Sunday, December 20, 2015

ART FROM THE MAIN HOUSE: Sunday Postcard Art Challenge (12-20-15)

The Sunday Postcard Art challenge has been posted and Constance has chosen the holiday theme of nutcracker.  This was indeed a challenge for me, but Google images saved the day with a perfect nutcracker image for an artist!

I cut a scrap of patterned paper to 4x6" for my postcard.  I "altered" the image somewhat by using PSE, but remained true to the basic image.  The wording at the top was created using fonts available in Word; the bottom wording was leftover from a Christmas kit long ago dismantled.


Glad you took a moment to stop by today.  If you have not already done so, I hope you will join as a follower and then follow by e-mail so that you don't miss an update!

I hope you can find some time this busy week to get crafty and create a postcard for this challenge.  

Merry Christmas to each and every one of you!

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22 comments:

  1. DeborahDecember 20, 2015 at 4:20 PM

    This has a wonderful retro feel< Kay. Fabulous!

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  2. JyotiDecember 20, 2015 at 5:20 PM

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  3. JyotiDecember 20, 2015 at 5:22 PM

    Thanks for share this awesome card.. and by the ways wish you happy merry Christmas..

    Regards
    Jyoti
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  4. CraftychrisDecember 20, 2015 at 6:27 PM

    Love the way he is perched on the 'be merry'. Fab paper to go with his paint pallet. Brilliant card xxx

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  5. CraftychrisDecember 20, 2015 at 6:28 PM

    I forgot to say 'Merry Christmas'! xxx

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  6. Lori SaulDecember 20, 2015 at 9:10 PM

    Hi Kay- I love this wonderful and festive card. Wishing you the merriest Christmas!

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  7. Inky and Quirky DesignsDecember 21, 2015 at 6:18 AM

    Ha ha great fun Kay, I always love the sense of humour you put into everything you create ;)
    Hugs
    Donna xxx

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  8. ionabunnyDecember 21, 2015 at 6:58 AM

    Liking your mad crazy artistic nutcracker. Hugz

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  9. KimbopoloDecember 21, 2015 at 10:35 AM

    Charming! Merry Christmas to you!

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  10. DeannDecember 21, 2015 at 10:55 AM

    What an adorable Christmas card this would be ...wonderful work.

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  11. AnonymousDecember 21, 2015 at 11:33 AM

    Cutest ever. But boy do nutcrackers look kind of mean with that straight smile. I always figured kids would be afraid of them. xox

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  12. Corrie HerrimanDecember 21, 2015 at 3:19 PM

    He's very cute ! I love how he is standing on the 'be merry'. I wish you and Russ and Jake a very merry Christmas !
    Mwah!
    Corrie x

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  13. Anne (cornucopia)December 21, 2015 at 9:14 PM

    Wonderful festive colors in this Kay! Merry Christmas to you and Russ!

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  14. Shilpa NagaonkarDecember 21, 2015 at 11:01 PM

    Lovely postcard, Kay. Background is very interesting , so the focal image.Love this :)
    thanks so much for visits to my blog and great comments.
    Wish you and your family Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !

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  15. Jackie PNDecember 22, 2015 at 7:32 AM

    So sweet Kay!!
    Sending you huge hugs and loving Christmas wishes! xoxo

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  16. ConstancetDecember 23, 2015 at 12:43 AM

    Such a creative nutter. Wonderful. Happy Holidays.

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  17. Words and PicturesDecember 24, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    I love your Nutcracker artist, Kay - he looks just my sort of chap! Such cheerful colours too... I love it.
    Wishing you and yours a peaceful and joyous festive season!
    Alison xx

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  18. ☥December 24, 2015 at 10:08 AM

    Feliz Navidad, Kay :)
    Abrazos.

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  19. CocofoliesDecember 26, 2015 at 3:16 AM

    Thank you for this fun and lovely card Kay!!!
    Hope you have had a great Christmas day yesterday my lovely friend
    Big hugs, Coco

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  20. Win Dinn, ArtistDecember 27, 2015 at 9:01 AM

    This made me laugh out loud, Kay - what a wonderfully fun image! Wishing you all the best for 2016! xo

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  21. Sam & PoppyDecember 28, 2015 at 7:49 AM

    Aww he does look a character. Hope you had a lovely Christmas time Kay and if I don't see you before . . . Happy New Year may it be healthy and crafty xx

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  22. SueJanuary 4, 2016 at 4:59 PM

    Love this Kay, especially your alterations. I hope you had a fab Christmas and a very Happy New Year. Sue xx

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