CC: Collaged postcard from scrapbook template

National Scrapbook Day

I always seem to miss National Scrapbook Day - but not this year! May 7th - the first Saturday in May - will not pass me by!

Let's do one of those scrapbook template swaps again ...

I am drawn to these templates, especially for swaps, because it is so interesting to see how different each person's finished piece looks. Let's do it again ...

Create one collage postcard following this template.

The image above is a scrapbook template, layout or sketch. For this swap, use this template and challenge yourself to create one handmade postcard for one partner following this example. Apply collage techniques with any other mixed media details you wish and make this an ARTFUL creation.

I count roughly 14 items or layers including the backing. Try to follow this template and use at least 10 items. You're also not required to send a rectangle (though keep postage costs in mind for square postcards). You don't have to interpret this literally - for example, you don't have to use buttons or scallops.

You can use scrapbook paper or your usual collage bits, gelli prints or any combination. Your backing can be a mixed media beauty, gelli print, or just a lovely piece of vintage paper. Anything.

Sender's choice so you can start now.

If I forgot something, let me know.

Alter this template to fit your postcard - any size.

As always, be sure to include your name and the name of the swap so your partner can rate you.

My count of the elements included may be off a bit. I want to keep this swap fun and a little relaxed while at the same time giving enough instruction to bring us all to similar results. Let's have fun with this one!

Feel free to pop this in an envelope if you wish.

To see a larger view of the template, go here <-that's a clicky link ...