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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
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35 comments:

  1. cotnob21 April 2017 at 21:30

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

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  2. froebelsternchen21 April 2017 at 22:00

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

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  3. Alison5922 April 2017 at 10:15

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

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  4. Darlene 22 April 2017 at 13:26

    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
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS Please stop in for a visit!

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  5. Darlene 22 April 2017 at 13:40

    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!

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  6. sandy's crafty bits22 April 2017 at 13:43

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

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  7. Sue B 22 April 2017 at 14:23

    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

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  8. Creaine22 April 2017 at 14:34

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

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  9. Wendy L22 April 2017 at 16:24

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

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  10. Hazel22 April 2017 at 16:54

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

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  11. Alex22 April 2017 at 17:25

    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
    *DT* Craft Rocket {#36 – Inspired by a movie / book}
    *DT + Admin* Do-Al(l) Kreatives {#4 – Easter}
    Alex' Kreative Seite

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  12. KarinsArtScrap22 April 2017 at 19:25

    beautiful Carol
    Gr Karin

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  13. Anna 22 April 2017 at 21:30

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

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  14. Monika Reeck22 April 2017 at 23:09

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

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  15. Wendy23 April 2017 at 04:26

    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!!

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  16. Diane23 April 2017 at 14:37

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

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  17. Diane23 April 2017 at 15:09

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

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  18. rachel23 April 2017 at 18:45

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

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  19. Sherri23 April 2017 at 19:47

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

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  20. Pia S23 April 2017 at 20:20

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

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  21. Stampsnob.23 April 2017 at 23:47

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

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  22. Julie Odil24 April 2017 at 00:46

    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

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  23. Dee's Craft Room24 April 2017 at 16:00

    Beautifully done Carol, I love the moody background.

    Dionne x

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  24. pearshapedcrafting24 April 2017 at 17:27

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

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  25. Rainey's Craft Room24 April 2017 at 21:09

    A lovely postcard and gorgeous stamps you have chosen.
    Lorraine

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  26. Danoesja24 April 2017 at 22:33

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

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  27. Maria Valente25 April 2017 at 09:11

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

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  28. Lena25 April 2017 at 21:13

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

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  29. Dorothy S25 April 2017 at 23:03

    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

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  30. Sall26 April 2017 at 18:19

    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

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  31. Lisa Andersson28 April 2017 at 15:37

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

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  32. Marjeta30 April 2017 at 10:11

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

    Marjeta

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  33. Julie1 May 2017 at 14:53

    Fab card
    Thanks for joining us at Aud Sentiments
    Julie T

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  34. Cazro2 May 2017 at 19:28

    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

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  35. Tracy Welham4 May 2017 at 19:33

    Fantastic postcard. Creative Blessings, Tracy x

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