My Inbox of Old- or last week anyway.

Though today was amazing in the Mail area of life, The last several days preceding it had been rather dry. Thus I almost forgot to post these pictures, they were the only rays of light that emitted from my post box all of last week!

Front and Back of a lovely piece of mail art sent to me by Taradactyl of SendSomething. I love that she used a multitude of stamps!

Totally rad Handmade patch sent to me by Half Pint of SendSomething. And, check out that bike chain stationery!


A letter from Lynn Riordan, who is a whiz with vintage postage stamps. I always look forward to getting her envelopes for the variety of stamps she uses- not to mention her wonderful letters too! :)

Holy Smokes, I've hit the Mother lode!

Wow, what a wonderful day it was for receiving mail! Five envelopes full and a postcard to boot! It's days like these that make me feel justified in spending all of my time decorating envelopes and writing letters...

First up, we have a letter received from TheBigB of Swap-bot. Not for swapping though, just for fun!

Isn't it Mystical and Wonderful? This wondrous Hand-Carved Goddess Stamp was from Cheryl Fines (Onceinabluemoon) of Swap-bot. Received for a swap.

A whole envelope full of goodies from Wendy S. or 'Sassytealhippo" of Swap-bot for a "No-spending Swap". Perhaps it'll come as no surprise that I am Especially excited for the tea? :)

Postcard received from a friend who is quite dear, and recently lost a dog friend who was quite dear herself....


This parcel, sent from Kata L was really a 'Daymaker'. So artfully pieced together, decorated with hand-carved stamp designs. And, as you can see, the gifts inside were everything the envelope promised and more.


Oh, and I just had to include a special picture of the card she had made to write the letter in. This is some truly inspiring craft!


Last but certainly not least, a big mail art envelope from my penpal Meg Elias of Rhode Island. It didn't fit in the Post Office box, so I got the extra privilege of being handed it directly by the PostMaster. I bet he was sure jealous.


Some of the misc. surprises awaiting me within..


The sweetest surprise- a Moleskine journal that she had hand-cut bird silhouettes out of. I had secretly been coveting a Moleskine journal forever, but couldn't bring myself to buy one when it's so easy (and efficient) to make my own using scrap paper. It's a travel journal, to be my constant companion once I gain the courage (and the funds) to hit the open road.

Outbox-

I realize that it's been quite a few days since I last posted some Mail Art! Didn't want you to think I've been lazy or anything- so here's a few pieces I've sent out recently.

Front & Back of an envelope- sent to Taradactyl of SendSomething.

Mystical lunar whale piece of mail sent to a mystical herbalist friend.


Mail Art that integrates two of my favorite themes: Whales and Owls! Sent to Chelle of SendSomething.

First up, a handmade postcard for a swap I'm in. The recipient has an affinity for vintage ephemera and Hershey Pennsylvania where she live (bottom of the card is a picture of Hershey). Get this- she said that sometimes the Hershey factory made the WHOLE town smell like chocolate! That is up there with Willy Wonka magic!

Envelope made to hold a Tea Time ATC (see below) I made for a swap. The Recipient loves Harry Potter (ME TOO!!!) So I themed her envie and her ATC Harry Potter-style.

An Enchanter's Tea Party ATC.

Mail Art Postcard sent to a fellow Mail Artiste.

'The Wild ones are always brighter' - Mail Art Postcard

Life is Magic.

Some might say it's a dangerous business going out your front door- but I say it is a magical business, for there's no telling what mystical secrets one might find out in the wilds.....

Things Sent or Recieved-

In the mail-by me. One old, the others new!

Years have passed since I discovered the lovely owl post in my mailbox, but still I hold onto it-
Like so many other things in life....


The front -notice the clear button artfully sewed over the womyn's face. The sender had some serious craft skills, let me tell you.


The Back- surprisingly just as lovely as the front- if I do say so


An especially lovely envie I created for an especially lovely girl.


Mail Art Postcard I made for a "Whimsical Woodland Creatures" Swap via Swap-bot. The feathers lining the bottom came from a Wild Turkey.


AND NOW, the AWESOMEST thing ever received in the mail. (Drumroll Please) Handmade Monster from my penpal, the radiest Dangerous Mustache......



Yep, basically couldn't be anymore wonderful......