IGGPPC and a mini giveaway!

So years ago, I really wanted a pen pal. In 2006, I settled for an e-pal. I had a couple, though they didn't last very long. Unable to find another site that worked better for what I wanted, I put my wants for a pen pal in the back of my mind. Then some weeks back, I saw Kristina Horner's video where she mentioned the International Geek Girl Pen Pals Club. They had opened sign ups and she mentioned having time to think on it, so I thought about it for a day. She posted the video on the 26th, the sign ups for that round started the 25th, and sign ups only lasted 24 hours for that round, they filled up that fast. So, by the 27th, I was unable to sign up, and was kicking myself for thinking so long about it.



To those who are curious about this club, it was founded last month, March 19th, 2013 by Leslie and Emily, and eventually joined by Emma and Jen.

Their mission is simple - to make an attempt at reviving the nearly extinct art of letter writing via snail mail.

You simply sign up on their site, and then they pair you with someone in your age group with similar interests. (via email) Then you and your new pal exchange addresses via email and start your new pen pal friendship! While basic letters and postcards are welcome, doodles and gifts are also encouraged!




And for those who are wondering about "age groups", they have four -

You must be at least 13 to participate, (under 18 with parental permission to give out your address of course) and though it does say "Girl" in the club name, boys are also welcome to sign up. I am a part of House GLADOS.





Now, before you say... "Um... noxy, why are you sharing all this information? You just said sign ups closed."

NEVER FEAR, because they are opening Round Three: Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice on April 15th!

The signups will start at 9AM EST. You can sign up at this link when it starts. You might have to be quick, seeing as how round 2 only lasted 24 hours!





I am most definitely signing up this time around, will you?





Because I'm so excited for this event, I am having a giveaway here on my blog!


You see I have these bookmarks I designed last year and listed on etsy. I figured since they're marshmallows, they'd fit Round 3's theme nicely! And so I'm giving 22 (total) of them away! 12 on my blog and 10 on my youtube channel!

For my blog giveaway, there will be 6 winners who each get 2 bookmarks - one for you and one for your new pen pal! (Or for a friend, as signing up for a pen pal is not necessary to enter)

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You can also enter to win one of ten via my youtube video here.