I've seen similar things to this mentioned in several contributions to Going Postal so far so I know I'm not alone ...
... but what is it about stamps and stationery that, while they're everyday items, they manage to hold within them a heightened level of romance and seductive power over us?!
Do you, like me, come over all untoward in the office-supplies aisle of even the most mundane of supermarkets? Let alone the days you can lose browsing around a Paperchase! And, given half a chance, which of us would turn down the offer to play Post Offices?
Well, with this envelope / paperclip / postage stamp combo card I've pulled those postal + office-supply obsessions together ...
And here even a single stand-alone feature-stamp can help get the message across maybe as the ideal sentiment to send someone moving abroad or heading off travelling ... or else adapt it for any other card-sending occasion:
There's still 11 days for you to link up to Going Postal in your own posty-themed posts ... everyone's welcome!
Julie
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If you join in with a posty post of your own:
- let your readers know you're Going Postal [a few words of introduction is fine];
- link up to my blog or the Going Postal Pinterest board where I'll be saving your post.
- then - if you use Pinterest please consider pinning it to one of your own boards, link me up, and I'll 're-pin' it.
- but - if you DON'T use Pinterest drop by here or my Facebook page and leave a link to your postal-themed project or story before Oct 27th and I'll add you to the board for all to share your contribution.
- The Going Postal Pinterest board has close to 800 followers ... so this could be a fun way to get your blog seen by some new eyes!
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Part of my job involves processing applications for admission to our school. Every form has to be numbered so we can identify it. When I took over the job I asked if I could have a proper stamp that moved onto the next number automatically instead of handwriting it. It is the BEST part of my job! I love getting to take a pile of papers and stamp them like I was playing post offices. I'm just a bit upset that my fun will end in a couple of weeks time when the deadline passes!
ReplyDeleteI shall have to revert to going up to see if they need my 'help' in the school library ;-)
Hi Julie, Just to say thanks for getting me blogging again - I have made a postcard album similar to your design. My blog entry is here: http://creativeflourishes.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/will-i-go-hereor-there-personal.html and I have pinned it on my own board, pin reference: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/265079128040770410/
ReplyDeleteHave enjoyed the postal series 'cos I LOVE stationery! Nicky x
Another really neat idea, Julie - and I have airmail envelopes too which I never use! But, like you, the prospect of being in any stationery shop makes my heart beat faster. I do so love your phrase: I think I'll be adopting 'untoward' :).
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