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33 Postage-Inspired Innovations

From Cute Custom Completion Stamps to Snail Mail Accessories

— July 15, 2012 — Art & Design
Postage-inspired looks range from fashion to actual postage that has taken on an entirely new style. Inspired by movies, television and fashion, postage of today has a new design to compete with new times. Since email is free and thus less expensive, snail mail has had to resort to a makeover to stay relevant.

Some of the creative and innovative ways that postage companies have done so is to vitalize the nostalgic aspect of snail mail. Using the vintage postage look to garner feelings of nostalgia and wishful romanticization, snail mail has taken on a new life. Postage may not be as in high demand as it once was, but it has never looked better. With designs inspired by Alexander McQueen to the Simpsons, there is some awesome postage for all.
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SMS Postage
SMS Postage
Sweden and Denmark Set to Introduce Text Message Stamps
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British Olympian Postage
British Olympian Postage
The Isle of Man Stamp Collection Celebrates the London Olympics
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Scannable Postage Stamps
Scannable Postage Stamps
The QR Code Stamp Lets Croatians Stalk Their Snail Mail
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Industrial Design Postage
Industrial Design Postage
The USPS is Set to Release Limited Edition Designer Stamps
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Artistically Framed  Stamps
Artistically Framed Stamps
Molly Rausch Finds Inspiration in the Mail
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Fashionable Postage Branding
Fashionable Postage Branding
Royal Mail 'Great British Fashion' Stamp Line is Classically English
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Delicious Postage Pieces
Delicious Postage Pieces
The 'Cake Mail Post Card' is a Sweet Way to Show Your Friends Some Love
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Literary Postage Fares
Literary Postage Fares
The Roald Dahl Stamps Celebrate His Most Famous Children's Novels
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Soldier Support Stamps
Soldier Support Stamps
UK Post to Honour Iraq Soldiers
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Postage Stamp Needles
Postage Stamp Needles
The Microneedle Patch Delivers Painless Injections
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Stamp-Clad Maps
Stamp-Clad Maps
The Letter to our World Project Unites Humanity in the Pursuit of Happiness
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Social Media Stamps
Social Media Stamps
All Postage is Good for Now is Design Inspiration
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Cute Custom Completion Stamps
Cute Custom Completion Stamps
The Gary Hunt 'Social Mail' Concept Encourages Snail Mail Use
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Musical English Postage
Musical English Postage
British Album Cover Stamps are Really Creative
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Iconic Actress Postage
Iconic Actress Postage
The Katharine Hepburn Stamp Promotes Kent State University Museum Exhibit
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Edible Postcards
Edible Postcards
Made of Dried Sushi
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$93,800 Stamps
$93,800 Stamps
Audrey Hepurn Postage Fetches Small Fortune at Auction
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Vintage Star Wars Stamps
Vintage Star Wars Stamps
Stefan Van Zoggel Star Wars Postage are Out of This World
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Porcelain Envelopes
Porcelain Envelopes
Lololauren's Etsy Shop Carries Curious Postage
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Snail Mail Styles
Snail Mail Styles
Postage Goes Global on the Fashion Front
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Cartoon Mailer Collectibles
Cartoon Mailer Collectibles
The Sunday Funnies Postage Stamps are Almost too Cute to Use
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Personalized Postal Stamps + Top 5 Stamps for the Holidays
Personalized Postal Stamps + Top 5 Stamps for the Holidays
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Stamp Maps
Stamp Maps
Marc Alcock Creates Postage World Map
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"The Simpsons" Stamps
"The Simpsons" Stamps
USPS Releases Set of Sticky Cartoon Collectibles
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Online Postage Collections
Online Postage Collections
The Stamp Design Tumblr Shows Off Beautiful International Designs
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Postage Stamp Earrings
Postage Stamp Earrings
April Starr Uses Vintage Postal Materials to Create One-of-a-Kind Jewelry
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Snail Mail Accessories
Snail Mail Accessories
Envelope Messenger Bag is the Perfect Mailman Accessory
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Fantasy Postage Fare
Fantasy Postage Fare
Royal Mail Magical Stamps Give Flight to Enchanted Envelopes
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Majestic Stamp Rugs
Majestic Stamp Rugs
Rug Maker Features the Royal Mail's Queen's Head Postage Stamp Designs
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Postage Stamp-Inspired Watches
Postage Stamp-Inspired Watches
The ‘P.S. I Love You' Collection
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Flat-Pack Holiday Decor
Flat-Pack Holiday Decor
The Cardboard Christmas Tree
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Vintage Mail Laptop Bags
Vintage Mail Laptop Bags
MacBook Postage Sleeve Keeps Your Tech Gear Beautiful
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Eco Cardboard Wrapping
Eco Cardboard Wrapping
Bellroy Product Packaging Uses Earthy Brown Paper Pouches
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