Friday 21 April 2017

Postcard Swap

This is a postcard I made for a postcard swap on FB and it is 6"x4" and has to be flat to go through the post as a postcard.The card was fist smooshed through left over silver Aztec metallic craft paint -the birds on wire and sentiment were freebie stamps(sent with an order) from Crafty Individuals and the bird in the corner was a Craft Stamper mag freebie,Black soot distress ink round edges and done!.
challenges-
addicted-to-stamps-not a square card
INTAAS-wings
Pammies inky pinkies-ATG
TTCRD-ATG
crafty sentiments-men/boy
Try it on Tuesday-add a quote
the paper shelter-sentimental
Pennys challenges-ATG
creative moments-ATG
the sisterhood of crafters-stamp it
double D-silhouette challenge
word art Wednesday-ATG
MAWTT-birds/feathers
aud sentiments-use a stamped sentiment
QKR Stampede-ATG/feathered friends
craft rocket-inspired by book/movie/The Birds,Alfred Hitchcock
the crafty addicts-add a sentiment
Thank you for dropping by and your comments are much appreciated
Carol x x

35 comments:

cotnob said...

A super postcard Carol, such a fabulous background and lovely silhouette images.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

froebelsternchen said...

A fantastic card project! Great to have you with us over at Try It On Tuesday!

Alison59 said...

What a great idea to make your own postcards. This is beautiful :-)

Darlene said...

Just fabulous Carol! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Double D ‘Silhouettes’ challenge! We hope you’ll come back often.

Darlene
DOUBLE D Challenge Blog
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Darlene said...

I'm back again with a different DT hat on and still love your postcard! Such a creative idea that looks awesome!! Thanks so much for joining us at The Sisterhood’s ‘Stamp It’ challenge and please come back again soon!
Darlene
one of the 'Sistahs'
The Sisterhood of Crafters
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS Please come for a visit!

sandy's crafty bits said...

hi there carol ... just loving your super little card ... those birds are sooo cute have a great weekend ... happy crafting and love sandy xx

Sue B said...

You've created a beautiful Postcard Carol. I love the awesome background and the silhouette of the birds against it looks fab! It creates a very atmospheric scene. The quote is wonderful too :-)
Thanks for joining us at MAWTT for our birds/feathers challenge.
Hugs Sue B xx

Creaine said...

Very nice. Thanks for joining us at Craft Rocket Challenges. Good luck.
Bye,Groetjes van Ine (DT)
http://creaine-cards.blogspot.nl/

Wendy L said...

Perfect for our challenge, thanks for joining us at MAWTT with your lovely card, xxx

Hazel said...

Thank you for sharing your lovely crafting for Penny’s challenge 325 – hope to see you again soon – Hazel DT x

Alex said...

Nice card - love the silhouettes you have used.

Thanks for playing along with our challenge #36 at Craft Rocket and good luck! Hope you will join us next month again.

Hugs
Alex
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KarinsArtScrap said...

beautiful Carol
Gr Karin

Anna said...

Very beautiful! Thanks for joining us at Crafty Sentiments this week! Anna

Monika Reeck said...

Sweet birdie Carol..what a lovely postcard...May I exchange cards with you...when is your birthday?
Hugs
Monika

Wendy said...

Great idea!! This turned out really nice, I love the smooshing & birds. It makes me want to try it in all different colors!! Thanks for the inspiration! And thanks for playing along with us at PIP Challenges!!

Diane said...

Very pretty postcard, how fun! Thank you for joining our challenge at The Sisterhood!
Diane TSH DT
{Nellies Nest}

Diane said...

Back again to thank you for entering your beautiful postcard in our double D challenge!
Diane DD DT
{Nellies Nest}

rachel said...

this looks beautiful Carol - really lovely use of the stamps and wow that background looks super. Big hugs Rachel x

Sherri said...

Fantastic postcard! Love the background you created for those great stamps! Thanks for joining our weekly challenge at QKR Stampede!

Pia S said...

Cool background and lovely stamps. Sounds like a fun swap concept!

Stampsnob. said...

Whenever I see this stamp I wonder why I don't use mine more often This is lovely ............Lis

Julie Odil said...

This is very pretty. I looks so vintage. Thanks for entering our challenge at Crafty Sentiments Designs. I hope to see you again next week. Julie, DT member

Dee's Craft Room said...

Beautifully done Carol, I love the moody background.

Dionne x

pearshapedcrafting said...

What a wonderful post card! Thank you for joining us at Try It On Tuesday! Chrisx

Rainey's Craft Room said...

A lovely postcard and gorgeous stamps you have chosen.
Lorraine

Danoesja said...

A very beautiful card.
Thanks for joining us at Addicted to Stamps.
Greetings, Danoesja

Maria Valente said...

What a fantastic card! Thank you for playing along at Penny's Challenges this week.
Mary

Lena said...

Beautiful card!! Love the design! Thanks for playing with us at TPS this week! Good Luck! Hug Lena

Dorothy S said...

WOW! That row of birds is such a great image - I am sure if it were mine I would not be able to figure out how to use it - your result is awesome. Thanks for joining us again this week at the QKR Stampede weekly Anything Goes (with feathered friends optional) challenge. Dorothy S, DT member

Sall said...

Stunning colour choice for such an elegant creation. Thank you for supporting International Art and Soul, I love seeing your creativity and imagination at work. We hope to see your inspiring talent again in the near future. Love ‘n’ hugs Sall, International Art and Soul DT

Lisa Andersson said...

Fabulous idea making your own postcard and it's so beautifully done. That background is stunning!
Hugs, Lisa

Marjeta said...

Love contrasts. fantastic stamping. Thanks for sharing with us at Creative Moment.

Marjeta

Julie said...

Fab card
Thanks for joining us at Aud Sentiments
Julie T

Cazro said...

Gorgeous, I love your design. Going to try to find the Postcard swap on FB I am very interested. Thanks for playing along at Craft Rocket Challenges. Caz DT

Tracy Welham said...

Fantastic postcard. Creative Blessings, Tracy x