Mailing a Fabric Postcard in a Clear Envelope
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- Опубліковано 17 жов 2024
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In this video I talk about how to mail a fabric postcard using a clear envelope and an address label.
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Thank you for all the mailing information in this video. Very well explained! I already had the envelopes and the mailing labels, as I bought them after seeing one of your other postcard videos. Thanks, Robin!
You’re very welcome. Have fun making and mailing your fabric postcards
@RsIslandCrafts - Robin thank you! I've been mailing in a manila envelope, but this helped a lot!
Great idea! I have a lot of scraps and small pieces of batting. These cards are a beautiful gift.
Thank you. I love using my scraps for fabric postcards. People seem to love the simple one fabric cards as much as the mini quilt versions. I love sending out fabric postcards to friends.
Pretty postcard- thanks for tips on mailing them 🤗
Hi Robin! Great tips on mailing the fabric postcard. Your fabric postcards are so beautiful!
Thank you 🦩🦩🦩
Hello Robin hope you have a good day your fabric postcards are beautiful
Thank you 🦩
Very creative and beautiful. Have a nice day.
Great tips Robin and mine arrived in beautiful condition and it was so nice to see it on the mat with other ordinary white envelopes. It warmed my heart💕
Wonderful. I bet it does brighten up a stack of standard mail. I always wonder how they look when they arrive. Maybe I should mail one to myself 😉
Hi Robin! Thank you for the great tips 🤗
Excellent idea💞😊
Thanks! 🦩
Wonderful ideas Robin you always cheer me up. Hope you are doing ok and keeping safe. You are a lovely vlogger, thank you for keeping us all going. Big hugs and loves xxxxxxxx 🌟🙋🏻❤️😘. Dorothy U.K. xx
Thank you Dorothy. You’re very sweet. I’m doing much better this week. I hope you are staying healthy and happy.
Thank you for showing us how to mail a fabric postcard...I've always wondered what would be the best and safest way to send a fabric envelope. You are very thoughtful...thanks for the advice. Blessings :-)
I love these they look so pretty in the frame. Good job as always
Thanks Jackie.
This video has inspired me to use my scraps and make some up! Thank you
Hi Robin. This postcard is so beautiful. I'm in the process of moving but once I get settled I think I will start working on some of these to help decorative my new place.
Love from Louisiana. 🙂
Something to look forward to. Moving is tough.
Thanks for all your info.it helps.
I've just now come across your vid....5/23/2020. Never heard of fabric pc's & am excited to learn how. I'm going to check out the ones you have for sale. I'm 'Like'-ing & 'Sub'-ing Tfs & con't to stay save :D
Welcome! I’ve just begun to list my fabric postcards. I’ve mailed most of the ones I’ve made so far 😁.
Robin I received my postcard today thanks sooooooo much. I loved it. Where do you get the cellophane sleeves and large sticky labels.
Wonderful! I buy both the clear envelopes and shipping labels on amazon. I linked the ones I buy in the description of this video.
❤love this
Thank you!
I loved your live show this morning from Australia:) I’ve tried making a few postcards today but my edges aren’t working :( my machine doesn’t like seeing the card on the back . Your cards are gorgeous ❤
Thank you so much. Some machines can be finicky. Are you using the comic book board or card stock? If the comic book boards that I use then you might need to drop down to the card stock so it’s not as thick and stiff. You could also try a large needle like a jeans needle. Good luck.
I'm looking forward to having a go soon - #3 on my 'to do' list haha
If I could only make one project I would choose fabric postcards. You can use any technique and supplies to make anything you want. My list is way too long.
@@rsislandcrafts You inspired me to make a new *fabric postcards* folder on Instagram - I need to start collecting ideas :)
I have one of those folders filled with amazing ideas. I love that we can follow hashtags on Instagram.
@@rsislandcrafts My mistake - Pinterest, not I.G.-smack my wrists haha
Lesley Gilbert I have a board over there too 🤣
If I wanted to make my own fabric postcards where can I purchase the white mailing labels and the clear rnvelope bags? You inspire me to make this stuff, Robin.☺
Wonderful! There are links in the description box below this video for both the clear envelopes and mailing labels that I use. I purchase in bulk but you may be able to find something similar at Office Max or similar stores. Dollar Tree occasionally has the shipping labels.
Thanks!
Welcome!
Hi I just happened on this tutorial I know it's a couple of years old. What I'm wondering is what amount of postage do you put on this postcard postage or first class letter postage? These are just adorable and I have thousands of ideas to put on them.
I use a standard forever first class stamp that you’d use on a standard envelope or birthday card.
Would you please reply with a link to the blue plastic tool with a 1/4" wide opening to make sure the postcard fits the required postal depth? Thanks.
There are a variety of versions on Etsy but here is a similar one. www.etsy.com/listing/270758239/usps-thickness-gauge-postal-gauge-letter?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1
@@rsislandcrafts Thank you!
I laughed out loud , when you said “ or it will look like mine and have the postman’s foot 🦶 print on it. 😂 that’s a neat idea Robin, i love doing fabric postcards. Where did you get the clear plastic envelope at ? You might of said. I need to listen again and check. I was to busy laughing 😂 at that statement you said and picturing the postman’s foot 🦶 print on all your mail. Thanks again i want to get that clear plastic stuff.
🤣🤣. There’s a link below the video. It’s so frustrating to always have stomped mail. Good thing I haven’t ordered anything breakable so far. 😉
RsIslandCrafts - Robin 😂 thank you Robin.
Watched your tutorial about sending a fabric post card. I like all the details and I have a question- does quilting on the fabric post card get “ stuck” thru the mail -I think it’s best to send a pc with cellophane clear cover and then a envelope after that. What I’m trying to ask is- can’t sent a fabric post card with collage or plain fabric with no quilting and no covers? I think you said this but shouldn’t do this? Correct? Where do i get those clear covers, btw and shouldn’t send that too?
Based on the way my postal manager explained to me, if you sew a collage style fabric postcard then It will need to be hand cancelled. Hand cancelling takes longer and costs more to mail your fabric postcard. I’ve heard some post offices no longer hand cancel items so you would need to them place your postcard in a standard envelope. There is a link in the description box below this video for the clear envelopes. I purchase mine in packs of 100 but you may be able to find smaller packs.
I got my clear envelopes from envelopes from amazon. I just types in 4x6 clear envelopes in the search and then got the one w the best reviews. I believe it was about $8 for 100. I have been very happy with them. My post office will still mail them. But they did say that some larger offices dont like to bc they are so busy. Hope that helps!!
Love it and want to buy your kit- I live in Florida too so I’ll look at your website💕Thanks a bunch🌸
I’m waiting on an order of clear envelopes before I can add the fabric postcards to the shop. I did add a pansy scissor zipper pouch for you though. Thank you.
RsIslandCrafts - Robin Thank you!❤️🌸
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Love this Robin. Where did you get your ruler for measuring the thickness of your postcards? This would come in so handy! Thank you for sharing your talents with us :)
I bought It on Etsy. There are shops that sell a variety of postage gauges depending on what you’re shipping or if it’s international. I bought it under an old Etsy sign in that i no longer use but I found this. Maybe you can do a comparison search based on this listing. www.etsy.com/listing/270758239/usps-thickness-gauge-postal-gauge-letter?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1
Thank you, Robin. This is perfect :)
Do you need to put the white paper there or can the post office print a sticker barcode on top of the sleeve itself?
The postmaster that I spoke too said we need some type of paper on the outside of the envelope. Otherwise the machine won’t be able to stamp It and their barcodes won’t be readable.