💌 Join The Art Habit Mail Club by June 25 to receive the July mailer.
Give yourself the gift of a creative practice
A monthly art mail club delivering paper ephemera, prompts, and creative inspiration straight to your mailbox.
Ships worldwide · For less than a weekly coffee, and more to show for it
Making imperfect things on purpose is, in fact, a superpower.
In a world that never stops, research shows that 45 minutes of making art lowers stress hormones in 75% of people. This is your 45 minutes.
Each month, I’ll send you an envelope filled with a surprising stash of joyful paper, along with prompts and encouragement to create imperfect things with zero pressure.Â
Your monthly mail includes:
- A letter from me, your newest pen pal, with a monthly art prompt to spark new ideas.
- A mini-haul of fanciful papers and curated vintage ephemera to use with the prompt or save for later. I’ll pack in as much as I can, and you can expect 7-10 pages.
- Pattern paper to cut up and collage.
- A blank card to use for your own piece of art.
This Is For You If...
You love the idea of a regular creative practice. Actually having one is another story.
Maybe it was work. Or kids. Or the sneaky feeling that you weren’t “really” creative. Maybe you have a shelf full of art supplies you bought with the best intentions (we all have that shelf).
That part of you didn’t go anywhere. It’s just been waiting for an invitation.
Every month, I’ll send you an envelope full of curated ephemera, creative prompts, and a personal letter, giving you everything you need to sit down and make something.Â
It's Mail Day! (The Good Kind.)
Remember when mail was exciting?
When a thick envelope covered with doodles meant something delightful was inside (and not another bill, credit card bill, or catalogue – ugh)
That’s what’s coming to your mailbox.
Are you new to art?
Perfect. Lower expectations = more fun.
Are you an artist?
Also perfect. Even the most dedicated artists need a place to just mess around. This is that place.
Each month, you’ll experience:
- The thrill of analog mail in a screen-saturated world.
- Permission to make messy things on purpose.
- A monthly ritual that proves your creativity matters.
- A reminder that imperfection isn’t a bug, but the whole feature.
The snail mail art club for people who'd rather glue than scroll
Here's What's Inside Each Envelope
Everything you need. Nothing that’ll make you feel guilty for not finishing it.
Meet Your Pen Pal
Hi, I’m Rachelle. I’ll be sending you mail every month.
I’m the founder of TinkerLab.com, where I’ve spent years convincing people that creativity is a habit and not a talent you either have or don’t.
I started this snail mail art club because I love mail, love art, and I kept hearing the same thing: “I’m not creative.” And every time, I thought: that’s not true. You just haven’t had the right invitation lately.
So here’s yours. Every month I’ll handpick ephemera I genuinely love, write you a letter, and send you prompts I’ve thought carefully about. Think of it as a standing date with yourself that’s low-key, low-pressure, and entirely for you.
(No experience required. Truly. Not even a little bit.)
How It Works
1
Your envelope arrives. A fat envelope of happy mail shows up in your mailbox. You will know immediately that it’s not a bill.
2
You open it slowly. Read the letter. Flip through the ephemera. Read the creative prompt. Let the ideas percolate before you create.
3
You make something. Collage. Doodle. Glue. Write words on things. Paint. There is no wrong way about it. One sitting. Zero pressure. Probably a lot of fun.
FAQS
When does my first envelope ship? Orders placed by the 25th ship at the beginning of the following month.Â
Do you ship internationally? Yes! Worldwide shipping is available at a slightly higher rate to cover postage.
Will my ephemera be the same as everyone else’s? Nope. Each ephemera pack is one of a kind as that’s the nature of vintage and found papers. I’ll curate every pack around the monthly theme, so the pieces work together, but no two packs are identical. Your collection of lost papers is yours alone, and that’s part of the thrill of it!
Can I cancel anytime? Yes. No strings attached. You manage your subscription directly from your confirmation email.
What if I’m not an artist? Perfect. This club was made for you. No experience needed…just curiosity and a willingness to make something imperfect.
How is this different from other subscription boxes? This isn’t a craft kit with instructions. It’s a creative invitation with curated materials, a monthly prompt, and the encouragement to make something entirely your own. And there’s a community if you’d like to share your creations on Instagram.
More Questions? Read all the FAQs here
Ready To Join The Club?
Give yourself something to look forward to.
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