Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Un-Mailed Envelope Art

I've said it before but it's true.  Sometimes I make something that even surprises me that "I" made that!  When that happens, I have to keep the piece around for a time while it sinks in that yes, "I" made that.


In this case it is a couple of altered art envelopes.


I did eventually decide to mail them but could never decide on a recipient.  I just couldn't choose one artist friend over another. 


Both envelopes were created in 2014 and are created with rubber stamps and Distress inks.


I always thought I'd share them after they went traveling to new homes.  I've spent too much time frustrating myself over who I would choose to send them to.  So here I am sharing them finally, but they still live with me.  And I still love seeing them. 


I love my vintage men stamps.  They're my secret boyfriends.

Happy Un-Mail Day!

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15 comments:

  1. jenclairAugust 16, 2017 at 5:32 AM

    Ooooh, I can understand why you want to keep these fellas at home! I'd frame them with glass on both sides!

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  2. Inky and Quirky DesignsAugust 16, 2017 at 6:39 AM

    Well I can't blame you for keeping them all to yourself Annie.....after all who on earth would just hand a boyfriend over to someone else?! These are WONDERFUL and probably should be framed ;)
    Hugs
    Donna xx

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  3. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioAugust 16, 2017 at 8:14 AM

    Love those envelopes!

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  4. West Michigan QuilterAugust 16, 2017 at 11:26 AM

    I'm surprised you don't want to keep them all. Your work is stunning. Love these envelopes!

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  5. sheila 77August 17, 2017 at 3:39 AM

    I agree with those above. These would look great framed, they are far too good to be "just" envelopes. Your subtleties of stamping and colouring always amaze me, they are nothing like I would imagine stamping to be.
    I like your boyfriend in the house shape, but I'm not sure how long he would stay at home, he looks like an adventurer. I love the old-style photographic strip with the lady just in sight and the envelope back with the lady with the knowing look. I think she would be a match for him.
    All of the colouring is magical too.

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  6. RuthAugust 17, 2017 at 6:34 AM

    Annie, you are amazing; I am so happy that you share your art on your blog. I love your envelopes and your secret boyfriends. Do you frame your art and have it around where you can enjoy it and be inspired by it.

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  7. quiltingbydawnAugust 17, 2017 at 7:54 AM

    Annie, those are incredible! I love how you layer your stamps. You are so talented!

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  8. BarbAugust 17, 2017 at 8:50 AM

    WOW!!!

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  9. Tera CallihanAugust 17, 2017 at 8:16 PM

    Freaking A-maze-ing!!!

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  10. ReneeAugust 19, 2017 at 6:51 PM

    I love these, I wouldn't be able to let them go!!

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  11. CreateologyAugust 19, 2017 at 10:02 PM

    Annie Dear YOU are an outstanding Artist! I love your secret boyfriends and what you allow them to create with you. Truly awesome envelopes!! You so rock your Art Sweet Annie...xo

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  12. Carol SwiftAugust 20, 2017 at 6:39 PM

    I don't know how you could get rid of any of your amazing creations, but I'm lucky enough to have two of them. Yay! Those envelopes though...wow!

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  13. DortesjsAugust 21, 2017 at 9:42 AM

    awsome, i do love this ;O)) and the stamps are great

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  14. tink's momAugust 21, 2017 at 6:10 PM

    Yep, they definitely are keepers. I can see why you enjoy your men.

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  15. Julia @ Vintage with LacesSeptember 1, 2017 at 3:35 AM

    They are awesome, Annie and I don't blame you for holding on to them. You could send them to yourself from a vacation or so. :)
    xo Julia

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