Amy Irwen's Blog (758)

Carina Granlund.Finland.09.23.14

A wonderful 3D piece with layers that create depth and texture from the red cording running through the piece to layered hard board and a gel coating over a faded and aged newsprint.

Carina's envelopes are just allot of fun to exam and find hidden goodies...…

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Added by Amy Irwen on December 24, 2014 at 4:33am — 3 Comments

Mail Art Not Made by Katerina.Greece.09.23.14

A wonderful idea...send an arty post card with the fix-en's NOT ATTACHED! This is a wonderful invitation to create outside of your box and return a new piece back to Greece....Creativity at it's best...

let the fun begin...thank you…

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Added by Amy Irwen on December 19, 2014 at 3:51pm — 1 Comment

PURE, RAW AND FRESH.DKult.USA 09.22.14

Trash runs a muck on trashday. DKULT found this survivor hanging on for dear life on a street pole! Recycling at its best....

Thank you Diane...I think "eat well" says it all...

Added by Amy Irwen on December 19, 2014 at 3:28pm — 2 Comments

Angels&Demons.JOB.09.16.14

wonderful Arty stamps based on the art call "angels&demons" 5B Germany

and part of Jurgens envelope

thank…

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Added by Amy Irwen on December 16, 2014 at 3:06pm — No Comments

TOFU.SF.USA.09.11.14

"Grand Canyon Linch (I think) View"

Thank you TOFU!

Added by Amy Irwen on December 15, 2014 at 4:02am — No Comments

Xydexx Squeakypony.VA.USA.09.08.14

Awesomeness and the envelope too!

Envelope front and back...

a compilation CD was next with a pull out 3d list of the music included...…

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Added by Amy Irwen on December 15, 2014 at 3:00am — 1 Comment

I am BLOWN away by Claudia McGill.USA.09.06.14

wood block paintings; approximately 6"x6"...awesome, super, beautiful...I am blessed to be the recipient of Claudia's fantastic work *!* These will definitely be framed and hung in the dining area…

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Added by Amy Irwen on November 11, 2014 at 2:10am — 1 Comment

Prio.Puero Rico.09.06.14

As awesome postcard arrived from Piro...it is absolutely beautiful...

thank you and hugs!

Added by Amy Irwen on November 11, 2014 at 1:43am — 1 Comment

Matthew Stolte.USA.09.04.14

the Lobster!

Matthew, really like the turquoise you have added...thanks *!*

Added by Amy Irwen on November 11, 2014 at 1:30am — 2 Comments

Katerina.Greece.09.02.14

Orange SandPo...so calming and beautiful...

thank you so much Kat...MEOW!

Added by Amy Irwen on November 10, 2014 at 10:57pm — 1 Comment

Thom Courcelle.USA.09.02.14

This note card is a hand carved stamp by Thom of Brother Thomas...very nice resemblence!

This is just part of the envelope Thom drew..

So glad to hear from you...Best always...Amy…

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Added by Amy Irwen on November 10, 2014 at 10:51pm — No Comments

Jeanne Kasten.USA.08.29.14

I LOVE IT!!! thank you Jeanne...

Added by Amy Irwen on November 10, 2014 at 10:31pm — No Comments

Lynn Radford.USA.08.29.14 and 09.08.14

Two Wonderful Post Cards from Lynn..#1 "Measure Twice - Cut Once?"

and #2 is "Miss Birdie"...

Big Hugs and Thanks for these two…

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Added by Amy Irwen on November 10, 2014 at 10:00pm — 1 Comment

erni barr.germany.08.28.14

Craft Beer Festival....Collage

and part of the front envelope

Thank you Erni...happy to hear from you…

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Added by Amy Irwen on November 10, 2014 at 9:39pm — No Comments

Stripygoose.#192.Don't Hide Away.08.25.14

Stripygoose sent this wonderful uplifting fun ladybug to brighten my day...Hugs and Much Thanks *!*

Added by Amy Irwen on November 10, 2014 at 8:41pm — 1 Comment

Brooke Cooks.USA.08.23.14

Brooke, thank you so much for the wonderful Note Card and the artwork on the envelope.…

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Added by Amy Irwen on November 10, 2014 at 8:15pm — No Comments

TeaBagCanvas.Emily.UK.08.22.14

Emily's work is really unique and wonderful...she uses deep rich colors that bring into the depth of her work. In this piece, Emily said she used a tea bag adhered to a magazine page for her canvas and used acrylics for these wonderful flowers...It also has a great textural feel!!!

a Truly Gorgeous Piece Emily…

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Added by Amy Irwen on October 7, 2014 at 4:00pm — 1 Comment

By the sea....Lorella. Italy. 08.18.14

Received this beautiful beach scene from Lorella and a wonderful fiber scene on the envelope...a true mail art inspiration!

Thank you so much Lorella! Something coming your way…

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Added by Amy Irwen on October 7, 2014 at 3:43pm — 3 Comments

Look by Jon Foster.USA.08.21.14

Jon has an amazing tape transfer style that has multiple depth with out being 3D....On this piece Jon has created another dimension by etching a design in or underneath the tape (can't quite tell) enjoyable piece to keep your eyes wondering this lovely collage...

I did take an actual photo of this piece which caught the underlying design...I will find it and post later..…

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Added by Amy Irwen on October 2, 2014 at 7:00pm — 3 Comments

Jon Foster; representing "Nostrils" 08.14.14

thank you Jon...I have not had a chance yet to be enthralled, but soon…

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Added by Amy Irwen on September 26, 2014 at 8:03pm — 1 Comment

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