IF: Asleep (Addormentata)

Hard times. Sleeping and dreaming may be a way of escaping from reality. Or they may be a way of recovering energy and envisioning a better future, without losing sight of the present moment and its battles.

E' un periodo difficile. Dormire e sognare possono essere un modo per evadere dalla realtà. Oppure possono essere un modo per recuperare energie e visualizzare un futuro migliore, senza perdere di vista il momento presente e le sue battaglie.

IF: Lesson (Lezione)

IF: Journey (Viaggio)

Another card for iHanna DIY postcard swap.
Un'altra cartolina per lo swap organizzato da iHanna.

IF: (Not) Bottled - (Non) Imbottigliato

This ship does not want to stay in a bottle - safe place, but so boring...
(Washi paper + watercolor, postcard made for iHanna DIY Postcard Swap).



Questo veliero non ha voglia di starsene in una bottiglia. Al sicuro, è vero, ma che noia...
(Cartolina realizzata con acquerello e carta washi per lo swap 2011 di iHanna).

IF: Cultivate (Coltivare)

Finally, spring!



Finalmente, la primavera!

Received! Part 6 (The End)

I waited before posting these, because I wanted to post the last 3 postcards all together. But the 10th never arrived. So here they are, the beautiful works by Sara (? can't read the name)



and Sally



Thank you!

Received! Part 5

I received this postcard from Zarah. She also wrote kind words on the back. My daughter loves rain, so she immediately chose this one as her favourite.
Actually, I like all of them.

Received! Part 4

Every day a new treat!
This one is by Jennifer .




I love how the postcards I am receiving are all different, but complementing each other.
They are currently being displayed on my fridge. I hope they will distract me from eating snacks and chocolate at night...

Received! Part 3

The right encouragement at the right time!



from Monique

Received! Part 2

Another one! So fun to check the mailbox every day!
Big thanks to Chris!

Received! Part 1

Wow, today the first 3 postcards from my swap partners arrived into my mailbox. Enjoy!

Thank you so much to Tara, Amy and Brii!

Finished!

It's 2 in the night, but the postcards for the swap are finished, at last!


(inspired by this photo by Maya)

DIY Postcard Swap

I joined my first DIY Postcard Swap, organized by Hanna. Each participant prepares 10 handmade (painted, collaged, altered etc.) postcards for as many creative people around the world. I just received the addresses of my 10 swap partners: from Malaysia to Great Britain, from New Zealand to Singapore.. I can't wait to see what will come into my mailbox!
In the meantime, I have prepared 6 out of my 10 postcards. Here they are.













There is also a flickr group if you are curious about what the other swappers have prepared.