How To Mail A Card: Helpful Tips + Clever Ways To Protect Your Handmade Cards!

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How do you mail a card? You’ve got your handmade card complete but what’s the best way to mail it and protect it? I’ve got tips & answers for you!
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0:00 Intro
1:32 How to mail a card
3:00 Size, Weight, Thickness
4:00 How to Mail a standard A2 card
5:31 Is your card machinable?
6:06 What's largest & smallest card you can mail
12:08 How thick can my card be?
13:40 What is non-machinable mail?
17:46 How to mail an International card
19:47 What size cards can I mail?
21:50 Can I mail a square card?
23:09 How can I protect my handmade card in the mail?
23:49 8 Ways to protect your handmade cards in the mail
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[@judyfrank2551]

Thanks, Brandy. Whoever knew that a video on mailing cards could be so interesting and informational!

[@brandyscards]

Yay!!! I’m so glad it was helpful!! Thanks for joining me ❤️

[@karengondan8498]

I have also tried inserting an embossed piece of card stock to protect the card. It adds an extra design element

[@nancyjohnson8885]

Brandy Some Paper Trimmers with the slot for a blade to slide. The Space of the Slot is 1/4" If it is, you can test your envelope by sliding it through the slot. If is goes through easily it is less than a quarter inch.

[@brandyscards]

Fantastic Tip!!!!!

[@crmuirhead]

I was about to share this same tip! During the height of the pandemic I mailed up to 10 cards per day and used my SU trimmer guide to measure the thickness. Over 500 cards, not a single one returned!

[@SueNeville-p8l]

This was great information. Ran into increased postage because I like bows and blings. I don't want anyone to pay owed postage.

[@peggyfitzmaurice4100]

I have been a stamper for 25 + years and I found this very helpful. Thank you for a great video

[@amydavis3896]

Love the beginner series is continuing!

[@0224je]

Great information. I am an experienced crafter but I still learned a lot from your video. Thanks.

[@laurapereiramalone5257]

That was awesome! I’m forever sending my husband to,the post office, he comes back shaking his head.. because my cards needed more postage, but no I have it! Thank you!

[@marycarrie5457]

So appreciate your videos I was lost until I found you. Thank you so very much.

[@dlkessler4594]

I put my cards in the mailbox for pick up and have found it helps to put a sticky note on cards I send with a NON Machinable Stamp.... for the Mail Person to "HOLD IT OUT for NON Machinable Mail". Otherwise, I have found they lump it all together and some of my mail was getting messed up. For some reason, some of my NON Machinable cards were being run thru machines....and paying extra for those stamps...It was upsetting. I found putting a note on them have helped a lot. I don't know if anyone else has had that problem, but the note idea has helped.

[@bonnieolive4018]

I love the ways you describe sending cards

[@brandyscards]

Yay!! I'm so glad. It was a lot of information but I gave it my best go. Thanks for stopping by.

[@carolynwinkel2427]

I love going inside to say hello to the ladies behind the post office counter. They are always happy to weigh to just make sure... Plus I have them sign my receipt. Filling out the survey using their name is a personable making their day!!🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@cherity6874]

I learned at the Post Office that you can write "No Machine" if you have added thickness making the card lumpy.

[@janetsmith7147]

Thank you, Brandy. I purchased a little plastic device that has a ruler on the bottom to check size. It has a slot that measures the thickness. Great tool. I found it on "Etsy"

[@mangobaby2]

I thought it was great information about how to protect your card. I would think though that if you turn your card inside out that the back of your card would have the indentations on it.. If you don’t have an extra piece of card stock on the inside, then that would show through definitely

[@marthaosborne9625]

Thank you! This was sooo helpful. I’m always wondering if I have enough postage on my cards! I loved this!

[@louisejones808]

Ingenious! Card protector

[@susancrump2304]

I love these series, very informative. Thank you for all that you do!

[@johannabarbieri-0251]

Great video Brandy!

[@cottage5038]

Good to keep for a reference in case I forget so thank you. I use a piece of card stock embossed with the Tufted Embossing Folder if I have gems. A piece embossed with Petal Burst or Hexagons embossing folder would probably work as well. Also, do note that if you use chipboard, your envelope needs to be flexible as it goes through the post office machine and cannot be rigid in which case different postage would be needed.

[@duckigrrl]

Thank you for this, Brandy. So much great info!

[@nancystrebel3339]

Thank You for sharing,

[@dianashoaf8487]

Lots of great detail and very helpful. Thanks

[@denisefazio6708]

Brandy that was a great video. Well done.

[@sandradavis2742]

Very informative! Thanks for these videos.

[@brendajaques1290]

Thank you Brandy! Great tips! I learned a lot!

[@hopetoye4871]

Very helpful information Brandy! Thank you!

[@lillyw4484]

Thank you for all the information! I will save this video to reference when I need it. Thank you, Brandy, for continuing the series; I love them all!

[@triciawall7747]

The video was awesome. Learned a lot. Thank you!

[@mkathrynblacker5960]

Thanks for the info, Brandy. I was shocked to learn how BIG the envelopes can be for a 1 ounce card. I would not have guessed that.

[@lindamckelvey8730]

I love the card protectors. Thank you for this video.

[@arnettasmith6820]

Brandy, this information has been SO helpful. Good to know these options. Thank you!

[@lillyw4484]

Thank you for all the information! This was very helpful!!

[@veleriaalexander8073]

Thanks!!!!

[@peggydickson7275]

I watched the replay last night. You gave such great information. I knew about the extra postage for the A2 card over 1 oz., but I didn't know about the 88 cent stamp option for envelopes that had to be hand processed. Thanks so much. Looking forward to the other videos you will be sharing.

[@KimmiePurney]

Thank you so much! I never would have considered the importance of protecting my cards that have been embellished. I love your videos; so incredibly helpful!

[@anaraposo522]

Very helpful, thank you for sharing Brandy.

[@luanrochefort8910]

I watched the replay and I have to say this video was very helpful on sending and how to protect your cards. Thanks for sharing!♥️

[@cardsbytlc]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I absolutely found this so helpful. Another amazing video as always. Thank you Amanda as well

[@maggiemay4573]

VERY help! Thank you!

[@lorettaschepp1906]

Great video. Thank you Brandy this is most helpful.

[@karlasaroch8125]

Watched the replay.... Wonderful information that I will definitely use! Love these videos! Thank you

[@awafful8037]

Yes!!! Another “Beginners Series”!!!!! LOVE IT! Thank you!

[@anneberens5991]

Thank you for clearing up the difference between the butterfly non-machinable stamp vs. the two ounce stamp! And great ideas for protecting the cards!

[@ritas8989]

Thank you Brandy for such a helpful and informative video. All your ideas on mailing cards are so good to know. I really like the idea of folding the card backwards to protect the gemmed front. How cool is that!?

[@patriciawilkinson7744]

Very helpful

[@allexgirl]

Thanks again Brandy! You are so Awesome!

[@SuperRach62]

Thanks so much this really helped.

[@franceslove5461]

Thanks for sharing this information. It answered many questions I've had for years of cardmaking. 🥰

[@barbarawren4731]

Very interesting and informative. Thanks so much for all the information you shared on the mailing issue…a welcome video to see and to refer back to.

[@susannepyle58]

Great information ! Thank you so much.

[@lindavanderspool3803]

Awesome job with this video.

[@deb3621]

Yay I am finally able to join in live tonight! Looking forward to this. 😊

[@brandyscards]

Thanks for joining me and for your kind notes. Big Hugs!!

[@teriames150]

So helpful!!! Thanks for your investigating and sharing your knowledge.

[@Cindy.Kitner]

Very informative! Thank you!

[@user-wo2nc6oj9w]

that helps alot

[@lynnettescolpino6723]

This was so informative, thank you so much.

[@darlenestahlman632]

Thank you thank you thank you so much. This has helped me so much!

[@edithshaw2473]

Thanks for all the info here. I often have difficulty deciding if cards need extra postage. I take them to the post office but it would be so much easier to send from home.

[@kimwankel1500]

Very helpful. I didn't know that soe of the cards wouldn't go through the machine. I wonder how many cards cost my recipient's postage. Yikes. how embarrassing.

[@loletagrastley404]

Hello Brandy Good to see you. Always Love Loleta💕💕💕

[@brandyscards]

Love you Loleta!! Sent your In Color Grid paper today 🤗

[@gwenball5185]

Thanks for sharing this info. I have been stamping for about 2 year now, and it was very helpful. I didn't know what the different sizes and prices were.

[@joybrooks5987]

This is a great video for beginners. I have a postal scale to make sure I don't go over one once. Most of my cards have a lot of dimension so I had a stamp made that says "Non-machinable, Please Hand Stamp". I have heard from others that even if you use the "butterfly" stamp they sometimes still get put through the postal machine. I spend a lot of time on my cards and I want them to arrive in the same condition I sent them. I really like the idea of turning your cards inside out. .

[@caroldesautels6481]

Enjoyed your video i use small plastic bags to protect my cards esp those with extra layers makes them easier to pull out of envelope

[@kathykujawski7279]

Thank you Brandy. Mailing cards with jewels has been a question.

[@lisak2575]

Very helpful. I usually just use 2 stamps when my card is too thick. I could save a bit of money with the non-machinable stamp, but that is just another stamp I have to purchase and keep track of. I guess I am a bit lazy in that regard. I often use a larger envelope and place a piece of thin paper to protect the card and keep the envelope flat. I have received a card turned inside out, but then it wouldn't display well. Not sure how to make it stand up after it has been through the machines the wrong way. But it did save the sender money. Thanks for the tips! Thank you Amanda for researching. I have a template from the USPS that I use to make sure my card is thin enough to mail. I slide my card through the slot and if it will not slide on it's own, it needs more postage. So helpful!

[@lindadangar1405]

Hi Brandy, do you have a tour of your craft room? It looks awesome from what I can see!

[@carolynvolk8962]

Brandy, Thank You, My Sister In-Law can't mail a Notecard, so she put it in a bigger envp. I don't buy Note Cards This is so helpful, like folding card back, but do add all the others too, Love your Videro Thanks

[@judyfrench7004]

I really appreciate finding out about the different mailing options Brandy. I never knew you could buy stamps on line. I live in Canada so I don't know if the size is the same for the smallest and largest envelope or if this is universal? I'll surely ask for sure. I never knew I could buy stamps on line or that there is stamps that are forever stamps. I know I will refer to your video often. Thanks for doing this. 💕

[@barbarahatfield8027]

Hi this was amassing . I learned many think . Thanks for sharing this . I live in Canada and it a 1$ 😊

[@Bttrflyfan23]

I can hardly wait!!! My last homemade card didnt make it to the destination.

[@Calligirl45]

Oh no. Yes I've been waiting on this one as well.

[@wendywoodhouse8533]

Great video Brandy. I struggle with lining g up dies to cut out stamped images any tips. Xxxx

[@cathyveverka8094]

TFS all the great hints and tips!! Enjoyed video & subscribed!! How did you know you needed 30 cents more & needed to use the .88 butterfly stamp?

[@vmain3075]

Love it! One thing, is the smallest 3 1/2” x 5” ok to mail for the first class or TOO small? Thank you Brandy ❤️😁

[@crmuirhead]

SU's note cards are 3.5x5 and can be mailed 1st class mail with a normal stamp.

[@Hash4ever]

I do not know is anyone mentioned it, but I purchased a stamp from Amazon that says, "Non-Machinable" in red ink that I stamp on the front of my envelopes when they are over 1/4 inch thick. I also use the extra ounce stamps.

[@TheLakingc]

Thank you, that wa very helpful. What if it is really thick with stick-on tiny roses? I can make box envelopes, but not sure about mailing. Will card stock box envelopes live through being mailed?

[@shariewilson9858]

Thanks for this very informative video.. regarding the card from vista print that Megan created to protect her card.. can you tell me the name of the card .. I checked Vista Print but am not sure what its called…It kind of looks like some type of postcard.. Thanks again

[@delinaquilter1418]

@brandycards Price of forever 1 oz stamps are Going up to 73 cents in July 2024!

[@stampinwithpatricia]

Nicely done!! Thanks for sharing all this! PatriciaD

[@nancydunn7092]

Do I have to personally take the hand stamped cards (with proper postage) to the post office or can we just toss in normal mail box?

[@denisefazio6708]

Hi Brandy. Little confused on the 3 1/2 x 5 . I think I'm thinking like VMain

[@brandyscards]

Sure, the 3-1/2" x 5" is the smallest sized cards/postcard you can send through the USPS Mail. Hope that helps! Brandy

[@mistibartlett9888]

Maybe you addressed this in other comments, do the international forever stamps work when mailing to say a military base in Italy?

[@ggmazin-Graciella]

Per Google: How much does it cost to send a letter to APO/FPO/DPO addresses? When sending a letter to military addresses, you are only required to provide domestic postage. The current cost to send a domestic First Class Mail.

[@denisefazio6708]

One more question: On the larger envelope, it's a forever stamp, plus .20 more and then the additional butterfly stamp?

[@brandyscards]

Hi Denise, Thanks for stopping by!! I'm so glad you found it helpful. Sure, the Forever Stamp is $.58 and the Butterfly Stamp is $.88 so it's the additional $.30 needed for a Non-Machinable. If your card is over 1oz it's an additional $.20. Keeping in mind this could change as prices change. Lol!! Hope that helps! Hugs, Brandy

[@annmarielightner5100]

Stamps are going up in July. Buy your stamps now

[@kathyweber3730]

In July it’s going up to 60 cents.

[@bethgray4151]

Thanks for this information. I already knew most of it, but I thought that an extra ounce stamp was the same value as the difference between the first class stamp and the non-machinable stamp. I mailed a square card to my grandson, and I put one first class stamp and two extra ounce stamps (one for being 1.1 ounces, and one for being square). It probably needed an extra 10 cents. I just texted my daughter to check if she had to pay extra postage.

[@bethgray4151]

She said she wasn't charged extra for it.

[@bonnieolive4018]

over your ways to send our mail.

[@ardithlouwerens3991]

If your card with envelope is flat enough to slide through the cutting slot on your paper cutter, your safe for a machinable card.

[@VBoddicker]

Only comment: if you use the cardboard, the envelope needs to be flexible. It can't be rigid. Great ideas. Oh, and postage is going to $.60 in July.

[@susanrib1202]

I make 5 by 7.5 cards, never A2...

[@carolynwinkel2427]

Ok I do not know how to get you on email

[@lydiadamico7440]

Very informative, thanks for all the info, who knew there was so much to know…..📬

[@brandyscards]

Thanks for stopping by. Sending love and hugs your way 🤗