occasionally abandoning • An original postcard you can use to write back to me • A simple craft, creative prompt, or project idea using easy-to-find supplies • A favorite recipe • A Made Between Friends sticker • A book, podcast, or creative-resource recommendation • A small decluttering challenge or productive reset • A kindness prompt, seasonal activity, or little adventure • An occasional lightweight paper surprise

This isn’t a complicated craft kit or another project you have to finish. It’s a friendly letter filled with ideas you can use, save for later, adapt to your own style, or simply enjoy reading.

YES, YOU CAN WRITE BACK!

One of the most important parts of Made Between Friends is that the friendship doesn’t have to travel in only one direction.

Your envelope will include an original postcard that you can keep, display, send to someone else, or use to write back to me. Tell me what you’re making, what you’ve been reading, what went completely wrong, what you’re excited about, or just what life looks like lately.

Return postage is not included, so you’ll simply add a postcard stamp when you’re ready to send it.

SEPTEMBER FOUNDING FRIENDS EDITION

The first Made Between Friends letters will be mailed in September 2026.

Orders for the September edition will remain open through September 10. Letters are scheduled to mail between September 15 and September 19.

Orders placed after the monthly cutoff will begin with the following month’s edition.

MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS

• September Founding Edition — $11.50 • One Month — $12.50 • Three Months — $34 • Six Months — $65

• Monthly Recurring Auto billed (6 month minimum) $10.80/mo

Shipping within the United States is included in the price.

One, three and six month membership is a prepaid mail-club purchase, and include consecutive monthly mailings -these do not automatically renew. Monthly Recurring auto renews monthly, requires a 6 month minimum commitment and includes consecutive monthly mailings.

SENDING IT AS A GIFT?

Made Between Friends makes a thoughtful gift for:

• Makers and small-business owners • Crafters and creative hobbyists • Readers and journalers • Long-distance friends • Someone starting a new creative adventure • Anyone who could use something encouraging in the mailbox

Enter the recipient’s address as the shipping address. You may include their first name and a short message in the personalization box.

A FEW IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Each mailing is sent through USPS First-Class Mail. • Shipping is included within the United States.  We currently do not ship outside the US (yet). • Mailings do not include tracking. • Exact contents and themes will change each month. • This is a physical item delivered by mail, not a digital download. • Projects and activities are always optional—there is no homework between friends.

Made Between Friends is about sharing the wonderfully imperfect creative process, encouraging one another, and remembering that making things is even better when we have someone to share it with.