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
Cute & Colorful
I love these white envelopes with colorful fonts, themed illustrations, and large hand-lettering.
#10 Security Tinted Self-Seal Envelopes – No Window – EnveGuard, Size 4-1/8 X 9-1/2 Inches – White – 24 LB – 100 Count (34100)
COLNK Pastel Highlighters with Chisel Tip, Cute Macron Assorted Ink-8 Colors Marker Pens Set Students Children Gift
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.
Hallmark 7Hallmark Ombre Foil Wrapping Paper with Cut Lines on Reverse (3 Rolls: 60 sq. ft. ttl) Blue & Green, Silver & Gold, Red & Purple
Colored Envelopes
These open when letters inside colored envelopes are sure to brighten your anyone’s day!
Sodaxx 30 Packs A9 5.75 x 8.75 Inches Colorful Invitation Greeting Card Envelopes (15 Assorted Colors) Self Seal Square Flap Colorful Colored invitation envelopes for Weddings, Photos, GraduationSHARPIE Color Burst Markers, Fine Point, 24 Count
Black & Gold
These open when letters on white envelopes with classic black and gold lettering and illustrations are beautiful!
MISULOVE Hand Lettering Pens, Calligraphy Pens, Brush Markers Set, Soft and Hard Tip, Black Ink Refillable – 4 Size(6 Pack) for Beginners Writing, Art Drawings, Water Color Illustrations, JournalingMISULOVE Metallic Gel Pens, 6 Pack, Silver and Gold Gel Ink Pens, Fine Tip 0.8mm Metal Fine Tip, Opaque Archival Ink Sketching Pens, for Black Paper Drawing, Illustration Deisgn, Adult Coloring Book
Simple is Best
Simplicity is key with these letters with their plain black lettering and clever illustrations. These are the open when letters I made for my own husband, you can see what I put in each of them here!
EnDoc 9×12 Clasp Envelopes –5 Pack Brown Kraft Catalog Envelopes with Clasp Closure & Gummed Seal – 28lb Heavyweight Paper Envelopes for Home, Office, Business, Legal or SchoolDyvicl Hand Lettering Pens, Calligraphy Brush Pens Art Markers for Beginners Writing, Sketching, Art Drawing, Illustration, Scrapbooking, Journaling, Black Ink Pen Set, 8 Size
Artsy Fartsy
I am in awe of the creator that made these gorgeous open when letters. They are a true artist!
LUXLIA Professional Watercolor Pencils, Set of 48, Multi Colored Art Drawing Pencils and Brush in Bright Assorted Shades, Ideal for Coloring, Blending and Layering, WatercolorA7 White Envelopes 5X7 50 Pack – Quick Self Seal,Square Flap¡ê?for 5×7 Cards| Perfect for Weddings, Invitations, Photos, Graduation, Baby Shower, Stationery for General, Office | 5.25 x 7.25 inches
Quantity
Whoa! I’m sure there’s a letter there for every occasion.
Dual Brush Marker Pens for Coloring,24 Colored Markers,Fine Point and Brush Tip Art Markers for Kids Adult Coloring Books Bullet Journals Planners,Note Taking Coloring WritingDesktop Publishing Supplies 5×7 Envelopes – 45 Pack – Thick A7 Size (5.25 x 7.25 inch) with Bright White Vellum Finish – for Mailing Greeting Cards, Invitations, Postcards, Photos, Announcements
Patterned Paradise
These patterned envelopes are perfect for open when letters!
Designer Poly Mailers 10×13: Sample Variety Pack ~ Anchor, Daisy, Hibiscus, Arrow, Cactus, Pink & Mint Aloha, Watermelon, Flamingo, Pineapple Printed Self Sealing Shipping Poly Envelopes Bag (30 Pcs)Sharpie Twin Tip Permanent Markers, Fine & Ultra-Fine Points, Black, 4 Pack (32175PP)
Clever Illustrations
These open when letters decorated with clever illustrations are everything! I love them!
Crayola 100 Colored Pencils, Amazon Exclusive, Adult Coloring, GiftCastle Art Supplies 72 Premium Colored Coloring Pencils Set for Adults Artists Beginners | Ideal for Drawing Sketching Shading | Artist Soft Series Lead Cores with Vibrant Colors
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.
BeeChamp 50pcs A7 5×7 Self-Sealing Gummed Vintage Airmail Style Invitation Envelopes, WhiteJAM PAPER 6 x 9 Open End Catalog Colored Envelopes with Clasp Closure – Red Recycled – 100/Pack
Hearts
Love will surely be in the air when these letters reach their recipient! I adore the little hearts stuck to each one!
LUXPaper A9 Invitation Envelopes in 70 lb. Grocery Bag for 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 Cards, Printable Envelopes for Invitations, with Peel and Press, 50 Pack, Envelope Size 5 3/4 x 8 3/4 (Brown)DCWV Card Stock 12
Color Matching
I love how the color of the writing matches the color of each envelope.
Invitation Social Envelopes with Peel & Stick Closure, Assorted Pastels 50ct, A6 SIZEDual Tip Art Marker Pens Fine Point Journal Pens & Colored Brush Markers for Kid Adult Coloring Books Drawing Planner Calendar Art Projects (24 Colors)
Emoji
These open when letters, decorated with emojis are perfect!
SCStyle 50 Pack Colored Envelopes 3.35 x 6.89 Inches 10 Unique Design Cute Coin invitation Gift Card Postcard Colorful EnvelopesRhode Island Novelty Emoticon Emoji Sticker Roll, 100/Roll
Uncomplicated
These open when letters keep it uncomplicated with their hand-drawn and handwritten fronts.
Quality Park #6 3/4 Security-Tinted Envelopes with Peel & Seal, 100-Pack, White – QUA10417Copic Premium Artist Markers – 72 color Set A – Intermediate Level
Pastels
Pastel envelopes make these open when letters even sweeter!
50 Business Envelopes, Standard Flap (Multi Color Pack, 9.5Hand Lettering for Beginners: Simple Techniques. Endless Possibilities.
Emoji Love
Emoji stickers make these open when letters look bright and fun!
InStockLabels Happy and Fun Emoji Stickers, 1-Inch Adhesive Face Stickers, Pack of 500Kicko Emoji Stickers Roll for Kids – 2 Rolls – Assorted Emoticon Sheets – Party Favors, Game Prizes, Novelty Toys, Wall, Creative Scrapbooks, Girly Collections, Personalized Arts and Crafts
Marker Fun
All you need for these fun open when letters is a pack of colorful markers.
Dyvicl Hand Lettering Pens, Calligraphy Brush Pens Art Markers for Beginners Writing, Sketching, Art Drawing, Illustration, Scrapbooking, Journaling, Black Ink Pen Set, 8 SizePrismacolor Premier Beginner Hand Lettering Set with Illustration Markers, Art Markers, Pencils, Eraser and Tips Pamphlet, 8 Count
Printable
Make life easy with open when letter printables!
Avery Matte White Square Labels with Sure Feed, 3Avery Printable Blank Square Labels, 2
Vibrant
These open when letters are vibrant and sure to please your homesick loved one!
American Greetings Single Panel Blank Cards with Envelopes, Rainbow Colors (200-Count)Business Envelopes – 120-Pack #10 Envelopes, Standard V-Flap Envelopes for Holiday, Office, Checks, Invoices, Letters, Mailings, Windowless Design, Gummed Seal, 6 Assorted Colors, 4-1/8 x 9-1/2 Inches
Wax Seals
How cool are these open when letters sealed with wax stamps?
Wax Seal Stamp Kit, Wax Sealing Kit with 648 Pieces Sealing Wax Beads, 2 Wax Stamps, 4 Candles, 10 Vintage Envelopes,2 Spoon and 1 Warmer, 2 Metal Pens, Ideal for Wedding Invitations, Gift WrappingCHUHUAYUAN Wax Seal Stamp Kit with Gift Box, 24 Colors and 624 Pcs Wax Seal Beads with Wax Seal Stamp, Sealing Wax Warmer, Wax Seal Metallic Pen and Envelope, Wax Seal Kit for Gift and Decoration
Banner-licious
Avery Blank Greeting Cards with Envelopes 5Quality Park 10 x 13 First Class Catalog Envelopes, First Class Border, Redi-Strip Self-Sealing Closure, 28 lb White Wove, 100 per Box (QUA44786)
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 any long-distance loved ones.
