Friday, 27 November 2015

Christmas Postcard Swap

I recently signed up to take part in a postcard swap which was organised by Sheila at Sheila's Quilt World.  I had never taken part in a postcard swap before and I was excited to be involved.  Sheila warned me that making the postcards may get addictive and, I do have to say I really enjoyed making my first card.... I will definitely be making some more!

I received my swap partner's details from Sheila and we exchanged emails. My partner is Pauline who blogs at Pheonix Heirlooms.  I think I was a bit over keen to get started as I had my card ready to send within a couple of days of the announcement of the swap and I know that Pauline has now received it.  I have now also received a very pretty postcard from Pauline in exchange.

Pauline's card has a beautiful snowflake on the front. The colours are very delicate and the stitching is exquisite! Pauline has also added some rhinestones for a touch of sparkle which, is just perfect for Christmas.  I really love my card.... thank you Pauline!!

This is the card I sent.  It was a lot of fun deciding what to make and send and I decided on one of my favourite themes.... a snowman!


He was quick to make using a fusible applique method finished off with buttonhole stitch.  I added a few little embroidered details and I also added a little bit of sparkle with some sequin snowflakes.

However, the most exciting thing for me was creating the reverse side of the card which I made by printing (through my printer) an imagine onto some plain white muslin.  I used Kathy Shaw's excellent tutorial which, I knew about through participating in her crazy quilt classes but, had been too nervous to try before! I was worried about damaging the printer but, it worked like a charm.  It opens up a whole world of possibilities! 
Posted by at

38 comments:

  1. Lynda27 November 2015 at 11:17

    Its a lovely card - and has given me an idea for next year's Christmas cards. Thank you x

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Christine B27 November 2015 at 14:48

      Thank you Lynda! Glad to have been of help! Have a nice weekend! Christine x

      Delete
  2. Anonymous27 November 2015 at 11:17

    Hi Christine,wow both these postcards are amazing,i love seeing what designs everyone comes up with,well done ladies xx

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Christine B27 November 2015 at 14:49

      Thank you Shez! It is lovely to receive surprise post and I loved the card Pauline sent to me! Christine x

      Delete
  3. Christine M27 November 2015 at 11:20

    Both postcards are gorgeous, Christine. I did a few postcard swaps years ago. They are fun to make.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Christine B27 November 2015 at 14:50

      Thank you Christine! They really are a lot of fun to make and nice to receive too! Have a lovely weekend! Christine x

      Delete
  4. Linda27 November 2015 at 13:19

    Christine that is so cool! I've been afraid to try printing on fabric, but maybe 2016 will be the year I try it! Love your snowman postcard, and the snowflake one is lovely.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Christine B27 November 2015 at 14:51

      Thank you Linda! I was a bit apprehensive to try it too but, I thought I would and it worked beautifully! Have a lovely weekend! Christine x

      Delete
  5. Shirlee Fassell27 November 2015 at 14:24

    Love the postcards! I can see where they could become adictive. Love the way you printed the back!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Christine B27 November 2015 at 14:59

      Thank you Shirlee! They were fun to make and to receive! Have a nice weekend! Christine x

      Delete
  6. Cattinka27 November 2015 at 16:24

    I used to make postcards each year but it turned into a chore because I wanted to make one for everybody and I made about 30 each year. With that I lost interest and stopped making them all together. But I still enjoy seeing pretty cards and the one you made and the one you received are both very nice!
    KATRIN W.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Christine B27 November 2015 at 18:54

      Thank you Katrin! I can imagine that it becomes less fun when you are making 30! I don't think I will try that! Have a good weekend! Christine x

      Delete
  7. sunny27 November 2015 at 18:59

    What beautiful cards! I haven't made mine yet, but it is on the list for later today! I have a couple of ideas.....

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Christine B28 November 2015 at 18:39

      Thank you Sunny! I really enjoyed making my first post card.... it won't be my last and it was fun to receive such a beautiful card too! Christine x

      Delete
  8. Janet Pring27 November 2015 at 20:22

    What a lovely idea, both your card and Pauline's are very pretty x

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Christine B28 November 2015 at 18:40

      Thank you Janet! They are very quick and fun to make and it is nice to participate in the swap too! Chrissie x

      Delete
  9. Magpie's Mumblings28 November 2015 at 03:24

    Both postcards are so pretty. I have discovered that I like working in that size format too. Little works of art, aren't they.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Christine B28 November 2015 at 18:41

      Thank you Mary Anne! You can make them really quickly and it is so satisfying! Fun to participate in a swap too! Christine x

      Delete
  10. Baa. xxx28 November 2015 at 06:10

    Wow! That is so cool. Both postcards are so amazing! Love them.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Christine B28 November 2015 at 18:42

      Thank you! I had a lot of fun making my card and it was lovely to receive such a beautiful card too! Christine x

      Delete
  11. Renee28 November 2015 at 07:05

    Wow! The postcard you received is so elegant. Beautiful! And, I absolutely LOVE your snowman! Adorable! What a fun swap!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Christine B28 November 2015 at 18:42

      Thank you Renee! The swap was a lot of fun and I love the card I received! So pretty! Christine x

      Delete
  12. Steffi28 November 2015 at 08:59

    Liebe Christine,
    bei solch schönen Karten kann man wirklich süchtig werden! Viel Spaß bei diesem SWAP und einen schönen 1. Advent wünsche ich dir!
    Liebe Grüße
    Steffi

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Christine B28 November 2015 at 18:45

      Thank you Steffi! The swap was great fun! Happy Advent to you too! Christine x

      Delete
  13. Julimond28 November 2015 at 09:17

    I never made some Postcards. But they look really nice.

    Have a wonderful Advent-Time.

    Iris

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Christine B28 November 2015 at 18:43

      Thank you Iris! They are a lot of fun to make! Happy Advent to you too! Christine x

      Delete
  14. Karen in Breezy Point28 November 2015 at 17:18

    Awesome postcards--you both were lucky recipients!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Christine B28 November 2015 at 18:44

      Thank you Karen! I really enjoyed participating in the swap! Christine x

      Delete
  15. Marly28 November 2015 at 20:24

    Fun Christmas cards; I think you were a well-matched pair!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Christine B29 November 2015 at 11:44

      Thank you Marly! I enjoyed the swap it was a lot of fun! Christine x

      Delete
  16. Melody28 November 2015 at 23:38

    Wonderful post cards. I love them both.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Christine B29 November 2015 at 11:45

      Thank you Melody! It was a lot of fun to take part in the swap! Christine x

      Delete
  17. Sheila29 November 2015 at 00:38

    Both beautiful postcards , thanks to you both for participating . Christine you ar a real pro , you would never guess this was a first postcard for you !

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Christine B29 November 2015 at 11:45

      Thank you Sheila! I really enjoyed the swap!! It may have been my first but I don't think it will be my last!! Christine x

      Delete
  18. Leanne29 November 2015 at 08:12

    The postcards are beautiful, I love both of them, yours looks amazing with the printed back, I used to make fabric post cards to, I have a box full of them.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Christine B29 November 2015 at 11:46

      Thank you Leanne! It was such a lot of fun to make.... I think I will be making more! Christine x

      Delete
  19. the girlfriend gap30 November 2015 at 05:31

    Fun little treasures : ) Janita

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Christine B30 November 2015 at 11:29

      Thank you Janita! The swap was a lot of fun! Christine x

      Delete

Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving me a comment. It is lovely to hear from you and very exciting to read what you have to say!!

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)