Friday 20 May 2011

Wish you were here

The new Just for Fun Challenge is to make your own postcards, pop over and see the fabulous examples and all the instructions for this theme here
As I am currently leading the nomadic life in our caravan, my stash is a bit limited. I used Aspects of Design stamps as well as some that are so old, I cannot name the maker. I did manage to do a bit of embossing in a couple of the corners.
The background is coloured using blocks of distress inks, a selection of greens and blue.

Over at Linda's StudioL3 Week7  Grungy Monday is exploring Tim Holtz Distress Ink Colour Blocking.
So I am am showing my version of this technique there as well.
I don't normally send postcards, but I think this is a great idea and wonder what the postie  will think of this one.
Thankyou for stopping by to take a look at my card and please forgive me if I don't call by to your blogs, as internet connections in caravan land are not always that good.

26 comments:

  1. Oooo I was playing with that Stamp Man set too a few days ago for our bobsy :0) did you know its her 50th in June?
    Love it Yvonne and limited supplies are fab when you produce such gorgeous pieces xx

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  2. Would never guess you are short of stash this post card is fabulous. Love the image of girl reading and the restful place you have placed her in. Enjoy your time in the caravan (know you will) and thank you for joining us again at Just for Fun XOXO Zoe

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  3. What a fab postcard. Love the design with all the different stamps and the blocking in the background.
    Have a lovely weekend.
    Florence.

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  4. Such a stunning postcard! Love the images and of course the background!

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  5. I'm with Zoe ... this looks perfect! You've created layers leading the eye into a beautiful peaceful meadow!

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  6. looks just great - limited stash or not...great image and subtle colours.
    thanks for sharing,
    Sarah at 46

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  7. The stamping and coloring is great with the light background colors.

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  8. I love books! I love this image! Great job colouring and stamping! Awesome!

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  9. I love your postcard. Great contrast with the stamping and the color block background.

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  10. Am so glad you enjoyed the subject of this weeks challenge over on JFF. What a super postcard it is too - love the subject matter and the colouring. One would find it hard to believe you created this with a minimum of stash when they see the results. Well done on such a lovely entry and thanks for taking part. Hugs, Neet x

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  11. great postcard Yvonne, hope you're having fun in your caravan wandering around.....sounds idillic

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  12. Great postcard! Have fun in your caravan and enjoy the weekend! Valerie

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  13. Such a beautiful postcard and fab design you have created. thanks for sharing and enjoy your Caravan time. Angela

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  14. Your postcard is fabulous Yvonne - I just wish I could enlarge it to see more closely all the wonderful detail.

    Hope the weather's being kind for you xx

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  15. What a fantastic post card :) hope that's you haveing a relaxing time in the carvan ;)
    Thans for joining us at just for fun
    Von x

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  16. Fabulous creation from your limited selection, it's wonderful, love the image.

    Thanks for playing along again with JFF this week

    Sam xxx

    http://sam21ski.blogspot.com/

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  17. Beautiful postcard , an amazing example if you have limited supplies, its gorgeous

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  18. Beautiful postcard Yvonne, so loving the layers. Enjoy your holidays, Annette x

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  19. That is one fab post card. I'd be worried that the postie would lift it. Great job with limited supplies, but sometimes a little goes along way. Enjoy

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  20. Beautiful card and such lovely stamping and coloring you can,t tell you have a limited stash.

    Marie

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  21. Great card. Sometimes I think we should all have to create with limited supplies. You did a great job.

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  22. Your postcard is FAB,love the colours
    Janet x

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  23. Lovely , gorgeous card. Sandra XOXO

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  24. This is amazing, such lovely colours - the colour blocking worked a treat and the image and other stamps have created a fabuloue scene. Love it.
    Sounds like you are having fun away.
    luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox

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