I run a small postcard, gifts, and stationery shop in Europe, and for more than a decade, postcards have been passing through my hands every single day. Thousands of orders, tens of thousands of cards, countless messages from Postcrossers. So when people ask me what postcards are best for Postcrossing, my answer is never “the […]
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Looking Back at 2025: Numbers, Postcards and a Lot of Quiet Days
26
Dec
Dec
Every year I like to look back and share an honest overview of how my small postcard shop actually performed. This 2025 review is a mix of numbers, observations and lessons learned while running an independent stationery business focused on postcards, Postcrossing, Journaling and snail mail. From total sales and best-selling products to quiet days […]
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Do Christmas Postcards Change Every Year? My Thoughts for 2025
16
Nov
Nov
Every November I sit down with a cup of coffee, open my design folders, and ask myself a familiar question. Do Christmas postcard trends actually change, or am I just imagining it because I spend too much time staring at snowflakes, cookies, and postal boxes? This year I decided to look back at the past […]
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🎄 October Recap: Christmas Postcards, Advent Calendars, and Cozy Stationery Updates
01
Nov
Nov
Discover FavoritePostcard’s October 2025 highlights – new Christmas postcards, limited Advent calendars, cozy stationery, and answers about US shipping and upcoming November releases.
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My Postcrossing Anniversary: 17 Years, 17 Addresses, 17 Postcards
17
Sep
Sep
Last week I received a special email: a note from Postcrossing congratulating me on my 17th anniversary with the project. Seventeen years! When you think about the fact that Postcrossing itself is celebrating its 20th birthday, it means I’ve been part of this amazing community for most of its life. That’s a long journey of […]
personal small business owner's life, Small business
What to Write on a Postcrossing Postcard? (10 real ideas)
09
Sep
Sep
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve sat down with a postcard, pen in hand, address already written, stamp licked… and then thought: “But what do I actually write?” Quick note before we start: I always read the recipient’s Postcrossing profile first. Most people leave hints about what they enjoy (some even list specific […]
08
Aug
Aug
Alright, folks, World Postcard Day is coming up, and you know what that means: it’s time to send a little piece of joy through the mail. Every year, on October 1st, we celebrate the simple art of postcards, the kind of thing that makes your day 100% better when you check the mail and find […]
personal small business owner's life, Small business
How to Restart a Creative Hobby After a Long Break
24
Jun
Jun
So… you haven’t written a postcard in months. Your washi tape is collecting dust. You open your journal, stare at the first blank page, and quietly close it again. First of all, welcome back. You’re not late. You’re not behind. You’re just here. And that’s enough to begin again. Let’s be honest, even the hobbies […]