Can you imagine what I would do if I could do all I can?
Sun Tzu
As you know I love to doodle, especially flowers. I fill pages in my notebook and I create doodled borders in a mindless and loose way. But recently I decided to doodle with a purpose on a bit thicker paper, watercolor paper in a pad. These doodles turned into little drawings, that turned out quite nice if I may say so myself. I had a lot of fun coloring them in using both markers and watercolors…
I used my Promarkers again, and now I must say I liked them a lot more than at first. They work best on really thick paper, and when I decided to make my drawings into cards, to give to a few special people in my life, the backsides didn’t matter as much as it does when you draw in a notebook or journal.
Drawing a card is really fun, and gives more meaning to those random doodles. And lettering is super fun too, when it turns out well… I made a card for my mom, one for my friend Jana and then another one, for my brothers birthday.
I mostly used the Promarker pens for the background, filling it in once I had finished the coloring of the content.
For one of the cards I used some white glitter, just a little hint for that special glam feel.
I glued it down on a piece of pink cardstock, and called it finished. Tack för din vänskap, as this cards says, means “Thank you for your friendship”.
I think there are more cards like these in my (and my friend’s and close family’s) future. Now, I would really like to make more and plan better for sending cards out for birthdays and special occasions.
How do you keep on top of making and sending cards in a timely fashion, or do you? I would love your tips on how you do it.
Wow, these are such awesome cards, what lucky recipients!
Thank you Meg! Making my own doodle cards was fun, just looking at these photos I feel new ideas coming up. :-)
These cards came out great. I love how you turned some doodles into something that can be shared.
As for timely card making/sending — When I write birthdays in my new calendar at the start of the year, I usually make a notation 2 weeks prior to send a card out. That gives me enough time to make something personalized and get it in the mail on time.
Oh I love that idea Tammy, thanks for sharing. I totally need to add that both as a list in my current calendar and as a reminder in my digital calendar! And then, start making cards!
These are awesome cards, Hanna! I haven’t done this as of yet with doodles – the only cards I’ve made are digital ones but one day I plan on it! [Note: Planning does not necessarily mean doing but I’d sure like to!!] : )
Haha, I totally know how a plan does not necessarily make something done! I have made many plans about making cards for everyone – but at least, this is a start. Hope you get started too Debi.
Good luck!
Pretty cards! I know mail art lifts everyone’s spirits. I am woefully bad at creating cards for people. Usually my most productive period for that is after I see these things on your site. Hee! Lovely.
I treasure mine so much <3 Tack så jätte mycket!!!
Kram :)