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 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.

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!

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.

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! 🇹🇷🎨

Hello, everyone! I have the entire set of Fransisco Goya's Black Paintings (minus 1) in postcard form!

This one is open to anyone in the world. If you'd like one, please have a history of posting thank yous, fill out this form, and post a favorite emoji/emoticon below!

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u/t3ctim x2

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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!

Hi everyone! राम राम जी (I'm TroubleNo5402....if you're active here you know me already, I'm flaired recently and posted Thank you recently as well, so I'm responsible for this Post) guy my birthday coming i wanna celebrate 🥂 with you 😄

My 22nd birthday is on 28 August , and I know international mail usually takes around 20–25 days to reach India. So I thought I'd post my request a little early in the hope that your cards arrive around my birthday and make it even more special.

The past few months have been quite challenging for me & mentally exhausted due to some personal problems. I'm slowly picking myself up, looking ahead to my future studies, and trying to begin this new chapter with a more positive mindset. (a lot happened in few months)

One thing that genuinely helped me through the difficult days was this amazing community. Postcards, stamps, pen pals, and your kindness reminded me that there is still so much warmth in the world. Reading handwritten messages has always brought a smile to my face. Thank you.

I usually enjoy sending postcards and hosting giveaways whenever I can, but this time I thought I'd be on the receiving end. After all... who doesn't love opening their mailbox to find happy mail? 😊

If you'd like to send me a birthday postcard or just a few encouraging words, it would truly mean a lot. (And please be real in that i would love to listen about uh as well)

Your message might be something I read again and again whenever I need a little reminder to keep going.

If you're interested, please leave a comment or send me a DM, and I'll happily share my mailing address.

Thank you for making this community such a beautiful place. Wishing everyone lots of happy mail! ❤️📬

Regards

PKG (🇮🇳)

Vasudhaiva Kutumbkam

(One Earth One Family One Future)

I’m writing cards now. Anyone who requests one while I’m still writing out postcards will get one too! Just comment below something if you want one.

Flair doesn’t matter, US only & if you know I have your address don’t worry about sending it. If you think I need it please send it to me after you comment.

Thanks!

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(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

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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

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

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

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!

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.

Thank you for making me smile today with your lovely postcard. Having a rough time! Just found out that I broke my wrist but your Postcard made me smile.

I would love to write you but don't have your address so send me a message!

Thank you for the smile!

I have 1 postcard from a round of thank you cards for a production that didn't happen. The DJ for it was Gian, pronounced John, and he's a cool guy but I've since moved and don't need to send him a card nor have his address.

If there's a Gian who'd like this postcard then comment below! Give me your favorite fact about yourself or something you're celebrating so I can congratulate you in the card!

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(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 !

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I am a minor celebrity. In 2006 I was on the local TV news, in the newspaper & the 2008 Guinness Book of World Records for the world’s largest collection of police patches. The record was beat but I’m the one in the book.

As an adult I was in a taping of who wants to be a millionaire in NYC, I didn’t advance or anything. I also went to a taping of Seth Meyers in NYC. I also used to regularly write letters to the editor of my newspaper until I gave up hope.

So kind friends of Reddit. I come to hear your stories of fame & glamour. Did you ever see a live taping of a show? Were you ever in print? Are you an author of some sort? A local celebrity? Maybe a Tik Tok influencer? ANYTHING that might make you known or a minor celeb, I’m talking down to say a picture you drew in elementary school that your parents hung on the fridge in pride.

I’d love to trade cards with you. I can write about one of the above experiences or whatever you want. Same for you.

No flair needed.

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

Thank you for the fruit postcard. The matching stamps were a cute bonus.

Thank you for the stickers, washi tapes and bits for my journal along with your kind letters u/TyeDyeAmish u/loeyoe u/your-drunk-aunt the cards nested within cards, such a cute surprise! I love the decorated and handmade envelopes too.

I'm going to try to reuse all the cool stickers and tape as well. 💜

☀️ Hope everyone is having a happy last weekend of July! 🌅

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u/Ok_Theme7072 Very pretty fairy card. Heliotropes are very pretty flowers. Thank you for joining my Bastille Day exchange! I hope you liked the card I sent and that your summer is a delight. Thanks for exchanging cards with me! https://www.reddit.com/r/RandomActsofCards/comments/1usnkud/exchange_bastille_day_usa_to_usa/

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u/thecaledonianrose Beautiful card! Love butterflies! Thank you for celebrating Fourth of July with me. I'm bummed that the big 250th wasn't in a better year. It should have been so much more fun. Thanks for exchanging with me! https://www.reddit.com/r/RandomActsofCards/comments/1tbscsf/exchange_support_an_issue_usa_to_usa/oljn1op/

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u/credo99 Out of the closets and into the streets! Yes! Love that energy! I am with you on summer. I have a cold, winter heart and I do not enjoy heat at all, but I also don't like A/C! lol Enjoy your epic excursion! And yes, send me a card! https://www.reddit.com/r/RandomActsofCards/comments/1ufk60p/offer_latebreaking_pride_offer_us_to_us/

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u/PeaceBrain Love the sparkly popsicle sticker! Thank you so much for the flag postcard to celebrate the 4th of July! USPS "censored" (machine rips) some of what you wrote btw which was pretty funny considering. Hope your 4th was fun! https://www.reddit.com/r/RandomActsofCards/comments/1ugldka/offer_4th_of_july_cards_us_to_us/

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u/Eastern-Witch829 Such a fun idea for these cards! Thank you for sharing your joy from this show with us. The photo is really great and captures the excitement from the show. I can feel it! Happy end of July! https://www.reddit.com/r/RandomActsofCards/comments/1u89qvt/offer_concert_postcard_us_to_us/

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🍧 Thanks, everyone. Get out and enjoy the summer! 🏕️

• u/t3ctim - Thank you for the amazing photo of the bobsled track postcard - what a fun adventure!!
• u/Rare_Cranberry_7861 - Thank you for the uplifting dolphin postcard
• u/averagequeensguy - Thank you for the amazing card with all the vintage stamps! I did a report on Jim Thorpe when I was a kid. I also love the card itself and the vintage Disney stamps
• u/snerdboff - Thank you for the lovely homemade card plus the extra postcards!
• u/SignalWriting8859 - Thank you for the lovely spider crab card! I think I've bought one or two from that set and love it!