Today is the day the new Postcrossing-themed stamps from Poland make their debut! Here they are, looking lovely in the hands of Monika (aka MonikMary), who woke bright and early to send us these pictures:
Don’t they look brilliant? 😍 This morning, postcrossers from Poland, Italy, Iran, France, Germany, Lithuania, Russia, Belarus and Ukraine met at the main post office in Warsaw today to celebrate this happy occasion and send postcards with the new stamps.
Soon they should be making their way to many mailboxes around the world, and I confess we’re very impatient to see them!
While we wait for them to appear in our mailbox though, we got in touch with stamp designer Agata Tobolczyk to learn more about her inspiration and creative process.
- This is not the first stamp (or the first Postcrossing stamp, even!) that you’ve designed. How did you get into the work of designing stamps?
My journey into stamp design started in 2009, and ever since, I’ve been fascinated by this small graphic form. What’s interesting is that, outside of stamps, I usually work with much larger formats — for instance, when I paint, the canvases are often over 200×200 cm! So there’s a real difference in working on something as small as a stamp, and I really enjoy that contrast. I’ve also had the chance to design stamps for Luxembourg and Slovenia, and in all of them, what really fascinates me is creating a whole visual world beyond just the individual stamp. I’m passionate about how stamps interact within a sheet or block, making the entire composition more than just a collection of separate elements – it becomes a piece of art in itself.
- What inspired you to create this new design for the Postcrossing stamp?
The Postcrossing theme has a special place in my heart. For this year’s stamps, I wanted to emphasize the joy and energy that come from sending and receiving postcards. There’s something really magical about how these little cards can bring so much happiness and connect people across great distances. My goal was to capture that movement and excitement — almost like the postcards are jumping from one place to another with enthusiasm! I focused on playful imagery and vibrant colors to reflect that positive energy.
- What steps were involved in your creative process?
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In recent years, I don’t sketch much anymore — most of my creative process happens in my head. I’ve worked with the Postcrossing theme before, and while I may have some old sketches from years ago, I haven’t been able to locate them! The idea of a running postcard actually came up during my work on the 2016 Postcrossing stamp (the one with the suitcase/mailbox). When I receive a new project, a few ideas always come to mind, and the running postcard was an idea that I’d set aside back then. Since I had two stamps to design this time, I approached it differently — I wanted them to work as a pair. Naturally, the idea of a joyful mailbox, specifically a red Polish mailbox, came to mind for the second design. One stamp is for international postage, where the postcard is flying across the world, and the other, with a lower value, shows a happy Polish mailbox. Together, they tell a story of connection — both locally and globally.
- Are you perhaps a letter/postcard writer yourself?
Unfortunately, I must disappoint some postcrossers here — I don’t write postcards or letters as often as I’d like these days. The fast-paced world and the ease of modern digital communication have taken over. But I absolutely love the concept of Postcrossing and think it’s a wonderful way for people to connect. There’s something so special about this slower, more thoughtful way of communicating, and I admire how it brings people together across the globe.
Thank you, Agata!
We hope one of these little pieces of art will soon make its way to every postcrosser’s mailbox out there, spreading smiles and brightening the day of those who receive them. Keep an eye out for postcards from Poland in the coming months!
41 comments so far
...awesome looking stamps....fresh n vibrant. Cheers.
...very nice design n colour contrast. Great n fresh looking......all the best.
Beautiful, cute, funny stamps that are nice to both send and receive, 🎁, and will be suitable as a gift.... ♥️
Looking forward to getting them and using on my postcards!
Fun stamps! Thank you!
Two very interesting motifs that fit with Postcrossing.
When will I receive a meeting postcard with it for the first time???
I sent two official postcards today, both to Germany:) I used our new stamps and a meeting postcards. Hopefully they will be received soon. So many of us sent postcards from the meeting today so I’m sure more people will be able to enjoy them. ❤️💌
I hope i receive one or both
awesome !!
Fun stamps! Great interview with the designer! Wonderful representation at the Post Office in Warsaw!!
The stamps are beautiful 🤩 We all sent so many postcards that soon some of you might see them with a new stamp on in your postbox .📮 That was a lovely day! So happy 🌺
They're very beautiful! I hope to receive them soon... :)
very cool stamps, congratulations!
That's so cool.
Great!
soo toll
They look great! I hope I'll be able to pick up at least one sheet the next time I'm in Poland. (and maybe send some postcards with them as well <3)
This was my first Postcrossing meeting. When I saw the e-mail from postcrossing.com about new stamps and the meeting, I thought, "I'm going." Meeting, talking, and signing postcards together was great. I can't wait for the Christmas Postcrossing Meeting in Warsaw 🤩
I love the new stamps and seeing the meetup. I hope I get one on a postcard one day!
I love the new stamps! Amazing people great vibe!
I hope I get one on a postcard one day! :) ❤️💌
HI EVERY ONE. Its great news that Poland has also issued Postcrossing stamps and Maxi Card
Its a good news for all Postcrossers around the Globe.
I would be glad to exchange a Maxi card and stamp issued by Poland with one of the Maxi Card or AR Card from me
Regards
satpal gandhi
India
nice
Thank you, meiadeleite, for this wonderful blog entry. The stamps are beautiful. I hope to receive the global one some day.
I bought those stamps and will use them on meet-up postcards only
I have a lot of postcards from China that have been mailed, and friends who like to collect can contact me and give them away for free.
Dziękuję wszystkim, którzy przyczynili się do wydania tych znaczków 👍❤️ Zmówiłam już trzy zestawy i czekam z niecierpliwością kiedy je wyślę w świat🌍🌎🌏 Fajnego weekendu 🍂🍁
Thanks to everyone who contributed to the release of these stamps i have👍❤️ already orderem three sens and i gave announced when i will send them in the🌍🌎🌏 world of Cool Weekend 🍂🍁
Thank you for a wonderful meeting! It was cool!
How wonderful, I hope to receive that gorgeous stamp on a postcard from Poland one day!
These stamps look great.
My first PC meeting! Lovely time with crazy people :) Thank you Monika for your work.
I hope to receive these new wonderful stamps from Poland.
Thanks Monika for these amazing designs for Postcrossing.
Both look absolutely beautiful and the postcrossers meeting in Warsaw looked in a good mood 😁.
The stamps very beautiful, hopefully I can receive from Poland 😊
Nice pictures! Can't wait to receive these stamps!!!! :)
Very funny stamps! I hope some of them will be on a postcard!
This stamp is too beautiful！
Can you please commission Agata to design the new World Postcard Day postcard for 2025? Her stamps look so fresh and cheerful. Or can you offer several designs? I didn't like this year's design at all and I haven't received a card with this design yet.
The stamps are great but I also enjoyed "meeting" some of the Postcrossers (via the article) who will be sending them. So much fun to put names and faces together along with wonderful postcards.
Keep smiling, everyone!
Great design!
I've bought those stamps in Poczta Polska online shop - the only way to get them as they are not available in regular post offices in my area. The first postcard with brand new PL PC stamp stamp is on its way :) This specific 10 PLN (approx. 2,3 EUR) stamp is sufficient for Europe but you have to add extra stamps for 2 PLN to be able to send postcards to Asia
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