Tag Archives: postcard idea

Opening up for Happy Mail

Posted on 2019-05-24 by iHanna

In my blog post On the Receiving End I showd a few of the postcards I got in the DIY postcard swap last year (you can still join today – don’t miss out!). Here are the rest from that lovely … Continue reading →

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Do it Yourself Postcards

Posted on 2018-05-02 by iHanna

Do it Yourself Postcards are my kind of Mail Art, a postcard that you create yourself. And I’m not alone in loving this form of expression. Loads of people have signed up for the DIY Postcard Swap this spring, and … Continue reading →

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Happy Mail & Endorsements I got

Posted on 2018-04-25 by iHanna

Sarah, who does the most adorable abstract postcards, wrote to me a while back: Your swap is the highlight of my life twice a year! Sarah I don’t think I could get a better endorsement for the DIY Postcard Swap … Continue reading →

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Books about Snail Mail, Letter-Writing & Good Mail Days

Posted on 2018-04-23 by iHanna

Do you wish for more Good Mail Days? Or are you asking yourself right now: “What is a good mail day?” From the description of the great book Good Mail Day, you will find one way to answer that question: … Continue reading →

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Painted Postcards | Happy Greetings Postcards

Posted on 2017-10-19 by iHanna

All my Painted Postcards are finished and ready to be sent out. The last day to sign up for the DIY Postcard Swap is October 22, and after that I’m sitting down and sending out your addresses. And writing addresses … Continue reading →

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Princess Postcards | Be You, Be Happy, Be Awesome

Posted on 2017-10-17 by iHanna

Today I’ve got four Princess Postcards to share, painted in the series of Happy Girl Postcards. All my Painted Postcards are finished, but I’m sharing just the princess ones today. I would love to know which of these you like … Continue reading →

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Download the Swap Tracker

Posted on 2017-10-13 by iHanna

Today I’m sharing a post card video that I’m rather proud of. In it you’ll see everything from me painting post cards to printing and cutting out the backsides. I hope you’ll like the video, as well as the tracker … Continue reading →

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Making postcards from Scratch – Part 3: Happy Girl Postcards

Posted on 2017-10-09 by iHanna

I have painted mostly Happy Girl Postcards as you will see in this part of Making a postcard from Scratch. It is Part 3: Adding details, a focal point or words to your DIY Postcards. The Finishing Touches that is. … Continue reading →

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Making Postcards from Scratch – Part 2: Painting a Mixed Media Background

Posted on 2017-10-03 by iHanna

I am painting a colorful Mixed Media Background, join me as we continue with our postcards today. In this part 2 of Making Postcards from Scratch we’re going to create Mixed Media Postcard backgrounds, and I’ll also share some other … Continue reading →

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Get Started | Make a Postcard from Scratch

Posted on 2017-09-27 by iHanna

It’s time to make postcards, don’t you agree? Here I’m making a postcard from Scratch – Part 1: Getting started. Making postcards is not difficult. Anyone can do it, and with a bit of effort, I think you’ll love the … Continue reading →

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