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Shabby chic roses on mom’s postcards

10×2 postcards in a pile…. Both my mom and I went with roses for our postcards. Who can resist the look and feel or roses, even if they are only 2D? And we both went ahead and sewed in papers, … Continue reading

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Postcards made with Paper Cloth

I used paper cloth as the base for my postcards, you can learn how to make your own in the Paper Cloth Tutorial I posted yesterday. After I ironed the paper cloth to flatten it a bit I cut out … Continue reading

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Hosting a swap is fun and timeconsuming

The DIY Postcard Swap 2010 is closed for signups and most postcards have been sent out, some already received around the globe. Thank you! I’m breathing a bit easier over here, thinking that this was a great experience and trial … Continue reading

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Handmade Postcards and Swap Sharing

Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others, cannot keep it from themselves. /James M. Barrie Postcards and photo by mypeacetree. Making a handmade postcard is a creative act. Being creative takes courage, time and thought. If you ever … Continue reading

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Postcard backside – free to print

I was finishing my postcards for the swap today and thought I’d design a postcard backside that I could print. They turned out really great, and it fits two postcards to one page. Download the PDF, print it on cardstock … Continue reading

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Starting a DIY Postcard Swap for 2010

I’ve had a blog for a long time and joined several fun swaps and trades, but never hosted anything on my own. It is a Good Idea to join a swap (it gets your creative juices flowing!) and for me … Continue reading

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