one of the shoes I am thinking about ordering

Back in the day (exactly what time frame that refers to, I'm not sure, but in this case I am meaning when we were in our late 30's or early 40's), my sister and I used to make mail art for each other.  Quite frequently I would say.   

I was reminded of how much fun it was, when I received this in the post from Mary Ann last week. 

I called her to ask if she said anything important inside, because I didn't want to open it and chance disturbing a single element.  It's my new bookmark and I delight in admiring every aspect of it over and over again each night when I am reading.

I took my sewing machine in for "routine maintenance" today and since I am unable to work on my new quilt, I find myself with time on my hands.  I am trying to decide if I should attempt to draw my house with my car and recycling bins out front.  Like she did. 

Or maybe a self portrait, or a drawing of Chris, or one of the shoes I am thinking about ordering. 

 A car with 3 tires appeals to me the most right now for some reason. 

Comments

[Brenda F]

Thank you so much for sharing this. We would love to see your mail art from back in the day!

[Caroline Berk]

I don't blame you for not opening it. Everything is so just right about it. I have always like the idea of mail art but I have never made even one piece. My bad.

[Vicki in Michigan]

I need to find a mail-art pal............

ps -- a thin sharp knife (used like a letter opener) could slice one edge open in a way that would not destroy the work on the outside. Just sayin. In case the contents rival the outside.

[Pam]

You are so fortunate to have Mary as a sister. That mail is my ideal. I never get any, though, boo, sigh.
Thanks for sharing.
Pam

[sister!!]

let's draw and paint boats and the ferry and the cars on the ferry when we're on the island this summer!