Do you ever get a card so beautiful that you want to frame it? Have you ever actually done it?
I often save cards. Not the Hallmark kind though.
No – I mean those lovely hand made or hand made-looking ones that rarely cost less than $5.
I’d like to think that I will eventually frame all of them to create a display of “minis.” I may even buy some specifically for this purpose -I stumble across at least one per day as I browse through my favorite eye candy sites.
Here are some printed cards from a couple of my favorite artists that would definitely make the cut:
1 & 2 from Anne Harwell – she also has a wonderful blog, Annechovie.
3 & 4 from Janet Hill – she features all of her paintings on her blog, The Evening Picture. I had the honor of interviewing her last fall.Even if you don’t think you have “an eye” for this kind of thing, you could just pick a few images from the same artist creating instant cohesion. How about these three (Chris Chun via Little French Nest):
Okay – so my taste runs a tad bit girly… But you get the idea. Really anything works as long as it suits you and your own aesthetic. Even if that includes Ziggy (although I’d mix that one up with some other images to avoid looking a little too Ziggy-obsessed…maybe some Snoopy…a little Garfield even?)
I adore cards framed as art and also the inscriptions too.
Annechovie is lovely. She is a real sweetheart.
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I do have a card framed on my book shelf. I love this blog (and BPOC took). How do you do it all?
I have a collection of pretty cards too, with the intention of framing. For now though, they’re on my bulletin board and in a pile. Love all these images you’ve shown us!
Janet Hill’s paintings always make me feel wonderful. Thanks for reminding me.
Thank you so much for the mention! Very kind of you! I am honored to be included with such great & talented company.
I have collected cards for years, I think that in my next life I will have a beautiful stationary shop. I found you through Annechovie, I will visit often.