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Where to Find the Prettiest Postage for Your Snail Mail
Elevate the letter-writing experience with vintage or discontinued Forever stamps.
You've invested in beautiful stationery and taken up the lost art of letter writing . After crafting your note, you perfectly calligraph your envelope and reach for a stamp—only to notice that the one you've grabbed is lacking in the aesthetics department. That's not to say that today's USPS postage offerings are entirely lackluster, but the ones you have on hand (or the ones currently in print) might not speak to your paper notes, message, or style. If that's the case, it's time to look into the past for postage, says Patrick Dea, a stamp collector and the owner of Edelweiss Post . "The beauty of opting for vintage postage and discontinued Forever stamps over the current USPS selections is that your options increase exponentially," explains Dea.
And when it comes to pretty postage, Dea has seen it all: "I began curating stamps for my own wedding invitations in 2011 as a special homage to my stamp-collecting grandfather. He had tried (and failed!) to get me to start as a child, so it's somewhat ironic that I'm now carrying on his legacy," he shares. Here, Dea shares his best tips for sourcing, collecting, and arranging stamps to add yet another layer of meaning to your thoughtful hand-written notes .
Look to Etsy
"The best place to look for vintage stamps—hands down—is Etsy ," says Dea. "It's so easy to search our Etsy shops for postage by color, subject, or theme. We also have the best photography, so you really know what you're getting." Sellers on Etsy tend to be better stocked with rarer finds in large quantities, he adds, which makes these shops the best places to search for invitation postage. As for how to determine which shops are top-notch? Look to their ratings. "The best Etsy stamp shops are obviously ones with the best review ratings, but also have accurate photography and detailed product descriptions."
Why Postage Matters
According to Dea, pretty postage can elevate the entire letter-writing experience. "Stamps are the very first thing you notice when receiving a piece of mail, whether it be a letter from a friend or a wedding invitation," he says. "There is just something captivating about these tiny pieces of art and history. By selecting just the right stamps, you are adding both beauty and meaning to your mail." In the age of social distancing, this is something that has never been more important, he notes.
The Art of Stamp Collection
Dea has curated his personal collection by forging relationships with stamp dealers and collectors all over the country throughout the past decade—so if you're interested in beginning your own, you should know that it can be a time-intensive hobby. "I found many of the stamps you see in my shop at the World Stamp Show in New York City, but that only happens once every ten years!" says Dea. "The process of locating, sorting, separating, and packaging stamps into units that my customers are looking for is very time consuming and labor intensive. I think that's a big reason why my snail mailers love Edelweiss Post—I've done the 'boring part' for them! But for me, it's quite literally a labor of love."
Collector Favorites
Not exactly sure where to start when selecting your stamps? Look to Dea's favorites (although, he notes, being asked to choose a favorite piece of postage is like "choosing a favorite child!") as a guide. "I live in Minneapolis and my favorite bird is the loon, so I adore the beautiful 20-cent Minnesota State Bird & Flower (1982)," he shares. "Some other favorites are the recent Andrew Wyeth Forever Stamps for their ultra-moodiness and the Oscar de la Renta fashion stamps for their bold designs and vivid colors. I think the all-time prettiest stamp might be the "Beautification of America" issue (1969) which feature tree blossoms and spring landscapes in and around Washington, D.C., where I grew up."
Mix and Match
When you buy vintage postage—and they aren't Forever stamps—you'll likely need a few to hit the going 55-cent rate. But a mixed tableau of stamps only adds to the aesthetics of your note. Dea puts together many of these mixed-and-match creations—and, luckily, posts them on Instagram to inspire others—and says the secret to a cohesive result is simple: "A lot of my curations on Instagram are inspired by the color or mood of one stamp. I'll choose a stamp that catches my eye and then other stamps which have similar (or contrasting!) color palettes and piece them together on the envelope. I often tell people it's like putting together a jigsaw puzzle , but that you get to choose the pieces you want to use."
Travel is another jumping-off point , he says. "Why send a postcard with a fish stamp if I'm visiting the desert? There are cactus stamps for that!" he notes. "The same goes for seasons and holidays, which also inspire my mail art. The only time I'd ever reach for a regular United States flag stamp would be for the Fourth of July—and even then, I'd probably use a red stamp, a white stamp, and a blue stamp."
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Free Printable Vintage Postage Stamps
Hello Graphics Fairy friends! I’m Diana from Dreams Factory and I’m really happy to be here again to share another DIY project with you! Today I will show you how to make a batch of faux postage stamps, but this time with a gorgeous fall theme. I included a few things that make you instantly think of the richness of fall! It could be a great harvest season, a walk in the woods or simply the amazing color scheme of nature that feasts our eyes with rusty red, orange and yellow hues. I will show you a few ideas on how you can group the free printable vintage postage stamps in a few categories and use them accordingly.
And of course, we will be using my foolproof technique of cutting the stamps using a specific tool from our beauty stash to make them look like actual postage stamps! Ever since I discovered this technique of creating that specific cut postage stamps usually have, I’ve been amazed at how realistic the final results can look! Our faux stamps have the appearance of actual postage stamps!
For those of you who haven’t tried my initial postage stamp tutorial here is the special tool that we will need to create the frayed edges – it’s thinning sheers! I’ve had this around for ages, but if you don’t have one, there are quite a few affordable options to buy them these days. You could get one specifically for making faux stamps if you are planning on making large batches, some people say it’s best not to use your good non-paper scissors on paper because it will dull the blades more quickly.
There are other ways of cutting the stamps if you prefer to take a different route – I’ve included a few more suggestions in the supply list.
The printables that I’ve created for you include 16 different fall-themed designs with a vintage vibe, one more beautiful than the other. To make things even more exciting, I created several different sizes for each design, so you will be able to download 3 printables with a total of 64 postage stamps!
Fall Faux Stamps Printables:
—> Click here to download the full size PDF – the large size <—
Free Printable Vintage Postage Stamps Supplies:
- regular white paper OR cardstock paper OR white sticker paper
- home printer
- regular scissors
- manicure scissors
- thinning shears
- pinking shears
- decorative edge scissors
- mini distress inks
- blending tool with foam
Tutorial with Step by Step Instructions:
Use regular scissors to roughly cut strips of stamps first.
Use thinning sheers to cut each postage stamp. Make sure the serrated blade is always on top when cutting the paper and you keep rotating the stamp in your hand so it is always on the left side of your scissors. These two are the most important things you need to consider while actually cutting the stamps to create that specific postage stamp edge. You can do a few tests on a scrap piece of paper prior to actually cutting the stamps.
I used cardstock paper for my stamps, you can also use regular paper or even sticker paper. Depending on the type of paper you will be using you will notice that some edges will have longer frays than others so I guess the orientation of the paper and the fiber in it has some saying in this. You can use regular scissors to trim some of the longer frays if you want – I didn’t, I actually liked these imperfect edges here and there.
It will take a little bit of time to cut all the stamps this way and this might even take a toll on your thumb finger while handling the scissors, but I would say in the end, it will be worth the ‘effort’.
The stamps already have a built-in vintage vibe, but if you prefer to further distress them, you can! I did a few tests at this stage to see how they looked. I noticed that if I added too much distress ink on the whole surface of the paper, it would lose some of that lovely postage stamp appearance (the stamp on the left with the acorn). So I decided to only add a touch of brown distress ink on the edges using my blending tool (the stamp on the right with the pumpkin). You can do things your way, depending on your preferences!
The final stamps for fall turned out absolutely gorgeous, with an abundance of seasonal goodies and specific colors!
These mum flower postage stamps turned out to be some of my favorites, but the truth is it’s quite difficult to pick only a few from all these beauties!
I also loved these ones, with the owls!
You can group and use the stamps according to their design – just use the same design in several different sizes to add more interest to your projects.
But of course, the Harvest Day theme can be mimicked without having a specific color scheme in mind just pick all these yummy fruits and use them together.
Here is another example where you can choose the stamps according to what they inspire you. We could call this selection Woodland or a Walk in the Woods, where we have red, orange, green and brown colors on images that work really great to evoke that beautiful part of nature.
You could include the next selection in a bird-themed project, whether it is for fall or another season, depending on your inspiration.
As you can see, there are quite a few beautiful stamps that have more of a neutral vibe and can be used for other non-seasonal projects too.
I’m leaving you with another one of my favorites, this tasty-looking red apple! For me, there’s nothing more representative of fall than apples, they instantly make me think of apple pies or perfectly spiced apple butter. Maybe for you, it’s a pumpkin that does all that, but don’t worry, I have postage stamps with pumpkins too, I’ve got you covered on this one!
It’s really amazing how an image can actually awaken our senses and put us in the ‘fall mood’, giving us such a good vibe! So I’m hoping you will decide to give it a try! You can find unique ways of including the stamps in your projects and let each design inspire you to create something that you truly love!
Happy crafting, Diana / Dreams Factory
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Linda Johnson says
September 16, 2023 at 7:29 pm
Great printable. Can’t wait to try thinning scissors!
Karen Watson says
September 17, 2023 at 5:38 pm
Have fun trying out those cool scissors Linda!
Maureenann says
September 15, 2023 at 10:25 pm
Karen, These are perfect for a project I’m doing. I can always find what I need at The Graphics Fairy. Thanks to you and your amazing team
September 16, 2023 at 10:39 am
That’s great to hear Maureen! Have fun making these pretty stamps!
Carrie Roe says
September 15, 2023 at 7:28 pm
I love the postage stamps and thanks for the cutting tip using the thinning shears! Now I’ll have to look into getting a pair!
September 16, 2023 at 10:38 am
I’m glad you enjoyed Diana’s project Carrie. Those scissors are really cool aren’t they?!
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