Here's another altered envie - with this one I used an old envelope which hadn't been written on. I quite enjoy being thrifty like that - I have boxes full of off cuts of paper, stamps, cardboard. I save wrapping paper that I'm able to peel away without ripping. I also save every last bit of bubble wrap and foam. I figure this way the only cost to my art hobby is postage and time and that's alright. Anyway this is an envie I did for somebody over in Spain - the theme - rainbow of course. I have to confess I had to look the colours of a rainbow up to remember the order of the colours. Reminded me of the song you sing in school although I'm sure they mix the colours round to make it rhyme!
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| Rainbow Altered Envie |
Linking over to the Playroom once again for other rainbow themed art - enjoy.
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So beautiful Katie! :D I remember the colours of a rainbow with a quote rather than a rhyme - Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain - my sister taught it to me when I was little and have never forgotten it. Often have trouble finding Indigo tho' lol. Have a great day with ickle Georgie :0) mo x
ReplyDeletehow pretty! great idea to decorate the envelope!! thanks for stopping by my blog. now...i'm off to read more of your blog!
ReplyDeleteOMGosh! I LOVE this! I have received a few decorated envelopes, but haven't ever tried them myself. I've made my own envelopes from pretty paper, though. You definitely made postal workers smile all the way to Spain! :)
ReplyDeleteI see you have word verification. I'll do it this time to let you know I was here, but I will definitely be back to look and read. ;)
Thank you both for popping over to my blog :D I really enjoy doing envies, I do wonder what it must make a postal worker think. I always hope it won't compel someone to simply steal it and keep it for themselves. I've now learnt to write "Empty Envie" on it - although it's good practise apparently to do this anyway so that the recipient doesn't tear it open only to find a piece of cardboard in it!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's a good tip Katie, thanks for sharing it :0) Mo
Deletegreat idea, wondrous thrift, and brilliant art, Katie! you are a deLIGHT!!
ReplyDeleteI've never decorated an envelope myself but this is fantastic Katie. It must make the postie smile surely?
ReplyDeleteI did received one once from an American blogger and it was such a delightful surprise. I really must remember to do this myself :D
I also think utility bills should arrive in decorated envelopes...I'm sure it would soften the blow of the cost!
Who knows maybe companies will be approaching you soon ;D Thanks for sharing and brightening my day!
I love to make altered envies! LOVE your rainbow. Awesome blog...glad I found you :)
ReplyDeleteI'm a mail art fan. Love the rainbow, I wouldn't know the order of the colors, now I do.
ReplyDeleteDarla