4 Feb 2026 – Thank a Mail Carrier Day in the US.

Beginners Welcome and this is global so everyone can join in if they wish.

Swap: Send your one (1) partner a handmade or commercially printed postcard (3x5inches or larger) of your favorite vintage postal such as a building, post office, transportation, mail box/receptacle, or postage stamp from days gone by. It can be 1970 or 1870.

- Handmade must have at least 2 artistic elements and adhered to durable cardstock or cardboard. You may cover your art with plastic or recycled plastic sleeves or send it in an envelope

- Vintage postcards are welcome

#Must use real postage stamp!!

Artistic Elements examples include but not limited to:

• die cuts,
• Modge Podge/gesso
• watercolors
• markers (acrylic, alcohol, ink, metallic)
• paint
• fabric
• rubber-stamped inks
• gelli print
• stickers w/o white edges
• washi tape
• PET tape
• canx postage
• vintage book pages
• music pages
• comic strips
• embossing powder
• stenciling
• specialty paper like vellum/kraft/parchment/holographic
• maps
• gliding wax
• etc… so much out there

Make something that will bring a smile to the mail carrier(s) and your partner!

Summary:

• one partner

• handmade or commerically printed postcard

• handmade min of 2 artistic elements

• vintage postcards welcomed

• 3x5 inches or larger

• real postage stamp(s)

• Do include the name of the swap and your user name

• Don't forget to Rate your partner!

• Do Something Creative EVERYDAY!!