07 May 2006
Phew, I just haven't felt like posting lately. Actually, I've had so many things and projects going around in my head that I feel as though I haven't done much of anything recently. I made a list of projects this morning, but I'm still having trouble getting started on any of them. I did make these the other day, though:
I drew the image and 'scanned' it in (I actually took a very hi-res photo of it, which works better than our scanner), and then I cleaned it up and added colour in Photoshop. It's funny: I spend probably a third of my working day messing around in Photoshop, but I hardly use it at home except for sizing photos and correcting levels, etc.
I'd originally planned on making a stamp of the image to print on the backs of the blank postcards I have. I wound up going the computer route, though, and I like the result. I just have to do a little design for the backs, and then I'll be happy. I also printed out a sheet of these on plain paper (the cards are on. . . card), and I can cut right down the middle (from side to side) and have little slips for addressing packages. Fun! I like this sort of comic book style thing; I hardly think I'm the first person to use it, but I do think it's clever.
A bird's-eye bird view:
The birds have been having a holiday by the balcony doors on the days I work from home (don't ever let anybody tell you Society finches are quiet -- they might not be parrots, but they're definitely loud enough). They seem to be happy enough with the occasional change of scenery, and it gives me a chance to get shots of them I couldn't do otherwise.
Love your little cards. I really like the fact they can multi-function as a receipt - clever.
posted by Ali at May 7, 2006 01:07 PM
I think your cards are fantastic, you should make a set and sell them. any other animals...squirrels??
posted by Jessica at May 7, 2006 06:14 PM
i was thinking you could sell them too. they´d make great mailing labels as well. soooo cute!
posted by risa at May 7, 2006 09:47 PM
Love your little labels. I have been super obsessed with drawing mail labels lately but yours are so super incredibly adorable!!! Completely perfect!!
posted by vegasandvenice at May 7, 2006 10:37 PM
Those cards are great, so cute to see your birdies printeed this way and I love the fact that with the picture of your real birds below on it's like they are looking up at the postcards you've posted.
posted by cally at May 8, 2006 03:12 AM
Those little birdy cars are incredably cute! I love the colours, such a great idea.
Your little finch friend is also very cute ;)
posted by Emma at May 8, 2006 11:24 AM
how cute are those labels!? when i first saw the picture i was like "eep! where did she get those!!" and then i read that you made them! awesome!
posted by erin at May 10, 2006 03:01 AM