Cmas to Nele (handmade paper)

 I cannot believe I haven't sent an envelope like this yet to Nele. It's one of my faves: handmade sewn paper. So, decided to decorate and send to her for Cmas.

Close up.

"O Cmas Tree" lettered in metallic ink.

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*Side Note Story:

So, Nele rarely emails me, but I got one from her late Nov., asking if I received her recent env. (sent to me in Oct.). She was a bit concerned, as I'm so quick to respond.

Well, I must've purposely waited later to send this to her (b/c of Cmas) and let her know that it's on the way! 

She sent a pic of what she sent me (which I did receive), and also, this picture -- a hanging she made to display some of the artwork I've sent her over these past few years (we've been exchanging for 4 years now!) She said she made it to hang above her desk so she could look at and enjoy it. That absolutely made my day!!! I was so touched... Cannot believe someone enjoys my artwork that much.  😊😌😊

The only thing is that there are some pieces that make me cringe when I look at them now. 😖

But there are also more that I'm proud of AND I know that I'm improving!