Things to Know About Postcards
Looking for a beautiful piece of art that’s quick and easy to share with others? Postcards are just the thing. They are the perfect mini piece of art that can be mailed, framed or collected by yourself or others.
Any time I see postcards in a store I always have to stop and check them out. They are so amazing! I love seeing the beautiful photography, but I also love learning about new places I can visit, especially if it’s a local attraction.
Many people think postcards are a dead trend, which actually makes total sense since most of the postcards we get today are business or commercial related. Think about it though, who doesn’t love getting a personal, hand-written note from a special someone in their lives? Do you? Doesn’t it just light you up from the inside and make you smile knowing someone is thinking about you and taking the time to tell you so.
Why not share a smile with someone you love today!
Postcards are a great way to share your adventures.
Postcards offer an easy way to share the world with others who may not be able to travel.
Postcards are sure to make the recipient smile from ear to ear.
Postcards are quick and easy to mail.
Postcards offer a variety of artwork and photography to chose from.
Postcards are fun reminders of the places you’ve been.
Postcards can be collected and turned into a cute coffee table flip-book.
Postcards can be collected, framed and used for a collage wall.
Here’s a list of some fun things you might not know about postcards.
The first postcard was patented in 1861 by John P. Charlton.
Postcards serve as time capsules
National Postcard Week is celebrated in May
Deltiology is the hobby of collecting and studying postcards.
Deltiology is the third largest collectible hobby in the world, surpassed only by coin and stamp collecting.
View Cards are a postcard printed with images of local towns, places to visit and historical landmarks.
Photographic Cards are postcards printed with real photo art studies of local people and places.
Some of the earliest Cracker Jack® prizes were postcards.
The Coca-Cola® girl was an iconic image from the postcard era
‘til next time
Misty
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