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Vintage Stamps – A Unique Touch to Your Wedding or Shower Invitations

Art can be found in so many things that we might consider mundane. Have you ever admired the stamp from someone who mails you a letter from Europe or other continents? They’re unique, special. The same with vintage stamps … they add a “look at me!” feel to anything you send in the mail – your wedding invitation, a bridal shower, or even thank you notes.

If you’re thinking of using these beauties for your invites, remember that you’ll need a lot of them to add up to the 59 cents that most wedding invites cost to mail. If you’re using a calligrapher, perhaps consider telling them that you’ll need extra space along the top of your envelope to accommodate a whole row of stamps. And while you’re collecting them, remember to get as many high value stamps as possible. High value as in postage, not collectable-ness. Anything above 15 cents should be treated like gold. Seriously. Most vintage stamps are in the 3 – 8 cent range and if you do the math, you need A LOT of those little ones to add up to the correct postage.

Resources to find vintage stamps: search for rare coin or stamp shops in your area or try online.

Source: 100cakelayer.com