Parcel of Postal Goodness 2024

Original swap idea from the amazingly talented @tanglecrafts I was lucky enough to swap with her a few times when she was active on SB.

Inside: Send your partner a small parcel of postal goodness, containing at least 3 items that are in some way mail art or postal related. The items can be handmade, store-bought, vintage, 2nd hand, salvaged/re-purposed or any mixture. The list below gives some examples, but is not all-encompassing. Please PM me or post other ideas in the comments below. Please include a note, just in case your thought processes aren't obvious to your partner…

• A zine (art/craft/mail art/correspondence related)

• 2 notecards with envelopes or letterset (2 writing sheets & matching envelope)

• A set of envelopes (minimum 4, no smaller than 4x6 inches; not plain white/brown)

• 12 return mailing labels

• 12 faux postage stamps

• 10 Address labels (for your partner to write in)

• 8 Envelope seals (these can be wax or handmade stickers)

• 2 new profile-specific postcards, blank/unwritten

• 2 fold-n-sends or postalettes

• a postal/mail-related rubber stamp

• 4 vintage postcards (stamped & written or unused)

• A small address book

• A booklet, magazine or mini zine that is in some way mail or postal-related

The following items should only be included in your package if your partner's profile suggests they would appreciate them, or included in addition to your 3 items: • 10 Used postage stamps • an ink pad, any color • 8 airmail labels from your Post Office • 6 mail/postal-related stickers

Outside:

The outside of your envelope/package should be exciting to receive and open! This can be as simple as adding your own faux postage/artistamps to the outside, to decorating an entire envelope with your choice of artwork, to packaging in a handmade envelope of some kind; paint, stamp, rub-ons, etc. Or send it within some kind of 'container' that you would not normally see mailed. Be creative!

Swap requirements

• Items may be vintage/second hand but must still be in good/useable condition. •You may re-gift handmade items, but make sure that the original artist is credited. • The swap is sender's choice, but please put in some thought, & try to make your partner smile. • The outside of your envelope/package must be in some way decorated and/or creative.

• 2 partners = 2 Parcels of Postal Goodness sent, and 2 Parcels of Postal Goodness received! Usual group rules apply; I will check profiles before assigning partners and angel if necessary