Thursday, April 10, 2014

Postcard Swap

I have admired all the postcards that Sheila has made and the ones she has received from exchanges. When she put out the call for a new Spring time swap I signed up real fast. Wild Violets was the first thing that came to my mind. In my area they are one of the first flowers to bloom besides daffodils. In this photo you can also see dandelions.
So I went online to find some clip art of some violets. Here is my rendition of the a wild violet. I had some issues with some puckering but I think it still turned out pretty cute for my first swap.
 My swap partner lives all the way in Italy. Deborah sent me this cute postcard. I love the leaves. It looks like the flowers are wearing bow ties. All dressed up for spring.Thank you Deborah!
With Passion,
Carrie P.
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10 comments:

  1. RaewynApril 10, 2014 at 6:21 PM

    Two very nice postcards Carrie! Good idea with hunting via clipart I must remember that source.

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  2. JoannaApril 10, 2014 at 8:08 PM

    Your postcard and Deborah's are beautiful. I joined Sheila's postcard exchange too, and think it's a great experience.

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  3. DonieneApril 10, 2014 at 10:07 PM

    Cute, cute, cute!! Love both of them!!! Your violet is so very cheerful!!

    Blessings

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  4. WoolenSailsApril 10, 2014 at 10:42 PM

    Wonderful postcards, I like the idea of doing flowers and there are lots of free coloring pages that would be perfect for postcards.

    Debbie

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  5. UnknownApril 11, 2014 at 4:01 AM

    Thanks so much Carrie, for showing my postcard on your blog! I'm glad you like it... because that was also my first postcard. :)
    It's very nice to meet new quilters around the world, thank you for your warm friendship!
    Hugs from Italy
    Deborah

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  6. Siouxzq64@gmail.comApril 11, 2014 at 6:55 AM

    Very cute post card and the one you received is fabulous too.

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  7. Abby and StephanieApril 11, 2014 at 8:18 AM

    A very fun swap and gorgeous little works of art. Vicki at Field Trips in Fiber makes gorgeous postcards and has lots of tips and I believe she's even done a tutorial. Just an FYI.

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  8. SheilaApril 11, 2014 at 10:35 AM

    Wonderful postcards Carrie ,congrats to both of you for such a fine job for your first postcards , fabulous !!Thanks for taking part.

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  9. DarApril 11, 2014 at 1:24 PM

    Your postcard is beautiful as is Deborah's. What a fun project.

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  10. ~Kris~April 11, 2014 at 5:57 PM

    Love your little violets and your swap from Italy. Congratulations on your new grand baby!

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So glad you have come by for a visit.