A letter from a grandparent, with the stories in it.
A story from before they were born, in your own voice. Write it down, add the old photos, and a film of you telling it if there’s one to send. The letter and photos are kept for good.
From a grandparent envelope: what goes inside
A letter
A story from before they were born: how you met, the house you grew up in, what their parent was like as a child.
Dear Ben, Your dad once got stuck up a tree for three hours. Ask him about it.
A postcard
The old photos, one per postcard, with who’s who on the back.
Your great-grandad, 1952, with his motorbike.
A film
You telling the story in your own voice. They’ll want to hear it again.
2:30 · How your nan and I met
How it works
Fill the envelope with a letter, postcards and a film — any mix, up to ten pieces, and one price for the whole envelope by what's inside. Pay once, by card. Send the link now, or keep it sealed until the day: no app to install, it opens on any phone, and it's kept for good.
From a grandparent envelope questions
Can I do it without a smartphone?
Yes, on a computer or a tablet. Or ask someone to help with the photos and the film, and write the letter yourself.
Will they be able to keep it?
The link and the letter are kept for good, and they can save the film for themselves.
How much does it cost?
$1.29 for letters and postcards, $5 with a film. One price for the whole envelope, up to ten pieces, paid once by card through Stripe. No subscription.
Do they need an app?
No. One link, opened in the browser on any phone, tablet or computer. They tap the seal and the envelope opens.
When should I send it?
Whenever you like. Send the link straight away, or send it now and set the day and time it opens — until then they’ll see the sealed envelope and a countdown.
Can I change it after I’ve paid?
Until they open it, yes. Sign in with the email you paid with and change what’s inside; the link stays the same. You can’t add anything that costs more than you paid, and once they’ve opened it, it stays as it is.
How long does it last?
For good. They can open it as many times as they like. A film is kept for a year after it’s first opened, and they can save their own copy.
More like this
- Letter from Santa — From the North Pole, addressed to them.
- Tooth fairy — A tiny letter for a tiny tooth.
- First day of school — For the lunchbox. Open at break.
Say it properly.
Five minutes to write. One payment. One link they’ll open more than once.