I have never sent 'mail art' before. I have sent art in the mail to Somerset Studio, but I always get it back. Recently, I bought some art from Kelly. It was so wonderful to get her package and to find all the extra creative goodness that she so generously added! It is like having little pieces of her in my home.
I have shared how I am not really ready to part with my art, not ready to have them go off and be big in the world all on their own. So to challenge myself I am going to take this Wednesday Stamper theme of envelopes a little further. I am going to mail it to my friend Shannon.
Not that I think this envelope is all that, but I am including a little piece of art inside. I will admit, this is a safe step for me as I spend lots of time in Shannon's beautiful, eceletic house (for example, on Friday's our crazy husbands are teaching themselves Olde English so they can read Beowulf in the original language!), and I had a little practice when I gave her one or two other pieces recently for her birthday, so if I want to see it to see what I made, remember what I was thinking when I made it, see what needs improvement then I can. But all in all, this is an important step for me in learning to be generous with what I create, one I see so many others have taken (I am amazed at all the beautiful Etzy shops there are!).
I have shared how I am not really ready to part with my art, not ready to have them go off and be big in the world all on their own. So to challenge myself I am going to take this Wednesday Stamper theme of envelopes a little further. I am going to mail it to my friend Shannon.
Not that I think this envelope is all that, but I am including a little piece of art inside. I will admit, this is a safe step for me as I spend lots of time in Shannon's beautiful, eceletic house (for example, on Friday's our crazy husbands are teaching themselves Olde English so they can read Beowulf in the original language!), and I had a little practice when I gave her one or two other pieces recently for her birthday, so if I want to see it to see what I made, remember what I was thinking when I made it, see what needs improvement then I can. But all in all, this is an important step for me in learning to be generous with what I create, one I see so many others have taken (I am amazed at all the beautiful Etzy shops there are!).
(By the way, the stamp I used is another one I carved, I am on a roll:)
this is so pretty and soft. The carved stamp is very effective, well done.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the muted colours and images you used.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful..so 'airy'. The stamp you used is one you carved? Wow!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful..so 'airy'. The stamp you used is one you carved? Wow!
ReplyDeleteyour carved stamps are fab...very ethereal and soft...love it!
ReplyDeletevery pretty!
ReplyDeleteSo soft and 'aged' looking...looks so delicate with these colours, Shona.
ReplyDeletelooks great.
ReplyDeleteWonderful!
ReplyDeleteYour ebvelope is totally a work of art. And I think it IS all that. Thanks for the kudos. A part of me wishes you WOULD start listing your art, just so I can buy it! Selfish, I know. It can be hard to part with stuff. I have some I have kept and will likely never sell, so I get that. Have a great day
ReplyDeleteShona this is so beautiful, delicate and dreamy.. love it!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure that sharing your Art will only bless others, and that's gotta be good! :o)
Did i say ebvelope?? Good grief. Sounds like I have a cold!
ReplyDeleteVery stylish, really love the soft colours.
ReplyDeleteYour carved stamps are wonderful, as are your thoughts.
ReplyDeleteverry great idea !!!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! I love these flowers you've been carving. And I'm so excited and honored, I can't wait! Also, you know it's a good idea to make your art then step away for a while, so I think the more you send my way the better :) You'll always get to see it again, like you said...
ReplyDeleteThank you!!!
Great envie, wonderful stamps and colours. ;)
ReplyDeleteThis envelope is is charming! I well understand your feelings about parting with your art... like pushing a child out of the nest. I always try to remember and take joy in the pleasure it will give someone else. Your art is lovely... Deb
ReplyDeleteVery Beautiful - such a dreamy look.
ReplyDeleteVery elegant and I like it very much!
ReplyDeleteWho would not love to get this in their mail it is lovely!
ReplyDeleteXO
Kristen
What a beautifully subtle poece, I love the shading around the addressing area.
ReplyDeleteTo all the Wednesday Stampers: You are awesome! Thank you so much for your support in this.
ReplyDeleteVery soft gentle and calming. I love this envelope
ReplyDeleteLovely.
ReplyDeleteIt's even better in real life! Thank you!!! Such a great gift!
ReplyDeleteisn't stamp carving fun? i love it. beautiful envie you created.
ReplyDeletethis is just so pretty, I love it
ReplyDeleteI love it. I'm doing it.
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