Tuesday, August 21, 2012

A Mail Art Glimpse...


:: postcard :: 

materials
corrugated cardboard
acrylic inks
acrylic paint
india ink
gel pen
matte medium
printed tissue paper
vintage book pages
vintage labels
compass trinket  


It has been long over due, I have joined a postcard swap.
Hosted by Debbie at http://peculiarme71.blogspot.com
All the artists who have joined in on this swap, are amazing...
and there is still time to join in on the fun!!
:: postcards due August 31st ::

Join us.






Posted by April Cole at
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17 comments:

  1. VickieAugust 21, 2012 at 11:19 PM

    Eye candy!!!

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  2. Valerie-JaelAugust 21, 2012 at 11:39 PM

    Great card, It is so nice to work with cardboard! Hugs, Valerie

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    1. aprilmariecole.blogspot.comAugust 22, 2012 at 10:29 AM

      Hello Valerie
      Yes, I agree... very nice working with cardboard!! :]
      Enjoy your visit ~xx

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  3. DeborahAugust 22, 2012 at 12:11 AM

    She's lovely, April. Her pink curls remind me of my Mum's pink foam hair rollers when I was a child.

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    1. aprilmariecole.blogspot.comAugust 22, 2012 at 10:30 AM

      Hi Deborah!
      (LOL) What a "fantastic" way of describing her hair, I love it!! :]
      Thank you... ~xx

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  4. An'Angelia ThompsonAugust 22, 2012 at 4:52 AM

    Some lucky recipient will be thrilled to get this card. Awesome!

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    1. aprilmariecole.blogspot.comAugust 22, 2012 at 10:31 AM

      Aww... thank you Angelia! :]
      I love spreading inspiration through mail-art.
      Enjoy your visit ~xx

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  5. Peculiarme71August 22, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    AH!!! I love it!!! Can't wait getting so excited for the deadline. Will be sending out one last email this weekend to everyone with my mailing address...anyone can still join if they can meet the mailing deadline of August 31st. Thank you my dear friend for posting a link and sharing this!! I have something on its way to you! You can now start watching for the snail mail sorry that took a minute just bouncing back from surgery! Hugs! xo

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    1. aprilmariecole.blogspot.comAugust 22, 2012 at 10:35 AM

      Hello Debbie
      No worries... that is what it is all about "SUPPORT".
      Supporting each other and our talents! ~xx
      Looking forward to this swap. SUPER FUN!!! :]
      I see Karenann has joined in too!
      Is a good friend of mine, an incredible artist as well... you are in for a treat. ~xx

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  6. AnonymousAugust 22, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    She's awesome! I also like the little compass over the "seek direction" :)

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    1. aprilmariecole.blogspot.comAugust 22, 2012 at 10:35 PM

      Thank you, Cat! :]
      Glad you stopped by for a visit ~xx
      Enjoy...

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  7. Karenann YoungAugust 22, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    Love your postcard!!! It is awesome! I have also joined the swap but haven't heard back from her yet!

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    1. aprilmariecole.blogspot.comAugust 22, 2012 at 10:38 PM

      Hello Karenann
      Awww...you are super, thank you!! ~xx
      Great!! Glad to decided to join in on the swap... Debbie is great! :]
      Enjoy your visit, love your company.
      Take care.

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  8. Lorinda.C.FAugust 25, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    Welcome to the mail art club April! Your postcard is amazing!! The mail carrier might just keep that one! xx

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  9. Kate RobertsonAugust 27, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    I love your postcard. Swaps are so much fun. I have no time for one now but wish you well this one.

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  10. JesterSeptember 7, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    Such fabulous mail art! It will definitely cheer the day of whoever receives it, April.

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