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Thursday, October 15, 2015

File Folder Letters


Here's how you can make your own!



Has the change in weather, frosty mornings, scarves and sweaters put you into a letter writing mood?  I have enjoyed reaching for my autumn themed letter supplies and thought I would share this most recent project.


Last month in September, I was admiring all of the gorgeous yellow flowers.  I 'm sorry to report that I have not identified this specimen in my wild flower book  yet. They were EVERYWHERE in central Virginia. I thought they would be good to press for some mail art.  I had to pass by the beautiful cone flowers that were plentiful as well because the centers were a bit too bulky to press.


Here is my "official" flower press machine.  Perfect use for the Janson and Janson that just lays on the shelf.


I was afraid that it might be too early for these flowers, but I was pleasantly surprised when  I opened Janson and Janson.  They were perfectly pressed.
  

This picture is just a bit of a close up.  I love the flower.  So simple, but so beautiful.


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I have had this cheap label maker for ages and never used it.  But for this project, it was worth getting out.  I think the black labels on the craft file folder look great.


Here is the front of the file folder project.


Autumn.  I love you!

I hope you will give the file folder snail mail project a try.  The possibilities are endless, just use your imagination.  It's a fun way to send a letter to someone and share some memorabilia along with it.  Share  your love of autumn with someone too.


The Craftier the better,
Happy Snail Mailing,

Pam






9 comments:

  1. It's perfect! I'm game. :)

    I fold my flowers in wax paper. Am often surprised by what creeps out, and tiny seeds are easier to see against the pale tint of the paper.

    Thanks.

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    1. Yes, it is so simple to do, right? EVERYONE should press flowers...one way to extend summer!

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  2. Yes...very nice....but it is hot here and doesn't feel like Fall even tho I have a pumpkin or two sitting around....cool mail idea.

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    1. Oh YES! I've been hearing about your exceptionally high temperatures on the west coast. Ugh....I remember those days when I lived in Southern California...I missed the change in weather so badly (Missouri gal was transplanted for a time!). Hope things cool down out there!

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  3. What a fun idea! What do you mail the files in?

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    1. Probably a large cello bag, or a hand made envelope! I haven't sent it yet, but I will post it when I do.

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  4. This is beautiful! You've inspired me Pam!

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    1. Awww, thank you Cathy! I got your cute letter in the mail, and will be responding soon!

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    2. Oh yay!! Can't wait! :)
      I received your package in the mail yesterday!!! I have to stop jumping up and down when I get happy mail...I'm afraid my neighbors will think I'm a bit crazy haha! I was very excited to see your package in my mailbox! Thank you! Thank you!

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