I cut the bases to postcard size - decided to go with 4.5" x 6.5"
Next layer was glued down serviettes...here's an example of how one 1/4 of a serviette design ended up on 3 cards - you remove just the top layer and I use gel medium to glue it. When dry it's lovely and transparent so you can see the layer underneath.
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The swap requires 10 postcards, but I cut enough to use up all my card backgrounds. I'll share what I did with the remaining cards later in the week : Go HERE
For my 10 swaps I added found words, stitch and, in most cases, a bit of sari ribbon for added texture and general yumminess. Here they all are - I can't decide which one is my favourite :-) Click on any photo to see them larger.
original postcard back |
Got my 10 addresses today so these will be posted on Monday, and then I wait for happy mail in my letter box :-)
PS if you want to see what other people have been creating for this swap, go HERE.
Hello from Canada, Lynette! I just found your blog through Ihanna and have been busy making postcards as well. I am married to a Kiwi, and have been to NZ a few times. Such a beautiful land! Hope you are enjoying your springtime.
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Gorgeous cards - so much depth and beauty - lucky are the swappers who get one of your cards. Hard to pick a favourite, great collection.
ReplyDeleteLove the napkin idea--how clever! Thanks for sharing your process. Don't you just love a postcard swap!
ReplyDeleteWow, these are so pretty! Love the bird nest, and the stitching and the layers and... all of it. Thanks for sharing and brightening my day!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I enjoyed seeing your process. I hope I am one of the lucky ones to get your card.
ReplyDeleteVery, very lovely cards -lucky people who are the recipients!!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are fabulous! I love them.
ReplyDeleteThese are quite pretty! They have a lovely complexity and I especially love the "cut out poetry"!
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