DIY Custom Envelopes

I'm sending a letter and resume to an incredible director I met last week. I found out we have something in common, so to make sure my letter stands out and and actually gets read by him. I decided to make it a little personal. It's no guarantee, but it might improve my odds.

1. I took apart a size #10 envelope and traced its edges on an 11 x 17 inch sheet of paper with my customized design.
   
2. Next, I cut along the traced lines and folded the four flaps inwards.
   
3. I used glue to attach all but the top flap. Try something that's not too messy. I used Duck's Easy Stick rolling system - it's like that roll on "white-out" correction tape. I found it lying around the office and it worked great!

And "wallah!" You've got a customized envelope just begging to be opened. Even if they throw away the contents and just keep the envelope, it's still got your name on it, lol.

UDC Tuition Hike - giving back

So, I've decided, while I can't do anything about the tuition hike. I can support the students - and not just with rhetoric. Being a recent grad myself, I don't have a lot of cash to spare, but I did donate some of my used textbooks from college to the campus' Learning Resources Division.

I asked before I dropped them off and they okayed the titles and publication dates (they prefer texts published after 2001). Hope it helps some student that wants to save a few on school supplies.

That's my good deed for the season.