c Expand All C Collapse All A How can I share this Swap with my friends & family? If you have friends that are creative (or that you think should be more creative) you can invite them to be in the DIY Postcard Swap too. Create, connect & share – that’s the swap slogan after […]
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FAQ Category: 2. Questions when Creating Postcards
What to write where, what to include on the back and such questions you might have before you start making your 10 postcards – or as you’re creating them.
I need some Inspiration. Can you help?
c Expand All C Collapse All A I need some Inspiration. Can you help? I’ve got plenty of content on this blog about making mixed media postcards, including video tutorials, photo tutorials, visual inspiration and a Pinterest board full of DIY inspiration. All you have to do is take note of what you like and […]
How can I keep Track of everything in the swap?
c Expand All C Collapse All A How can I keep Track of everything in the swap? There is a printable and free DIY Postcard Swap Tracker that you can download and print for this swap. It’s the perfect tool to remember who you sent postcards to, what postcards you’ve photographed and shared online on […]
The wait is too long. What can I do in the meantim...
c Expand All C Collapse All A The wait is too long. What can I do in the meantime? Go on to create other stuff to keep the momentum going, that is one idea, and read iHanna’s past blog posts to find inspiration… When it comes to the swap, here are some fun things to […]
Can I put my postcards in an envelope?
c Expand All C Collapse All A Can I put my postcards in an envelope? You can send the postcards in an envelope for protection if you want to, but you do not have to. Personally I prefer to get a postcard send the postcard way – without the envelope! In that way the postman […]
Do I need to write a message on the back?
c Expand All C Collapse All A Do I need to write a message on the back? Yes. You should write a message on the back! Don’t send it blank. I know you don’t know this person you’re addressing, but a blank card feels very impersonal to get. Just say hi and write something about […]
What should I do with the backside?
c Expand All C Collapse All A What should I do with the backside? A Postcard backside consists of two areas, one for a greeting or personal message and one for the address and stamp of the receiver. You can draw these lines and areas yourself, or use my free printable backside and glue it […]
How “original” does it have to be?
c Expand All C Collapse All A How “original” does it have to be? All your 10 postcards should be original artwork! Art is about making something new that did not exist before, or transforming it to something that is yours. Original means that you do not send out photocopies, but to duplicate your own […]
What materials can I use?
c Expand All C Collapse All A What materials can I use? All mediums are welcome in this swap, so please use what you are most comfortable with. Although remember that loose or chunky bits might get lost in the postal handling of your postcard. You can draw, doodle, paint, decoupage, collage, sew, stamp or […]
What Size should my Postcards be?
c Expand All C Collapse All A What Size should my Postcards be? I’m not dictating the size of your postcards. I suggest copying the size of a regular postcard to make a template that you can use when creating yours. There is a standard size for postcards in some countries – but there are […]