Challenge #14 – Wish You Were Here

It’s spring break time so, some of us are getting cards in the mail that look like this.

Yeah, I’m thrilled to see this as I shovel out from yet another Minnesota snowstorm this Spring! But, it did lead to this week’s theme: postcards. For this challenge we’d like you to create a postcard or art card. You can do whatever you want to the card; draw, paint, photoshop a photo, embroider, applique, collage, the sky is the limit.

The theme of the card can be anything you want, a place, a quote…anything.

(There are some beautiful cards on Flickr in various ATC groups, which is where I found the samples for this post. Click on any picture to see the designer on Flicker.)

There is one rule, the card size should meet USPS regulations for size for postcards

• Rectangular
• At least 3-1/2 inches high x 5 inches long
• No more than 4-1/4 inches high x 6 inches long

Then I thought why not even make it more fun & let’s swap the cards! I really love how this group has started commenting on each others projects & is building into a community, this just seemed like the next step. You do not have to participate in the swap to do the challenge but, why not join the fun.

If you want to be part of the postcard swap here’s the scoop…

• Email us with your name & mailing address by posting day, Wednesday, April 6th.
• I will give your address to someone else in the group on Thursday, April 7th.
• Please try to mail you card out by Thursday, April 14th. (if you need to be late due to traveling or illness just let me know)
• Remember our group is international so, you may be given an address anywhere in the world. 
• When making your card keep in mind you will need to mail it so, think about thickness as well as size. It doesn’t have to be mailed as a postcard but should at least work in an envelope if you don’t want to pay extra.
• If you agree to be in the swap please follow through so nobody sends out a card without getting one in return.

Posting date is Wednesday, April 6th. In progress photos maybe posted before that date. Please tag your photos with IC14 & IronCraft.