| These days people are putting their own pictures | | | | them in a few days. When ordering photo |
| on postage stamps so that they can personalize | | | | stamps, be sure to follow all of the instructions |
| their mail. This is a growing trend that can be | | | | such as sending the right size photo, cropping it |
| accomplished very easily if a person has a | | | | correctly so that everyone is included in the |
| computer. The post office will take pictures that | | | | picture, and sending it in the correct file format. |
| have been downloaded to their site and will | | | | If these instructions are not followed correctly, |
| transform them so you can buy photo stamps. | | | | then the photo stamp may not be made. The |
| They will be legitimate stamps that people can | | | | photo stamp may be sent back with instructions |
| use when sending letters, packages, and other | | | | on how to fix it. Once the stamp has been made, |
| types of mail. | | | | people will be notified and should expect it to |
| The post office charges an additional fee for this | | | | arrive at their home in very little time. The |
| service, but everything can be completed online | | | | stamps will be in color and will be vibrant and fun |
| which also includes paying for the stamps and | | | | to look at. Many people find it funny to have their |
| their postage values. These stamps can be saved | | | | picture on a postage stamp. |
| for special occasions, or they can be used as | | | | As technology improves, the ability to create |
| soon as they arrive. | | | | stamps online and printing them out will become |
| Photo stamps can be pictures of families, pets, | | | | more popular. For now, most people do not own |
| people, activities, or scenes that people have | | | | photo printers. Special paper that is sticky on one |
| photographed while on vacation. There is no limit | | | | side is also needed. But those who have this |
| to how creative people can be with their stamps. | | | | equipment may be able to print off their own |
| These photo stamps usually take only a few days | | | | stamps whenever they want. |
| before they will arrive and can be given as gifts | | | | This makes buying and creating stamps much |
| to friends and family or used to send cards. The | | | | easier. Downloading stamps will take even less |
| stamps will make any card or letter more festive. | | | | time so that people buy photo stamps and use |
| Ordering these stamps will also save people from | | | | them as soon as they would like. Many people |
| the hassle of going to the post office. There are | | | | enjoy receiving letters with personalized stamps |
| usually long lines at various times during the day. | | | | on them. It makes opening the letter even more |
| It is easier to order the stomps online and have | | | | special. |