Hi Fellow Stampers ~
Ooops!!! Thank you Chris R. for leaving a comment this morning and asking about postage on our cards when we add that extra layer in to protect the front. I realized that I totally forgot to link up to the Ask Wendy Wednesdays post where I talked about mailing and postage last Fall. My Bad!! I was very tired last night and forgot to add that one item.
So I've updated today's post so that the link is in there now; but I'll give it to you here too ~ Ask Wendy Wednesdays - Shipping & Mailing
The short answer to your question Chris, is yes, there is a higher postage rate for our cards, both with the embellishments, layers, etc., as well as that extra piece you put in to protect. I do talk about this in detail in my prior post referred to above. I'm showcasing the special stamp that we use here in the U.S., on these cards. You can ask for this stamp at the postal counter; and I always write "Hand Cancel" on my envelopes to be safe! You do not want these going through the automated machines!!
The other thing I thought I'd add here also came from Chris --THANK YOU!! She had an unbelievably FABULOUS idea I wanted to share with everyone in terms of how to send our special fancy "works of art."
Chris is from New Zealand, and this is what she shared: "I don't know if your stationery stores carry them, but I bought a cardboard DVD/CD mailing box over the weekend in order to post a card I had just made with several of the Botanicals flowers and leaves on it. Once folded into the box, they are just the perfect size to accommodate the standard card - 5 1/2 x 4 1/4" and work out to be a little over 3/8 in thickness. I just loosely wrapped a scrap piece of bubble wrap around my card before I put it inside to prevent it from moving inside the box and then taped the whole thing shut."
FABULOUS!! That's all I can say :-) What a terrific idea, and thank you for sharing it Chris. I love "community" and I adore my readers and that you share with me. Thank you so much!!
Enjoy everyone! Have a great rest of your day!
Until Next Time . . .
