You can attach the lace to a white or colored postcard.

A. Color postcard: postcards are usually red, green, blue, or yellow with or without a hole in the middle. Choose white lace to make it stand out against a colored background. For light-colored postcards, you can also choose colored threads.

B. White postcard with window (3 parts): a 3-part set, with an opening, a paper in the middle, and an envelope, is perfect for lace. Such postcard also serves as a mount, as it will frame the lace at the edges. You can paint the paper in the middle, stick a contrasting colored paper or fabric on it, and then you can make white lace.

If you use colored threads, you can leave the card white.

The front side can also be painted or decorated in another way.

1. Choosing a postcard: Before you start making lace, you must already have a postcard. If it has a cutout, you must measure it and attach a drawing of the lace to make sure the size of the finished product will fit the dimensions of the window (cutout).

2. Preparing the pattern for bobbin lace: If the pattern is larger or very small, it is necessary to change its size. My patterns are in a frame that has the specified size. Most of the cutouts on A6 postcards are 6.3 - 8 cm. Those that fit in a frame of 8 x 8 cm or less fit into the cutouts. So some patterns need to be reduced. To do this, when printing the pattern from a PDF, select custom scale and write the percentage (%) in the frame. If the frame is 9 x 9 cm, reduce it to 85-90%, for a frame of 10 x 10 cm 75-80%. If you reduce the drawing, it is also necessary to adjust the strength (thickness) of the thread. For example, if the pattern recommends thread 8-10 and you reduce it to 75-80%, you need thread thickness 30-40, for a specified thickness of 20-30 you need 50-60/100. If you change it even more, then the thickness is 50 -100. For some patterns, the pattern is already adapted to the postcard, in which case it is necessary to print it at a scale of 100%. If the lace is to be larger than the cutout, it should overlap it from the back. Leave wide enough edges that will be hidden behind the paper.

3. Selection and preparation of suitable threads: Choose the appropriate thread color based on the color of the postcard and the back. Smaller patterns are suitable for postcards, which also use less thread, so there is no need to wind meters of thread onto spools.

4. Making lace: Make lace with suitable threads and in a suitable size. Make sure to end the threads in hidden parts so that no knots are visible. You can iron the finished lace, but for some patterns it is enough to just iron it over a white cloth. Flatten the finished lace (for example by ironing it at a low temperature over the fabric, or between books).

5. Completion: During breaks in bobbin work, prepare the back of 3-part postcards. You can paint or glue it. Glue the lace to the appropriate part of the postcard. You can use water-based glue, superglue (just a drop of glue is enough). Some patterns can also be glued using double-sided tape or adhesive. Be careful when working. Lace can also be sewn onto some surfaces. Apply glue to denser knitting and corners. For 3-part postcards, carefully glue the back to the back.

6. Write the text on the postcard and wrap it in an envelope. The recipient can frame it in a commonly available frame.

1. Choose quality materials: Use quality threads, don't be afraid of color combinations or metallic threads. You can also add beads and natural materials. Choose postcards made of thicker paper. If you want to glue the back, try on a piece of cardboard how the material will look after gluing, to make sure the glue doesn't stain. In this case, glue the fabric/canvas only in parts hidden outside the cutouts. Sometimes the glued paper curls into a slight curve. Place it between two books, or iron it at low temperature through cotton fabric. The quality of the materials significantly affects the result.

2. Work in a well-ventilated area: Some adhesives and hardeners can have a strong odor. Working in a well-ventilated area will ensure that you avoid unpleasant fumes.

3. Patience is key: Don't rush. Take your time to thoroughly finish the lace and smooth it out before attaching it to the paper. Be equally thorough in preparing the back, which must be dry before attaching the lace.