It seems like nobody uses good ole snail mail anymore. I mean, I know email is great because it’s super convenient and uber fast, but what about our fantastic postal service? Come on, who doesn’t enjoy a good piece of mail? Don’t you feel just a little bit special when you trek on out to the mailbox and you see something there with your name on it? Ok, so usually it’s a pre-approved credit card application, but what if it was something more? See, that’s why people need to start actually sending correspondence across the country via mailbag again. I hardly get any mail anymore that isn’t complete junk. I mean, I send away for free samples just so I can get a little surprise in the mailbox from time to time (although the free samples aren’t too shabby either). Won’t somebody please send me an itty bitty piece of mail?
If you’re looking for something to send me, I have to say that I would love to get the Carve Your Own Card (Nerd Seven, $11.95) in the mail. I mean, let’s break this down: it’s mail, so right away you’ve hit the jackpot, but it’s also something just a little bit different. Yes, it’s a postcard, but it’s not your average “I went on some lame vacation and I want to brag about it” postcard. No, this postcard lets you unleash your inner artist. Not only do you get to carve your own picture on the front, but you also etch your message on the back. Although it’s made from solid wood, it’s malleable enough that you can easily scratch a design into the surface. But because it’s regulation postcard size, it only needs a regular postcard stamp.
I would suggest planning out your design before you start carving away. I mean, it’s not like you get a do-over here. You’re kinda stuck with your design. Unless you’re really good at improvisation. Then you’re golden.
4 out of 5 stars.
Specs:
-Carve your own message
-Easy to scratch/design
-Lightweight
-Regulation postcard size
-Made from solid wood
