Making Postcards
By Jeanne Marie
@Jeanniemaries (8237)
United States
April 9, 2017 12:26pm CST
I recently have been making my own postcards. Sometimes on Postcrossing people will request a homemade one. That is exciting for me because I can create a postcard for them. I do all kinds. Some are painted, some are etegami ones and some are like this one, a decoupaged collage.
They go through the mail just like regular postcards with very little trouble. Some have to be hand canceled though and that costs a little bit extra. I also send them to friends and family or just swap postcards and often they ask for the card to be sent in an envelope so it will arrive in pristine condition.
I like to send them in envelopes because I can add extra things while sending and also decorate the envelope with washi tape and stickers and such.
Postcards have been like therapy for me. Every one I receive I keep and study and enjoy over and over. But who knew making them could be so fun!
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
9 Apr 17
You should do it. I often cut postcard sized pieces from throwaway boxes of things like pasta, cereal etc. Then just cut your photo and glue it down. A layer of glue over the picture will also help seal it on top and give it a shine and protect it in the mail. Very inexpensive and so fun to receive.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
9 Apr 17
@Jeanniemaries I was thinking more of designing something on the computer and printing it. Special material is available for printing greetings cards, business cards and many other items, so postcard templates may also be available.
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@MissNikki (5237)
• Maple Ridge, British Columbia
10 Apr 17
That is a super awesome idea - I want to check out that website and get some ideas now!
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
21 Apr 17
@MissNikki OH Hooray!!!! I'm so glad!!! Your should be getting in your first postcards soon now!!!
@MissNikki (5237)
• Maple Ridge, British Columbia
11 Apr 17
@Jeanniemaries I signed up on the Postcrossing website. 
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
17 Apr 17
You are so creative, I have to push myself to do much of anything these days. When are you heading north?
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
21 Apr 17
I'm here now. Just arrived on Wed.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
14 Apr 17
It can really be a fun and interesting thing to do to express your creativity. Are you still painting on a regular basis?
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
21 Apr 17
I'm painting in my journals, but this year, I'm going to do more of it. I'm just enjoying the mixed media type of work so much, anything else seems plain.
@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Apr 17
@Jeanniemaries I think you're better to get up and do something rather than lie in bed worrying about not sleeping.
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
10 Apr 17
Thanks! Its something I can do anytime and sometimes it's nice if I'm wakeful in the middle of the night, it's easy to pick up a paint brush or glue stick and not waste time fretting.
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@dragon54u (31636)
• United States
9 Apr 17
That's a beautiful postcard! You can tell a lot about someone by the art the create. The recipients of your cards are very fortunate! 
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
9 Apr 17
Every card is different. This one went to my daughter in law who loves her tea.
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@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
9 Apr 17
how great - the one given here look terrific
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
9 Apr 17
Thank you! It's fun to create them.
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
10 Apr 17
Thank you! Yes, I really enjoy papercrafts.
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
9 Apr 17
Yes, it's fun and it doesn't take much time.
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@Blushandglow (725)
• India
9 Apr 17
Wow thats a nice postcard by tha way.
Though I am not so much into postcard thing but I love decoupaging. And I tell you this is one great idea.
Thanks for the inspiration.
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
9 Apr 17
Everyone loves to get a postcard in the mail. It's like a little gift.
