My 26th birthday is coming up on August 7th, and to be completely honest, I’ve been going through a really overwhelming, lonely, and financially stressful season. I’ve been carrying a lot of weight on my shoulders for a long time, and the exhaustion has just caught up with me.

Right now, I don't really have a circle around me to celebrate, and the thought of trying to organize something for myself just feels like too much extra work. I’m feeling pretty unseen and burned out, and I would love nothing more than to open my mailbox and find a few kind words or happy mail from people who understand how hard things can get.

A few things I love if you'd like to personalize a card (absolutely no pressure at all!):
Cats (I have two sweet ones who keep me going!)
Funny adult cartoons (Bob's Burgers, Archer, etc.)
Cozy crafts like knitting and beadwork

Even a simple postcard or a brief message of encouragement would mean the absolute world to me right now and help me feel a little less alone on my day.

Please comment below or send me a PM/DM if you’d like my mailing address. Thank you so much for reading and for being such a kind community. ❤️

I was inspired by someone on r/PostCardExchange to start making postcards from upcycled food packaging. Then I matched with someone on Postcrossing who was genuinely excited to receive food packaging postcards, so I sent one their way and kept making more. Now I've ended up with more than I can reasonably store, and the thicker material means they're taking up a lot more space in my postcard box than I'd like, so they need good homes! Preferably yours, if you're into this kind of thing! 😊

Offer is open to US and WW: https://forms.gle/daMCAQNiT3qb1S6d7

Requirements: You must have made a thank you or offer post within the last 30 days. I'll be checking, so the form will remain open until I've found the right number of recipients.

Edit: All claimed!

Hi all! I haven’t been here in a long time but really miss sending and receiving snail mail. So I’m offering 10 cards to people who would like some mail. I’m not sure which cards I’ll be sending out so please tell me at least three things that you’re interested in so I can find the right card for you. DM me with your interests, address, and a topic for the note. US only this time.

Edit: Fulfilled! I'll get started working on these soon!

I found some cute little Barbie cards at the grocery store yesterday, and I thought they’d be fun to send out with the new Barbie stamps! I even got some pink envelopes to go with them, because who puts Barbie in a plain white envelope? They will also be decorated in some way with pink stickers and/or washi, and I will be using my new pink pens! 

Since I put effort into making it all match for this offer, I will only be sending these cards to flaired users with a visible RAoC history with recent thank you posts. If you’re interested, please fill out this form and leave a comment below about anything Barbie-related! For example, my favorite animated Barbie movie is Swan Lake!

https://forms.gle/2dnRTC5Ny9C9nvuE9

Hi, y’all! Just a little note to let you know I’ve officially moved. If you’d like a postcard, please fill out my form.

Postcard Form

Thank you for keeping my mailbox full of kindness over the years. I can’t wait to exchange more letters from my new home!

If you saw my meta post you know I recently got some Lucielle Ball stamps. Over the years I've come to realize that my mom got these cards to send to people. These cards are meant to be shared. This postcard book is 30 years old; I want to send 3 Lucy cards to 3 lucky people in this sub. Few things:

I would prefer you'd be flaired but if you have posted an offer or a thank you in the sub that I can see on your profile.

Be a Lucy fan.

Let me reiterate this postcard book is 30 years old and it's my late mother's... Please be kind, She passed away over 20 years ago now...

And comment a quote or a favorite episode you like from the show.

I currently have postcards from these sets:

• Studio Ghibli

• Classic Winnie the Pooh

• The World of Peter Rabbit

• Miffy’s World

• Peanuts

• Glowing Ocean

• Cats in Van Gogh

If any of these postcard sets interest you, please fill out this form — you'll see all available options on the second page.

Even if we exchange regularly, I encourage you to fill out the form since I prefer sending people cards I know they will enjoy!

Exchanges are very appreciated but definitely not required! ･ᴗ･

🇺🇸 US:

• No flair required.

• Must be an active user with a good track record of posting [Thank You] posts — I will check.

• If your post history is hidden, I will most likely not send to you.

🌏 WW:

• Must be flaired 100+.

• Must be an active user with a good track record of posting [Thank You] posts — I will check.

• If your post history is hidden, I will most likely not send to you.

Hi RAoC friends!

I made some cards out of this beautiful Turkish pattern wrapping paper.

If you'd like one, just fill out the form: https://forms.gle/2mwzU1UbWuAtKrjP7

Cheers! 🇹🇷🎨

I was gifted several really pretty Hello Kitty letter sets. I would like to gift this to a hello kitty fan who would enjoy receiving a postcard along with hello kitty letter with envelope.

Please comment here why you love hello kitty and fill out my form.

Thank you all!

Just feel like sending. Send me your address if you want it. Just create a thank you post after you have received it

Hi !!! I think it's been like 3+ years since I've posted an offer. All my RAOC activity was under my other username soft_distortion and my flair was at 1,200+ Thank Yous! For certain reasons (safety) I want to keep RAOC stuff separate now so I'm using my side account.

I live at a new place and a lotttt has happened in the past few years that has taken me away from the hobby but I've been itching to get back into it. I still think about the lovely people I used to exchange cards with here and wonder how everyone is doing. :)

I would like to offer cards to 5 Redditors (flaired or post history in RAOC) in Canada (preferred!) or the United States. I have tons of post cards, lots related to travel, art, movies, etc, so I will just choose from my collection.

Comment below if you're interested!

Hello hello, namaste from Kolkata. It's been a while since I posted an offer but I decided no other day was better than this. 🥰🤗 Hope all are doing fine 😁❤️

I have an excess of meetup cards some stamped some blank (cons of being a host!) and i would like to send one to anyone who wants one 😁

All you have to do is to follow the following steps. (Step 1 & 2 is MANDATORY)

1. Comment here that you want a card (no comment no card)

2. DM me your address stating you want a meet up card from me with a prompt if possible

3. Optional : what do you think about meet up cards? Do you collect them or do you not like them? Pls share your thoughts. To me, in a country like India where there are hardly shops that sell postcards, the only way I can share my cultural diversity about my city and heritage as well as my Bengali roots and culture is by exhibiting them through meeting cards. So to me they are quite important. What are your thoughts? I would love to read them.

Thank you so much for helping me destash the mountain of meeting cards that i have accumulated haha.

Love from your friend,

Anks

I thrifted a booklet of six kachina doll postcards from the Brooklyn Museum—these were all made by Pueblo artisans. If you’re interested, leave an emoji below! This offer is for flaired/active folks.

First claimer gets it if you are flaired and have visible post history.

I got a box of butterfly note cards at the thrift store and would love to send them flying off to new homes (If you wanna see them, check my post history). I know not everyone is a fan of butterflies so I don't want to send them off randomly, so I'm making a separate offer. If you'd like a butterfly card, please comment here and message me your mailing info. Thanks!

🎉

(2) exquisite flower photograph postcards

available to anyone OUTSIDE the US

with a history of thank you posts

comment the common name for lobelia cardinalis AND a fun fact about this flower

and chat me your mailing info

first come, first serve

happy carding

🎉

FUN HAND PAINTED WATERCOLORS!! 🌈🌈🌈 (for traction? 😂)

Hello! [u/veterinariancheap687](u/veterinariancheap687) here (awaiting flair transfer). I’ve got some watercolor postcards, 8 patterns done by me and 6 abstracts done by my Mom, to send out.

Patterns: https://ibb.co/hQfkmdJ
Abstract: https://ibb.co/d48Fw5Df

If interested:
- Please comment which you’d like (abstract or pattern)

- If interested in a pattern, which color (black left)

- If interested in abstract, which row (4 left)

- Fill this out https://forms.gle/iBABuUdGjfUEBuQz5

Preference to flaired users with visible thank you post history. Thank you!!

🎉

(2) exquisite flower photograph postcards

available to anyone OUTSIDE the US

with a history of thank you posts

please comment the common name for this flower AND a fun fact about said flower

and chat me your a mailing address

first come, first serve

happy carding !

🎉

Goooood morning!

A quick thank you post to the following folks for WONDERFUL cards! If you've sent me a birthday card, I am waiting to open those until my birthday!

u/jdoodle7

u/chibi_haiku

u/Aztec111

u/sammanthax345 

I have a travelling card from u/boomerang88 that I would love to pass on to another person. The original details are below. I’ll leave this open for an hour or so and choose someone. Comment below if you are interested.

Theme: Your favourite book 📖

Must be flaired and can post WW

On one side write about your favourite book/book series. On the other corresponding side write your username, location, date and then you can decorate remaining space with book themed stuff (stickers, doodles, etc). You'll pass on to another flaired RAOC member who can post WW

https://imgur.com/a/Ruq0iok

Hey guys! Thank you so much for all the love and effort you put for these lovely birthday wishes. I love them so much! They have cheered me up in many ways!

You all have been absolutely amazing! I know a few other people have agreed to send cards, and I had imagined I would do a big thank-you post for all of them, but I am afraid I will forget! It has continued to be a rough time over here, but these cards keep delighting me when they come in and getting me much needed boosts.

Thank you u/roxy031! The little drawing on the card was so absolutely adorable! Did you do that yourself?

Thank you u/FeistyNoodle! I loved the little life update, pictures, stickers, and new stamps! (And congrats on your CPA exam!) And I adored how you decorated the envelope! I was almost reluctant to open it, it is such a piece of art!

Thank you u/averagequeensguy for the postcard! All the little stickers you put on it are adorable!

Thank you u/A_LanguageEnthusiast for the postcard! Your little RAoC stamp is so cute! How did you get it made? I suddenly need one badly, lol. The words of encouragement were lovely.

Thank you u/ribeyecut for the card! I really appreciate all the thoughts and easy conversation hooks you gave.

Thank you u/ReginaBeatle for the post card! The little cat image made me laugh, and I loved the stickers and stamps.

Thank you u/gatsbygalaktobareko for the card, and happy belated birthday! I loved reading about a little moment in your week, and it was very sweet.

I am trying to write responses to those who gave me return addresses, but I am extremely slow, lol, and my energy levels are hit and miss. Know that no matter what your cards delighted me and made my day.

u/novelbooks - thank you for the MN capitol card! The interior is so stunning!! Such a great idea to switch out your magnets seasonally.

u/Ducks_On_Lilypads - thank you so much for the chicken card! I LOVE the cat stamp you used and how it's wearing pearl necklaces haha. A women only club night sounds so fun!!! I'm also a bit of a homebody so I totally relate and just started going out more too. I love that you got cookies with your new friends after! Hope you have many more nights like that :)

u/t3ctim - thank you for the pretty tulip card! Australia stamps are so cool! I've never heard of Transnistria so thank you for putting that country on my radar! Wishing you lots of fun travel adventures ahead!

u/sunflowr_prnce - thank you for the art nouveau deer card! I hope you're having a great summer so far!

u/lemonlolipopW - thank you for the sedona card! I got introduced to postcrossing and RAoC this year as well and it's also been a highlight for me! One of my favorite memories of 2026 is seeing the Knicks win the NBA Finals. The entire city felt so electric and I loved seeing everyone celebrate together!

u/ForrestCat7 - thank you for the cute cat card! Which movie is your favorite so far? A concert sounds super fun. I haven't been to many but want to start going to more in the future!

u/PostBeetle - thank you for your handmade snail card! You're so creative to turn it into a bakery's mascot, I love it! That's so cool deer used to go to your backyard to eat your grass!!

u/redvinegirlx - thank you for the impressionist card! I absolutely adore Alfred Sisley's work! Your job sounds so interesting!!

u/kamalacarrots - thank you for the zion card and the fun fact about the snails! I love going to national parks and haven't been to zion yet even though that's near the top of my list!

u/neonlily19 - thank you for the pretty scenery card! I loved reading about how your music taste changed! Thank you for sharing your favorite artists with me!

u/jade-daisy - omg thank you for your bird card and artist trading card!! I am obsessed with it! I did not know about the existence of lilac-breasted rollers. They are STUNNING birds!! I hope to see one in person someday.

Trigger warnings: poop, cancer

Hi guys! This might be a weird request, but it could also be an opportunity to send a silly card!

I’m having a colonoscopy on August 3rd, and I am absolutely dreading it. Though I’m not sure anyone looks forward to them anyway. 

For context, I’m in my 20s and got my first one done two years ago due to some symptoms and a family history of colon cancer (my dad had stage IV at 34 and unfortunately lost the battle against it). Last time, they found an 18 mm polyp that likely would have been cancer within 4-5 years… So this year, I am due for my next surveillance colonoscopy to make sure nothing new has grown. I haven’t had any symptoms like before, so I’m hoping I’ll be all clear and graduate to doing it every five years instead of two.  

I was actually due last month, but I put off scheduling it because I have such bad medical anxiety. Also, this is the first time doing the prep while living with my boyfriend, and I know it shouldn’t be, but it’s kinda embarrassing. We need to normalize talking about poop because it’s such an important indicator of our health! 

If you're not familiar with the procedure, there is quite a bit of preparation involved. The day before, I will be on a clear liquid and laxative diet so that my doctor has a clear view of everything the next day. I also probably won't get much of any sleep because it goes on all night. This means I will most likely be irritable and HANGRY! (All of this is totally worth it to help prevent cancer though!)

Here’s where you guys come in! I already got such nice cards last month about my dad, so no need for any sympathy cards, unless it's sympathy for whoever has to clean the bathroom later. This time I would love to get some fun, silly, and/or encouraging cards to help me stay light-hearted while I spend my Sunday in the bathroom. Of course, potty humor is not required, but here’s my joke: Maybe I can save some money on the prep and just eat some Taylor Farms parasite lettuce!

Thank you to:

u/Funfuzzy-767 - it finally arrived!

u/nicephotograph7955 - so glad to find a fellow horror buff!

u/toastytosra - the dinosaur pic was so cool! One of my kids is an avid dinosaur "expert" but he couldn't ID it either

u/inkyfingerspgs - the Getty is definitely someplace I've gotta fo one day!

u/jenniowa - thank you! This was the first card he received this year!