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Dec 31, 2013

On This Eve...

I would like to wish all my blogging friends....


I received word the Christmas mailart I made for Anne finally arrived.  She was extremely thrilled with it.

 
Design: Star Bright Giraffe
Book: 100 Cross-Stitch Ornaments by Carol Siegel
Fabric: 18ct Red Aida
Fibers: DMC, Kreinik Blending Filament
Embellishments: Mill Hill Beads

Design: Penguin Pair
Book: 100 Cross-Stitch Ornaments
Embellishments: White/Gold Flecked Ric Rac,
Gold Glitter Star Button, Snowflake Buttons


It was really fun to create this mailart.  Thanks again, Anne, for doing this exchange with me. :)

Just a note about the penguins... I changed the colors of the hat and scarf to match the ribbon around the giraffe's neck so that they coordinated.
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40 comments:

  1. UnknownDecember 31, 2013 at 5:45:00 AM CST

    Very pretty! I never though of doing mail art - always though the post office would ruin it when it goes through their machines. But it looks like it made it beautifully!

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  2. RuthDecember 31, 2013 at 6:12:00 AM CST

    Your mailart is beautiful. You have wonderful talents. Ruthie

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  3. Cricket-bug CornerDecember 31, 2013 at 6:22:00 AM CST

    Wow!! I never heard of this! What's inside? More stitching or just a note?

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  4. ShariDecember 31, 2013 at 7:42:00 AM CST

    anyone would be honored to have received this.....gorgeous!

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  5. KatieDecember 31, 2013 at 8:13:00 AM CST

    Gorgeous piece!

    Happy New Year!!!!!

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  6. VickieDecember 31, 2013 at 8:48:00 AM CST

    Fabulous choices. It turned out great!

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  7. Carolyn NCDecember 31, 2013 at 8:49:00 AM CST

    Adorable! Happy New Year!

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  8. Vicky LDecember 31, 2013 at 8:49:00 AM CST

    So very gorgeous! Happy New Year!

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  9. Denise SADecember 31, 2013 at 9:48:00 AM CST

    So beautiful

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  10. Mrs. StashDecember 31, 2013 at 10:58:00 AM CST

    Thank you for taking the time to share your talents. I hope that the new year will be filled with joy and inspiration. Donna in TN

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  11. ShelleyDecember 31, 2013 at 11:00:00 AM CST

    Beautiful!!!
    I really need to make another mail art. I haven't done one since the class you taught and I stitched for Rene la Frog... I need someone to stitch it for though.

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  12. MouseDecember 31, 2013 at 11:19:00 AM CST

    oooooooooooooo pretty mail art .. this is something we want to try but haven't been brave enough ... any tips welcome ...lol
    wishing you a wonderful stitchy new year :) love mouse xxxx

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  13. htimcjDecember 31, 2013 at 11:30:00 AM CST

    Your mail art is beautiful!
    Heidi-ILCS

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  14. Faith...December 31, 2013 at 12:18:00 PM CST

    It is beautiful Meari!

    Hope you have a safe New Year's Eve and a wonderful New Year!

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  15. Christina GDecember 31, 2013 at 12:47:00 PM CST

    Very nicely done, Mearu=i. If you design enough of these, you can pubish them yourself! How cool would that be? Happy New Year!

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  16. MaryTDecember 31, 2013 at 1:35:00 PM CST

    Meari,

    Love the mailart, really cute! Also Happy New Year to you!
    Mary Louise in IN

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  17. *-*December 31, 2013 at 3:53:00 PM CST


    Thanks for the 2014 well wishes, Meari.

    I love the Christmas Mail art. What a thrill to receive such a wonderful item. I did a mail art exchange once, on linen & sent to my partner.

    All the best for 2014 to you & yours.
    K.

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  18. AngelaDecember 31, 2013 at 4:05:00 PM CST

    Beautiful finish! Happy New Year!

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  19. AnonymousDecember 31, 2013 at 5:33:00 PM CST

    Great mail art Meari. I would have no idea where to start with something like that. I admire that you know how to do so much.

    Debi

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  20. AnonymousDecember 31, 2013 at 5:59:00 PM CST

    The mailart piece is adorable, Meari. The cupcakes in your Christmas round up look yummy!

    Sandy in NM

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  21. AnneDecember 31, 2013 at 8:23:00 PM CST

    Yay! Happy New Year Meari!! Your photos are waaay better than mine!! Love walking by my shelf and picking it up and checking out the penguins and giraffe!!

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  22. AnonymousDecember 31, 2013 at 8:39:00 PM CST

    Your mail art is beautiful and want to wish you A Happy New Year.

    Marl

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  23. Pam in ILDecember 31, 2013 at 11:41:00 PM CST

    The mailart is too cute!

    Happy New Year to you and I hope you don't have too much snow to shovel tomorrow!

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  24. KayJanuary 1, 2014 at 12:39:00 AM CST

    Very pretty!!! Happy New Year! I hope the new year is kind to you!

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  25. Linda K's Stitching Corner January 1, 2014 at 6:21:00 AM CST

    I love your Mail Art Meari...that is so pretty....

    Are you going to start anything new this year?

    What have you been stitching on lately?

    Don't shovel too much and please be careful...

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2014 at 10:50:00 AM CST

    Happy New Year to you!!




    Looks like your frigid weather is heading toward central Ohio - I just looked and we have some snow coming with -10 wind chill tomorrow and -5 on Thursday - brrrrr - but ya know what - that's ok - March is just around the corner!!

    Wishing you the best for this new year!

    PattyS

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  27. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2014 at 11:14:00 AM CST

    It is beautiful! I enjoyed looking at all the photos.

    Jackie in PA

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  28. stitcherwJanuary 1, 2014 at 11:22:00 AM CST

    Love the mail art pieces, they're gorgeous. My favorite was the penguins, so cute. Enjoyed seeing the Christmas photos too, glad you could get the camera working. The little ornament with the pup did look like Celeste. Your earlier post of goodies was fun too in that I received a fun little blue snail tape measure just like the one you got, it's so sweet and sits on my end table (when the kitten hasn't stolen it to bat around, LOL). Have a wonderful new year, Sue

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  29. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2014 at 5:56:00 PM CST

    Love your holiday décor and stitching Meari. As always cute mail art & thank you for the lovely card. We adore pet themed cards. Our 6 furry friends bring us much joy and laughter. Great exchange gifts which will keep you busy in 2014.

    hugs,
    Mare

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  30. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2014 at 8:49:00 PM CST

    love the mail art! Happy New Year to you :)

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  31. ChrisJanuary 2, 2014 at 5:22:00 AM CST

    Happy New Year! What a great exchange!

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  32. BerlyJanuary 2, 2014 at 6:05:00 AM CST

    Your mail art is stunning!! You seriously need to give me an in person class on the finishing aspect of this.

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  33. HabibiJanuary 3, 2014 at 7:01:00 AM CST

    Yuku turned out beautiful with all the BS and FK..Congrats on your finish.

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  34. Meadows08January 3, 2014 at 3:04:00 PM CST

    I'm ordering this book on Amazon right now! My daughter is crazy for giraffes. Beautiful stitching Meari.

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  35. LorettaJanuary 4, 2014 at 1:37:00 AM CST

    Love the mail art ~ beautiful work!

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  36. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2014 at 9:09:00 AM CST

    Beautiful Mail Art.
    Betty in AZ (ILCS)

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  37. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2014 at 7:50:00 PM CST

    I LOVE your Christmas Mailart! I have never seen anything like it and it is simply beautiful!

    Debbi Moss

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  38. JulianneJanuary 7, 2014 at 2:01:00 PM CST

    Love your mailart! I sent you an e mail about your D Morgan I' m Dreaming of a White Christmas. Did you get it? Would love to hear from you. Thanks!

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  39. glendaJanuary 8, 2014 at 6:04:00 PM CST

    ok now..that is a seriously awesome 'raffe! I love 'raffes!!! (At some point in my life they went from giraffe to raffe...go figure lol)

    I am very impressed by this one..it is certainly my fave so far.

    Well done!

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  40. AkilaFebruary 5, 2014 at 10:31:00 AM CST

    Oh my goodness such a pretty and bright mailart. Lucky Anne for receiving this.

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