Well after my little break I'm back to show you more ATCs that I've received.
This first one is from Pauline B in Leongatha, Vic. Unfortunately the colours are not very true it is a more deeper purple. Pauline has used a variety of techniques (I think) on her ATC. She didn't say, but I'm guessing some felting, mixed media in the background and free-motion on the top and couching.
This next one is from Pauline C in the UK. Pauline has used some beautiful colours in her felting background and embellished it with crystals.
This next ATC is from Marja M in The Netherlands. Marja has used mixed media collage technques in her card. Her painted flower embellishment is beautiful.
This beautiful envelope and card came from Doreen G in Canberra, ACT. Doreen has free motioned her background and added embellishments. I adore the tiny dragon fly.
The next card is from Cindy in Chester VA, USA. Cindy has used a very pretty lime green background and she has free motioned and added sequins, beads and a lace flower.
This card is from Sheila S in the UK. Sheila has made a pieced background, added machine stitching wire and beads. Sheila and I have exchanged many cards, both ATCs and Postcards over the past couple of years and I always enjoy receiving her cards.
This cheeky card is from Kathy D, in Laurel, MD, USA. I love the way Kathy has depicted the ocean and the fun loving times one can have by the sea.
The last card for this posting is from another Aussie, Penny C in Victor Harbour in SA. Penny made her with card layers, FMQ, burnt background, metal cut outs and beads. The card she sent with it is a Gelatin Print.This international group that swaps birthday ATCs is so talented, I'm in awe of them. Kate North in the UK who started the exchanges doesn't ask for any particular technique or put rules on us - just that we do our best to post our cards to the birthday person in the month of the birthday. If the cards arrive early or on time that's good, but not a requirement, only that we try and if we are going to be late then we post a message to group, so that the recipient knows it is coming.
You can read more about Kate's work on her blog here. Please go and have a look and maybe join in with us next year.
Till next posting of the final cards, take care and we will talk again soon.
