Postcard Challenge week 1

Last updated : February 28, 2016

Yesterday, I sat down with my idea book and planned out my story. 
I have my characters names, addresses, professions and a rough outline of how I intend for the book of postcards to come together.  
Of course, this morning I had a few different ideas about the eventual book will unfold but that’s ok. 

The first week’s country was Austria.  I decided to use a countryside setting for my postcard.  
Pretty simple watercolor painting. Hopefully my skill will improve over time. 

On the back Maggie writes her first note to Thadeus.
I didn’t have any stamps from Austria nor did I take the time to download any collage sheets. 
I took a National Wildlife Federation sticker and cut it down to serve as my stamp. 
Works for me.

13 Thoughts on Postcard Challenge week 1
    Darcy
    9 Jan 2012
    12:23pm

    great start for your postcard adventures, love your collection in the last post too, wow. I adore postcards.

    Week 2 destination is now on my blog. x

      Catie Cuddles
      11 Jan 2012
      4:44pm

      Love your card and the homemade stamp… So effective! Great start

    Dandelion and Daisy
    9 Jan 2012
    1:20pm

    I love that you are doing that challenge . I was very tempted but I decided to use that energy for a couple other projects. I look forward to watching you.

    CRAFTY WOMBLE
    9 Jan 2012
    1:29pm

    Hi, I like the ideals in your profile. I wonder what she will learn next week?…… I keep raiding google images for stamps :)

    Tammy Freiborg
    9 Jan 2012
    2:21pm

    I like the simplicty and peacefulness of your card. Wonder what type of books and drawings? Does she publish or “art journal”?

    My Heart Exposed
    9 Jan 2012
    7:57pm

    beautiful painting, looking forward to your next card Halle :)

    Margaret
    10 Jan 2012
    2:00am

    guess what I woke up thinking about? tempted? moi??
    Love the start you’ve made, this is going to be a great journey, you have such fab handwriting! Mx

    Bleubeard and Elizabeth
    10 Jan 2012
    3:24am

    I’m thrilled that you have started and have a plan. At least YOU can draw. Very impressive. I know you think it’s simple, but I see lots in this postcard. Really great job.

    Dianne
    10 Jan 2012
    10:38am

    I love that you are doing watercolor postcards!

    kimmie
    10 Jan 2012
    11:06am

    what a great project!
    it looks like an illustrated book in the making :)

    Gina
    10 Jan 2012
    1:25pm

    I love the clean and simple style to your watercolour, and how ingenious….making your own stamp! Very cool :DXXX

    Cynthia
    12 Jan 2012
    7:15pm

    love the simplicity and beauty of the watercolor. reminds me a little of Chinese landscapes with little buildings and huge mountains. Wonder what kind of book she’s writing

    Nancy
    13 Jan 2012
    1:14am

    And the story unfolds, I love this idea and last years calendar looked interesting too!

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