Yep, I know it's been freakin ages & I may get back to tell you about Christmas... or what I did for New Years if I can remember... BUT, I am on taxi duty & one of the joys of living here in regional Sunshine Coast Australia is also one of the downers... no no seems to live close by (or no one we like he he) whoops, hope the neighbours don't know I have a blog...
OK I have joined Darcy, it's about postcards, one a week, Darcy posts the 'theme' country &... well, it's so much fun I decided to join... why don't you join in too, go on, HEY NOT YET...
I know this is a douple-dip but it's been a while & it's also Paint Party Friday... yet again the delightful Eva and talented Kristin for hosting this each & every Friday, so my postcards are also my PPF offering...
First country...
AUSTRIA... Do you know once when Frayz (my hubby) & I were in New York the Taxi driver insisted we spoke the best English he'd heard for Austrians... No No WE ARE AUS-TRAIL-IAN we explained... "Best ever" he said... we took the compliment because usually no one says nice stuff about our accents...
Front of postcard...
OK this was sent in the mail, like FROM a stranger... TO a stranger...
on the back it has a note... we find out more about these strangers as the year goes on & they exchange postcards... please click on links to get larger images to read...
OK... now we quickly rush onto Week 2 in the 2012 Postcard Challenge...
SPAIN...
This was sent in the mail...
Interesting choice, maybe it says something about the person who sent it...
The back (this woman has seriously hard to read writing, please click to blow up... (size-wise, it won't explode) anyway it has a little background about something that happened & why these strangers may develop a relationship (NO NOT THAT KIND OF RELATIONSHIP) who knows, it's a crazy world & maybe not everyone is who they seem... I hope you join me following their journey :)
OK I'm outta here, BUT (yep always a 'BUT') Amy has a thing going now (as well as awesome FREE tutorials that I so wanna do) where you can win one of her amazing original creations... I think yo've got 'til Sunday... I'm going to try to enter too... here's the link...
Have a great week, & hell, it's fun being back :)
PS T.W. I've got an aceo on my desk for you, so sorry it's taken so long, you are a patient babe ;)
Very cool postcards. What a great idea! Happy PPF! :-)
ReplyDeleteLook at you jumping in with both feet!
ReplyDeleteGlad to have you back!
Gloria reminds me of you....hehe :P
good to see you back, fab postcards
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wow...amazing...i love them so much...not great on adjectives, but you get the idea i am sure...from one aussie to another...xxx
ReplyDeleteFabulous postcards.
ReplyDeleteJen x
Wow what a fabulous postcard. A xx
ReplyDeleteBrilliant postcards, their faces are superb! Love the interesting backgrounds too.
ReplyDeletegreat postcards! x
ReplyDeleteLove that you've made the backs digital. That clears up the whole handwriting issue I was struggling with. Plus you can fit a lot more story!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful postcards!!! ♥
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the rest of the story! :)
Love your wit, who doesn't have neighbors they would really rather not have. . . my walls are so thin in this condo, I can hear every word and I don't care what they think. . . . . got to find that yellow cottage by the water, QUICK!! Thanks so much for the visit. Love the Post Cards/stories. Blessings, Janet PPF
ReplyDeleteHow exciting to receive these wonderful cards and stories. Happy PPF, x
ReplyDeletebeautiful post cards, never heard of this, happy new year!
ReplyDeleteyou always make me smile,
These are fantastic - your portraits are amazing!! I love that you haven't told us a back story on the two people writing to each other so we have to find out as we go along. I've seen a few other folks doing this postcard project and I so want to join in but am determined this year to stick to the plan and that doesn't allow time for fun projects unfortunately!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fantastic idea to combine art and writing together. Your examples are superb and fun!
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF!
Sheri Cook
HappyHorseStudio
Post cards are fun size and you get real mail! Lovely idea ~ and do hope you are saving time for yourself in between 'taxi' time ~~ thanks, namaste, carol (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF ^_^
ReplyDeleteOops ~ misunderstood the Challenge ~ You keep the cards ~ in a book ~ hmmmm ~ have to think about this ~ thanks for the link, though ~
ReplyDeleteGreat postcards and lovely to see you back !
ReplyDeleteHugs
such beautiful cards, really stunning. Love the writing too. so glad you are joining us.
ReplyDeleteps. Can i get a first name please so I can add you to the master list in my blog sidebar. x
Beautiful postcards, delightful game of exchange. Greetings.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun idea. I love your portraits, especially the striking color combination and music showing through in the first one, and the El Greco feel to the 2nd one - fabuloso!
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing. And I think the "letters" behind them just add to the beauty.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind words on my blog
Neat postcards, Shelle! Happy New Year to you and your family--happy to see you back!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards, superb illustration on the second one!
ReplyDeleteAmazing paintings!
ReplyDeleteWow, totally wonderful ...can't' wait to see more!
ReplyDeletethis is soooo cool!
ReplyDeleteLove these postcards with writing and painting. what a great idea. We all need to do this more often. The keyboard and computer has stolen our need for the beautiful pen and paper. ::sigh:: Welcome back and nice work.
ReplyDeleteYour Mozart looks fabulous! Love them both. :)
ReplyDeletenice art! Love it
ReplyDeleteGreat game, today already is not written by hand, nor sends mail... the image of Spain is Santa Teresa de Jesús (nun and writer of poetry of love universa).Good idea.
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So I don't understand. These art other peoples artwork sent to you? You did Mozart, didn't you? With the music over his face? I am so confused! Anyway, I love your blog, glad you are back on PPF.
ReplyDeleteWell it was worth the wait - what great art, what story, what excitement. More please!!
ReplyDeletelovely postcards!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous project and I LOVE your postcards. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteHAHAHA! "buggered off with singing kiddies" Love your sense of humour :D Awesome artwork and fantastic story line, think yours is the only nun so far lol :D XXX
ReplyDeleteBeautiful postcards!!
ReplyDeleteOMG you nearly made me swear its ...fantastic! Nice meeting you!
ReplyDeletelooks great!!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cool idea! Love your cards and your characters! Will definitely follow along. :)
ReplyDeleteCool postcards!
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art
I dunno he might be up for some of that kind of relationship?.........Pretty postcards :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolutely delightful project! The postcards you've created are stunning! I hope you do prints of them at the end of the project, the Mozart is brilliant! ~Happy Paint Party Friday #2 Robin Panzer Art Studio 33
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous- I LOVE your style and the stories you wrote to go with each are FAB!
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF,
Stephanie
P.S. I love Australian accents, myself ;)
Great post card stories and the art is fantastic!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour postcards are great!! I might just join. You do wonderful faces. It is refreshing to see your work.
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF!
Great postcards. Loved the pieces of history included on the postcard.
ReplyDeleteHi Shelle
ReplyDeletelove both your postcards, the artwork is amazing
Helen x
I absolutely love your postcards- the story behind them too is great,love the whole opposite personalities thing! Very cool.
ReplyDeleteMozart and the Sister are fabulous! Your sense of humor is, too. Enjoying the story
ReplyDeleteShelle!!! Welcome back my special friend!! Love the postcards and the art you did too!!! You are such a creative soul!!! Big Hugs ;o)
ReplyDeletei love,love,love these!!!
ReplyDeleteyour "backsides" are fabulous!! ..you paint a beautiful picture with words,as well as brushes!!
glad to see you back..
Oh man, these are great. I was snorting over Gloria's card. It's going to be great to watch this correspondence unfold.
ReplyDeleteAmazing cards!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your postcards. And your story is lot's of fun, I'll be following along!
ReplyDeleteThese post cards are awesome. Spain is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteNicole/Beadwright
wow, wow and double wow ! these are amazing.Love Mozart painting and the wording on it, really made me laugh
ReplyDeletelook forard to next weeks
No excuses needed, Shelle! You are a bright spot in anyone's day :) Love these postcards! Fantastic art, but that is no surprise...
ReplyDeleteBy the way, Shelle...I love the Australian accent!!!
Hugs,
Jan
sooo coool!! great work! happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteThe postcards are wonderful! Welcome back!
ReplyDeleteHooray! I'm so glad you're back - you and your beautiful artwork are definitely worth the wait :) This looks like it's going to be an amazing project!
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Kristin
p.s. I looove Australian accents!
Gorgeous postcards!!
ReplyDeletelove your portraits and your characters are a hoot. looking forward to more of their adventures
ReplyDeleteFabulous art and writing good to see you joining the challenge xxx
ReplyDeleteYour illustrative painting style is simply wonderful. You have a lovely gift.*smiles* Norma
ReplyDeleteWOW - these are amazing, especially love the Spain one..and your story made me laugh ! Esther xx
ReplyDeleteThese portraits are cool! I love the last one. A little bizarre but interesting! Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteFabulous art work on both postcards. I had a few smiles with your so different characters. Caz
ReplyDeleteSuperb cards and funny characters... Love them.
ReplyDeleteSuperb cards and funny characters... Love them.
ReplyDeleteCompletely blown away by your art work. Storyline is excellent too.
ReplyDeleteJanet xx
Both the portraits and the stories are masterpieces.
ReplyDeleteFaye
This looks like so much fun! Beautiful art and entertaining notes on the back of the cards.
ReplyDeleteHappy to meet you and discover your blog :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful postcards! Great fun to receive them! Patsy from
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Very cool! So glad your having fun with the postcards!
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