For this week’s segment of Long Distance Shenanigans, I took a page from The Dating Divas (an excellent source for long distance dating ideas!). Their idea: mail your loved one mini envelops attached to cardstock and filled with little love letters. My spin: 12 mini envelops to count the 12 things I love about Christian.

For a Christmas spin, do 25 and make it an Advent calendar of sorts!

The 12 things can be anything. Your sense of humor. Your foot massages. Your endearing love of powdered mashed potatoes. Anything loving and/or offensive.

Below are step-by-step instructions for making the mini envelops. Use festive paper or wrapping paper, and embrace the mismatchedness of it all.