postcards from the edge

I just took a class on making postcards. The teacher had been in a postcard exchange and had postcards from all over the world, including New Zealand. It was fun to check out the different designs she'd received. One thing the teacher mentioned that wasn't on the website mentioned below, was that you need to get the post cards hand-canceled. And the post ofc (in their infinite wisdumb) now charges 17 cents for that service. Plus you have to pay first-class postage, instead of the postcard rate.

The teacher also recommended writing your message and addressing the back of the postcard before you fuse it and edge your decorated masterpiece. That way, if you make a misteak in the message, you won't ruin the whole thang. Unless you fuse another opaque-fabric message over the top of the mistake.

After the postal clerk hand cancels the post card you can protect the whole thang by inserting it in a clear plastic sleeve, similar to what philatilists (sp?) use to protect their collectible stamped postcards. Personally, I think it's simpler to just make the design and insert it in a card that's made for framing a photo, then ship it in an envelope.

SeamSTRESS Sally