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Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Wait A Minute Mister Postman; Postcard Party 55

Tuesday's Postcard Fun Fact:

The postal system was founded on the principle that all people, no matter where, deserve to have an affordable system to communicate.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/186872801

https://www.etsy.com/listing/182624318

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And now for our featured Pic from Gossamer Tea Room

http://gossamertearoom.blogspot.com/

Check out her awesome Digitals at VelvetRevived

Look for her wonderful Halloween Downloads!

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Now it is your turn to share your favorites: I would love to have you join my Postcard Lover's Linkup Party! Want to show off your prize postcards? Then Link up below...

There are a few guidelines before you link up (but not many.) Please help promote since that will make this so much more fun!

Guidelines:
Most important: Must be Family Friendly

1. Not mandatory but I would love it: Follow my blog via GFC, Bloglovin, or Network. If you are new please leave a comment so I can follow you back.

2. Not Mandatory but it helps promote: Grab the button and post it on your blog. Either on your blog or a specific post

5. Limit 3 Post per person per party

6. Have fun and enjoy the Party

STOP BY NEXT WEEK AND SEE WHICH GREAT PIECE OF EPHEMERA I CHOSE FROM THE LINKY COLLECTION TO BE THE FEATURED CARD OF THE WEEK. MAYBE IT WILL BE YOUR'S
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Butterfly In The Attic

Artist, photographer, collector, storyteller, and lifelong treasure hunter. I love creating something new, discovering something old, and following creative ideas wherever they lead.

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Wait A Minute Mister Postman; Postcard Party 54

Tuesday's Postcard Fun Fact:

Did you know that Benjamin Franklin was our first postmaster? He accepted the position in 1775 which paid $1,000 a year. Often we think that due to inflation that this sum of money would be significant, but if he was paid this rate in today's market he would be earning about $30,000. Hopefully he kept his day job too :)

I feel like showing off some of my beautiful girls today:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/193302651/

https://www.etsy.com/listing/193303777

And now for our featured Pic from Gossamer Tea Room

Check out her awesome Digitals at VelvetRevived

A Perfect Autumn Download!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/204863529

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Now it is your turn to share your favorites: I would love to have you join my Postcard Lover's Linkup Party! Want to show off your prize postcards? Then Link up below...

5. Limit 3 Post per person per party

Butterfly In The Attic

Artist, photographer, collector, storyteller, and lifelong treasure hunter. I love creating something new, discovering something old, and following creative ideas wherever they lead.

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Wait A Minute Mister Postman Postcard Party 53

Tuesday's Postcard Fun Fact:

Lithographs are made from actual photographs utilizing a process called Color Separation. This technique was developed in Germany, which is why so many of our American scenes say printed in Germany on the back. Color Separation literally separates the colors in the photograph enabling the printer to print the images using colored dots. (of course it is more technical than I can intelligently explain but this sums it up in a nutshell)

https://www.etsy.com/listing/201057982/antique-postcard-of-beautiful-california

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My pick this week is not only lovely but I think the images are really interesting:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/171047726/vintage-french-christmas-postcard?

My pick this week is from artdeco

artdeco is a great place to shop for your Digital supply needs. Think of the great cards you can make from this lovely digital.

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Now it is your turn to share your favorites: I would love to have you join my Postcard Lover's Linkup Party! Want to show off your prize postcards? Then Link up below...

5. Limit 3 Post per person per party

Butterfly In The Attic

Artist, photographer, collector, storyteller, and lifelong treasure hunter. I love creating something new, discovering something old, and following creative ideas wherever they lead.

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Wait A Minute Mister Postman Postcard Party 52

Tuesday's Postcard Fun Fact:

In the 1870s congress approved government production of postcards, these cards were the only ones that could don the label Postal Card. While private mailing cards will still allowed through the postal system they would cost double the government Postal Cards (2 cents instead of 1 cent.)

I have a private mailing card in my collection but alas I haven't a good example of a Postal Card, so this one if from shop, ElephantEyeEphemera

https://www.etsy.com/listing/153843445

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My pick this week is just so pretty:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/104548528/antique-1910-hand-colored-floral?

My pick this week is from thevintagedilettante

If you collect ephemera Grammy D's shop is a great place to stop by. She also has a wonderful collection of jewelry, glassware and much more. Great for your hard to buy for family and friends.

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Now it is your turn to share your favorites: I would love to have you join my Postcard Lover's Linkup Party! Want to show off your prize postcards? Then Link up below...

5. Limit 3 Post per person per party

Butterfly In The Attic

Artist, photographer, collector, storyteller, and lifelong treasure hunter. I love creating something new, discovering something old, and following creative ideas wherever they lead.

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Wait A Minute Mister Postman Postcard Party 51

Tuesday's Postcard Fun Fact:

Postcards were first introduced around 1860 in Germany, Australia and the US. The idea of writing a message on an unsealed card was met with strong resistance because anyone, including servants, could read the private notes but it was cheaper than using an envelope so it still took off. I guess even then Money Talks :)

https://www.etsy.com/listing/190046489/antique-postcard-naval-parade?

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Butterfly In The Attic

Artist, photographer, collector, storyteller, and lifelong treasure hunter. I love creating something new, discovering something old, and following creative ideas wherever they lead.

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Wait A Minute Mister Postman Postcard Party 50

Tuesday's Postcard Fun Fact:

In 1940 people who collected postcards were given the name, Deltiologist (Del - ti - ol - o - gist.) Which is much better than calling me the crazy postcard lady LOL

Happy First Day of Fall

https://www.etsy.com/listing/200271901

https://www.etsy.com/listing/80385960

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I really can't believe it is the first day of fall already. My pick is just perfect for this Autumnal Equinox:

My pick this week is from VintagePaperTrail

https://www.etsy.com/listing/168334957

If you collect ephemera or Labels or need images for your digital art, Jim's shop is a perfect place to shop. Make sure you stop by his shop at VintagePaperTrail, He has a lot to pick from.

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Now it is your turn to share your favorites: I would love to have you join my Postcard Lover's Linkup Party! Want to show off your prize postcards? Then Link up below...

5. Limit 3 Post per person per party

Butterfly In The Attic

Artist, photographer, collector, storyteller, and lifelong treasure hunter. I love creating something new, discovering something old, and following creative ideas wherever they lead.

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Wait A Minute Mister Postman Postcard Party 49

Tuesday's Postcard Fun Fact:

Because postcards where an inexpensive method of sending a holiday greeting, Halloween Postcards reached a peak during the early 1900's. Although these cards were popular, they are rare and difficult to find making them highly collectible and valuable. Depending on the condition Antique and Vintage Halloween Postcards can fetch between $20 up to $600 a card. To identify early Edwardian period card look at the spelling of Halloween; during this period it was spelled "Hallow'een."

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I am in the mood for some Halloween Tradition so it was a bit easier to pick my favorite this week. But we certainly have a fine collection of cards displayed last week. I can't wait to see what this week brings.

My pick this week is from KrisGoesPicken

https://www.etsy.com/listing/202572029/rare-antique-embossed-halloween-postcard?ref=shop_home_active_19

Make sure you stop by Kristin's shop at KrisGoesPicken, she has many other grand, rare holiday cards including more Hallow'een!

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Now it is your turn to share your favorites: I would love to have you join my Postcard Lover's Linkup Party! Want to show off your prize postcards? Then Link up below...

5. Limit 3 Post per person per party

Butterfly In The Attic

Artist, photographer, collector, storyteller, and lifelong treasure hunter. I love creating something new, discovering something old, and following creative ideas wherever they lead.

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Wait A Minute Mister Postman Postcard Party 48

Tuesday's Postcard Fun Fact:

Real Photograph Postcards are one-of-a-kind because they are not a replicated print of an image or photograph but they "are" the photograph. This makes the cards more rare and increases the value of the card over a mass produced printed card. Depending on the subject these cards can be considered quite valuable. Subjects depicting historic moments, train stations, depots, etc are more desirable; while more commonly photographed places (castles) or cities such as Chicago or New York are less valued.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/190046489/

https://www.etsy.com/listing/69813525

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Once again it was such a challenge to pick my featured image this morning. I thank everyone who participated. I thought this great digital image of an Antique Real Photograph Postcard was very fitting for todays fun fact. What an awesome digital from BearStreet

https://www.etsy.com/listing/200972561

And Check out her awesome shop filled with cool digitals BearStreet

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Now it is your turn to share your favorites: I would love to have you join my Postcard Lover's Linkup Party! Want to show off your prize postcards? Then Link up below...

5. Limit 3 Post per person per party

Butterfly In The Attic

Artist, photographer, collector, storyteller, and lifelong treasure hunter. I love creating something new, discovering something old, and following creative ideas wherever they lead.

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Wait A Minute Mister Postman Postcard Party 47

Tuesday's Postcard Fun Fact:

White Border postcards surfaced around World War I, not because it looked nice to frame the picture but because it saved on ink. Also, because of the war, printing shifted from Germany to the United States. This time period, 1915 - 1944, was about saving on precious resources and not so much about the quality of the postcard.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/193836167/be-mine-clover-flowers-language-of?ref=shop_home_active_18&ga_search_query=flower

https://www.etsy.com/listing/200271901/vintage-postcard-watercolor-by-e-a?ref=shop_home_active_2

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It was such a challenge to pick my featured image this morning. There were so many wonderful items to choose from. But I simply love VanillaClouds mix of photography and Fashion

https://www.etsy.com/listing/121928460

And Check out her awesome Blog at http://vanillaclouds.com/

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Now it is your turn to share your favorites: I would love to have you join my Postcard Lover's Linkup Party! Want to show off your prize postcards? Then Link up below...

5. Limit 3 Post per person per party

Butterfly In The Attic

Artist, photographer, collector, storyteller, and lifelong treasure hunter. I love creating something new, discovering something old, and following creative ideas wherever they lead.

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Wait A Minute Mister Postman Postcard Party 46

Tuesday's Postcard Fun Fact:

Hold To The Light cards are one of the rarest novelty cards. These amazing creations started to surface in the late 1800s to very early 1900s. There are several types of Hold To The Light cards, one of the main techniques were to die cut portions of the top layer and sandwich a transparent tissue paper or film between this layer and the back so when the card is held to a strong light it appears to light up and adds color. But they could be as complicated as hidden pictures or colors that were only visible when held to the light. Since these cards are rare they are, of course, priced accordingly and can fetch $35 and up depending on condition and details.

I have no hold to the light cards in my collection :'( so I will show a couple from my fellow Etsians

https://www.etsy.com/listing/199918084

https://www.etsy.com/listing/199915874

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And now for our featured Pic from RETROisIN

https://www.etsy.com/listing/198335795

Check out her awesome shop at RETROisIN

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Now it is your turn to share your favorites: I would love to have you join my Postcard Lover's Linkup Party! Want to show off your prize postcards? Then Link up below...

5. Limit 3 Post per person per party

Butterfly In The Attic

Artist, photographer, collector, storyteller, and lifelong treasure hunter. I love creating something new, discovering something old, and following creative ideas wherever they lead.

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Wait A Minute Mister Postman Postcard Party 45

Tuesday's Postcard Fun Fact:

In 1870 France and Germany were at war and when soldiers were wounded the Red Cross gave them unstamped postcard to let there families know they were alright. But after the war, the popularity of picture postcards dwindled because Germany was considered the inventor and the French did not want to follow the lead of anything Prussian.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/152609556

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And now for our featured Pic from LizKnijnenburg

Check out her awesome Summer Sale at LizKnijnenburg

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Now it is your turn to share your favorites: I would love to have you join my Postcard Lover's Linkup Party! Want to show off your prize postcards? Then Link up below...

3. Post from your Blog, Shop, Website, basically anywhere that you can link from.

4. Post your favorite Vintage Postcard, Handmade Postcard, Art made from old Postcards, Digital Art from Ephemera, Ephemera, Antique ads, Artist Cards, Cards, Vintage Magazine Ads... You get the picture ;)

5. Limit 3 Post per person per party

6. Have fun and enjoy the Party

STOP BY NEXT WEEK AND SEE WHICH GREAT PIECE OF EPHEMERA I CHOSE FROM THE LINKY COLLECTION TO BE THE FEATURED CARD OF THE WEEK. MAYBE IT WILL BE YOUR'S
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Butterfly In The Attic

Artist, photographer, collector, storyteller, and lifelong treasure hunter. I love creating something new, discovering something old, and following creative ideas wherever they lead.

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Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Tuesday's Postcard Fun Fact:

Check out her awesome Digitals at VelvetRevived

Look for her wonderful Halloween Downloads!

5. Limit 3 Post per person per party

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Tuesday's Postcard Fun Fact:

Check out her awesome Digitals at VelvetRevived

5. Limit 3 Post per person per party

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Tuesday's Postcard Fun Fact:

My pick this week is not only lovely but I think the images are really interesting:

5. Limit 3 Post per person per party

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Tuesday's Postcard Fun Fact:

My pick this week is just so pretty:

5. Limit 3 Post per person per party

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Tuesday's Postcard Fun Fact:

5. Limit 3 Post per person per party

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Tuesday's Postcard Fun Fact:

I really can't believe it is the first day of fall already. My pick is just perfect for this Autumnal Equinox:

5. Limit 3 Post per person per party

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Tuesday's Postcard Fun Fact:

I am in the mood for some Halloween Tradition so it was a bit easier to pick my favorite this week. But we certainly have a fine collection of cards displayed last week. I can't wait to see what this week brings.

5. Limit 3 Post per person per party

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Tuesday's Postcard Fun Fact:

Once again it was such a challenge to pick my featured image this morning. I thank everyone who participated. I thought this great digital image of an Antique Real Photograph Postcard was very fitting for todays fun fact. What an awesome digital from BearStreet

5. Limit 3 Post per person per party

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Tuesday's Postcard Fun Fact:

It was such a challenge to pick my featured image this morning. There were so many wonderful items to choose from. But I simply love VanillaClouds mix of photography and Fashion

5. Limit 3 Post per person per party

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Tuesday's Postcard Fun Fact:

And now for our featured Pic from RETROisIN

5. Limit 3 Post per person per party

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Tuesday's Postcard Fun Fact:

Check out her awesome Summer Sale at LizKnijnenburg

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