Tag Archives: postcard swap

Late Fall DIY Postcard Swap, anyone?

Posted on 2018-10-03 by iHanna

Fall is late around here this year. I think it’s because of the very hot summer we had, and then we have had rather pleasant weather in August, and September too. I’ve not even worn my jacket yet, so I … 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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Do it Yourself Postcards – Swap with us Spring 2018

Posted on 2018-04-05 by iHanna

I started the DIY Postcard Swap back in 2010, and now eight years later it is still going strong – stronger then ever! And you are invited to join us! I created the Postcard Swap because I love mail art, … 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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iHanna’s DIY Postcard Swap Fall 2017

Posted on 2017-09-21 by iHanna

Time to join iHanna’s DIY Postcard Swap Fall 2017! I hope you are interested in joining this fun, international, awesome swap of handmade postcards swirling around the earth once again, spreading rainbows, joyfulness and happy thoughts to the people joining. … Continue reading →

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DIY Happy Collage Postcard with a kitchy twist

Posted on 2017-03-23 by iHanna

I’ve started making happy collage postcards for the DIY Postcard Swap that I host. I opened it up so that you can join last week, and a lot of people have already signed up. A lot! It is thrilling to … Continue reading →

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iHanna’s DIY Postcard Swap Spring 2017

Posted on 2017-03-17 by iHanna

I am pleased to announce the first handmade postcard swap of the year: It’s called iHanna’s DIY Postcard Swap and it’s awesome. I will arrange two swaps this year as usual, one starting today for spring happy mail, and one … Continue reading →

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Postcard Collage Video 2: The Colorful Postcard

Posted on 2016-11-03 by iHanna

When I make collage postcards I choose paper scraps that I really like a lot, and try to make a pleasing and happy composition. A lot of it is hard to explain, as it happens intuitively. But the first step … Continue reading →

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Postcard Tutorial Video: Fall Color Inspiration

Posted on 2016-10-27 by iHanna

I’m not sure if I should call this a postcard tutorial or simply a postcard collage inspiration thing, but here it is! A new youtube video about how to make your own DIY Postcards. I think it’s more of a … Continue reading →

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