I started with the intention of making mail art to send to my friends. After creating a few artsy envelopes, I decided to take it a step further and create a mini mailbox.
The local craft store provided the basics for the project and the decorative elements were all found at Simon Says Stamp. To start, I used gesso on everything so that the paint would adhere well. I used original, vintage postage stamps and Bo Bunny's Anthem collection papers. The stamps were from 7 Gypsies. This was so fun!
You've got to send mail in order to receive mail. So go make mail art! Don't forget to upload your postal themed projects at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog for a chance to win a $50.00 spending spree at the Simon Says Stamp store. Your project could also be featured in our Designer Spotlight!
This is such a fun project, Michelle. I love the beautiful postage stamps and great color scheme. Thank you for the great inspiration. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Michelle! I can see you had a lot of fun making this! It is extraordinary. Really, really cool. Best, Yvonne
ReplyDeleteHow cool is this! Love the fabulous postage stamps!
ReplyDeleteThis is such an adorable project! Your assemblage of the mailbox is a great idea. I love the Bo Bunny paper you used. So bright and cheery. Using the postage stamps to help embellish the mailbox was also such a great idea for this challenge. As always, a lovely project! Hugs, Candy
ReplyDeleteWow wow wow wowwwwwwwwwwww! This is AMAZING!!!! So pinning this! I have a ton of vintage stamps!!!!
ReplyDeleteCharming! I love the colors and how bright the mix and patterns. Sweet mailbox. The vintage mail truck photo is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful project, love how colourful it is and the way you have used real postage stamps makes it very special indeed. A gorgeous piece of art. Anne x
ReplyDeleteYOU are amazing!
ReplyDeleteI got a sweet comment on my blog from ya, and thought of you when I did my latest (NON CAS) card (Sweet Life (butterflies card) for FUSION) as it has layers and script and overall lots of goodness!
Hope you likey. This is so great!
Wonderful piece, I love your design and the papers you have used are so striking and work so well for this weeks theme. Love how you created this piece, so eye catching. Tracy x x
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous, funky mail box... I love how you assembled the elements to create it too. Wonderful old photo - thanks for sharing that.
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Oh wow! This is amazing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a FUN Mailbox!! I love how you stamped on it and you picked the perfect papers :)
ReplyDelete*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!
Fabulous altered mailbox Michelle! Love all the postage stamps especially on the flag! What a fun and cheerful color combination!
ReplyDeleteOh, Michelle! I always love your write-up's as much as your art! You are so clever verbally and artistically and the mail truck picture cracked me up. Thanks for making things that make me smile!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous mailbox! Love the postal colors and the picture is so funny! Hugs, Sandra
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! This is fabulous. I love how you made it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic project...WOW!!! What a clever idea to add all the postage stamps...this looks awesome!!!
DeleteWOW Michelle this is FANTASTIC!!! LOVE this sweet mailbox, very creative!!
ReplyDeleteOh, wow, Michelle, this is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteTotally fantastical! Love every decorated bit!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulousMichelle. Love the bright cheerful colors and the collage look. It's apiece to keep for sure.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool project, super impressed by this undertaking!
DeleteThis is just SOOO adorable and clever!!!! Makes me want to make one for myself!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful mailbox! love the colors , so bright!!!!! BArbarayaya
ReplyDeleteWhat a creative super FUN project you made with this mailbox!!! I just LOVE everything about it!!!
ReplyDeleteSTUNNING project Michelle :)
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