Maryann

[Maryann]

Anyone have any suggestions about sending cards through the mail that have embellishments? I paid extra to have one with those tiny tiny bells sent "hand cancel" and the recepient said it arrived smashed flat, with a big red "hand cancel" stamp on it!!!

[piecesandpom]

Wow! At least you can blame it on the post office. . .

I tend to place the card in the envelope so my ribbons don't get in the
way of the 'machine.' Yup, backward, upside down, etc. I haven't used
charms because I was afraid what happened to you would happen to my
cards. (I have very little faith in our town post office; long story!)

I don't have an answer but I can ask at the stamp club meeting next
Monday and see if those folks have any answers.

[stampin stacy]

I was worried about the card I sent Taniwolf since it had a bottle cap charm on it.

Hey Tani, did it get there is one piece?

I too have sent stuff upside down and backwards. Since you have to pay extra now anyway how about inserting some craft foam or something else light weight around the embellishment to help make the card the same width all over.

[Inky Whiskers]

If I'm mailing a well endowed card, I wrap it in thin (small bubbles) bubble wrap & put it between 2 pieces of cardboard and mail it in a 6x9" envie. It costs a bit more, but so far nobody has gotten a smashed masterpiece. (that I know of) :eyeroll:

[Taniwolf]

Hi I got my card with the bottlecap charm intacted.
It was very neat.
I tend to mail my cards in 6/9 maliers then i can add protective
things to them if need be.

[Glomom23]

I would have to say the best way for me is using the bubble envelopes. I know it's more expensive but well worth it...

Anyone use the acetate card sleeve to mail cards? I love the look of them!

[Glitterbabe]

I take a piece of cardstock (the size of the card) and place it over the front of the card before inserting into the envelope. Seems to give it a little more support. If the card is bulky I would mail it in a bubble envelope.

[StamPoor]

I have both sent and received cards in the acetate sleeves without problems. I like to imagine the postal service employees smiling as they watch the card go on its journey but I'm sure that's just wishful thinking.:laugh: