The Faux Poste Project

THE FAUX POSTE PROJECT
Frankly, I'm not sure where I'm going with this, but I think I'm onto something. I'm creating fictional postcards, sometimes the story is on the card, sometimes the story is about the card. Most of the elements on the cards are things I've photographed or have created myself. Occasionally I'll use copyright-free elements, but for the most part, they're all my own stuff. I'm including the "back story" for those of you who are interested in the overall process. It's fun for me, and I hope you enjoy reading the stories.

If you have any thoughts regarding what I can do with this idea (maybe a book?), please let me know. Truly, I'm kind of floundering. In the meantime, I continue making the cards, writing the stories, and having fun. — Carol Leigh

Sunday, April 29, 2012

REFUSED: TOO MANY BIRDS


Ruth, little Alfred tried to mail this card but it was returned. He was what, maybe 10? And even then, look at his fascination with birds! I am so glad I hung onto it, even though it's really kind of creepy, don't you think? Looking forward to seeing you at Thanksgiving — we've got a huge turkey! Love, Emma Hitchcock

The backstory:
The elements I used are a Swedish matchbox label, my own rubber stamps, a swallow from a door in Tucson, a gull stamp I made, two birds I made into a stamp (the birds are from an 1800s magazine), a chickadee advertising card from Kathleen A. that I made into a stamp, an "Express" stamp with my birthdate on it made by me, and a bunch of other stuff.

©Carol Leigh

Timmy Boy

"Timmy Boy" is the name of a fishing boat here on the Oregon coast. The duck stamp was made from a picture I took of a mural in Salem. The poppy stamp is one of my own poppy photos. "JC" is, well, you know who you are. The white triangular things are from a wall in San Diego. "McGinnis" is the name of an old friend of mine. ©Carol Leigh