Monday, April 25, 2011

Mother- Daughter Postcard Swap

Since we both love to sew fabric postcards I came up with this idea for mom and I to do.
 We each mail each other an envelope filled with random scraps of fabrics and trims.
We have to use only those materials to make a card
and then pop it in the mail!

Here are the contents of the envelope I sent Mom:


 And here is the card Mom made:





Here is what Mom sent me:



And I made this...



Next envelope of goodies on its way!
It's fun to be forced to work with someone else's stash and style.
And these seem awfully fitting with Mother's Day around the corner.

14 comments:

Julie said...

This is awesome! I hope you keep posting what you both make. :)

Joanna said...

Great idea! You both created such beautiful fabric postcards. It's really challenging to be 'forced' to use someone else's choice of materials.

x

Ana. said...

It´s beautiful!! I like your creation.

A greeting
Ana.

Valerie-Jael said...

Great idea, and how nice to have a Mom who makes such gorgeous things, too! You have both made wonderful creations! Hugs, Valerie

Unknown said...

Such a great FUN idea. Enjoy. hugs from Mexico, Donna

Anonymous said...

What a wonderful idea Katie and what a sweet memory making sewing project for you and Mom. Love this. xox Corrine

Cassie Shella said...

Awesome idea!!! They look great and I like what you said about being forced to use something that is from someone elses stash. I think I might try something similar with my sister, she has been complaining that she wants to be more creative. Thank you for the wonderful idea:) Have a Blessed week.

Maureen said...

how fun is this? and I love what each of you came up with.

Mail Art Dramas said...

what fun! and nice art by you and your mom.
jill

Pipiluciana said...

Those are beautiful! Great job to both of you!
I remember you love bees, very cool!!!

My Creative House said...

Katie what a great idea, you and your mother made a wonderful postcard to each other, you are lucky that your mother likes to sew too.
Anni

jackie said...

What a nice project to share with your mum. Our mothers' day is much earlier than yours, and my sons seemed to forget it altogether this year!

JennyPennyPoppy said...

Such a neat idea & a wonderful way to treasure something between you & your mom :)

Maddy*Moo said...

What lovely fabrics!!! You made some gorgeous pieces! If you ever want to do an exchange I would be happy to make something for you! Your exchanges with your mom are so sweet!