It’s raining postcards! Seems right. It just now started raining big ol’ fat rain, as Forrest would say. The sun is shining in the distance, so I know it won’t last long.
Stopping to enjoy. Some thunder too.
I was all set to show these off in the colorful blooms outside, but nature nixed that idea. Instead I placed them on a pillow I ordered from Zazzle, I think you might recognize it.
The colorful card on top is from Terry Owenby in Portland Oregon. She created this work of art with a Gelli Plate print and collage. Gorgeous isn’t it? I love the vivid colors and simplified shapes. Just so fun! On the back she included this:
Art is when you hear a knocking from your soul
– and you answer.
Terri Guillemets
The lovely lavender card is a gift from Carol Edan and traveled all the way from Israel. I love the abstract landscape. The depth, the mood, just wonderful! It is an oil she painted during the January Leslie Seata painting challenge. Visit Carol’s site to see more of her amazing work. This is another favorite.
On the bottom, a colorful card from Lynn Radford. I know I am not the only one who gets excited at the sight of a colorful bunch of pencils! The quote on the front:
The soul becomes dyed with the color of it’s thoughts.
Marcus Aurelius
The back of Lynn’s card is just as colorful. Lynn I envy your tidy penmanship! I am going to have to try extra hard to make mine legible for you! Visit Lynn’s site and check out her “environmentally conscious journey”. Lynn kept her address a secret, which is a great idea. Her swap will go on even longer! Lynn your card will go out today!
The musical card, is from a friend who is close by. Natasha Monahan Papousek lives in San Diego just south of me. We have swapped before, and I always look forward to her cards.
Natasha plays the ukulele. On her recent trip to Hawaii, she learned the phrase “My dog has fleas” is used to remember the tuning of her instrument. Definitely memorable don’t you think? This card brings back memories of my trip to Hawaii – JOY!
Natasha’s envelope was just as wonderful as her card, take a look, and you will get a closer look at the cute fleas dancing on her postcard. If you keep scrolling, you can catch a glimpse of Natasha and her awesome work, at the RAW event that was held in January.
Thank you Carol, Natasha, Terry and Lynn! I was so delighted to receive your Beautiful art in my mailbox! Color me happy!
I have lost count, not sure if I have any more side swaps on the way. But I have five more slots in my album, so I’m hoping. I have a few extra cards if anyone is interested. Leave a comment with your address, I won’t post the address. (Open to non swappers too.)
Have a JOYFUL day everyone!
Glad it arrived! Thanks for the shout-out! 😀
Sure Lynn, thanks for the swap! 🙂
What a fun post! And wonderful cards… Color me green with envy!
You have a fine selection yourself Kat! And you have a few I am envious of as well. LOL
Wonderful group of cards. Thanks so much for the kind words and links to my blog!! 🙂
You are very welcome Carol! Have a super week!
more fun and games for you, you lucky girl. I think all the cards you have shared are lovely. I sometimes think I should join some of these swaps but then decide that I just don’t have the time. Have a great week Sheila.
Maybe next year you will have some free time Val. Your art would be gorgeous to receive 🙂 Hope you have a great week too Val!
Sheila, thanks for some afternoon travel. You are great about linking everyone up to all sorts of wonderful people and art. Well done! Hey, I’d be happy to receive one of your few extra cards—fun! Thanks!
Thanks Dotty, it’s on the way! From one mail art lover to another!
Woo hoo—my mailbox will be so excited to see something other than a bill or advertising! I used to have a small entrepreneurial business based around mail art, but it’s been a long time since my mailbox has hosted art on a regular basis.
Well that sounds interesting Dotty! I sent one of my favorites to you!