Create and send radical postcards to other Black folks.
Practice collective care and creativity while delivering snail mail joy.
Sign up by January 15, 2025 to get matched with 5 individuals.
During January and February 2025, create 5 postcards and mail
the postcards to your 5 matched postcard pals.
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Start 2025 right with Black Love and Art via post!
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What is the standard size of a postcard? 3-1/2" x 5" or 4-1/4" x 6"
Visit USPS (United States Postal Service) for more information.
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How much does it *cost to mail a postcard via USPS (United States Postal Service)? If your postcard is standard-sized, you may use a $0.56 postcard stamp to mail to a U.S. address.
If your postcard is larger than standard, delicate, or bulky, you will need different postage
or special handling by a USPS postal worker. Depending on the art materials
used, you may also need to place your postcard in an envelope.
When in doubt, visit your local U.S. Post Office and ask.
*Note: You may be matched with an international participant. International stamps
for postcards are $1.65. Click here to find more info from USPS.
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How do I create a postcard? For the base of your postcard, consider using (a) cardstock or file folders, (b) two index cards glued together for strength, (c) cereal/cracker box or chipboard,
(d) mixed-media paper or bristol board, (e) flat stationery cards,
(f) Strathmore mixed media postcards, or (g) Strathmore watercolor postcards.
For inspiration, use Instagram, Google, or Pinterest and enter "DIY Postcards."
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What art supplies should I use?
* colored pencils * markers * crayons * gel pens
* glue sticks *matte medium
* paper for collage (magazines, handmade paper, decorative paper, wrapping paper, etc.)
* watercolors * acrylic (paint, ink, paint pens)
*embroidery floss, thread, fabric, etc. for fabric postcards
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When is the sign up deadline? January 15, 2025
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By when do I have to mail my postcards? February 28, 2025
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Who are Almah Creative and The Beat of Blossoms? We are Black creatives
based in the United States. Click each name to learn more.
For additional help with the postcard project, email us at BlackPostcards @ proton.me.
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Why is this swap for Black folks only? We value affinity spaces for people with shared identities
to provide unique opportunities for truth, unity, fellowship, and healing.
This specific postcard swap is an affinity space.
It will allow individuals of African-descent the space to practice collective care,
creativity, liberation, love, and joy together through snail mail.