Can I make my own postcards to mail?

Can I make my own postcards to mail?

Making your own postcard can be as simple or complex as you choose to make it. You can start with plain, store-bought cardstock and print a lovely picture on the front and leave things at that. Nothing is worse than having your homemade postcard shredded in a postal machine.

What needs to be on a postcard?

Learn how to address a postcard with these easy steps below:

• Use the back of the postcard to address the recipient.
• Write the recipient’s address on the right hand side of the postcard.
• Address the person you’re sending your card to on the left hand side of the postcard.
• Write the date.
• Write your handwritten message.

How do I make a postcard for mailing?

Postcard design: How to do it well

1. Keep it simple.
2. Craft a great headline.
3. Use high-quality imagery.
4. Personalize with data.
5. Promote a compelling offer.
6. Have a single, clear call to action.
7. Track and attribute the results.

Can any paper be a postcard?

You may think that your mailpiece is a “postcard,” because it is a single sheet of paper. But to qualify for mailing at the First-Class Mail postcard price, it must be: Rectangular. At least 3-1/2 inches high x 5 inches long x 0.007 inch thick.

Can I mail a 4×6 photo as a postcard?

There is nothing against sending your own 4×6 prints through the mail as a postcard.. as long as you use a stamp. They won’t be as sturdy as if you used backing but they arrive just fine.

Is cardstock thick enough for a postcard?

Cardstock weight for postcards depends on your preference. You can go with a 12pt cardstock or the thicker 24 pt cardstock if you want something a little thicker. The heavier the weight, the more durable your postcard will be.

Does a postcard need a line?

In most cases, postcards will have lines designated for an address, but in some cases, a postcard can be completely blank. Making it a habit to write down the address before writing your message is a good way to ensure you don’t take over the postcard with your message, leaving no room for an address.

What is postcard designing?

The ultimate goal of your postcard design is to highlight your message to motivate your audience to take the next step in the purchasing process. Your design should lend a natural flow from the attention-getting headline, through features and benefits, and finally to an offer and clearly defined call to action.

How much space do you need for a postcard address?

The address can be placed anywhere within a specific space on the postcard. This area is 1/2” from the left and right edge of the card, 3/4” from the bottom and is 2-1/8” tall. If a return address is included, it should be located 1/4” from the top left side of the postcard.

Can 110 lb cardstock be used for postcards?

As you can see, standard postcard weight leaves some room for error. Cover paper (60 lbs to 120 lbs), index paper (90 lbs, 110 lbs, and 140 lbs), or tag paper (100 lbs to 200 lbs) are usually the best choices in terms of postcard thickness and postcard weight.