Yesterday I spent some time curled up on my recliner, just reading and relaxing, and then I heard the call from the kitchen to get in there and do something, so I did. I made 3 vintage postcards, using scraps of photos, letters, pieces of old books and some die-cuts that were still flying around. I applied the pieces in layers. The first one has squares of an antique book as a base. I then applied a gel transfer which didn't really work, it just left a faint, ghostly layer, so I just put the next gel-transfer - my first-day-of-school photo - on top. Then I inked it all a little bit with vintage photo, antique linen and Victorian velvet. It now really looks like a very ancient photo, and I have called it *60 years ago*.
The second one has a base layer of images stamped with vintage photo ink, and then I have added various dry gel-transfers one on top of each other. If you look carefully, you will see lots of hidden things. I have called this one *Macabre dance*, I am sure you will be able to guess why.
The third one again has many layers placed over each other. I have used scraps from an old ledger, from letters, from an antique book, a piece cut out of a picture, and various print outs and photos applied as dry gel-transfers. Here there is also a lot to look at in the different layers, see what you can find. I have called this one *Faces*.
That was all for today. I had an early night yesterday, so did not get as much done as on some days.
Have a nice day you all, hope the sun is shining for you! Take care, and thanks for visiting!
Isn't if fun when you get results like these! So interesting ... great fun. hugs, Donna
ReplyDeleteOh wow Valerie beautiful postcards like them all but keep returning to the first day of school!
ReplyDeleteMaggie x
Lovely work Val! I have no idea how you get the photos transparent and in layers over another, but the effect is great! Have a nice day, Hugs, Sarah
ReplyDeleteFantastic postcards and love all the yummy layers!!
ReplyDeleteNice work, Valerie.
Happy Wednesday to you *hugs*
Gorgeous keepsake postcards Valerie! Love your collage work!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
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So cool :) especially love the first one Valerie
ReplyDeleteVon xxx
Fabulous postcards Zoe XOXO
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful postcards Valerie, I love your First Day At School x
ReplyDeleteOh, your vintage postcards are gorgeous, Valerie!
ReplyDeleteWonderful work!
ReplyDeleteLove all the different layers on these post cards Valerie - what fun!
ReplyDeleteHugs xx
Unusual postcards - you've put so much work into them, anyone would love to receive one!
ReplyDeleteGreat collage postcards Valerie, my favourite is the macabre dance. A bit wild, woolly & very cold here. Keep warm. Suze xx
ReplyDeleteJust catching up what you've been up to over the last few days - rather a lot! Your 'survivor' journal pages are very powerful, real lump in the throat stuff. You've been such a busy girl again, Valerie. I hope Inge feels better soon.
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Hi Valerie. Great postcards. Love the effect you have created with the layering. Hugs for Inge. Hope she is feeling better soon.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely evening.
Florence xx
Valerie these are stunning. I am particularly drawn to the first one. The layers are fabulous.
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Lynne
Looks too old pics, unusual!
ReplyDeleteOh WOW, Val, these look awesome!!! How fabulous!!!
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Cindy
Great results!
ReplyDeleteLoving all the fabulous layers Valerie. x
ReplyDeleteYou're so crafty!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely postcards, you've really captured the vintage look!
ReplyDeleteFantastic layered postcards. Yes I did spot the skull.
ReplyDeleteYvonne x
You've done a really great job on those pics Valerie. They all look just fabulous.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Fliss xx
These are so beautiful, lovely work, I hope your friend gets better soon
ReplyDeleteLindsay xx
Love them all Val but my fave is the macabre dance I think. xx
ReplyDeleteOnce again you have blown me away with your skills! I am so in love with each and every one of these :0)
ReplyDeleteneat altered photos, Val. It's always amazing to see what you create every day. You're amazing!xo
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work Val! Whatcha Reading?
ReplyDeleteHugs ~Robin
Don't you just Love working with gel transfers! These are amazing!
ReplyDeletehugs Lynn
These postcards are amazing! Love them all, but especially the first one. Brilliant, Valerie!
ReplyDeleteVery moving postcards, the do indeed look vintage, beautiful and eerie !
ReplyDeleteMarie