The Tuesday Post: Pictorial Postmarks

by Heidi // February 6, 2018 // No Comments

I just want to put this calendar from collectpostmarks.com out there for anyone who is interested in pictorial postmarks from the USA. This list is kept up-to-date for all of the special postmarks currently available in the USA. In fact the... Continue reading →

Happy World Nutella Day!

by Heidi // February 5, 2018 // No Comments

In 2004, Italy sold Nutella postage stamps to commemorate Nutella’s 50th anniversary. I grew up with Nutella, having German parents, it was a staple in our house. Continue reading →

Saturday Market: USPS Postage Stamp Shopping Bags

by Heidi // February 3, 2018 // No Comments

These USPS tote bags are made from 100% recycled PET. Wouldn’t they make the perfect market bag? Continue reading →

The Tuesday Post: Lena Horne Postage Stamp

by Heidi // January 30, 2018 // No Comments

The Lena Horne Forever postage stamp goes on sale today. “Lena Horne was a trailblazer in Hollywood for women of color and used her fame as an entertainer to become an important civil rights spokesperson,” the Postal Service said in... Continue reading →

How to Chain Card – Step-by-Step Instructions

by Heidi // December 15, 2017 // 2 Comments

> Chain cards are traveling postcards that collect stamps and postmarks (no messages). Chain card projects are between a set group of 4-6 people. Often they are international, with one participant per country. They are easy and fun, but there... Continue reading →

Tuesday Post: New Soda Fountain Stamps

by Heidi // December 27, 2016 // No Comments

I realize I’m a little late hopping on the band wagon here – I’ve been living in a cave for most of the past 12 months – but I totally LOVE the new USPS Soda Fountain Forever stamps. In fact,... Continue reading →