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HMPC: SQUARED

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HMPC: SQUARED
Group:Handmade Postcard Club
Swap Coordinator:Juliajae (contact)
Swap categories: Postcards 
Number of people in swap:11
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:April 30, 2016
Date items must be sent by:May 10, 2016
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

YOU get to pick your subject matter and your medium.

Just make it SQUARE!

6"x6" handmade postcard on heavy cardstock (think: about cereal box weight) It will likely need a full rate, 1st class stamp.

Draw, paint, print, stamp, collage, etc. Vintage, zentangle, zeti, the choice is yours! Stickers used tastefully as an accent are fine.

  • Any medium, any theme

  • Naked mailing - I'd like to keep it inexpensive but if you are afraid to send your particular card on it's own, an envelope is ok.

  • International is ok

Discussion

camelsamba 04/22/2016 #

i'm not positive, but i think that in the US square postcards are considered non-machineable and require a surcharge over the 1st class (forever) stamp.

graciepie49 04/23/2016 #

Yes, square envelopes need the extra non-machineable surcharge and the minimum size is 5" x 5". I assume this applies to postcards too, but couldn't find that specifically.

Juliajae 04/23/2016 #

I read on the USPS website and confirmed at my local post office that the 6x6" square postcard is .49 cents to mail in the us. If you go over 6" it is considerd a "large envelope" rate piece by virtue of size. SO, don't use a postcard stam, use a full rate, first class for 1 ounce stamp (or first class Forever stamp).

Juliajae 04/23/2016 #

PS: If it is a 6x6" envelope, then it needs the first class stamp PLUS a surcharge stamp (also forever stamps but I think they are .21 cents)

GinaVisione 05/ 4/2016 #

P.s. - postal rates decreased last month to $0.47 for first class, $0.34 for postcards, extra ounce = $0.21, and international down to $1.15. All forever stamps bought in each category will suffice. See a great visual drawing at LWA website for a reminder: http://16sparrows.typepad.com/letterwritersalliance/page/2/

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