Tuesday, March 1, 2016

you've got mail... + a giveaway!

I remember how I used to love getting mail as a child. Because as a child, there existed only two kinds of mail: postcards and letters, which are both great. I really couldn't understand why my parents didn't like mail as much as I did, especially not those in the pretty blue envelopes. Well, at least now I understand..

But I still love postcards, so I jumped up in enthusiasm when my former housemate told me about postcrossing. Mail that did not consist in bills and 50 shades of bureaucracy? I was in!

The idea behind it is very simple: whenever you feel like it, you request an address, write a postcard to someone somewhere in the world. Then, after a while you receive a postcard from someone else. You don't keep in touch, you don't have to write when you don't feel like it, you just occasionally send and receive postcards :)

Today I decided to send some postcards. Only trouble was that our stash of postcards consists out of horrific cards. It was bad, really bad. Over the years we had picked all the acceptable ones out, and what was left was a staple of pure horror. Like the cards that you wouldn't even send to your least favorite family member. So, of course, I decided to paint some of them by myself. I mean, why walk to the shop if you've got paint? Here's a few that I made:






I always try to match the cards with the stories or preferences of the receiver. This lady wrote that she was a big fan of Chinese culture. So, naturally, I complied :)


I painted this card for a really cool girl in Finland. She was a steampunk car enthousiast, I mean.. how cool is that?


As you can see, I also scribbled the Martini tower for a girl from Germany, and did my best in finding the coolest Dutch phrases for a guy in Russia. Oh my, sending mail is almost as much fun as receiving it!



BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE..... GIVEAWAYS!!


Since I am in a very generous mood today - either due to springtime, or I'm just drugged by my hay fever medicine- I'm willing to send a few of these postable mini-paintings for free!!

You can  reply to this post if you'd like one! I
If you describe what kind of card you would like, I'll know what to make (Although I'm keeping some artistic freedom here!).
Next week, I'll randomly choose three that receive a card :)

UPDATE: wow! I'm a bit overwhelmed by the attention that I got after refashionista blogged about my refashion. thank you so much for the kind comments! just to be clear: I'll randomly pick winners on Tuesday evening ( European time). So before then, you can still enter :)

Cheers!

22 comments:

  1. Hi
    I have just discovered your blog and love it.Might just have to have a go at making a bag from a cushion cover which is a brilliant idea.I would love a postcard to give to my son and his fiance on their wedding day in May.The ceremony will be held at the Pittville Pump Rooms in Cheltenham Gloucestershire UK so a postcard depicting that building would be wonderful.If I win I can send you a link.Thank you and here's hoping!Pauline

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    1. Hi Pauline! Thank you! So far, you still make a pretty good chance of winning haha! :)

      I'm looking forward to see your own version of the cushion cover- bag!

      I'll let everyone know who has won next Tuesday.
      Might it happen that you wouldn't win, I wish you a lovely wedding!

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  2. is it too late to enter? you're an amazing artist and i'd love to display one of your postcards. i like japanese culture, and i also like cats... :)

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  3. is it too late to enter? you're an amazing artist and i'd love to display one of your postcards. i like japanese culture, and i also like cats... :)

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    1. Hi! I'm happy you like them! you're still in time, I'll pick the winners on tuesday!
      So far you make a pretty good chance ( although the views on my blog have exploded since Jillian kindly featured my post haha!)

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    2. Hi there, Bee!!

      Congratulations! As you might have read in my latest post, you have won my little giveaway!!
      Could you contact me via the contact form (on the right of my blog) with details about your address? I'll send you the card as soon as possible!!

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  4. Marije, your postcards are delightful! I woul love to have your original art in the form of a postcard. Cheers, Mae

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  5. Oh, I forgot to mention my special affection for cats. Would love your special creative art! Mae

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    1. Hi Mae! So good to hear from you! So far you still make a good chance :)
      I'll -randomly- pick winners next tuesday!

      Cheers, Marije

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  6. I've recently started recycling cereal boxes and such to make into art journals. The little cardboard band Starbucks puts around the cup I make into notepads for my purse. I found your blog by way of Jillian, the ReFashionista. Your art is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing your projects. Love your blog already.

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  7. Discovered the blog through Refashionista and will definitely be following. My son and I live in a small townhouse in USA and we collect tiny art since we have a tiny space! I'm artist who has fallen in love with knitting a few years ago, and my son loves Legos and anything by Tolkien! We also love birds, nature, and learning about other cultures! Your art is amazing and your blog very inspiring! I'm also a 'maker,' living creative is the only way for us!

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    1. Hi there!!

      Congratulations! As you might have read in my latest post, you have won my little giveaway!!
      Could you contact me via the contact form (on the right of my blog) with details about your address? I'll send you the card as soon as possible!!

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  8. Hi! I found you via Refashionista as well! I'm a Canadian living in Taiwan, and I started making my own stuff when I couldn't find exactly what I wanted here, but now I'm just making things (clothes and prints, mostly) for fun. I'd love to exchange a postcard with you!
    Things I love: dinosaurs, cranes, elephants, and dragons, usually in bright cheerful colours. I look forward to reading through all your archives now that I've found your site!

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  9. Hi! I found you via Refashionista as well! I'm a Canadian living in Taiwan, and I started making my own stuff when I couldn't find exactly what I wanted here, but now I'm just making things (clothes and prints, mostly) for fun. I'd love to exchange a postcard with you!
    Things I love: dinosaurs, cranes, elephants, and dragons, usually in bright cheerful colours. I look forward to reading through all your archives now that I've found your site!

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  10. How much fun! I love making cards and sending out letters. I would love to open up my mailbox and find a postcard that was happy and whimsical with a woodland theme. Or maybe something in line with that amazing astronaut painting! I really enjoy making cards too. I also found you through Refashionista's blog, and enjoyed reading through your adventures in making things while drinking my morning coffee.

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  11. Your art is lovely!I found you via Jillian at Refashionista too, & have enjoyed looking through your makes. Some great ideas! A card would be amazing. I like colourful designs; animals I like are deer, giraffes & foxes. Or even a surprise would be great :)
    Julie

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    1. Hi Julie!!

      Congratulations! As you might have read in my latest post, you have won my little giveaway!!
      Could you contact me via the contact form (on the right of my blog) with details about your address? I'll send you the card as soon as possible!!

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    2. Fantastic, thank you :) I've sent you a message,
      Julie

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  12. I also found you through Refashionista and checked out the cushion bag, which also seems like a great idea. Off now to hunt for a suitable cushion. If not too late for the giveaway, I like fairies and mice.

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  13. What a t for a website; I may give it a go myself. =)

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  14. What a great idea for a website; I may give it a go myself. =)

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