This week I sent the lovely @JaymieOC her first mail art package from me. I needed to send it this week as for the next two weeks she is going on a safari in Kenya. Good Times :)
I hand-made the envelope using an old atlas page. I like all the different images of the world on this one.
I've been trying to think of new ways to make my letters and thought I could use this vintage map and typewrite on the back. I didn't think it was going to work as the texture on the back is quite bumpy, but it worked out perfectly. I thought it would be nice to fold the map and tie it up with a lovely piece of tea-room pink coloured lace. I also left all the strands on the edge to make it even more oldie worldy.
I am really enjoying using my typewriter at the moment and have now started to take words from the dictionary and their definitions. I relate the words to the person I am writing them for. Since Jaymie is going on a Safari I thought these were fitting.
Some paper ephemera from an old antique and Wizard of OZ books.
2x vintage playing cards, a card with an old advertisement on it and details on the old map shop I went to in Edinburgh.
I made these stamp montages from an old map (which I used in my letter) and stamp book.
Jaymie asked if I could send something to do with my childhood, so I did. I used to have one of these when I was a child and they have always fascinated me. If you shine a light on it when it spins the colours are just mesmerising.
I bought this book in Edinburgh and I wanted to think of another way to make a box diorama, so instead I did a book diorama. I am really enjoying making these at the moment.
You could even call it an altered book.
I asked Jaymie which of my drawings she liked so I could choose what theme to do, and she said she liked my polar bear drawing. So I drew a polar bear amongst icebergs and a whale coming up for air. I also made a decorative frame to go around it.
I'm so glad you like your goodies Jaymie and I am really looking forward to receiving your package.
The polar bear diorama is AMAZING! I also love how you've used the map and typewriter. Everything looks so pretty and delicate.
ReplyDeleteI am totally blown away, Miss Anna! That is flippin' FANTASTIC! All I can say is WOW! Oh, and I looooove the look of the typewriter letters...such a beautiful idea. You're such a talented and creative little thing.
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Anna, these are so cool. I love your diorama in the book so much. I love everything you've done here. It's all so creatively and thoughtfully done and personalized, too. Just awesome. When do you want to do a swap? ; ) HeeHee I have been looking at an old typewriter at an antique shop here. You make me want to give in and buy it now. TFS
ReplyDeleteThe book diorama is AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteThank you guys for the awesome comments :)
ReplyDeleteCarol if you wanna swap mail art just get in touch with me here annajanesearle@hotmail.co.uk and you should so get that typewriter me dear.
love everything :) scheduling the post now will tweet you with the day its scheduled for. just to let you know you've spelt my name wrong on the title lol add in the y ;p
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sorry dude changing it now.
ReplyDeletethese are AMAZING! it's all so pretty to look at, but the diorama is breath taking!!! really special!
ReplyDeletePretty cool altered book, I like it :)
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