Handmade Postcard
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Handmade postcard framed and ready to hang by my front door. (Charlotte Ekker Wiggins photo)
Handmade Bluebird Postcard
There are so many good things about this it was hard for me to decide where to start.
First, you can make a postcard out of most anything. The key part is the size and where you place the address on the back side. In this example, my neighbor drew the line down the center and observed the postal service requirements of address, and stamp, on the right.
You can easily make your own postcard by observing spacing. (Charlotte Ekker Wiggins photo)
Secondly, this is a hand painted bird picture. My neighbor texted that she was hoping she got the bluebird blue color correct - she did. But even if she had not I was not going to tell her, I love these colors and the effort she put into coloring it.
Bluebirds are neighborhood residents and inspiration for my custom gift company, garden and apiary. We tend to see the most often in winter when trees are free of leaves and it’s easier to spot their bright blue color.
These painted birds remind me of the cross stitched ones in my custom Bluebird quilt.
Love the bluebird blue color in this Bluebird custom quilt. (Charlotte Ekker Wiggins photo)
Thirdly, this is a perfect example of something you can make into charming wall art. I added a black line on the right side of the design to balance the borders. I could also have just gently removed the black lines around the other three sides by cutting them off but it was less of a risk for me to just add a fourth black line.
I added a line on the right to frame the hand painted scene. (Charlotte Ekker Wiggins photo)
Finally, find a complimentary background paper and frame. Sometimes you can turn the sample paper in a frame over to fill in around the center design.
You can find interesting and inexpensive frames at thrift stores. I pick a few up when I find them so I have them handy for projects like this one. Chose a modern and a vintage frame to have something to balance whatever you decide to place in the frame. Some people like to have everything framed in the same frame, which is a design option but not practical if you want flexibility to add items as you find them - or get them mailed to you.
Hang the handmade postcard where you can enjoy it daily. (Charlotte Ekker Wiggins)
And here it is again, hanging in the little reception area by my front door. I keep a few seasonal decor items there and see them as I walk up and down my stairs.
The backing has a hook for easy hanging.
“What a Wonderful World” indeed with such a thoughtful neighbor!
