Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Liberate Your Art

 
For the past few weeks, I have been participating in a postcard swap. Kat Sloma of Kat Eye Studio created "Liberate Your Art 2012 Postcard Swap".  Artists of all types were invited to "liberate their art" by printing an image of their work on a postcard. Many different types of artists participated from photographers to painters, sculptors and jewelry designers.  We sent off five self-addressed postcards to Kat who distributed them over the course of the next five weeks.  Such a great way to connect with artists from around the world!

The photo above is the shot I decided to send.  It is an Icelandic Poppy taken in Virginia at Monticello last May and the word art is by Ali Edwards.

The first postcard I received was from someone I knew!  I met Cyndy Ireland Bresden at Camp Shutter Sisters last year and will be seeing her again at Oasis this year.  Her postcard was of a lavender flower and had a recipe for Lavender Lemonade on the back.  Bonus! 


You can see more from Cyndy on her blog at studiomphotos.blogspot.com and on Instagram at cyndyib.

Next I received this wonderful postcard from Dawn Pietzsch.  Her blog is called girlunwinding.wordpress.com.  Each Monday she posts a new "Natural Mandala" that she has created. I looked up the word "mandala" and it translates to mean "circle". She creates these circles out of natural things and they are stunning!


You can follow her on Instagram at dawnsrays.

Then I received this one that is my all time favorite flower, the white peony with the fuchsia center, from Michelle Gyauch Dzema.


Isn't that just stunning?  You can see more of Michelle's work at michellegd.com and you can follow her on Instagram at michelle gd.

I did receive two postcards which didn't have any website or blog information on them, unfortunately. But at the end of the swap I received this wonderful postcard from Kat Sloma, the organizer of the swap!


I knew I wanted a way to display all these wonderful cards and did a bit of research and found this display piece at Pier One:




You can see that there is still room to add more photos.  It is available at most Pier One stores and you can also find it online here.  I have it hanging on a narrow wall between two closets in my office and love looking at it every day!  Several of the postcards you see displayed are from other members of Focusing on Life who participated in the swap.

And finally Kat did a blog post and video of all of the art she received and distributed.  It's wonderful and I hope you will take a few minutes to watch it.  You can find it here:


This is was so much fun and ended all too soon.  I really enjoyed opening my mailbox and finding these little pieces of beauty waiting for me.  I will definitely be doing it again next year!

22 comments:

  1. Terri, this is a wonderful post. Love you Poppy and the quot with script. What a neat font. You have come up with a fabulous way do displaying the images. wat a great idea!!

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  2. ahh. such a pretty display. Wasn't that fun to participate in? What great way to meet new people across the globe!!

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  3. I love this post. How lovely to receive so many beautiful postcards. I hope Kat does this again next year! Your poppy card is just stunning. And thank you for the tip on the photo holder. I have located one near me and I'm running right over to get one. You rock!

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  4. Terri, awesome postcards! I love the display idea too. What a fun idea.

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  5. Hi Terri!
    Lovely postcards! I got one from Cyndy and Michelle too! I loved both of the postcards I got from you! Wasn't the swap so much fun!

    xo,
    Linda

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  6. The cards you received are beautiful. And thanks to the link at Pier One. I went right on and ordered! I have been looking for just the right display for my space, and that was it!

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  7. Simply gorgeous! And I love your display!!!

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  8. The lady holding the butterfly is mine. I am glad that it made it to a new home :) I am going to have to look at the rack to display all of my postcards! Thanks for sharing!

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  10. It's been a great swap. I like how you have yours displayed.
    xo
    lynn

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  11. Great way to display all that wonderfullness... great post and enjoyed finding your blog...xx

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  12. Pleased to meet you; the swap was such fun. Your postcards are lovely...both given and received. See you next year, I hope. Nice display!

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  13. fantastic, love how you have displayed them all too

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  14. Love your cards and this beautiful way to display them! I need to go shopping and find me a new rack!! I love your gorgeous poppy! The details are incredible!

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  15. What wonderful cards and I love the way they are displayed.

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  16. You got some great postcards, Terri! And you've shared them beautifully. I missed Kat's blog roll because we were traveling, very disappointed. But I've shared vicariously through your post.

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  17. terri, what a lovely post showcasing the postcards you received {so happy one of mine found a home with you}.
    i love the way you've displayed them in your home :)

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  18. Hi terri...what a great way to display these treasures...i hope to pop mine in the mail this weekend. They just need a lick and a stamp! :~)

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  19. This is a great idea!!! Came home from vacation and had two cards awaiting me (amongst junk mail and a few bills)...what a delight! You probably can use this at Christmastime as well, I would assume... Your blog is just beautiful!

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  20. ♥ Whoever first came up with this idea is a genius! Just wonderful ♥

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  21. What a fun thing to do! hope she does this again and i will be sure to partipate. Great holder you found for these. Did you find a good place to have these postcards printed?

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