yellow to Janet

I've had this pretty yellow env. forever, so finally decided to part with it and send to Janet.

Was originally going to try bleach on it, but then decided on a white name (sharpie), as I didn't want to mess with bleach. 

The white looked too bland, so I added a red shadow. I love the red heart stamp with it! Did the address in teal, as on the flap there was red and teal lines.

So mad, as I forgot to take a pic of the insert. Nothing big, just an abstract design of a failed watercolor piece. On one side I turned to abstract part into her name. Maybe she'll oblige me with a pic once she gets it!

 

Piano themed

 So, these next few were definite "labors of love", as they took SO much time to create!

I love the idea, but 1) am not a fan of cutting, and 2) painting wasn't a better solution.

First got this idea for my 100 Days of Neon challenge on IG. Saw a b/w version on Pinterest and decided to add color to mine. Can be easily created digitally.

For Janet's I did the whole cut & paste thing. The main challenge, was trying to place the neon color keys in the right spots. That, and the layered look, as the neon keys looked weird on top of the white ones til I added another layer or color. Maybe cutting out part of the white keys to have the neon ones fit better?

Wish I had either printed her name or did it smaller.

This one went to Jean (all 3 got the same insert but altered versions/colors).

I painted on the white keys this time and cut out the neon ones (for a flatter look). Used white india ink and such a pain, as I had to keep adding layers (and then I kept messing up).

No room for her name on the front, so I put it on the back (which I kinda like! -- #happyaccident!)

I also had a mishap with my ink! (leave it to me...one of the many times I've spilt in my art room. 😖)

So, tried to make it into an abstract design. Kinda wish I had added color to match the front. 

*Jean really liked it though, as I got an email from her:

This to Shannon is way prettier in-person. Decided to do something different. Was originally going to do neon brights again, but then decided on metallics (to match her name).

I did the white keys with a poster nib and india ink.

If I ever redo this idea, I really need to come up with an easier way. 

neon to Susan (PTEx)

 Tried to emulate the one I sent to Leanne (https://snailmailingmadness.blogspot.com/search/label/Brush%20lettering).

It looks prettier in-person.

Brown craft to Jean

I started this one last year, and decided to finally finish and send off to Jean this month.

Had a little fun on the back side with her address.

 

Bike to Jean

 I love how well this one turned out! Had no idea how I would letter it, then got out my Zig metallic brush pen and it went so well with the lovely heart stamp!

Although it would have been fun to do the address within the shape of the road, I like how I did it.

Bike wrapping paper

 Did a few more with my bike-themed wrapping paper:

I should have done her name in a different color (light blue?), with no outline.  😕

Don't like how her name turned out. I have trouble with her name b/c of the double g's.

Brown craft to Janet

 Been struggling with how to letter Janet's name lately. Seems I always do it the same. SO, got this idea from another I started for Jean last year (https://snailmailingmadness.blogspot.com/2021/05/brown-craft-to-jean.html).

I love how it turned out. Can't go wrong with black and white on brown craft paper!