Hobbies are my thing. Last month I sat down and made a list of my hobbies. Maybe I should have added "making lists," to my list of hobbies. I have always been a hobby girl. Friendship bracelets and journaling were among my first.
Back in January I discovered Postcrossing. You may wonder what that is! Postcrossing is a site that connects people who enjoy receiving fun mail in their postbox. The site boasts members from all over the world. Cards have arrived from Australia, Finland,Germany, Japan, China and many other countries. You send a postcard out and you receive a postcard back.
5 Reasons Why Postcrossing Should Be Your New Hobby
1. Receiving Something in the Mailbox Other Than Bills is Fun!
Do you remember the days when you would receive an actual handwritten letter in the mail? Times have changed. Communication now is primarily digital. The art of sending and receiving cards and letters has gone out of fashion. Warm birthday wishes are now made on Facebook rather than with a card. Bills and junk mail are what fill up most people's mailboxes these days.
One of my favorite things about Postcrossing is having something besides the electric bill and sale flyers in my mailbox. It's a surprise. You never know when a sweet postcard will arrive.
2. A Piece of the World Comes to your Doorstep.
The constant stream of information coming at us can be overwhelming. You can have almost any question answered within seconds. With that uninterrupted flow we have lost a lot of our personal and tangible connections.
Receiving an actual something from another part of the world is a tiny gift. You may find out the best place to visit in Krakow. Someone might share a unique recipe from Japan. Maybe you will hear about a popular book that people are reading in Germany. It is fascinating to find out brief tidbits of life from people all over the world.
3. Share with Others About What Makes Your Location Unique
Kentucky is well known for horses and horse racing. Ale-8 is the most popular soda in my area, It also happens to be produced a few towns away. Sharing what makes my area unique excellent part of Postcrossing. Find what makes your city interesting and share it with the world!
4. Let Your Creative Juices Flow
When you receive the address of a random Postcrosser, your next step is to choose the perfect card to send. Along with the address you also receive a brief bio of the recipient. The biography usually includes possible suggestions of what kind of card to send. With that being said, you are more than welcome to send any card you will like.
Some people create mini pieces of art. I have seen beautiful collages, photography, and even a hand sewn masterpieces. Send your art out into the world. The possibility of having one of my photographs displayed in a home in Japan, Russia, or Indonesia excites me!
5. The Stamps
Other countries have some pretty interesting stamps. My favorite stamp is a lovely multi-flowered stamp from Japan. You can see it in the picture below. Look at the breath taking colors. The stamps are an additional fun little surprise
Postcrossing is a great hobby. It doesn't require many materials.You receive something tangible in return for your effort. It's educational and would make a wonderful project to do together as a family.It's free to join the site. The only cost is postage and the price of a postcard if you choose to buy one.
What are some of your hobbies?
So many neat postcards! ♥ I think it is nice to get real mail.
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