After a lot of printing and labelling and stamping, 64 copies of the 2012 Christmas Card went out in the mail earlier this week. I used small poly bags as envelopes, sticking a white mailing label and stamp on each and inserting the card so that it faced out through the transparent back. While I made the Canada Post mailing deadlines for all Canadian locations (December 15), missed the US deadline (December 13) by a day, and the deadline for Europe, Australia and Taiwan by almost half a month. So not everyone will get something for Christmas, but some will and the rest, well, you can hold on to things for 2012. Just out of interest I’d appreciate it if you’d add a comment to this post when and if you do receive your card.
About This Blog
I am Peter Rukavina and this is my blog. I am a writer, letterpress printer, and a curious person.
To learn more about me, read my /now, look at my bio, listen to audio I’ve posted, read presentations and speeches I’ve written, or get in touch (peter@rukavina.net is the quickest way).
You can subscribe to an RSS feed of posts, an RSS feed of comments, or a podcast RSS feed that just contains audio posts. You can also receive a daily digests of posts by email.
Comments
Very cool. Glad to see they
Very cool. Glad to see they worked! I take it you had a motivation for using the plastic bags? Plastic bags aren't machineable so this time of year that usually adds at least a day to the shipping time (though we do try to get everything delivered by the target, and anything in Canada should still arrive by next Friday. It'd just be a tad quicker if it were in plain envelopes.)
Mine arrived in the wilds of
Mine arrived in the wilds of Wellington Centre (which is actually Richmond) on Friday. It was, as stated above, hand cancelled with a swipe from a red marker.
It is, by far, the best looking Christmas card I have received. With your permission, I'd like to frame it in a suitable Chrstmas-y type frame to enjoy in years to come. It's too unique to discard. Many thanks
Arrived fine here just a few
Arrived fine here just a few KM from the source - the unique envelope has generated many comments.
Season's best to all
Hey Peter,Donald's card
Hey Peter,
Donald's card was in the mailbox last night when we got home.
Hope you and your family have a great holiday season!
Thanks - ours came yesterday.
Thanks - ours came yesterday. I am looking for a creative frame for it.
I’m in favor of transparency
I’m in favor of transparency in all things; that said, especially glad to see my card arrive today in Vermont! Happy Holidays.
Ours arrived today — thanks,
Ours arrived today — thanks, Peter. As it happens I missed the original blog post, so it was a pleasant surprise to receive.
My wife has been reading A Christmas Carol, and was looking for a bookmark. Now she has a particularly suitable one. =)
Mine arrived here in Malmö,
Mine arrived here in Malmö, Sweden yesterday. Very nice looking!
Merry Christmas Peter!
I just found ours in the
I just found ours in the mailbox tonight. (South Carolina, USA) Love feeling the texture of the letters with my fingers.
Thanks for sending these out!
Mine was waiting for me when
Mine was waiting for me when I arrived home from a Christmas visit to Ontario; so I’m not sure when it arrived, but likely, either on the 16th or 19th. Very happy to be included in your printing efforts! Happy New Year.
I received my print when I
I received my print when I arrived back at school! :) I love the quote! Hope your holiday was as wonderful as mine was!!!! Merry New Year :)
Thanks, P! Happy New Year!
Thanks, P! Happy New Year!
Add new comment