How It Works

Premium postcards.

We curate the best postcard sets on the market to send you a varied mix of beautiful cards every month.

Postage included.

All subscriptions include enough postage to send your cards anywhere in the U.S., including extra postage for any oversized cards in your shipment.

Paying it forward.

For every new subscriber, we send a handwritten postcard to a nursing home resident, foster child, or someone else who could use a little more connection in their life.

We hand-pick the best postcards on the market based on design, paper quality, and variety

You'll get bright, vibrant colors, designs that any recipient will love, and sturdy cardstock that won't bend in the mail.

People Love Our Postcards

"I really like thinking about sending a quick Hi to people in a different form than text, etc. Each one makes me think of a different friend that I maybe wouldn't have sent a message to otherwise"

Melissa M.
Vestavia Hills, AL

"Loved, loved, loved my first batch. Great variety, wonderful graphics that would charm just about anyone. Love the little hand written notes that come with each batch!! ❤️"

Rebecca E.
Portland, OR

"We really liked them. Nice to have so much variety in a single package. Lovely stamps."

Carmen M.
Brooklyn, NY

"I liked them all! Super unusual and all ones that I will definitely send. Really pleased with my first set of cards. Thanks!"

Kathryn G.
Somerville, MA

"I'm delighted to let you know that I received the postcards in the mail today and they're even more beautiful in person! I can't wait to use them!"

Valerie C.
Brooklyn, NY

"The cards arrived in perfect condition. I've already set the glow-in-the-dark card on a sunny window sill as an experiment to see what happens. Great fun!"

Andrew R.
Burien, WA

"I love the personal curation that goes into the handpicking of the postcards. And I loved the bonus stickers! This is such a great way to keep in touch with my people."

Maxi W.
North Hollywood, CA

"I really like how you package the cards and these are such a good new variety! I am having a grand time sending postcards and people are so grateful to have some fun unexpected mail."

Peg K.
Wilkeson, WA

Postcard subscriptions are perfect for…

Auntie Life

Are all your friends having kids? Be the best auntie and send them postcards! Do you have kids yourself? Help them write postcards to their grandparents! Texts get lost—postcards get put up on the fridge.

Aspiring Postcrossers

For anyone unfamiliar with the art of trading postcards with strangers around the world, it's the ultimate way to spend a cozy, creative afternoon!

Interior Decorating

Hang your favorite designs on your wall, write down the best new recipes you try, or create a keepsake list of your intentions for each new week of the year.

What's inside?

Everything you need to keep in touch with 3, 5, or 10 of your favorite people per month.

3 Card Subscription

$14

/month

3 unique postcard designs

Postage for 3 cards

Try for $7

5 Card Subscription

$19

/month

5 unique postcard designs

Includes 1 oversized postcard

Try for $9.50

10 Card Subscription

$29

/month

10 unique postcard designs

Includes 1 oversized postcard

Try for $14.50

Frequently Asked Questions

How does it work?

It’s super-easy! Each month you or your chosen recipient will receive a curated assortment of three, five, or ten blank postcards from a myriad of premium postcard sets hand-picked for their designs, paper quality, and variety. Each shipment includes enough postage for you to mail your postcards anywhere in the U.S. (to send internationally, you’ll simply need to add your own postage to the stamps provided).

I don't know how many postcards I'll be able to send.

Don’t worry! Postcards make amazing gift tags, recipe cards, office memos, notes to self, bookmarks, and grocery lists. You can even frame your favorite designs to hang on your wall! And like a Forever stamp, great postcards never expire—simply stash them with the rest of your writing supplies for the next time the urge to send one strikes.

When will I get my postcards?

We send orders out on the 10th of every month, and most people should receive their postcards within a few business days. We support the U.S. Postal Service by sending all subscriptions with stamps via USPS, and while we can’t provide monthly tracking information, we’ve never had a shipment go missing. If for some reason you don’t receive your cards in a timely manner, please let us know and we’ll be happy to send a replacement set right away!

What if I want to pause or cancel my subscription?

No problem—it’s as easy to stop as it is to sign up. From your subscription dashboard, you can choose to pause for up to six months while you finish using the postcards you already have, or you can cancel your subscription completely at any time. If you forget to cancel by the first of the month (our monthly billing date), don’t worry about it—we purposely leave a grace period between our billing and shipping days every month, giving you plenty of time to get a refund if you forget to cancel on time or just change your mind.

Can I give a subscription as a gift?

Of course! Postcards make thoughtful gifts at a great price point for friends, family, coworkers, and more. Just click subscribe and add the gift recipient’s mailing address when prompted (your billing information and emails will be kept completely separate). By giving postcards rather than more “stuff,” you’re giving the gift of human connection (which we happen to think is pretty priceless).

What if I want to pick out specific cards myself?

You can buy postcards individually from The Postcard Maven anytime!

I have another question.

Or send us a postcard!

The Postcard Maven
3131 Cherrywood Ave.
Bellingham, WA 98225

Want to pick your own postcards?

Shop single postcards from The Postcard Maven anytime—you can mix and match your favorite designs from any set, buy five or more to receive reduced pricing sitewide, and count on free shipping for every order.