“Letter from the Lava Zone”

It’s hotter than soup, I kid you not,
This turtle is toast, this paper is hot!
I’m sweating ink and sticking to chairs,
Dreaming of popsicles, shade, and cool air.

Still, here I am with pen in claw,
Writing you letters while wiping my jaw.
I’m sipping cold tea (okay, it was warm),
Trying to write through this tropical storm.

So if this page feels slightly damp,
Don’t blame me—I’m doing my best,
This heat has me failing every cozy mail test.
But snail mail survives, with charm and a wink,
Even when our brains are too warm to think.

 

When the heat is unbearable and the only breeze is from opening the fridge door, even the slowest of creatures start to sweat. This poor turtle is one meltdown away from soup—relatable, right? Our latest free printable pen pal stationery set brings the heat (and the humor) with a shell of charm and cubes of cute. It’s available in A5, half page, and full page formats, complete with matching envelopes and seals, because even a turtle deserves to be fancy when writing a letter.

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Did you know some turtles can live over 100 years? That’s a lot of time to write pen pal letters—though at their speed, they might only get through a few. But hey, slow and steady wins the mail race! And turtles don’t sweat, so technically this guy is doing his best under extreme conditions. Much like us when the AC breaks and our iced coffee becomes just… coffee.

 

If you’ve ever melted into a chair, debated living in your freezer, or written a letter just to complain about the heat, this stationery was made for you. Imagine your turtle pen pal slowly scratching out a “Dear Friend…” while sitting on a bag of frozen peas. It’s comedy. It’s cuteness. It’s summer survival, stationery style.

So grab your favorite pen (the one that doesn’t stick to sweaty hands), pour yourself a frosty beverage, and start writing! Whether you’re catching up with a pen pal or simply sending a “Still alive, but barely!” update, this print-at-home letter set will bring laughs, charm, and maybe a side of ‘bless his overheated little heart’ for our toasty turtle buddy.

 

It’s Too Hot Turtle A5 Stationery

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Download Here:  Its So Hot Turtle A5-Stationery

 

It’s Too Hot Turtle Half Page Stationery

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Download Here:  Its Too Hot Turtle Half-Page-Stationery Set

 

It’s Too Hot Turtle Full Page Stationery

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Download Here: Its So Hot Turtle Letter Full-Page-Stationery

 

It’s Too Hot Turtle Full Page Unlined Stationery

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Download Here: Its So Hot Turtle Letter Full-Page-Stationery Unlined

 

It’s Too Hot Turtle Envelope

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Download Here: Its So Hot Turtle Envelope

 

It’s Too Hot Turtle PDT Envelope

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Download Here: Its So Hot Turtle PDT Envelope

It’s Too Hot Turtle Tag Inserts

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Download Here: Its Too Hot Turtle Tag Inserts

 

It’s Too Hot Turtle 2 Inch Circle Envelope Seals

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Download Here: Its Too Hot Turtle 2 Inch Label

 

I use a coated paper to print my stationery off on to to bring out the vivid colors in the design. If you want your stationery to stand out you can purchase it here Epson S041062 Matte Presentation Paper, 27 lbs. Matte, 8-1/2 x 11  I highly recommend Canon PIXMA G5020 Wireless MegaTank Single Function SuperTank Printer | Mobile & Auto 2-Sided Printing this is the printer that I use and I print out a high volume of full page prints that are perfect every time. It comes with a year’s supply of ink for most people. If you are a business you will need to replenish every few months at a cost on average $32.00 for all 3 colors. The black ink that comes with the printer has lasted me almost 2 years. You can use any weight from (USA) 20 lb. to 32 lb. I prefer 24 to 28 lb. but usually decide on whichever is cheaper at the time of purchase. In the UK 110gsm paper is preferred to print the stationery and envelopes. I still recommend using a photo coated paper for the best results.

 

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