Postcard #43 - Finland

This week finds us in Finland.  I did some research on Finland.....loved the flag.  Saw that you could see Santa Claus Village, Lapland, Finland and the Northern Lights all at one place.  So I went with this theme.

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To make my postcard base I used Alcohol Inks to create a look of Northern Lights (well so so).
I added Santa and a tree to go with the theme.

Card Reads:
December 15, 2007
Dear Ann:
Having a wonderful time with Bill & the kids.  We are
visiting Santa Claus Village in Finland for a few days.
Going to see the Northern Lights and check in on Santa Claus.
Nice to travel with the kids. Love Zoey

Postcard #42 - Russia

This week finds us in Russia.  I did a little research about the Russian Map.  Also used translator and wrote title (Russia) in Russian.  I used an image I found on line for the Russian Dolls.

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Postcard Reads:
January 31, 2007
Dear Sophia:
Hi baby girl....dad really misses you and Samuel.
Working on hospital for children here in Russia.
Sending you a little picture of Russian Dolls....
just maybe I can find a set for my girl.  Miss you,
Samuel and Mom.  Love & Kisses DAD

Postcard #41 - Scotland

This week finds us in Scotland.  I had more time this week so I actually finished early and was able to do a little research on Scotland.  I liked the flag and thought I would us it for the background of a costume. I know you are all probably tired of seeing these costumes....but I had already started deconstructing this book and did not know when I would ever get the chance to use it again, so I am continuing with the destruction.

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Postcard Reads:
July 25, 2006
Dear Ann:
Having such a good time in Scotland with Bill and the children. It is great doing a freelance
article on Scotland and being able to take my family along.  We are checking out our ancestors
while we are here. Beautiful country. Hugs & kisses.....Love Zoey

Postcard #40 - Portugal

This week finds us in Portugal.  I am still having computer problems....using old hard drive that seems to have a mind of it own and only lets me do certain things.  We also have had our annual Fall Festival going on all week and we have gone for lunch and dinner every day this week.  It is a great support of a lot of local churches and non-profit groups.

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Postcard reads:
February 1, 2006
Dear Ann:
Thank you so much for keeping the kids on such short notice.  I was so happy to be able to go do this special project on Portugal Culture for my old magazine.  Nice to be asked for special assignments to keep me out there.  Love & kisses to Sophia & Samuel.....Love Zoey

Postcard #39 Czech Republic

This week finds us in Czech Republic.  As I have had computers problems I am late posting.  I am working  on a somewhat limping computer.  My new computer was to be delivered today so I was putting off
posting until new computer was hooked up.  It was delivered by FedEx and my husband immediately
unpacked it and set it up.  We have always used HP computers and this time I was getting a much larger computer from Gateway.  It would not power up.    Very disappointed.....thought I was going to be using a super duper computer and back to my limping computer.

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Postcard reads:
October 12, 2005
Dear Zoey:  Just want to drop you a note and let you know that things are going very slow here in
Czech Republic on the hospital wing.  We are having trouble with the labor and materials.  Looks
like I will be here for an extended stay.  Love & kisses to Sophia, Samuel and yourself.  Love Bill.

I again used an image from the book I found a while back.  Have enjoyed seeing the clothing of the
countries and using them in my postcards.

Postcard #37 Greece & #38 Dubai

While vacation in Daytona Beach, Florida I got behind in making my cards.  The advantage was that I new the 2 destinations and was able to incorporate my story line together in the cards.

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Postcard reads:
January 31, 2004
Dear Zoey:
I have been very busy here in Greece setting up the construction site for the children's library.
Hopefully things will be done in 10 days and then I am off to Dubai for 3 days meeting with
new client.  Miss you and the kids. Love & kisses to Sophia, Samuel & yourself. Love Bill


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Postcard reads:
February 12, 2004
Dear Zoey:
Met with new clients here in Dubai and we have worked out most of the details for a new hospital wing. Construction should start in about 30 days. I will be home before you get this card.  Miss you and the kids. Love & kisses to Sophia, Samuel and yourself. Love Bill

Postcrd #36 - Egypt

This week finds us in Egypt.  I was excited to see this come up as I had purchased some bookmarkers at a yard sale a couple of weeks ago thinking we had not gone to Egypt yet and this subjects were perfect.

I know I am early but going on vacation and wanted to get my postcard done and posted so I wouldn't be behind.

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August 3, 2003
Dear Zoey:
Zoey I really miss you, Sophia & Samuel. I have decided this project is not for my company.  There is another construction site that I want to check out while I am here in Egypt.  Hoping it will be a better fit for us.  Love and kisses to Sophia, Samuel and of course my gorgeous wife, Zoey.

This was not a UIU postcard this week as I purchased the bookmarks.