How do you display postcards without ruining them?

Use thumbtacks to put it on a wall or anyplace you'd hang a clothesline. Buy mini-clothespins that are about 1 inch long at craft stores. Hang the postcards along the chain or ribbon like clothing - it's simple to alter or reorganize and won't destroy the cards.

How do you hang a postcard without damaging it?

Put a strip of transparent packing tape (or scotch tape, or simply like you're laminating the whole thing to postcard size) in each corner of the reverse side. This section is now an indelible part of your card or poster. The item is then hung from the "reinforced" corners using the same type of adhesive. Be careful not to use super-strong adhesives, as they may damage some materials.

Check out our article on how to hang a postcard without damaging it. It's also good to know that postcards are fragile and should be treated with care. We don't recommend hanging them from the ceiling!

All we can say is: Don't put your postcard up against a wall, use support if you want to hang it up!

How do you save special greeting cards?

Make them visible.

1. Keep cards in a large, see-through container:
2. Frame individual cards to hang on a wall:
3. Create a collage of cards and put them in a shadow box:
4. Hang cards on a wall.
5. Simply stand your favorite ones on a shelf, countertop or mantel—or stick them to your fridge:

How do you display cards at home?

Cute card display ideas for your house.

1. Hang decorative ribbons. Create a beautiful focal point on any door in your home by hanging two or three strips of colorful ribbon from the top.
2. Gather branches. Looking for a nature-focused display idea?
3. Dress up your mantel.
4. Place under glass.
5. Use old shutters.
6. Frame them.

How do you stick a postcard to the wall?

Use poster putty instead of push pins if you're concerned about poking holes in your postcards. Poster putty is a sticky putty that will cling your postcards to the wall without damaging them. Sort your postcards by size, color, or even topic. When you've finished, pull out a large sheet of paper and cover it with poster putty. Press down gently until it's dry and then peel off the remaining piece of paper.

Poster putty is available in many colors and designs. It's easy to use - just rub it on the back of your card and then on the wall. It sticks to almost any surface so you can be sure it'll stay where you need it to!

You should use poster putty instead of pushpins because it won't damage the postcard. Also, you can write on it with a marker pen or paint it for a new look.

It's best used as part of a larger project. For example, you could cover a whole wall with poster putty and then add more cards as inspiration comes up. Or you could collect them all into a photo book at the end of the year.

There are several different ways to use poster putty.

Can you use cardstock for postcards?

Choose a robust form of paper, such as cardstock, to ensure your postcard doesn't get ruined in the mail. The postcard you create should be roughly the thickness of a standard postcard. If you're concerned that the paper you have is too fragile, you can glue more than one sheet together to strengthen it.

The type of paper you use affects what kind of ink you can print with. Cardstock is usually made from cotton or linen fibers and so will not accept dye-based inks (those that come in rainbow colors). It also does not accept pigment-based inks, which are commonly used by artists because they stay on the surface instead of going into the fiber of the paper. You should be able to print using thermal transfer printers if cardstock is all you have available.

You can send postcards through the mail, but only if they meet certain standards. Most post offices require cards to be 3/4" thick by 5 1/4" wide. They also need to be flat and smooth without any printing or writing on the back.

Postcards are easy to make and can be a fun way to communicate with friends and family. We hope these instructions helped you learn how to use cardstock for postcards!

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Stephanie Norris

Stephanie Norris is an avid writer and doer. She loves to create things with her hands and has a special talent for creating sculpture out of wood. Stephanie enjoys reading, going to the movies, and playing board games with friends.

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