Magic Mushrooms postcards

Magic Mushrooms postcards

Why send your Mom flowers for Mother's Day when you can send her mushrooms? 
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These postcards started with the leftovers from the house quilt. I took a bunch of the scraps and added a backing of fusible web. Then I had to figure out what to do with it.
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I worked on a few different ideas, including butterflies and flowers, but I was watching a potter decorate some mugs with mushrooms and decided to give that a try. I work out ideas with some free cut pieces in various backgrounds.
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So I got several made and stitched them with a black outline. I finished the edges and just wasn't happy with them. They needed something else....like polka dots!

Why, yes! That will do.

This was the most fun part of making these cards. After some experimentation I found that Q-Tips made the best dots. I even used the stick end for some small dots.
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I made 7 of these so I have some birthday cards stocked up. I need to work on a new postcard design in June for the boys in my life.

This is my last post until after vacation. I'll be back Monday, May 27. I hope you have a great week while I'm playing with my new Grand Niece.