Photo credit: Toni MacAfee, a postal worker in Atlantic Canada. Canada Post being sued by union representing postal workers A year ago this month, the price of Canadian stamps increased from 63¢ to $1.00 ( 85¢ if bought in bulk). Along with the price increase to stamps, it was also announced, two years ago, that […]
Make your own postage stamp
Forever stamps Hope you enjoyed that short clip were illustrator Jessica Hische speaks about the creative process that went into making the “Forever Hearts” stamp. So loopy beautiful and inspiring it is! Although not exactly the same, you too can create your own stamp using your personal photos. Why make your own stamps? Think upcoming […]
Recycled postage stamp jewelry
Art from waste When I first saw these beautiful pieces of jewelry by Shiran Tal of Urban Raven Upcycled Jewelry I had no idea the images within the pieces were stamps. Instead of collecting dust somewhere Shiran takes broken, discarded items and works her magic and turns out some beautiful, creative pieces of art. Old […]
20 years ago you wrote yourself a letter.
“The reason why we don’t write letters anymore is not the cost of a stamp, but the cost of our time.” by Bruce Farrer A big thank you to West Jet Airline for making me cry. Seriously, this story about one teacher who impacted hundreds of students made me tear up. Mr. Farrer made a […]