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    Postcard Challenge week 13

    March 30, 2012 - By 
    After having to take a couple weeks off from Darcy’s challenge, I’m back with my…or shall we say…Maggie’s postcard and page. 
    Maggie continues to send her drawings or paintings to Thadeus.

     
    She writes:
    Thadeus-
      Please let me know that you are alright. You haven’t responded to the letter I sent from my Aunt’s home. I had to skip my adventure to The Netherlands to care for the poor dear after her fall.
      I am having a wonderful cup of coffee here in Istanbul. Next I am off to explore the Grand Market. I know it will be a feast for the senses.
      Please write.       Warmly- Maggie

    So that’s why there was no postcard from the Netherlands.  
    *wink*

    My page has a small “mug rug” and some stained shipping tags. Maggie must have found some fun things to send home at the Grand Bazaar.
    The pocket is from a chunk of altered fabric given to me by Belinda Spiwak years ago. I think it adds just the right pop of color and texture.

     

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    Postcard Challenge week 10

    March 9, 2012 - By 
    Canada! 
    Finally somewhere I’ve been! 
    Yes! 
    Darcy picked Canada this week!! 
    Thadeus writes:
     Maggie,
    I find myself in a quaint little town that appears as if it was plucked from the Swiss countryside. I  thought  this photo would provide good memories. It was so wonderful to see you once again face to face. The food and conversation were wonderful. Off to follow another trail.
    Best- Thadeus
    So the pair has met up in between their adventures. That’s a new turn for them.
    The page holds more goodies presumably from the trail Thadeus is following.
     

     

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    Postcard Challenge week 9

    March 3, 2012 - By 
    Switzerland was chosen by Darcy this week. 
    I thought of many options for this weeks card including a mountain chalet, a Swiss cow, chocolates…just to name a few. 
    I decided that Maggie should keep sending “her” paintings as postcards as much as possible. 
    I started with a piece of black cardstock. It gave the much needed depth and shadow to a two color palette. I learned this technique from watching Bob Ross painting series on our local PBS station

    I mounted the finished painting on an oversized piece of white cardstock then cut it down with my deckle edge scissors. 
    Maggie writes of days filled with painting and the wonderful chocolates. She slips up an mentions that she may have to let out a seam or two…how embarrassing for her. 
    The stamp and tiny flag are from my Swiss friend, Margaret who is also participating in this challenge. 

    She also sent me the Swiss cow ribbon and flag pick that I’ve added to my page.  They add that special pop of color and whimsey to the page. 
    Thanks Margaret!!