The four designs I chose for the White-on-White theme with Postmark’d Art are done. Ta da! This has been especially satisfying for me because the inspiration for the 4 designs was immediate and all are completed before the official start date for the trade has begun. Believe me, it doesn’t always happen that way so I am celebrating.
Plus — and this is a BIG PLUS — thanks to Kalia, a reader who shared tips on getting better photographs of these postcards, I actually have images that are much truer to the actual postcards. Thank you, Kalia! To honor the time and effort you shared with me I looked into the resources you shared in your comment (see the comment here) and I had great success. (I’m looking forward to even more refinement with my next photo shoot because the recommended wattage for the light bulb was 100 but I had only a 75 watt bulb.) So here they are, all ready to stamp and drop in the nearest mail box. Click on an image for a larger view.
The metallic zing of the thread stitching here still does not show – – I need to do more research on how to achieve that with the camera. I chose an elegant silver rope-braid cording to finish the edge on this floral design.
The ginkgo fairly begged to be finished with a traditional quilt binding. How could I refuse? Binding a postcard with fast2fuse™ in the middle is a challenge but I think it’s worth the effort.
White satin cording finishes the edge of the Oak
and the sunflower.
Now, on to a larger project that is calling me.
This posting is shared with Off the Wall Fridays.
The white on white allows the stitching to take center stage. I like all the binding choices, the texture of white beads. The gingko is my fave. Isn’t it funny how we automatically pick a fave when given several to see?
Leeanna Paylor
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I agree LeeAnna. Any monochromatic color scheme means you showcase the stitching. I love the stitching part of art quilts so I know that’s why I was immediately inspired to dive right in on this theme choice. So true about selecting a favorite, too. I think we’ve been trained to ‘pick one’ because of all the multiple-choice tests we took as youngsters.
These designs are so elegant. I especially like the bound one. Very pleasing.
best, nadia
Thanks Nadia! And thank you for taking the time to comment. More often I use a less time-consuming method for binding these postcards but sometimes that just scream for the tradition binding. I have to listen to that.
Very nice! I like that you rounded the corners. Why haven’t I thought of that! Great binding job too. I am sure those who get them will be inspired.
Thanks Karen! I really enjoyed doing these. The rounded corners make using the cording, or similar edging, to finish the postcards much easier.
Truly postmarked ART. 🙂 Lovely and elegant as always, Franki. You inspire me!
Thanks Suzanne. I’m having FUN here!
They are all very Lovely. It’s very Beautiful with white on white.
These are very elegant.
Thanks Linda.
Makes me wish I’d joined the WOW group. You will wow those lucky recipients.
Nothing says we can’t do this theme next round!
Franki,
They are all lovely and of one my favorite subject: nature and leaves. You did a great job on photography. The textures show up well in the lighting you used.
The biggest problem I have with photographing some of my work is that my camera does not read certain colors the same way the eye does and if I try to tweak it in a photo program, then it messes up the other colors.
Kalia
Thanks Kalia! I have found the same issue you have with regard to color. I do my best to get the closest to the color I can and then just have to let go of it.
And yesterday, I found to my great delight, that Franki had sent the pearl beaded sunflower to ME!
I am so happy!
I’m glad you are enjoying that design Maureen. I know you are working on yours now. This was a very fun theme.