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.
© 2005 – 2011 Kathy Lewinski & Susan Cornish
This one is definitely going to be a challenge. I've never made a card before, but I have an idea of what I'm going to attempt to do. Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with.
ok! I've been slacking in my iron crafting lately but you say the word swap and I'm super motivated! I love getting mail so I'm coming back in! LOL!
Great!! This is going to be fun!!
Chinnu can do this challenge in her sleep! : )
Me? Totally challenged. : (
think, think, think…
Lolly – I thought the same thing!
Lolly- hahaha…!! Can't help Paper is my favorite medium…see how Draft Dodger and Fat quarter stumped me!! But i thoroughly enjoy seeing all the projects shared here, great show!
Am sure you did come up with something great this time too…..Good Luck!!
oh my, too funny! i just participated in a postcard swap and got 10 in the mail yesterday. Read more here: http://abirdinthehandart.blogspot.com/2011/03/ihanna-postcard-swap.html
I guess one more shouldn't be tough! I'm excited!
what a neat challenge….I've not done paper crafts so I look forward to trying my hand at this. I'll sit out the swap part though as I'm hosting one myself right now!
Hmmm, I'm not very paper-crafty. I will have to think on this one. I thought the same thing about Chinnu -definitely her area!
This sounds really fun. I've never made a post card or an ATC but I've done a lot of things for Iron Craft that I haven't done before. That is the beauty of Iron Craft, it pushes you past what you know to find something new and fun.
woohoo!
love this idea!
love this community :o)
Iv'e got mine figured out, of course love my paper crafts woo hoo…
Does it have to be a postcard or can it be a folding card? I am very excited about this challenge but am a bit overwhelmed with all the possibilities! I even dreamed about it last night!
Manisha – I think for this challenge we are looking for postcards. If you are joining the swap you can send it in an envelope though
Thanks Kat! I'm a roll with some postcard ideas so all's good here!
I have about a hundred ideas already. I think I'll be making multiples 😀
This is a fantastic idea. I've just been reading this book called Good Mail Day about the whole mail art community, and I've been wanting to try making some mail art. I'm definitely going to swap!
I'm glad I finished moving out this past week so I can play this week!