Recent Altered Cards from Postcrossers

Drawn by a young, ill child in Russia

Altered by someone in Russia who doesn't like fat women

Altered by a South African postcrosser. She removed half of the card, then reassembled it back.

A jolly card from Germany. Guys singing songs loudly on the First of May.

A daisy surrounded by lambswool from a postcrosser in Austria

A laced up altered card from Germany

An anti-gun postcard from Australia

An altered Eiffel Tower card from a photographer/artist in Russia

Toyama

Toyama is along the Sea of Japan and known for their hydroelectric business. I love the thatched roofed houses in this postcard. The postcrosser decorated the back of the card with ribbon and stickers. She used a beautiful stamp illustrating the ancient game of kai-awase.

WES

It's my annual treat and adventure to go to the Oakland Museum White Elephant Sale. For a good cause and great shopping!

Traveling Cards

Two cards from different parts of the world. The cactus is from Susan, who was visiting Tucson over New Year's She said it snowed there.
The card to the right that looks like a row of airport scanners is an art installation by Paola Pivi in China. These are supposed to dispense water, red wine, orange juice, ink, glycerin, mint syrup, espresso, almond syrup and facial tonic. Nauseating to list...

New Year Card in February

Friend Judy sent me a New Year card last week. She said it's a Happy New Year card as it isn't yet Valentines Day. That reminds me...I need to take down my New Year decorations and put up some hearts.

Kobe Daibutsu

Mom sent a retro card of the buddha statue in Kobe. It's still there but surrounded by factories and homes.

Women Do It!

Some of the lovely postcards that are arriving for the Women Do It! Postcard show. We are accepting all postcards on this theme. To apply, go to  http://wcainternationalcaucus.weebly.com/women-do-it-postcard-exhibition-2014-and-beyond.html#dashboard.