My first mail art from IUOMA arrived, and it's wonderful. Thank you Marni!

[Minneapolis Gnome]

On Sunday I discovered TWO awesome mail art pieces hiding among the junk mail on my front porch.  I have no idea if they both came on Saturday or if they arrived separately and were there for longer, but they made me so happy, thank you Marni!  The first one is postmarked 04 SEP 2014:

The envelope is made out of a magazine page with added tiny little black paper sparrows flying across it.  Here is the back:

Isn't that awesome?  The black and white checkered wash tape let me open the envelope without cutting it. Here's what was awaiting inside:

Do you see that?  This is not only a visual and tactile delight, but the tea bag gives off a wonderful spicy tea scent that fills the envelope.  This lady is so creative, I've been loving this theme in her art when I've seen it here on the IUOMA website and now I own a piece of it to cherish myself!  My partner and I are both so impressed with her artistic talent and fresh thinking.  Here is the back side:

*happy sigh*

Tune in next time for the second envelope I got from Marni!

[Minneapolis Gnome]

Your art is just exciting, Marni!  I sent 3 hand colored back issues of "Another Crappy MiniZine" to you today - sorry I couldn't fit more in the envelope.