Fixing a Hot Mess

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Lately I have been working on postcards. Specifically Hahnemühle postcards. At roughly 4" x 6" they make a nice 'do-able' art surface. Something one could sit down and do in a few minutes. 

This particular one is a Nostalgie card which has a smooth surface. I was working wet watercolor onto a dry background, just pushing color around with a wet brush. And . . . I did not like the results at all. What a hot mess! Not one to waste a bit of product I figured out something else to do with this postcard. 



I began with this stamp from Studio Light and stamped it twice vertically on the card. Color was added using my Copic markers. Already this hot mess was looking a whole lot improved! 


I keep a stash of digital images ready for just such an occasion as this. When I don't feel like painting or drawing, I pull out some digital images I have printed out and color them with Copics. This little marker girl was the perfect addition for this postcard. The words are from Art By Marlene. And just like that I now have a postcard I love! Easy peasy! 




You can purchase Hahnemühle's Nostalgie postcards by clicking here. 

Question for you to think about: I am trying to streamline my bills. Currently I pay for this email service that notifies you I made a post. If I stop that service - would you still be able to find my posts? 


 

Comments

  1. Sandra StraitSeptember 26, 2023 at 2:02 PM

    This is marvelous! I love the Nostalgie paper -- it's good for almost anything! I would be able to find your posts, though, given my memory I don't know how often I would think to look for them.

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    1. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2023 at 6:22 PM

      I know it's hard to remember. blogger used to have a widget for subscriptions but they did away with it a few years back

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  2. Ann StephensSeptember 26, 2023 at 2:50 PM

    Yes! I have it bookmarked and for the longest time just automatically checked it every day. Then I realized I could sign up for new post notifications, so I did that. But I understand about saving money, so it's no biggy just to go back to checking in every day. Do what you need to do for you, Alice. We can all adjust!

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    1. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2023 at 6:23 PM

      thanks, ann, I'll let everyone know by posting about it. it has gotten really costly to send out the emails. it was ok when I posting almost every day but posting 3 or 4 times a month doesn't make sense.

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  3. Susan TheronSeptember 27, 2023 at 4:11 AM

    will be able to find the posts if I remember to go and have a look

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    1. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2023 at 11:29 AM

      Thank you for your response. I’m looking into free subscription services.

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  4. Jan Brandt, CZTSeptember 28, 2023 at 9:08 PM

    What a darling postcard!! You're just so good at this, Alice. :) Yes, I too have your blog bookmarked so it's easy to take a peek anytime I want to. I encourage you to save that money!!

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    1. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2023 at 9:10 PM

      Thanks, Jan, I’m thinking it through.

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  5. Nancy K.October 9, 2023 at 10:05 PM

    Hi Alice, I go by your emails too. I have been happy to see them coming through. Thank you!

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    1. AnonymousOctober 9, 2023 at 10:09 PM

      Thank you, I’ll keep going as long as I can.

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  6. AnonymousOctober 20, 2023 at 10:19 AM

    Answering your question - yes I'd find your posts, I'd just have to make a point of checking your blog once a week, not a hardship once I get it into my weekly routine.
    As for your artwork - I had to really chuckle at the words you put with this: so aptly describing not only your process but a fitting title for the finished composition too. Another validation of the Zentangle precept 'trust the process.' - Evy

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    1. AnonymousOctober 20, 2023 at 10:41 AM

      thanks, Evy. I am still debating on the email change. I am trying to curb spending anywhere I can and this is a big one. it was ok when I was posting every day, but I post so seldom now. maybe if I do drop the notification process I will go to posting once a week and just show what I've been working on. it is a good way for me to keep track of the art I've made - for myself.

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