I love a postcard; they come in all shapes and forms, from a reminder of where you have been to a hello friend, but unfortunately, they are on the decline, like many things, due to the ever increasing postal charges.
So I thought that I would send out 8 postcards randomly from my craft journal, using some of the addresses where I have done craft swaps in the past, too. One of these cards is slightly different and will be going to a particular friend of mine.
These wonderful images are from Shabby Art Boutique. If you like shabby chic, then take a look at their digital collections; they are beautiful. It would be worth your while to sign up for their newsletter and free printables; they also have tutorials on YouTube.
I have used a selection of their 'Kindness postcards' which are available to download in A4 or letter size.
To make the postcards more durable to go through the post, I gave them a few light coats of Cadence Satin Bond & Seal, just to protect the artwork.
I had been looking at these little postcards for a while, thinking that they were so pretty and really needed to be used.
There is quite a selection of little cards in various genres that are perfect for journals, too, but work so well to send as a card if you are starting off crafting or want to add to your crafty stash.
Hopefully, they will bring a smile to the recipients' day, as it's nice to receive mail in the post that is not a bill or junk mail!
'Kindness is like tea, it soothes the soul '
Thanks for stopping by today to view my little crafty space.
Have a great week, whatever you have planned for yourself.
Absolutely beautiful postcards Michelle, love all the images and totally agree about postage costs, I have has to leave a card swap challenge I belonged to because overseas cards need to be weighed and we no longer have a reachable post office!!!
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A beautiful array of cards thank you for joining in at CD Sunday
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful postcards Michelle. I'm sure your friends were delighted to receive them, a lovely idea. xx
ReplyDeleteOhgh, my goodness, your postcards are so beautiful! What a lovely idea to send them out as happy mail.
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I love the idea of creating and sending out Postcards, and these remind me of the vintage ones I sometimes find in the thrift shoppes. Thanks for joining us and sharing at The Paper Funday Challenge.
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Oh wow! These are all so pretty. And how thoughtful of you to send some happiness through the post.
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Michelle, they are all beautiful! Thanks for joining us at A Place To Start. I hope we see you again soon!
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What a fabulous idea and these are beautiful.
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They are stunning Michelle. Wonderful.
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