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Kiebitz - Bird of the Year 2024

Kiebitz - Bird of the Year 2024

Each year in Germany a "Bird of the Year" is selected. In 2024, the title goes to the lapwing. It is unmistakable due to its feather plume and distinctive call. Lapwings prefer to live in moors, swamps and wet meadows and are endangered in Germany nowadays.

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Maximum Postcard Kiebitz 2nd Edition
The lapwing - Kiebitz in German - is the bird of the year 2024 in Germany. It was a pleasure for us to create a maximum card from our lapwing postcard, the beautiful (and rare) stamp of the 'Goldammer' - the EUROPE stamp in 2019 - and the 'Bird of the Year 2024' cancellation. Attention - small edition only! In case you plan to send out this postcard be informed it still requires postage.  

€5.50*
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Maximum Postcard Airport Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport is one of the largest airports in Europe. We have designed a maxi card with our new "Ticket to... Frankfurt Airport" postcard, a self-adhesive A380 stamp and a first flight stamp. For all friends of aviation and special maxi cards! Attention - small edition only! Every card is unique and might differ slightly from the image. In case you plan to send out this postcard be informed it still requires postage.  

€5.50*
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Maximum Postcard EURO 2024
24 teams from all over Europe gifted us with many thrilling football moments for a month, ending with the final on July 14 in Berlin. This “EURO 2024” maxi card with a football stamp and a special postmark for the final match celebrates this sporting event in Germany and is a wonderful memento. Attention - small edition only! In case you plan to send out this postcard be informed it still requires postage.  

€5.50*
Maximum Postcard Pride
June is celebrated as Pride Month - in many countries, diversity and tolerance are celebrated with parades and activities. Deutsche Post issued a special postmark to celebrate the occasion and we are delighted to have composed the special “Pride” maximum card. Attention - small edition only! In case you plan to send out this postcard be informed it still requires postage.  

€5.50*
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Maximum Postcard Sylt
A lighthouse, a seal and a seagull - what a lovely combination! Enjoy this iconic Maxicard "Sylt" with a stamp of summer 2024 and a firs day cancellation. Attention - small edition only! In case you plan to send out this postcard be informed it still requires postage.  

€5.50*
Maximum Postcard Strandkorb
Enjoy this lovely maritime combination of a stamp with a seal and both a postcard and a lovely cancellation with a Strandkorb. One of our favourite combinations. Attention - small edition only! In case you plan to send out this postcard be informed it still requires postage.  

€5.50*
Maximum Postcard Dog
The dog is an extremely popular companion for people all over the world - for good reasons. All the better that we can finally present you with a maximum postcard. It holds the German special postage stamp from 2024 and the corresponding first day cancel.Each card is unique. So there may be small deviations from the picture. Limited availability. In case you plan to send out this postcard be informed it still requires postage.  

€5.50*
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Maximum Postcard Democracy
International Day of Democracy is celebrated in September. And Deutsche Post is issuing a wonderful special postmark. Reason enough for us to create a maximum card with a matching stamp and postcard. Attention - small edition only! In case you plan to send out this postcard be informed it still requires postage.  

€5.50*
Bullfinch Sticker Set round 40 pieces
To spot a bullfinch is a lovely sight, especially with a snowy background that make the colours even brighter. We have captured a bullfinch on these great round winter stickers. This Sticker-Set contains of 40 stickers of the same design.  Diameter 30 mm Design by papersisters, Made in Germany.  

€7.95*
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Happy Postcrossing - Year of the Snake
2025 is the Year of the Snake - we are welcoming the Snake to our HPC postcard family!

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Happy Postcrossing - Year of the Dragon
2024 is the Year of the Dragon - we are welcoming the Dragon to our HPC postcard family!

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March - Travel the Year
March - the third month of the year marks the beginning of spring and nature is all set to start. Iconic storks model for our March postcard in the "Travel the Year" monthly series. Vintage travel poster style the papersisters way.

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Mailbox Sticker Set 60 pieces
Mailboxes - we are magically attracted to them. We guess you are so, too. That's why we now have them in miniature form. To stick on. As an idea: perhaps add 'posted in ...' by hand. Then the recipient knows where the postcard or letter was sent from. This Sticker-Set contains of 60 pieces of one design Dimensions:  20 x 30 mm  Design by papersisters, Made in Germany.

€8.50*
Mailcat Sticker Set 60 pieces
A small cat in front of a very large red mailbox. How she would love to post her postcard. Maybe the little bird will help her?These stickers go very well with our 'Just Cats' postcards. Nice decoration! And of course the motif is also available as a postcard! This Sticker-Set contains of 60 pieces of one design Dimensions:  20 x 30 mm  Design by papersisters, Made in Germany.

€8.50*
Postcard ID Sticker Set Postcard Collection 40 pieces
We have put a small, exclusive collection of postcards on this sticker for you. It is intended for the Postcard ID, as the postcrossers among you know. The stickers are very easy to write on with a biro, but also work well with gel pens and fountain pens, although you should allow some time for them to dry. Dimensions: 65 x 30 mm, 40 pieces of one design. Design by papersisters, Made in Germany.

€8.50*
Mailbox Sticker Beach Set 60 pieces
Mailboxes - we are magically attracted to them. We guess you are so, too. That's why we now have them in miniature form. To stick on. This time, the iconic yellow mailbox features a maritime look. In case you are by the sea - or long to be by the sea! This Sticker-Set contains of 60 pieces of one design Dimensions:  20 x 30 mm  Design by papersisters, Made in Germany.

€8.50*
Postcard ID Sticker Set Christmas Postcards 40 pieces
We have put a small, exclusive collection of festive postcards on this sticker for you. It is intended for the Postcard ID, as the postcrossers among you know. Perfect for your postcards sent before Christmas to add a special touch.The stickers are very easy to write on with a biro, but also work well with gel pens and fountain pens, although you should allow some time for them to dry. Dimensions: 65 x 30 mm, 40 pieces of one design. Design by papersisters, Made in Germany.

€8.50*
Wiedehopf - Bird of the Year 2022
Each year in Germany a "Bird of the Year" is selected. In 2022 it is the Wiedehopf - hoopoe. It is quite difficult to spot one of these spectacular birds in Germany - if you see one, it is easy to tell the species. Enjoy.

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CardWood - postcard stand
Postcards can be real beauties and just too pretty to hide them in a drawer. Display your gems with a CardWood! These wooden stands are manufactured for us from oak in Germany. Perfect to hold one or two postcards, extra pretty in groups. These CardWoods make a great present, too! Dimensions 60 mm x 25 mm x 25 mm Made in Germany.

€3.95*
Animal World Frog
A frog! Beautiful, and green, and simply a feast for the eyes. Whether he can turn into a prince we can not promise. But a nice person you can always enchant with this special postcard.

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Masking Tape Frederick
Who doesn't love him - Frederick is the hero of a classic children's book by Leo Lionni. We are very happy to have captured him here in our store on this enchanting tape. We will gladly send you a Frederic! Price per roll, measures 20mm * 10m Made in Japan

€9.50*
Pretty Flowers - Snowdrops
Winter can last long. Then, when the first snowdrops appear in the wintry garden and forest, it is like a promise that spring will come with the awakening of nature. These little flowers are worth a closer look - there are a lot of different types of snowdrops! All of them are simply lovely to look at.

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Garden Birds in Germany
It is lovely to watch garden birds. You never know what you might spot next. A little robin is always a highlight but there is much more to discover! Bird names in German.

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The Year 2025 - Limited Edition
Here it is - the iconic annual postcard as a limited edition! The year 2025 - what will it hold in store for us? Predictions are difficult in the Year of the Snake - but it will definitely remain exciting! The year 2025 will show whether the Artemis II mission to the moon will really take off, but it is certainly planned... We are once again celebrating the year in style with one of our popular limited edition postcards. While stocks last.

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The Year 2024 - Limited Edition -
Here it is for you - the Limited Edition postcard for the year 2024! The year 2024 - what surprise might it bring? For sure, the year of the dragon will be an eventful year again! It is a good papersisters tradition in the meantime to honor each year with a limited edition postcard.  

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January - Travel the Year
Hello January! The first month is the start ino a new year. If you are lucky, you have some snow around! Come and discover the year with us with our new series of monthly postcards. They are inspired by vintage travel style posters. Designed by papersisters

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Happy New Postcard Year
Wishing a wonderful New Year! Lovely uplifting postcard to start the year right.

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Keep calm Happy New Year
Keep calm... and start the New Year in style!

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papersisters tape birds in snow
Which bird is it? Lovely feathered friends can be spotted in winter - bullfinch, robin and blue tit are great examples. This lovely tape is designed by papersisters and available exclusively through our shop. Price per roll, measures 15mm * 10 m  

€5.95*
Airmail Sticker large "Pelican" Set 60 pieces
Via Air Mail is the preferred way of transportation for any overseas mail. We gave the classical blue label a fun twist so feel invited to try some pelican mail! These stickers are a bit larger than our other air-mail-like stickers which makes them perfect for envelopes. This Sticker-Set contains of 60 stickers.  Dimensions:  47 x 21 mm  Design by papersisters, Made in Germany.

€8.50*
Animal World Penguin
When you ask people about favorite animals, many name penguins. We like them a lot too, admittedly! And are happy to have these two specimens from the large penguin family on board. They are Gentoo penguins and they are looking forward to being sent around the world.

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Mail Robin Sticker Set 50 pieces
Happy Mail indeed! Today a lovely robin is on duty to help you decorate and mail your postcards and letters. This Sticker Set contains of 50 pieces of one design. Dimensions: diameter 25 mm  Design by papersisters, Made in Germany.

€7.95*
Braunkehlchen - Bird of the Year 2023
Each year in Germany a "Bird of the Year" is selected. Almost everyone knows the robin - but the whinchat? The title "Bird of the Year 2023" puts the spotlight on this little bird that spends the winter in Africa! And we dedicate an iconic postcard to it.

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Priority & Bird Slim Sticker Set 60 pc
Sometimes, less is more. For example in case space is limited. We designed this lovely Priority sticker that is slimmer and slightly longer than a "regular" Airmail- or Priority Sticker so it fits even on fully written postcards. Smart, right? It even has a cute little bird! This Sticker-Set contains of 60 stickers.  Dimensions:  48 x 10 mm  Design by papersisters, Made in Germany.

€8.50*