I will list 5 categories below and YOU MUST HAVE 1 NEW POSTCARD FROM EACH CATEGORY in order to participate because, for this swap, you will not know until partners are assigned what postcard category you will be sending.

YOU ARE NOT SENDING ALL 5 POSTCARDS - ONLY 1. YOU WILL SEND YOUR PARTNER THE POSTCARD FROM THE CATEGORY THEY PICKED.

✉️ POSTCARD SWAP INSTRUCTIONS: “MYSTERY CATEGORY” EDITION

Welcome to the Postcard Swap with a Twist! You’ll be swapping with one partner — but you won’t know your exact category until you’ve both been matched. Let’s get started!

🔢 Step 1: Sign Up by joining the swap.
THEN, In the discussion section, add what Category you want your partner to send to you. (The category you pick is not what you will be sending - only what you will be receiving).

🧩 Step 2: Mystery Categories There are 5 total categories. You won't know which category you're sending until partners are assigned and all final choices are locked in.

You will receive a postcard from your assigned partner based on the category you selected. These are broad, general categories, so the interpretation is up to the sender. However, the front of the postcard must visually reflect the category in some way—simply writing about it on the back is not enough and does not meet the swap requirements. Be sure the postcard itself aligns with the chosen theme!

👯 Step 3: Partner Match Once the sign-up deadline passes, you'll be matched with one partner.

🖊️ Step 4: Write & Send Once your partner is assigned - you will know your category by checking the category below which is assigned to your partner's username - you will be receiving from your partner what you have chosen as a category:

Choose a new postcard that fits your partner;s category. (this is why you need to have a postcard from each category to be able to participate in this swap - but you'll only be sending 1 postcard). Postcard must be sent naked and stamped - no envelope.

WRITE YOUR USERNAME AND THE NAME OF THE SWAP AND THE CATEGORY YOU ARE SENDING ON YOUR POSTCARD

Write something personal, fun, or thoughtful that relates to the theme.

Mail it to your partner by the swap deadline!

THE CATEGORIES:

(remember to only pick 1 that is remaining. You will have to check the discussion section to see what swappers have chosen before you.) Once a category has been chosen, I will put the swapper's username by the category - I have chosen a category and added my username next to it, so please choose from the remaining categories until 5 categories are signed up.

🎨 Art

🧑🏼‍🎤 Music (NRGordon)

🔬 Science/Math (luvchickadees)

🚨 Lighthouse (poohtat)

Ⓜ️ Starts with M (apnova)

Let the mystery begin!

Happy swapping! 💌🕵️‍♀️🎉

NEWBIES ARE WELCOME BUT MUST HAVE A COMPLETED PROFILE WITH POSTCARD LIKES AND DISLIKES. FEEL FREE TO CHECK OUT PARTICIPANTS PROFILES FOR IDEAS

🚫 NO HOMEMADE, AD OR FREEBIE POSTCARDS.

📬 STORE BOUGHT, POST-STONE, RED BUBBLE, ETSY AND ZAZZLE CARDS ARE WELCOME.

No profanity or inappropriate pictures.