I have a postcard of a goose in a pink armchair in my shop, with tea, a blanket, and bunny slippers waiting beside it. I can think of several reasons someone might want to keep that card. They might collect geese, enjoy Mari Kolorowa’s illustrations or simply feel that the goose has made excellent plans […]
Tag Archives: postcards for postcrossing
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Oct
Oct
I can spend ages choosing the right Christmas postcards, but when it’s time to write something on the back, I often end up with the good old “Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!” And there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that. But sometimes it’s nice to write something a little different, especially when you’re sending […]
14
Aug
Aug
Every year on October 1, postcard people around the world celebrate World Postcard Day. I like that this day exists. Not because we need a special date to send postcards, but because it is nice to know that on the same day, thousands of other people are sitting down with postcards, stamps, and pens too. […]
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Jul
Jul
Choosing a postcard for Postcrossing can feel weirdly serious for something that is supposed to be fun. You request an address, open the profile, and there it is: a long list of favorite themes, disliked themes, dream cards, allergies to glitter, strong opinions about tourist cards, maybe a few “please do not send” requests, and […]
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Jun
Jun
Because nobody has ever stopped smiling over a postcard that wasn’t “interesting enough.” One of the funniest things about Postcrossing is that people often worry far more about writing a postcard than the person receiving it ever will. I’ve been sending postcards for more than 18 years, and after running Favorite Postcard since 2011, I’ve […]
08
Jun
Jun
One of the funniest things about Postcrossing is that writing a postcard should technically be very simple. It’s a small card, so there’s limited space, and nobody expects a novel. And yet somehow, many Postcrossers have experienced this exact situation: You pick a postcard, find a perfect pen for the specific paper, and suddenly your […]
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May
May
Lately, it feels like mail clubs are everywhere. Sticker clubs. Bookish boxes. Stationery subscriptions. Cozy monthly mail. “Happy mail” memberships. Tiny mystery envelopes filled with paper goods and surprises. I understand why people are looking for them. We spend most of the day staring at screens, scrolling through content that disappears five seconds later, opening […]
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Mar
Mar
If you’ve been on Postcrossing for a while, you’ve seen every kind of profile. Some are short and sweet. Some read like a shopping list for the universe, o like a contract you didn’t agree to sign. “I love nature, but not mountains.”“No animals, except wild ones (but not birds).”“No ad cards, no handmade, no […]
06
Mar
Mar
At first glance, postcards seem like a simple thing. A small piece of paper, a picture on the front, a few handwritten lines on the back. But if you enjoy sending postcards through Postcrossing, swapping mail with penpals, or simply collecting them, finding good postcards online is not always as easy as it sounds. Many […]
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Feb
Feb
One of the most common situations on Postcrossing is receiving an address with a blank or very short profile. When there are almost no preferences listed, choosing the right postcard can feel like guessing. You open the received postcrosser’s profile. You scroll down. And the profile says: “…” Nothing. it is empty. No favourite themes. […]