Snail mail art

Flat things tucked inside your snail mail can bring joy and excitement to the recipient. It also makes each letter special and unique.

Loving these outgoing envelopes form a fellow mail lover. #snailmail #envelopes #mail #mailart

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Snail mail is awesome, right? There’s a sweet relief when you find a pretty envelope from a friend tucked inside the stack of junk mail and utility bills. Usually, it’s a thank you card…

Hi, I saw a video tutorial on Nik the Booksmith you tube channel about a specimen pouch folio thingie and I loved the design so much, I made one myself. You can find Nik's video here. I call it a snail mail envelope. I used the inside cardboard of a wrapping paper roll for the cover of my envelope. The inside has four pockets/tuck spots to put in all kinds of ephemera, little notes stickers and other goodies. I love how this envelope turned out. Thanks for stopping by my blog. Hugs…

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While we were in Sydney on our holidays, I painted these handmade envelopes to send out into the world. A pair of animals, books and coffee, but mostly wildflowers. I have a lot of fun painting wildflowers. Also while we were on holidays, Scout made mail of her own. She asked to send a postcard to

Maybe there was something in the pinot noir that week but I was really feeling a mid-century vibe when I painted up all these little packages. Polariods and UFOs. Weirdly-tinted poodles and monstera deliciosa. Vintage suitcases, 60s sitcom opening credits-style cartoons, and Liza Minnelli. I don't k