As I made a series of atc's for last years Alpha challenge I thought I would go for a larger format this year and will be making postcards (6"x4"). Although I will display these in a book I will make them as though they would be posted so I will need to bear in mind that they need to be flat as if I were to pop them in the postbox.
The choice of words to be used in the first week are "smile" and "up". I decided that using both words in just one quote or a lyric would be a too hard task but I wanted to use either all quotes or all lyrics in my year's makes. I dithered which subject to go for and in the end decided to make two postcards - one for each category. If I carry on this way I just hope I haven't bitten off more than I can chew!
The lyric for "up" popped into my head immediately. Not necessarily my most favourite song in the world but I still went with it.
Postcard Recipe
Card
Anna Marie Design 300gsm Printer Card
Computer paper 90gsm
Inks
Distress Inks - Vintage Photo, Old Paper, Fired Brick, Wild Honey, Rusty Hinge, Barn Door
Versafine Onyx Black
Stamps
Cat - Katzelkraft Mini 03
Birds - Crafty Individuals CI-234
Other
Mask - That Special Touch - Stone Wall
Words computer generated - Typewriter font
The background for my quote is the wrinkle free distress ink technique. I had the "smile" stamp in my collection, uninked, so it's the perfect time to use it. The colours are much brighter than the scan is showing.
Postcard Recipe
Card
Anna Marie Design 300gsm Printer Card
Computer paper 90gsmInks/ Paint
Distress inks - Peacock Feathers, Squeezed Lemonade, Shaded Lilac
PaperArtsy Fresco Paint - Mermaid
Ranger Jet Black Archival
Stamp
Smile - maker not known
Other
Mask - Crafter's Workshop - Mini Cornflowers
Words computer generated - Papyrus font
10 comments:
Both postcards are fabulous, but I love the background to the Smile one, such beautiful colours.
Well done on both your postcards - I've done the same as you as there's more room for the words! Love the cat on the roof!
Love them both! Particularly the cat on the roof :) Fabulous background on the Smile card.
Kiwi in timbertown.
love the colours, and the cat on the roof. Background on smile is stunning
Two fabulous postcards, love the cat on the roof and the gorgeous background and quote on you quote card.
Sylv xx
Fantastic first entries for this new challenge.
Thanks for playing with us at the Craft Barn.
Izzy
Such an original idea for the 'up' word. I love the cat on the roof. The background for the 'smiles' is just lovely too.
need to look up that technique, that's just so beautiful
My goodness Hilda you have been doing some stunning work - the Craft Barn challenges really seem to suit you!
I love that cat. Love it. Hugz
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