
In this blog I wish to share postcards from my collection with others, as there are many different catagories of postcards. I also will share what I am currently selling on Ebay. I like selling, buying and trading postcards. The Plus in the title is for the handcraft items I make and collect. Also for all the ephemera I collect.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Stamp Something Challenge

Friday, May 30, 2008
Girls with Flags and Uncle Sam Postcard RPPC
I think this is a very old photo postcard. No information is given about the group of children mostly girls and where they are waving their flags. It might be in front of a school house. They look like they are wearing uniforms, 3 different kinds and are posing in groups with the same uniform. Maybe it indicates the grade they are in, an organization they belong to. At the right hand side is a boy who is dressed like Uncle Sam.
This cute child is posing in not so comfortable chair.Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Rubber Stamped Postcards
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Souvenirs of the Sea - Panorama Postcard Leesburg, Florida
I love this postcard showing an old souvenir store so typical of beach towns....shells, novelties of the seashore, some food items. This postcard is not the standard size, but measures 9 inches by 3 1/2 inches. The older cars add interest to the scene.
Message is written on the back in pencil....."This is really only half the bldg. Now there is a bldg added at the extreme right of picture as long as the one shown Be sure to stop. Reasonable too!!"Friday, May 23, 2008
Coca Cola No Drip Dry Protector
Heres something for the Coca Cola Collectors. These sleeves were put over Coke bottles to keep condensation from collecting. These sleeves were in dispensers that were placed next to Coca Cola Machines. Copyrighted in the 1920's and 1930's they are fun to collect. Some are rarer than others, like this one above has a red meat patty which is unusual.Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Vintage Carved Metal Buttons on Card
Swap Trading Playing Cards
Monday, May 19, 2008
Free Givaway DRAWING
http://www.hiddenrichessecretplaces.blogspot.com/
She is part of a group that is participating with more drawings. Glad Tidings Primitives & Folkart. Their link is given below. A chance to win more goodies.
http://www.gladtidingsprimitivesandfolkart.blogspot.com/
Saturday, May 17, 2008
More Vintage Postcards
This charming girl is viewed through a broken Tambourine and ready to garden.
Older cars, older swimming suits, parked at the Desert Inn, Miami Beach Florida.
These postcards are on Ebay along with others.
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZpapel1
Friday, May 16, 2008
A Postcard on Ebay
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
My Bulletin Board Show Me - Wednesdays
This weeks theme for Show Me Wednesdays is Bulletin Boards. To find out more and to see other bulletin boards go to http://hazelruthes.blogspot.com/ She has a great blog to read! Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Postcard from Butte & Class Reunion
This novelty postcard has an added photo, and envelope with message written from Butte Montana and mailed to British Columbia in 1907
Mini letter reads...."Dear Nellie, If you come to see 'Girlie' let me know when you are coming so I can meet you. Jake is working at Cable (?) Montana and is ten miles from any saloon.....Chrissie"
Front of Postcard from Butte
This postcard is from 2006....The sender says Have a laugh! Not sure why. Who are these men in the photo. I would guess a picture of classmates? Brothers? Fraternity? Soldiers?
Mailed to a lady though who is living at the Y.M.C.A.Monday, May 12, 2008
Springtime at Home
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Friday, May 9, 2008
Vintage Cars and Vintage Furniture - Postcards
Jade Restaurant located on Route 66 in Kingman Arizona. Its not only on a famous highway but has a wonderful group of older cars parked in front. This postcard has never been mailed and is in good condition.
Allerton Hotel, Chicago Ill. After the Theatre Rendezvous for Midnight Chats. Thursday, May 8, 2008
Felted Wool Postcard, & Waiting for a Letter PC
I took a piece of wool felt (blend) washed it again to give it a more felted look. Then I made this Valentine postcard.
This postcard is ready to be filled in with your name and address and mailed to someone you want to hear from. I like the picture of the woman looking out the window. It looks like the flowers might be Dogwood.Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Handmade Postcard and ATC's


Making Fabric Postcards has been increasingly popular with Mixed Media Artists, Quilters, and others. I had bought several books about making Fabric Postcards and decided to just get out the sewing machine and have my hand at it. I started with a basic piece of felted wool, stitched on lace, word phrases (I printed them on my computer) and tag. Added a handmade yo yo I made. Added a piece of muslin on the back and a strip with words Post Card, and Place Stamp Here. You can mail these direct but with the button I would probably put it in an envelope. Below are Artist Trading Cards (ATC) small versions of ones art work which are traded with other artists. They are usually 2 1/2 in by 3 1/2 in. This was new for me and I have lots to learn. Monday, May 5, 2008
Old Fashion Kitchen 1911 Postcard
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Rummage Sale Find
Well I went to several yard sales today and two rummage sales but didn't find any postcards....but I found this framed 1934 counted cross stitch piece. I think it was actually framed in the late 1950's or early 1960's. It has a sealed brown paper backing so I don't want to open up and check the linen. Hopefully its authentic. I wonder if its from a nursery rhyme. It measures about 8 inches by 10 inches. I also found some doilies which I love using in craft projects.Friday, May 2, 2008
Lady with Quilt Postcard


I just found this postcard while browsing around in an antique mall yesterday. I think a quilter might enjoy having this postcard. Tucks postcards are plentiful but still collectible. I have decided to list this postcard on Ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=220230929450&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=012
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Extraterrestrial Highway, Rachel Nevada - From my archives

I think this postcard is computer generated. It shows you can make your own postscards. There are many postcards with the message Greetings From......but I particularly like this one. I picked it up in Rachel Nevada which is near Area 51 where of course the aliens are!! If you ever listened to Art Bell on the radio you will know about Rachel. The highway is in the middle of nowhere but has beautiful scenery and the town is a lot of fun. I bought a lot of souvenirs at the Little Alien Inn. But I didn't see any aliens. Search This Blog
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