Chimerastone's Blog – May 2013 Archive (4)

I recieved an envelope from Ruud Janssen

This was unexpected and appeared in the post yesterday, I was extremely tired and unable to gain access to my laptop.

I knew immediately the stamped image is self portrait and has such fine details. I haven't get much carved eraser stamps in my stash and trying to new German lino cutting tools- 1mm grooving and 3mm vein. It's almost impossible to be creative under…

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Added by chimerastone on May 19, 2013 at 2:48pm — No Comments

What arrived in my postbox after Bank Holiday pause

This appeared in the post along with 2 postcrossing postcards which is bonus I only get the same amount to ones sent. it's complicated I'm aiming for 25 so I can send more. I wish they would appreciate handmade postcards.

The envelope, ATC and goodies is from Judy Stariscik, she makes a good use of washi tape and matches the stamped zig zag wave. I'll send something…

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Added by chimerastone on May 7, 2013 at 9:45pm — No Comments

This what I normally do

I make my own envelopes from anything I can find magazines, flyers and leaflets. If I get more time I often decorate them.

This is was a few days ago and feels like more of crafter's style with eclectic and touch of distress. In saying this I haven't received a richly decorated envelope from crafters. I find that Mail artist have abstract, minimalist style yet full of…

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Added by chimerastone on May 6, 2013 at 10:35pm — 1 Comment

Introduction

I don't really blog in here because have on at http://csab-mailart.blogspot.co.uk . Only get updated when something new is made or exciting stuff arrive in the post. I continue to make atcs and started to make a return on postcards.

Sometimes stuff gets lost in post to me and to receipt ant, this is beyond my control I make sure the address is legible.

Here are few postcards I've made.…

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Added by chimerastone on May 4, 2013 at 11:04pm — No Comments

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