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creative ideas for a letter to my girlfriend?

we have been together for a year but it is long distance… and i wrote a 5 page letter to her, but i want to be a little bit more creative than a paper and a pencil… so what are some fun and creative ideas to make my letter to her a lot more better? thanks in advance!

hey well to start off i think that is really cute that you are giving it this much thought. it shows that you really care. hmm for some ideas maybe include a photo of the two of you? or add some lyrics to your favorite song. it wouldnt hurt to maybe color a little picture in the corner or something just to make it heartfelt. hope i helped!!

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