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Friday 6 January 2012

Darcy's Postcard Challenge 2012 Episode 1

I have been eagerly awaiting the start of Darcy's Postcard Challenge for 2012. I have been unsure on what, artistically, was wanted, and as usual my imaginations were above what actually is required, so I needn't have felt intimidated and so unsure. My ideas have been spot on. So now I know for sure, I am going to get on with my first postcard from Austria. I hope to be back later today to add to this post.
First let me tell you about my two characters. I suppose if your a fan of Harry Potter books/films it may help in some of the understanding. I am, of course a mature grandmother who first read Harry Potter within a few weeks of it's publication, I couldn't understand the hype of a so called children's book. By the end of the second chapter I understood. As a female I greatly enjoyed the characterisation of Hermione Grainger. I always felt there could be more to this studious, clever young girl. What of her parents? Muggles (non witchcraft people) but rarely mentioned in the books. What was their relationship like? So to my two characters - their names and addresses-
Miss H.L. Grainger -                                                               
Gryffindor House,
Hogwart's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry,
Across the Lake.
3rd, County from the North,
UNITED KINGDOM

Mr. Mrs. V.H. Grainger
PO Box 2012
Rue de Provence
2012AA  Paris
Ile-de-France
FRANCE
Now anyone who is not involved in Darcy's Postcard Challenge will think, Cazro has at last LOST IT! Not at all, I am going to have fun finding out more about my characters and of the many countries to be visited. Please pop back later to see my first postcard.

My postcard reads down the centre Music and Arts Festival 2012 Vienna - Austria.
The message reads :- "Jan 6th - Hi Mum, Grandmama, and I had a lovely time at the Music & Arts Festival. I really liked the work of the artist Klimt. Posting this before we leave for England. I am very excited about starting at my new school. I have read lots of books, more than those on the list. Thanks so much for all my needs on the list being forwarded to Hogwart's. Love to you both. H.L.G."
I am now wondering where Hermione's parents will be next week for them to send their reply.

32 comments:

  1. Ooh Caz this sounds fabulous! I also saw the challenge but felt a bit out of my depth... so great to be able to follow your characters and see them develop... cant wait!
    Sue xx

    My charcters were going to be fairys living in trees by the side of a Welsh canal.

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  2. I've been tempted by this challenge too Caz, I haven't had much chance to think about it yet but I can't wait to follow the adventures of your characters.
    Claire xx
    (also a HP geek lol)

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  3. I will be following your characters journey.
    I got hooked on those books , reading them to the kids at school, even have a set of the films.
    Yvonne x

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  4. Lovely postcard, and great to develop your favourite character from HP!

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  5. What a great concept. I've heard a few cases where people have (successfully) piggybacked on a popular story. Looking forward to seeing how yours unfolds :)

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  6. oo great start, we love HP here too, so look forward to seeing how this develops. Great use of images and layering.

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  8. Hi Caz, just followed you on the Postcard challenge . Think its too hard for me !
    Love your charactors and story

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  9. Fantastic idea to develop the parent/child relationship. Love the postcard... serenading the first kiss ;)
    ~another Potter fan

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  10. Love your story idea! Have always really liked Hermione. Your postcard is lovely!

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  11. Lovely idea from another hp fan too! This is exactly what h would write too.

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  12. Great idea to explore characters who come to mind just outside of popular fiction. I look forward to learning about these muggles as the correspond with their daughter

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  13. Very interesting characters with lots of possibilities . . .

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  14. loving your story idea Caz, truly beautiful postcard can not wait to see what your next one unfolds in the story :)

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  15. Hi Caz so glad you're with us and what a beautiful start to the challenge with this adorable postcard. Divine stamping also great story line can't wait for next week.

    Hugs Shirley x x

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  16. Such a cool idea for the story...I always want to know more about a characters past too,and your card is wonderful :D XXX

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  17. Beautiful card and fun story, looking forward to reading to rest. A xx

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  18. This sounds fascinating. Wish I had the tsimeto join in. Your story is enticing alaready and your stamping beautiful. X

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  19. Ah just perfect. Looking forward to seeing where you take this. I love your blog background - very stylish.

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  20. Caz this is so interesting, love your poscard, look forward to the next instalment.
    Going to Rainton, will arrange something.
    Avril xx

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  21. How cool is it. I'm a great Harry Potter fan, too. Looking forward to your next ones.

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  22. Oh Caz what fun...love your postcard, you're right it is spot on..I felt unsure too,so many talented people involved but am pleased with my attempt and yours is fab ! Looking forward to next week... Esther xx

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  23. As a great Harry Potter fan, I love this idea! Valerie

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  24. Wonderful idea and I really like that little stamp or drawing at the top at the back of the postcard.

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  25. love the idea of a poster for the music festival. love Harry Potter as well so looking forward to developments in the story. love how it images flow so well together

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  26. I LOVE the HP books! Looking forward to reading about their adventures!

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  27. Ohhh this is such a gorgeous start to the challenge, cant wait to see what you have for us this week, so intriguing already xxx

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  28. How lovely! You're right, Hermione's parents are hardly mentioned. I've often wondered how they felt about their little girl out there at Hogwarts.

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  29. looking forward to reading as the story develops

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  30. fun fun fun idea! Love the HP series.

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  31. Beautiful postcard and glad that you recognise Hermione as a true star! Looking forward to the next instalment.

    Janet xx

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  32. Late joining in so playing catch up, great story line. Like the art work.
    Jen x

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