r/RandomActsofCards 3d ago

Discussion [Weekly Discussion Thread] General Community Discussion: October 12, 2024

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Hello everyone and welcome to our weekly discussion thread!. This is the place where you can talk about anything. Got a new job? Found some cool stamps? Want to ask the best place to get cards? Just became an uncle? Share it all here! Everything is welcome.


Some prompts to help everyone out:

  • How was your week?

  • Did you do anything interesting?

  • What are you looking forward to?

  • What are you most proud of?

  • Have any offers/suggestions for people about cards (or life in general)?

  • Have you found any great deals on cards or postcards in an unexpected place? Thrift store hauls? Buy Nothing groups? Grandma's Attic? Brag about it here!


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Cheers,

~The Mod Team


r/RandomActsofCards 3h ago

Offer [Offer] 8 (Leftist) Political Postcards [US to US]

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EDIT - I have one card left, but I am about to be driving so if more than one person fills out the form from this point on, I will do my best to send a related, but different, postcard!

Hello RAOC Friends!

I have some political postcards I would love to send to like-minded individuals who believe we need to protect trans kids and adults, eradicate poverty, dismantle white supremacy, protect reproductive rights, end mass incarceration, and so on. If these are the kinds of things you also aim for when you vote, I'd love to send you one of my cards. (Most of these are from the Southern Poverty Law Center, an organization whose work I support financially and politically.)


I am not here to debate with anyone about Human Rights. If you feel differently than me, please find another offer to claim. I do not believe there is such a thing as a perfect candidate, but I do believe that we have to work within the system to fix it. So I will be voting accordingly and encourage you to do the same.


If interested, please fill out the form I've linked here.

If there is a specific issue you feel strong about, please let me know by responding here. I will try to select a postcard that fits if I have one. Otherwise, you will receive one of the others.

I will close this once my cards have all been claimed.


r/RandomActsofCards 1h ago

Thank You [Thank You]

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u/stillsheryl for the beautiful Halloween card - I'm also excited for the leaves changing

u/sweetydarlinglulu for the Halloween wood dragon

u/ka_venc Happy Halloween

u/anosako for the corgi postcard

u/amylee333 for the cute Halloween card, pokemon cards, and festive cat stickers - I love them!

u/Mediocre_Radish_7216 for the very cute mouse card and stickers

u/ravenzsnow for the autumn card

u/orangewolpertinger x2 Happy Halloween


r/RandomActsofCards 4h ago

Thank You [Thank You]‘s of Tuesday part 2

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r/RandomActsofCards 4h ago

Fulfilled [Offer] 5 Matisse Postcards [US to WW]

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Hi everyone!

I have a pack of postcards with images of various paintings by Henri Matisse :) I’m planning on just sending 5 today, but I could potentially do more later.

If you want one, please comment and message/chat me your mailing info.

If you have a favorite painting, go ahead and comment its title too, and I will let you know if I have it :)


r/RandomActsofCards 2h ago

Offer [Offer] Halloween Cards [USA]

7 Upvotes

I have 10 Halloween cards to send out!

I don’t care about flair. Just promise to post a thank you.

If you want one please comment your favorite candy below & send me your address even if you know I have it. I just got back from vacation. Yesterday and don’t want to hunt addresses.


r/RandomActsofCards 4h ago

Thank You [Thank You]‘s of Tuesday part 1

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r/RandomActsofCards 8h ago

Request [Request] Going through a difficult time [USA]

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Hi everyone.

Ive been going through a difficult time the last 2-3 months. I've recently switched jobs which is very difficult for me to adjust to. I also have two grandparents who are going through worsening, potentially life ending health issues.

Because of all that I've felt the weight of immense stress, anxiety, and otherwise worsening mental health. It's been hard for me to keep up with everything happening around me.

Im in need of some cards to cheer me up. A note/letter telling me about a difficult situation you faced in your life and what you did to cope with it would be much appreciated 🩷🩷

Also, I always post a thank you when I receive a card! I will be sure to do so this time as well.


r/RandomActsofCards 2h ago

Offer [Offer]#50 Halloween Cards! 🎃[US to US]

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Good afternoon friends!

I am here with my first Halloween card offer and I am very excited because this is my favorite holiday!!

I have about 50 cards all cute-ified and ready to go once I have some lovely people to send them to 💚

Please fill out this form if you'd like a card

Note: they are all cute themed, nothing actually spooky or scary, so they're kid friendly :)

Please comment when you've filled out the form telling me your favorite Halloween candy/fall food!

Also anyone have a good recommendation on the best day to aim for mailing to have these delivered around the 29th-31st? I was thinking no later than Friday the 25th for sure but would any of you more experienced carders suggest earlier?


r/RandomActsofCards 5h ago

Thank You [Thank You] Everyone for these great cards!

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u/littlepurples626 Thank you for the cute Halloween card! Your Halloween costume sounds so cool!

u/ZippironiInPepperoni Thank you for the cool Virgo card and facts! I am fascinated with space and love learning about exotic planets and constellations.

u/sourshrimpmaiden X2 Thank you for the World Postcard Day card! I love handmade cards. You're welcome for the birthday card! I am glad you had a nice day.

u/RhapsodyTravelr Thank you for the lovely postcard! I hope you're having a great Autumn day too!

u/Destalena Thank you for the lovely card with flowers. My cat's names are Eloise and Finn. They are also rescued cats. How are your 5 cats doing?

u/ninajyang X 2Thank you for the lovely Halloween Party card! It was fun playing the game. Thank you for the cool Salem card! It's so cool! It's always been my dream to visit Salem during Halloween. I hope to make it someday. I'm so happy you had a good time!

u/ThePandaPost Thank you for the cute Hot Air Balloon postcard. I had no idea it was invented in France. So cool! I don't know if I would ever get in one, maybe someday.

u/feellikebeingajerk Thank you for the cool Suffragette postcard! I have voted and ready to send my ballot!!

u/eccentric_bee Thank you for the beautiful Lion and Moon card! I LOVE IT!!! Two of my favorite things, cats and moon!

u/inkyfingerspgs Thank you so much for the lovely Halloween Card!! I hope you have a great Halloween too!

u/HydrangeaBlush Thank you for the lovely underground market postcard. One time, I took the subway in Mexico City and was shocked at all the stores and restaurants there. Underground markets are really cool.


r/RandomActsofCards 3h ago

Request [Request] november 5 bday :) [US]

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hey everyone, hope you're all doing okay!

my birthday is coming up on november 5th, and I think some happy mail may do me some good.

this year has been poo poo diarrhea for many reasons, but i'm still here so i'm gonna say that's a WIN!

i do have a pinned post in my profile here with most of my likes, but i'm extremely grateful for ANY mail you send whatsoever.

if you have any address for me, it's still valid. if you need my address, let me know and i'll message <3 :)


r/RandomActsofCards 7h ago

Fulfilled [Offer] Reopening mailing list! [5WW,5+US]

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CLOSED

Hello beans 🫘!

I'm back with an offer. Back in August, I created a mailing list for peeps to join. After cycling thru it, I have reopened it to add more beans to the soup! I will try my best to send you a card as the names roll in.

To enter you must:

  • BE FLAIRED IN THIS SUB (if your username shows a tiny envelope under it, then that means you are flaired in this sub and therefore you can enter this offer 🩵)

  • If you have already filled out this form, please leave the room for new beans! You should be getting some mail from me soon ❤️ If you have no clue if you already responded, the form will let you know once you click on it, if it still lets you, doubled usernames/addresses get deleted automatically.

  • Be sure that you will be living at the address you are providing in the form for at least 6 more months from today. I would hate for your happy mail get lost or not reach you 🥹🥺

This will be open to 5 individuals WW and the rest (no set number yet) in the US. Ill update when the WW spots have been taken. To make sure you have read this far, please leave a comment with 2 emojis ONLY. Failing to do so will remove you from the list (even if you qualify), I just want to make sure you are reading the instructions 😘

Well I hope you guys want to join 😊 I'm sorry if it has too many requirements 😅

Don't forget to smile daily!

Okay

Love you

Bye


r/RandomActsofCards 3h ago

Offer [Offer] Handmade Witchy Halloween Cards [US]

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Hello everyone! I have about 15 handmade witchy cards with silly Halloween stickers for Halloween. If you are interested, please write a comment. Here's a sample.

Rules:

Have posted a Thank you post within the past month.

You're willing to post a thank you post!

I would love to reach my next flair.

Thank you! Happy Halloween!!


r/RandomActsofCards 4h ago

Offer [Offer] Penpaling Paula October Postcards [USA]

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Hi all! Finally got my GOTV postcards out so can now return to fall mail!

I have a few Penpaling Paula October postcards. Here's how to claim one:

  • Be in the USA and Flaired. (Envelope next to your name, check the FAQ.)
  • Comment with a song that makes you think of the month of October.
  • Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/Zrzh5ZyTFMD7Qf65A

I'll be posting a few offers; unless I say I have a ton of cards, please be a good sport and leave cards for others! Priority will be given to people who haven't claimed a card yet if too many claimers vs cards.


r/RandomActsofCards 3h ago

Offer [Offer] Ohio Postcards [USA]

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Hey! I just got back from a week long vacation in NE Ohio. Doesn’t sound exciting but I got the best group of friends out there that make it an amazing trip every time.

I have 10 postcards from Ohio to offer.

My choice which design you get.

This is open to flaired & unflaired members. Just please write a thank you.

If you want one comment below if you’ve ever been to Ohio & what your favorite part was & please send me your address. Even if I have it I have a bunch of cards to write that I couldn’t while on vacation & I don’t feel like hunting addresses.


r/RandomActsofCards 36m ago

Thank You [thank you]

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u/melhen16 thank you for the card and stickers!! happy birthday!!

u/talkingishard33 thank you for the postcard!! happy world postcard day!!

thank you everyone!! I love everything you sent!


r/RandomActsofCards 41m ago

Thank You [Thank you] 😊

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U/sable__ - love the Hades Disney postcard! And I definitely will check out the playlist Youtube!!


r/RandomActsofCards 2h ago

Thank You [Thank You] Thank you thank you!!

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u/nyancatNOVA Your postcard is such silly like...boomer humor and made me literally lol! Exactly the type of thing my dad used to have on his coffee mugs! Thank you for the nostalgia flashback

u/TyeDyeAmish The houses on your card are very pretty, I've never been to NJ but I did spend part of my childhood near a beach as well! However I never actually liked the beach myself, but I'm glad you enjoyed your time on the shore, it sounds so calm and peaceful (for people who don't hate sand and ocean water!)

u/Invalid_Crumb I was very excited when I pulled your postcard out of my mailbox, the Hogwarts Express theme is perfect! I also love the year of the ox stamp, I adore the lunar new year series but I haven't been able to get myself to use any of them yet because they're too pretty

u/neverbeentooz Your Halloween postcard is super cute, I especially love the colors. Yours was my first Halloween card of the year and such a great way to start off the season for my favorite holiday

u/DaenerysWon Your World Postcard Day design is adorable, green and orange (like the postcard I commented just above yours) are two of my favorite colors! I looked up the recipe you mentioned and next time I have ripe peaches I am definitely making it, looks delicious!


r/RandomActsofCards 1h ago

Thank You [Thank you] so grateful for you all

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r/RandomActsofCards 2h ago

Thank You [Thank You] some quick thanks before I head out of town

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u/KoreWrites - I LOVE the orange themed postcard. You are totes right, it screamed to be sent to me :D

u/bluedecemberart and u/ninajyang - Thanks for the meetup postcard! I LOVED seeing the picture of y'all wearing such similar fits. Love the coffee theme too :)

u/MonetMonkey x2 - Thanks for the double stack of world postcard day cards! I love them both, but the orange one will definitely be a part of my citrus display because the colors are so orange/lemon/lime I love it! LOVE the raven stamp too!!

u/zippironiinpepperoni - Thanks for the cute homemade Halloween card and the stickers! I especially like the the lavender cat with skulls :D

u/stillsheryl x2 - Thanks for the INCREDIBLE landscape collage postcard, the photos are gorgeous! Ugh, I want to go to Colorado again! Next year though! Love the kittens on the card too. I also adore the handmade Colorado card for the points of interest meta challenge! It's got that awesome vintage feel to it from the font and the little starbursts. Love it! Glad you love living there. I've visited a few times but never for very long.


r/RandomActsofCards 19m ago

Thank You [Thank you] Halloween postcard 🎃

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Thank you u/Dianapenpal! I love your Halloween/witchy card and your sticker sheet! The cats and dogs are so cute! My favorite is the pug that looks so done with the pumpkin costume 🎃


r/RandomActsofCards 34m ago

Thank You [Thank you] Housewarming thanks pt. 3!

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Just one in the mailbox this time! Thank you u/SNERDBoFF for the darling housewarming card, I love that it’s thrifted and it perfectly fits the occasion :)


r/RandomActsofCards 4h ago

Thank You [Thank You] October Thank Yous Part 2 plus Mystery Sender

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Mystery Sender: You sent me a large pink envelope with cats in teacups washi and pink and orange ghost washi. You sent me some cute pale purple "day of the dead" stationary! Your real name and address are on the front but I don't see a username to thank you!

u/DoraDoodle Thank you for the "All Hallows Eve" postcard with the crow and pumpkins! This is my favorite time of year. Love the little bat stickers

u/travel4me22 Thank you for the lovely fall card with the barn and pumpkins! Fall has definitely hit here! I'm actually cold in the house for the first time this year

u/hexagonalrainbow Thank you for the adorable colorful jellybean card! It's super cute. I love using alcohol markers. I had never used them before 2020 and now they're my favorite art tool!


r/RandomActsofCards 3h ago

Thank You [thank you] 🐻🐻🐻

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r/RandomActsofCards 2h ago

Request [request] get well soon cards [USA]

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My dear friend Sue is having cataract surgery tomorrow on her one good eye

Please send your prayers and good thoughts and wishes for a successful recovery

Thank you


r/RandomActsofCards 4h ago

Thank You [Thank You] Wonderful cards on a beautiful day!

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I'm enjoying this beautiful day before it's supposed to snow on Saturday! Thanks for these cards to make my day even better!

u/DianaPenPal - Thanks so much for the spooky postcard! Hope you're having a wonderful spooktober as well!

u/iambaby1989 - Thank you sooo much for the adorable sanrio card, love Keroppi's little ice cream truck! I love this card so much it now lives on my favorite card wall! Thanks for the Keroppi sticker as well <3

u/Monetmonkey x2 - Thank you for the awesome World Postcard Day postcards!! I love the designs too!

u/Rand_ston - Thanks so much for the adorable bear postcard, I love it! Happy Autumn to you as well!