Mail Art

This is the last batch of mail I sent out.  I love doing this sort of thing .... I really should make more time for it.

You've Got Mail!

If I owe you mail, it's on it's way!

Mail Art

It's been such a crazy busy time! No complaints really, I have been having the time of my life with workshops, preparing for them and getting together proposals for new classes. Unfortunately, it leaves very little time for actually working in my books. In the mean time, I have had to get off some collage sheets that were ordered from one of my classes. I went to 2 office supply stores that didn't have the cardboard mailers I wanted, so I decided to make them out of file folders. Of course I couldn't leave them "as is" and had a blast reworking them with supplies left on my work table from a project I am working on .... So much fun!

Post Card / Journal Page

A few weeks ago I taught a few workshops at Ginny's Small Studio Workshop Series . I had a great time and really enjoyed meeting Ginny and her husband John. I decided to send a Thank-You note in the form of a postcard that doubled as a journal page. It's always fun to see what can go through the postal system. I sent this as you see it without an envelope (it's a postcard after all), but I don't see any cancellation marks on the stamps after Ginny posted it on her blog. I bet the Post Office took care for it's safe delivery by putting it in one of those clear plastic envelopes! The size of this "Postcard" is 6 1/2" X 10 1/2".

Just checking in ....

Life has been busy and hectic (but in a good way). I still haven't even unpacked from my 3 days of Workshops at Ginny's Small Studio Productions yet. It was a great time in class and an absolute joy getting to know Ginny. I wish I had photos to share, but as usual, I didn't take any. If you go to Ginny's blog you can see a few photos there.

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Next month Ginny's Small Studio Production Workshops will be having Keith Lobue. I believe there are still a few spots open. Now would be the time to sign up for this rare opportunity to take one of his amazing classes.

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Above is a snippet of a piece of Mail Art I am working on. More photos when it is complete and on it's way.

I'm a VERY happy sponge

This is a picture that only someone passionate about Book and Altered Arts can really understand. This is a trunk full (actually only about 1/2 of it, as I unloaded 1/2 before thinking to take a photo) of old blue prints, old documents and ledgers. What amazes me is how clean it all is, no mildew or musty odors that so often come along with old paper. Are you not just hyperventilating along with me? Today is our big trash day in town. Last night on my way to the library I caught sight of a pile of this rolled up paper, I stopped and grabbed many rolls...made my daughter help me. I thought she would absolutely die of embarrassment. Then, last night I looked at what I actually had and was amazed at the technical drawings and layouts. I knew I needed more. So, At the advise of my sister I ran out this morning and loaded up my trunk. Just in the nick of time too, as the trash men were also equally impressed and were loading up their vehicle as well. But I got my 2nd trunk full and I am a VERY happy sponge!

Crusade No. 10

Michelle Ward has posted an awesome challenge. I have decided that my sister, Tricia, shall be the recipient of this Mail Art.

http://michelleward.typepad.com/how_cool_is_that