Three exciting pieces of mail art arrived here today. All are from the postcard mail art swap conducted by Lenna at Creative Swaps this summer. In fact, "A Summer's Day" was the theme for this swap.
Sarah Boblit, Iowa, did an impressive amount of hand embroidery and beading on her post card, above, titled "A Summer's Day in August". It's criss-crossed with sheer ribbons, and loaded with French knots and seed beads, which give lovely texture. A hand-dyed fabric stitched in place creates the smooth edge finish.
This altered-image postcard is from Valeri-Jael Tups in Germany. She added to the original lighthouse image, using stamps, stickers, inking, and vintage collage images. You can see more of her work here.
The two maidens in "Summer Flowers" came all the way from Donna Parker's colorful studio in Mexico. She stitched the vintage Belgian flower girl images to a fabric background and added stamping.
Even the backs of the cards are interesting to look at. Lenna mailed each postcard directly through the mail. Sarah's was enclosed in a clear protector because of all the texture and fabric it contains. But none are worse for their travels.
All lovely, and all very much appreciated. Lenna's swaps are great fun, and provide a way to stretch a little bit to try a new technique or two. Just look at the variety of mixed media methods on display in these three post cards! The cards I sent were shown in the blog entries from August. What will Lenna come up with next??
6 comments:
Nancy, How lucky!! You've received some really interesting cards!! Great work and it is so much fun to receive these in the mail isn't it. I'm sure the ladies receiving yours will feel the same way!!
these are all lovely and what a treat for your mail carrier too i would ad. i really like the ones you made with the ovals with a summery and beachy feeling of cool water somewhere near by!
be well, Sonja
Oh, you did have a good mail day, Nancy. I love Lenna's swaps too. I can't get over all the work on some of them. All little treasures. This means, mine are on their way as well. Can't wait. Thanks for dropping into my blog. Love seeing your words on my pages. Take care. :o) Donna
Hi Nancy. I had great mail today too. Your gorgeous post card arrived along with two others. I'm so happy I got one of yours because i loved what you did. your quilting stitches are beautiful. :o) Donna
Hi namcy, glad you liked your cards. This swap is such fun! Valerie
Thank you, Nancy. Your blog post is much appreciated and i am happy I chose postcards for you that you enjoyed so much.
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