Are you lucky enough to get mail art from someone? I am. What's better than going to the mail box and finding a far-out, super groovy, perplex the mailman, piece of mail art? Nothing. Thats what. After you get it what do you do with it? I have come up with not one, but 2 things to do with mine.
#1 is the Mail Art Frame. This is a frame with a back that is constructed from old wood scavenged from a friend who was tearing down some buildings on his property. I came up with the idea, passed the vision along to Chris (my husband, also known as the egg dying expert), and instructed him to build me one - please. I put a few nails in it and when I get mail art I take it to work and hang it on the frame. This brightens up an otherwise extremely institutional looking office and people who come in the office are treated to this visionary work. Some people don't really understand it. Some people love it. Everyone notices it. You might recognize the work of one of the senders.
#2 is the Mail Art Bag. This is a bag I made after taking a journal making class from Keely Barham many moons ago. I like to stitch and after taking the class made several things with techniques I learned from her. I tuck pieces of mail art inside and display the bag in the entry way of our house. If I don't get any mail art for awhile I can always pull a piece out of here and it feels like new again! I know it's delusional, but it works for me.
I love love your frame. It is rustic and old looking like me. Have a great Mother's Day.
Posted by: Nancy Lynn | 05/08/2011 at 11:45 AM
Brilliant ideas! You are as funny and creative as your sister.
Posted by: linda | 05/08/2011 at 09:55 PM
Love both ideas! :D
Posted by: Judy H. | 05/08/2011 at 10:40 PM