Art in the Mail: International Postcard Swap
Enjoyed creating these mixed media collage postcards for iHanna International Postcard Swap. These cards are crafted out of recycled pieces of cardboard, along with some vintage ARTchix Studio images, scraps of old sewing patterns, bits of imprinted paper napkins, acrylic paint, gelli prints, and odd wisps of wrapping paper—a blend of textures and colors and fun celebrating the abundant sea and aqua blue waters that make this archipelago nation of 700 Bahama cays and isles extra delightful—along with a vibrant international community that calls these island home! These 10 cards are winging their way to various parts of the world, and I’ll soon photograph and post those that land here too! Handmade art. Snail mail. Adventuring art hearts! Thanks, iHanna.nu for coordinating this lovely exchange!
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May 17, 2014 at 12:32 pm
so cool Miss Paula – you are a talent in so many different ways. I love these cards!
May 18, 2014 at 9:29 pm
Mwah! thank you, thank you!!
May 17, 2014 at 7:14 pm
Love this collection Paula xo
May 18, 2014 at 9:27 pm
Deb – thanks so much!! xox
May 18, 2014 at 7:03 pm
I like that you add the 1920s’ pics to the postcards, where do you get them?
May 18, 2014 at 9:27 pm
Thanks! The vintage images come from ARTchix Studio! There is an etsy shop link: https://www.etsy.com/shop/artchixstudio, or there is also a Facebook contact point: https://www.facebook.com/artchixstudio. The ARTchix owner’s name is Helga — you can send her a direct message via FB (or her blog: http://www.myartisticlife.typepad.com) and let her know you saw some of the ARTchix images on my blog and that you’re interested in something similar; she’s fab and will steer you in the right direction … thanks for asking!
May 24, 2014 at 11:45 am
Gorgeous mail Art, paula!!!!
May 24, 2014 at 11:56 am
Thanks, Lenna (and your note makes me smile extra-much as you create so much fun and gorgeous mail art yourself … thank you!!)
May 24, 2014 at 2:56 pm
I hope we can buy these somewhere they are really nice
May 24, 2014 at 6:25 pm
Julie—your note means so much—I’ve been wondering about turning these into cards and your comment will help move me in that direction … thank you!! 🙂
May 24, 2014 at 9:01 pm
This latest collection is fabulous, Paula! Love them…..love you!q
May 24, 2014 at 9:14 pm
Thanks — you’re the best!! Love you too xoxox
July 7, 2014 at 10:24 pm
What a lovely collection! I just discovered your blog today, Paula, and all the gorgeous art lifted my mood wonderfully. It positively shines with energy and joy — thanks so much for sharing!
July 12, 2014 at 11:19 am
Meg – thanks so much for your spirit-brightening note!! I am loving all the light in your blog too — having fun exploring your posts (the Clutter Comedies had me especially smiling!) … thank you so much and see you back in cyberspace soon 🙂