Saturday, March 12, 2011

SPA: No. 1

"That there ought!"
4 x 6 Postcard

I had a lot of fun with this week's theme - No. 1 - at Sunday Postcard Art. It's been a while since I've done any collage, and I thought that this would be the perfect opportunity to get out some of my Alice sheets and play . . .

"That there Ought" started life as a piece of painted card stock that was first treated with a Gesso Relief technique (you can go here to see it first hand). To that, I placed several #1 stickers over the surface and used them as a mask for bright green acrylic. Once peeled off, I added images From Alice in Wonderland that spoke to me and enhanced them with white gel pen. Final touches included a border of bold paint pens to create a scallop (still into them from last week ;), colored pencil, black ink and two forms of glitter. The quote reads, "There ought to be a book written about me, that there ought! And when I grow up, I'll write one."

Thanks for your time! I look forward to seeing all of your "No. 1" postcards this week . . . 

Kristin xo
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25 comments:

  1. peggy gattoMarch 12, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    I love the texture, design, but oh that wonderful color!!!!!!

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  2. peggy gattoMarch 12, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    congratulations on being published!!!
    I can't wait to see!!!!!!!!!!

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  3. YvonneMarch 12, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Fantastic postcard, Kristin! Love that hot pink!

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  4. OzstuffMarch 12, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Wow! I love the vibrant colours and great design of your postcard, Kristin. Wonderful artwork.

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  5. indybevMarch 12, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    What a fun collage. There should be lots of positive comments, that there ought!

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  6. Gayle Page-RobakMarch 12, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    This is wonderful, Kristin. I finally watched the Alice in Wonderland movie about 3 weeks ago, uninterupted (lol). It was nice to see them with some wins at the Academy Awards. The costuming was awesome. Your postcard reminded me of the excellent movie. Beautiful!

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  7. AmyMarch 12, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Awesome bright bold colors..really stands out. Love the borders and the title is artistic!

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  8. ChristineMarch 12, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    beautiful work

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  9. JunibearsMarch 12, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    Fantastic postcard. beautiful work.xx

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  10. Gail Is This Mutton?March 12, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    The colours are fantastic. Very whimsical.

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  11. Emily C.March 13, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    NICE QUOTE!

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  12. SandyMarch 13, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    Wow this is unbelievable.
    Stunning card. Love it.

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  13. Astrid MacleanMarch 13, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    Super card and very original.

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  14. Linda GibbonsMarch 13, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    Absolutely LOVE this!

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  15. Mandy ChilversMarch 13, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    love this Kristin... of course i LOVE alice! your work is wonderful. Hope Kendra is ok

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  16. DiannMarch 13, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    Fantastic collaged postcard..congrats on being published! Diann

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  17. yasmindebooMarch 13, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    What a brilliant colourful postcard; would make a gorgeous cover for a mini book.

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  18. Silvia(Barnie)March 13, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Fabulous, love the Alice themed work.

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  19. GrammyMarch 13, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Awe, this is so adorable. : )

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  20. DeannMarch 13, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    A very clever and unique postcard Kristin...great Job!!

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  21. MandyMarch 14, 2011 at 3:23 AM

    so cute,,,quirky,,,just love the alice themed stuff...hugs...xxx

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  22. scrapwordsmomMarch 14, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Your art is just too fun. I love all the ideas I get when I'm here, Kristin:)

    Love,
    Les

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  23. JessiVilleMarch 14, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Cute postcard Kristen! The hot pink really speaks to me! I still have some viewing yet to do at the house of art - see you there! xox

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  24. JennyMarch 15, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    Love your postcard Kristin... gorgeous collage and colors... so whimsical and sweet...

    Hugs
    Jenny x

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  25. E Makes ArtMarch 16, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    So fun and bright!

    I will email you in the next day or two to let you know how my lil' trip to the gallery went...I've been taking a small lil break since I got back...so nice : )

    xo

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