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Photostamps

Categories: Pregnancy & birth, Fun & activities, Media

Once again, photostamps are available. These are actual US stamps printed with whatever picture you like (with some limits, of course). They're not cheap, so I wouldn't plan on using them for bulk mailing, but they would be great for birth announcements or as gifts for a proud new parent. There are three companies that offer them: Stamps.com, Picture it Postage, and Zazzle. All three offer 20 first class 39-cent stamps for about $18.

If you're not in the US, however, don't give up hope. In Canada, the same service is available from Canada Post, called Picture Postage. There are two formats, a simple photo album style and an "impressive" silver ribbon style. Personally, I much prefer the former. For $25, you get 20 stamps on a "keepsake sheet" that includes an enlargement of the photo, or you can get a regular full sheet of 40 stamps for $40. The prices go down if you order larger quantities.

In the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand, you can get your picture printed alongside a stamp. The pricing is similar and each has a number of stamp designs to choose from. I'm sure other countries offer this too; anyone know of others? I really like the Canadian keepsake sheets and the Kangaroo stamps from Oz are pretty cool too.

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