You can use postcards for more than just remembering experiences. You should not just line your junk drawer with some because they are so chic that they deserve to double as decor. The postcard display on your refrigerator or messy piles on your desk is probably the only thing you’ve got, so you’re likely in need of design inspiration. You don’t need to hire a professional framer or figure out how to hang a picture evenly.
How to Display Postcards on Wall?
Postcards can help you create your wallet-friendly gallery wall, reducing the need to buy art, or you can display some of your favorites in a holder strung across your desk. There are countless ways you can style and display these cards from your favorite places if you’re creative.
Step 1
Use clothespins to attach your postcards to a string. The twine or fishing wire length should be 4 feet (1.2 m). Put two push pins at the end of the line and wrap the ends around them. Push the pins into the wall and stretch the string along the walls. Attach your postcards to the column with clothespins or paper clips. If necessary, use multiple rows. You can hang lines or wires vertically for an excellent effect.
Step 2
Display your items on a corkboard. It’s easy to change the contents of cork boards since they’re a great display tool. For example, display your postcards on a corkboard with push pins. First, create an interesting visual by arranging or overlapping them. Then color your corkboard with decorative push pins.
Step 3
You can pin them directly to your wall. You can now display postcards on your wall without a frame, which is the traditional method. Instead, make a grid out of push pins to display your postcards. Depending on how many postcards you have, you may be able to cover an entire wall or choose to protect a small patch of one wall.
Poster putty is a better alternative to push pins if you are concerned about poking holes in your postcards. Putty for mounting postcards is a sticky putty that won’t leave gaps in the wall. Next, you can group your postcards according to size, color, or subject matter. Then, create an intriguing display by arranging your postcards into a simple heart shape.
Step 4
Make a shadow box picture frame out of your postcards. Hang your postcards on your wall or display them on a side table in a shadow box picture frame if you don’t mind them looking messy. Not all of your postcards may be visible in the frame. Use your shadow boxes to create themes, such as nature cards in one box and artistic cards in another.
Step 5
When framing postcards, frame them individually if there aren’t many. If you want to display a few postcards, frame them separately and hang them on the wall. It would help if you made sure the frames you use are large enough to accommodate postcards measuring at least four inches (10 cm) by six inches (15 cm). No matter how you arrange them, it is up to you.
Choose frames of the same color or mix and match shades to create an exciting design. Buy a picture frame with many different frames to keep all of your postcards together. If the postcards don’t stand, display them against the wall on a shelf.
What is The Best Way to Frame a Postcard?
The perfect way to showcase a travel memory, an epic thrift store find, or even a low-tech message from a friend would be to frame these little works of art. Seeing how they give us a glimpse into a specific place or time in history is excellent. The following are a few ways to frame your treasured photos before sending them to a faraway drawer or box.
We suggest framing your postcard like an art print – with a traditional white mat and the frame of your choice – if it looks more like an art print than a postcard. If you want to try something more eclectic, don’t be afraid to do so. A small accent piece framed unexpectedly looks excellent.
We recommend using a float mount instead of a traditional mat if your postcard seems plucked from a museum. Floating support will highlight your piece’s vintage charm by showing off its worn, yellowing edges. We chose a clean, modern frame to keep the look feeling light and bright.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Can I Use to Stick Photos on My Wall?
Use a special sticky tape to the wall, which sticks to the back of the frame or picture. Unlike nails, this method is quick, easy, and does not damage the wall. Moving things around and redecorating now and then makes tape a convenient tool for homeowners.
Where Do You Store Postcards?
Keeping your postcards in albums is probably the most effective way. In the past, postcards were usually glued in albums or, best case, slipped into slots in the pages, but even then, there was a slight but noticeable mark left on the postcard. There is no damage to the cards when placed in the plastic sleeves found in most albums these days.
What Size Postcard is Most Effective?
Postcards that measure 6 inches by 11 inches stand out from other mailing pieces if they are large enough. In addition, more significant, non-standard category sizes may help introduce new products, services, or locations.
How Do You Hang a Postcard on a Wall?
Display your postcards on your wall using push pins. Put up your postcards on an entire wall if you have enough, or pick a small section of one wall. You can use poster putty instead of push pins if you are concerned about poking holes in your postcards.
Conclusion
Postcards are a great way to remember whether you’ve visited a museum, take a trip, or shared a friendship. Many people have a lot of postcards but don’t know how to display and showcase them. Display on the wall your postcards around your home by framing them, using wooden slats, or even covering them with plexiglass.
