She Who Doodles

It's always sad when the last postcard arrives.  I got all 10 rather quickly this year.  I wanted to share them all with you. It always amazes me how different they all are.  The cards on the right are from Jenny Pesavento in Colorado Springs,Liven Geelmuyden in Norway, Kit Wojcik in Long Lake Minnesota, Jeane Sliney from Duluth Minnesota and Charlotte in Sweden. One thing you can't see in the photo is the back of Jenny's card.  It has a little pouch with a secret message.  Such a cute idea.  Charlotte  put two cards in a large envelope.  Double surprise. Nancy actually painted 4 cards then cut them apart into smaller cards.  Jeane used a piece of corrugated cardboard for hers.  All very original.  On the left, postcards from Linda Hartzig in Gastonia North Carolina, Eleaca Young in Cantwell Alaska and sally-Ann Garret on the Isle of Wight in the UK. I must apologize to Eleaca for not sending a thank you.  You didn't...

It's so exciting to watch the mail.  More post cards have arrived one from the UK, one from Sweden and the others from around the USA. We all have been participating in ihanna's annual postcard swap.  This one is from Sandra in the UK ,  a wintry feel to her card.     Four of these cards came in one day.  What an awesome find in my mail box.  The blue and purple card on the top is made by Nancy from the desert area of California.  To the right of Nancy is a little balance and harmony from Rachel in Florida. Below Rachel is a cute little card from Lorie in Phoenix. To the left of Lorie is a stitched card from Yvonne in Sweden.  The last card to the left with the hikers is from Stephanie in Astoria, NY.  Each card is so unique, lots of collage and stitches.  I must try some stitching on mine next time.  If my count is right I should have just 2 more cards coming.    Sorry I couldn't post a link ...

I've started receiving postcards from ihanna's swap.  Here's the first 2 that arrived.  The one on top was a real surprise when it arrived, it came from an old friend in St Helens, Oregon, Luanne Ripley .  I hadn't seen her since moving away about 10 years ago.  It was really great to make contact again. The other card with all the bold color and silver wheel came from Jan Hardt in Iowa.  Love them both. I found the stamps that were used to mail these cards very interesting.  Some really pretty stamps.  It made the back of the cards just as interesting as the front.  This is just the beginning, 8 more cards coming.  I'll keep you posted. Thanks for visiting. Cyndee

I always enjoy iHanna's postcard swaps.  Not only the fun of sending postcards with my designs all over the world but watching the mail box for cards to arrive.   Hanna calls herself the Creative Instigator, an appropriate title.  You can check out her Blog and all the other participants at http://www.ihanna.nu/.  My cards are all doodled with a little humor added.  I just dropped them all in the mail so now the waiting begins. Colored cards this year.  All hand doodled by me.  This is what I do in the evening while watching TV.   The doodling obsession is out of hand so I need a swap every now and then to make room for more. I will be anxiously awaiting the arrival of postcards mailed to me.  I'll post them as they arrive.  Keep watching, they are all so very different.  If you have never done one of these swaps you should follow ihanna's blog , she usually does two of these a year.   Thanks for visiting...

I was waiting for one last postcard to come in the mail but apparently it got lost somewhere. Wanted to show you the last two cards I received.  This one really came as a surprise, it's from a blogging friend, Lee in Edmonton Alberta.  Check out her art and all her postcards here:     http://leekre.blogspot.com/  And the last card is a bit of beach fun from Martha Cook in Connecticut. This was such fun, I will definitely do it again and again.  Thank you Hanna for hosting this swap each year.  My summer schedule is taking shape,  several confirmations for outdoor fairs and a couple still waiting for answers.  It's shaping up to be a busy summer.  I decided to jump in with a full schedule.  Now just need to get busy and doodle. Thanks for visiting. Hugs Cyndee

It has started, the postcards from ihanna's swap have started arriving.  Such fun to see where they come from and who sent them.   The first one is from Jan in Iowa.  This came through the mail intact even with a button and lace trim.  A really cool collage, she did a beautiful job.   Thank you Jan. The second card came from Ellen in New Mexico. Awesome vintage card.  Notice the detail on the kimono.  Can't quite figure out how she made it but love it.  Thank you Ellen. Such fun.  I still have 8 more cards to watch for in the mail box.   If you ever get a chance to participate in one of these swaps don't hesitate.  Don't let those little inside voices stop you.  It doesn't matter what you're creative ability is, anyone can put something on a blank card, remember what it was like when you were little and you colored, cut and pasted.   Check back in a few days, hopefully I'll have mo...

I've joined ihanna's Autumn postcard swap and mine are ready for the mail.  I did one of these last year that Hanna hosted and really enjoyed making and receiving the postcards from around the world.  Since I doodle on postcard size cards it was an easy project,  I just needed to figure out how to incorporate the theme.  Since my designs are all about freedom, no boundaries, spontaneity they were perfect for this swaps theme. Here's my five, to contribute to the Empowerment themed swap.  Although they are a little late getting in the mail box, they will be on their way to Canada, the UK, Virgin Island and right here in the US of A.  So along with Christmas cards in the mail box I will be anxiously awaiting 5 postcards to arrive from around the world.  It's awesome to see how the theme is interpreted on each card. Check ihanna's webpage to see what others are sending. Thanks for visiting.  Have a great day. Hugs Cyndee ...