Thursday, 23 September 2010

Mail art

The Three Muses have challenged us to make an art envelope. Couldn't resist this one, so here it is:


I started by stamping on some images, words and patterns (all Tim Holtz) and then coloured some of these with acrylic paint. Using Glimmer Mist, I sprayed some additional colour over the envelope, having masked off a small area for the address. Unfortunately the picture doesn't really show the sparkle, but believe you me it is there! I then highlighted some of the images with metallic gel pens.

Now, what shall I put in it and who shall I send it to?

17 comments:

Yvonne said...

This is fabulous, Jackie!

Judy said...

Very creative, Jackie, brilliant stamping!

Faye said...

Oh, Jackie, I love it. I love that green and gold. It matches your blog. Beautiful envelope.

indybev said...

What beautiful stamping, painting and glittering! I love your envelope. Anyone would be happy to find it in their mailbox.

Netty said...

This is a terrific envelope. x

cheryl said...

oh wow this is teriffic,hugs cheryl xxxxx

Jayne said...

I love the colours on this Jackie,fantastic!!

Terry said...

OMG! This is just too fun! I love the bicycles and your colors are fabulous!

LynnF said...

Your stamping is amazing! The coloring is perfect! What a treasure!

K J D said...

Gorgeous..... I believe you about the sparkle!!!! I LOVE the bikes!

Karen

Rosie said...

Jackie, it's great!! Don't care what goes in it, just send it to me, me, me!! Seriously, if you'd like to swap envelopes, let's do it! =)

Taluula said...

Jackie, who ever receives this will be over the moon. Absolutely and stunningly gorgeous.

Christine said...

Great stamps,Beautiful card. I love bicycles, I have to do something with them...

Gez Butterworth said...

Terrific Jackie. I just love those bicycles. :) Reminds me of the 9 million bicycles in Beijing song!

Eila A said...

Your envelope is beautiful! I love the colours, and the journey theme is great.

Diane said...

Wonderful envelope Jackie! The journey theme is so clever, very strikingly done!

Ozstuff said...

Jackie, your envelope is stunning - so creative and artistic and appealing. I love it!