{"id":8046,"date":"2018-09-24T14:35:17","date_gmt":"2018-09-24T18:35:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/moonblossom.net\/blog\/?p=8046"},"modified":"2026-01-14T13:06:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T18:06:38","slug":"review-paperless-post-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moonblossom.net\/blog\/2018\/09\/review-paperless-post-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Review &#8211; Paperless Post Project"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Recently, I was contacted by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperlesspost.com\" rel=\"\u201dnofollow\u201d\">Paperless Post Project<\/a>, offering me some credits to explore and review their service. At first, I admit that I was uncertain about a way to tie it in to the content of this blog, but my worries were unfounded. We had a kimono club event coming up, and there&#8217;s such a wonderful variety of invitations and digital paper products that I knew it would be a great way to send out invites.<\/p>\n<p>Paperless Post is a fantastic alternative to traditional mail. It&#8217;s infinitely customiseable and eco-friendly, but still feels exciting and cohesive, like receiving a physical invitation. The interface is fantastic &#8211; you can personalise nearly every aspect of the &#8220;mail&#8221; you&#8217;re sending, from the card to the envelope and stamp to even the backdrop surface the envelope opens on! For people who don&#8217;t have the time or skill to create their own designs, many of the pre-existing designs are absolutely gorgeous. However, if you enjoy that sort of a thing and like being in control, you can change or alter every element involved. As you know, seasonality and aesthetics play a huge part in kimono, so the fact that you can tweak and customise and find designs for nearly everything really appealed to me.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-8046 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/moonblossom.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/interface.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/moonblossom.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/interface-125x125.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moonblossom.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/interface-125x125.png 125w, https:\/\/moonblossom.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/interface-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/moonblossom.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/interface-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/moonblossom.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/inter3.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/moonblossom.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/inter3-125x125.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moonblossom.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/inter3-125x125.png 125w, https:\/\/moonblossom.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/inter3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/moonblossom.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/inter3-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/moonblossom.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/inter2.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/moonblossom.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/inter2-125x125.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moonblossom.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/inter2-125x125.png 125w, https:\/\/moonblossom.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/inter2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/moonblossom.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/inter2-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>There are plenty of options on the site that are free, but some premium options do require an in-site coin currency. However, it&#8217;s totally possible to make and send a beautiful card or invitation without using any coins!<\/p>\n<p>The interface is very straightforward and intuitive;\u00a0 to change an element simply click on the part you&#8217;d like to edit. All the options will be displayed, and a small text in the upper corner will tell you how many coins you&#8217;ll need for each card or invitation you send out. You fill out your information and then finally enter the names and email addresses of your desired recipients. One feature I would like to see here would be some sort of integration with Facebook Events. In this modern age of social media, collecting email addresses seems almost archaic. That&#8217;s really my only &#8220;complaint&#8221; about Paperless Post, and it&#8217;s definitely a minor one. But if you&#8217;re hoping to share your card or invitation online, it&#8217;s something to keep in mind.<\/p>\n<p>Now that the event is over and done with, here&#8217;s the lovely little invite I created for our <a href=\"http:\/\/moonblossom.net\/blog\/2018\/09\/montreal-kimono-club-september-meet-up\/\">kimono club meetup<\/a>! You can see how much it looks and feels like &#8220;real&#8221; mail, from the envelope front to the card sliding out of the flap. It&#8217;s a really fun and charming experience.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-8046 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/moonblossom.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/moonblossom.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1-125x125.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moonblossom.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1-125x125.png 125w, https:\/\/moonblossom.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/moonblossom.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/1-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/moonblossom.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/moonblossom.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2-125x125.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moonblossom.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2-125x125.png 125w, https:\/\/moonblossom.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/moonblossom.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/2-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/moonblossom.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/3.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/moonblossom.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/3-125x125.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moonblossom.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/3-125x125.png 125w, https:\/\/moonblossom.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/moonblossom.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/3-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/moonblossom.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/4.png'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/moonblossom.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/4-125x125.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moonblossom.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/4-125x125.png 125w, https:\/\/moonblossom.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/moonblossom.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/4-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>Will Paperless Post replace physical mail entirely? Probably not. But in this brave new world of long-distance friendship, increasing postal service costs, and awareness of carbon footprints and environmental impacts, it&#8217;s definitely a service worth looking into!<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"topnote\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"note\">I received this item from the retailer or manufacturer for honest review purposes.<\/span><span class=\"note\">If you have a topically appropriate\u00a0craft, product, or service you would like me to review, <a href=\"http:\/\/moonblossom.net\/blog\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">please contact me<\/a>.<\/span><span class=\"botnote\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recently, I was contacted by the Paperless Post Project, offering me some credits to explore and review their service. At first, I admit that I was uncertain about a way to tie it in to the content of this blog, but my worries were unfounded. 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