I received this card from China and noticed that there’s an extra two digits on the date stamp! Does anyone know what it stands for? Could it maybe be the hour mark, or maybe something else?
It reads 20206.09.18.17 so it was posted in 2026, month of September (9) on the 18th or 17th day, or maybe on the 18th day at 17h (5 pm)?
I’m just curious, I love learning about other countries ways of doing things 🤓

This is so fun 😃

I’ve been complaining about all the AI slop when sometimes all you want is to send an actual postcard with a view! I’m thrilled to announce that postcards are still well and alive in France- at least in La Réunion- there are local photographer ones and while I chose two designs there were more styles available- I was very happy to see that it’s not just stuff from the 90ies or AI generated! Felt like sharing because I need to send them to friends and family since I don’t have open slots atm. 5traveling.

I hope she like it 🤩

I just went to the Halloween postcrossing meetup, so i sent 5 of that one yesterday!

Found out that you can print on envelopes. I do recommend testing with just a piece of paper and drawing where you pet it in and what the top and bottom is.

All my slots used up now.

In no particular order, Poland, Finland, USA, Belarus and 2 times Germany.

The "stroopwafel" one has the recipe to make them on the back, had to write tiny😅

I have way too much stuff to make postcards from (a friend got a bunch of beaten up children's books and stripped them to make scrapbooks - she gave me her extra, though this is still a ridiculous amount help) but what are folks using as backing? I have little watercolor blank postcards but that won't match just how much I have, as it were. So, any suggestions as to what I can use to turn this art into postcards? I'm used to bones so this is new to me XD

I noticed NZ Post site has some Maxicards, but the stamps on them come in a range of values. Current cost to mail a postcard is $2.90. If I purchase a $1.70 Maxicard, do I add value to the back to get it up to $2.90? Do I have to add the extra stamps to the front?

Appreciate the help. Tried searching this but I must not be using the right terms.

Some of them have values up to like $6, so I guess in theory I just wait a few years til postcards go up to that... as I know is bound to happen. 😔

The title isn't quite covering what I mean. Do people like it when you decorate a card, or when you craft a card (for example one that folds out like for a scrapbook). I want to put time and a bit of creativity in cards I sent, so what's your experience in people liking and or not liking crafted cards?

Hello everyone !

I'd love to direct swap with people ! I am very crafty and creative, and i'm into history, culture and politics !

If you want more info, please check my Postcrossing profile "madkenza" and hit me up if you like what you read !

Best wishes !