Open When Letters are a fun and thoughtful way to let your long-distance loved one know that you are missing them. There are TONS of different topics and things to put inside the letters. Open when letter ideas are all over Pinterest.
The best part of making open when letters is designing and decorating the envelopes. I had the most fun decorating the envelopes for my husband’s open when letters when he was on a hardship tour to Central America.
I have scoured the internet and put together a list of open when letter ideas that are sure to inspire you!
Open When Letter Ideas
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Cute & Colorful
I love these white envelopes with colorful fonts, themed illustrations, and large hand-lettering.
Boxed Up
I love the idea of sending open when letters in their own box. That way the recipient can keep them together and can always find them when they need them.
Colored Envelopes
These open when letters inside colored envelopes are sure to brighten your long-distance loved one’s day!
Black & Gold
These open when letters on white envelopes with classic black and gold lettering and illustrations are beautiful!
Simple is Best
Simplicity is key with these letters with their plain black lettering and clever illustrations.
Artsy Fartsy
I am in awe of the creator of these open when letters. They are a true artist!
Quantity
Whoa! I’m sure there’s a letter there for every occasion.
Patterned Paradise
These patterned envelopes are perfect for open when letters!
Clever Illustrations
These open when letters decorated with clever illustrations are everything! I love them!
Red, White, & Blue
I love the uniformity of these red, white, and blue open when letters. And I’m sure the printed labels make this project a lot easier and faster than decorating them by hand.
Hearts
Love will surely be in the air when these letters reach their recipient! I adore the little hearts stuck to each one!
Color Matching
I love how the color of the writing matches the color of each envelope.
Emoji
These open when letters, decorated with emojis are perfect!
Uncomplicated
These open when letters keep it uncomplicated with their hand-drawn and handwritten fronts.
Pastels
Pastel envelopes make these open when letters even sweeter!
Emoji Love
Emoji stickers make these open when letters look bright and fun!
Marker Fun
All you need for these fun open when letters is a pack of colorful markers.
Printable
Make life easy with open when letter printables!
Vibrant
These open when letters are vibrant and sure to please your homesick loved one!
Wax Seals
How cool are these open when letters sealed with wax stamps?
Banner-licious
Love these open when letters decorated with colorful banners!
I hope these open when letter ideas have inspired you to put together some of your own. They are perfect for deployed service members, college students, missionaries, or anyone long-distance loved ones.